Samuel Christian, Jr., Esq. currently serves as an Assistant Chief Counsel (“ACC”) for the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, a division of the Department of Homeland Security. Before becoming an ACC, he spent over a decade defending the indigent and criminally accused as an Assistant Public Defender for the Law Offices of the Shelby County Public Defender (Memphis, TN). While there, he joined the Major Cases Team, which specializes in handling First Degree Murder cases. Outside of court, he taught for nearly a decade as an Adjunct Professor for Strayer University, where he taught many undergraduate and graduate students in the area of criminal law and criminal procedure. One of his favorite quotes is from Bryan Stevenson:

"Each of us is more than the worst thing we've ever done"

Reverend Darryl G. Gray is a 40 plus year veteran of the United States and Canadian Civil and Human Rights Movement. Reverend Gray began his advocacy/activism journey working with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, in the mid 1970s, after being recruited by the late Reverend Doctor Ralph David Abernathy, Jr. (long-time companion of the late Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. and 2nd National President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference).

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He currently serves as Senior Pastor of the Greater Fairfax Missionary Baptist Church; Director General for Social Justice, Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC); 2nd Vice President of the Midwest Regional, PNBC; Chairperson, St. Louis Detention Facilities Oversight Board; former State Secretary of the Missouri Democratic Party (MDP); former Chairperson, Progressive Caucus (MDP); 3rd Vice President, Baptist Minister’s Union of St. Louis and Vicinity; and Political Advisor, St. Louis Metropolitan Clergy Coalition.

In Reverend Gray’s own words: “I am not a Pastor because I’m an Activist; I’m an Activist because I am a Pastor. God has call all of us to live for the sake of others, and that mean serving in the valley, more than celebrating on the mountaintop.”

Tiffanie “Lanelle” Mackey is a Womanist theologian, advocate, creative, and social entrepreneur with over 10 years of advocacy and consulting experience. She’s passionate about the growth and development of Black and brown women, and disenfranchised communities. Tiffanie is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry, developing curriculum and programs to teach community members and organizations about the intersectionality of politics and policy, faith, and civic engagement. When not doing project work, Tiffanie consults with nonprofits and communities, doing policy and advocacy work, operational support, and strategy consulting.

Rev. Bianca J. Richardson is an ordained Baptist minister and prophetic community changemaker on issues of injustice and oppression. She is a native of the lower ninth ward of New Orleans, Louisiana, and resides in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she works bi-vocationally as a pastor and project manager. Bianca has a B.S. in Architectural Drafting & Design, an M.S. in Construction Management, and an M.A. in Christian Education. She is also completing her M.DIV from Duke Divinity School.

Bianca's combination of social, educational, pastoral, and professional locations has required her to confront a variety of racial and socioeconomic disparities. Her unique perspective on the ethical foundation and societal reconstruction required for true reconciliation to a just society led her to examine what change looks like in the community and America. 

Franky Mills is a dedicated community leader and advocate committed to driving positive change in underserved areas. A proud native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he has built a career that spans public service, infrastructure management, and social justice work. Franky earned a B.S. in Business Administration from LeMoyne-Owen College, with a focus on finance, operations, and supply chain management. Currently, Franky serves as an Operations Analyst IV - Project Controller at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), where he oversees $3.2 billion in federal and state-funded projects, ensuring effective financial and operational management of critical infrastructure initiatives. Previously, Franky worked as a Strategy Analyst at FedEx, where he focused on optimizing claims operations, analyzing data, and improving workflows. At ALSAC St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, he worked in the Donor Relations Department, helping raise over $1 million for children battling life-threatening diseases through various fundraising campaigns and events. Franky has also been deeply involved in social justice work, notably as written in Wall Street Journal, he advised and led the effort of 90,000 voter registration applications. Additionally, he serves on the Board of the Betty Mills-Robinson Organization, a nonprofit focused on revitalizing underserved Philadelphia communities. With a deep commitment to making a difference, Franky continues to use his personal experiences and professional expertise to uplift others and foster long-term community development.

Camisha Chambers is a Cincinnati native. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and her Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Mount St. Joseph University. She has her Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary that focuses on “Spiritual Cultivation and Trauma Healing Through Music Therapy” in places of worship and community settings. Additionally, she has her certificate in Music Therapy and Sound Healing through the University of Cincinnati’s “edonthego” program, holds a PROSCI Change Management Designation, and is a certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach. Camisha dedicates her life to the betterment of others, and her passion comes alive whenever she can serve others. She is responsible for multiple local, regional, and statewide community initiatives, and her program initiatives have touched the lives of over 65,000 individuals combined. She loves helping others create a path to healing and wholeness in their lives so they can be their best self.