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Paul Carrick Brunson, MBA
Relationships TNT

Known to many as the real life 'Hitch,' Paul Carrick Brunson has played matchmaker and relationship coach to various friends and family members for the past 10 years. After numerous successes in helping those close to him find happy and long lasting relationships, he decided to turn his hobby into a full-fledged matchmaking and life coaching business called OneDegreeFrom.Me.

Paul's ability for successful matchmaking and coaching comes from really knowing and understanding his clients and their needs. Like his clients, he is cultured, well traveled, well educated and trained - he holds a graduate degree from a top business school and is a certified life coach. His professional career started as an investment banker and most recently included a senior position with a top international investment firm. He is also a philanthropist who co-founded and chairs a foundation called The L10 Project - an organization that leads school rebuilding and revitalization projects in the U.S. and Caribbean.

Marcia Cantarella, Ph.D.
CWR Student Mentor

Dr. Marcia Cantarella, Ph.D., is the author of I CAN Finish College: The Overcome Any Obstacle and Get Your Degree Guide (www.icanfinishcollege.com) which educators, parents and students say is a goldmine of information and strategies especially for first generation, low-income and students of color who struggle to complete college degrees. Dr. Cantarella has been an Associate Dean at Hunter College, a Dean at Princeton University and part of the Dean's staff at New York University's College of Arts and Science. In these functions she has been responsible for academic advisement, career development, preparation for postgraduate fellowships, development of diversity programs, and strategies to generally enhance students' academic experience and outcomes. She is also President of Cantarella Consulting, focusing on issues of student success, access and diversity.

 

Claudia Goffan, MBA
Inside Latino America

Recognized as an expert in Latino Marketing by CNN en Español, Claudia has been featured in Adweek, Hispanic Business, Univision, Telemundo and other national and international media.A native from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Claudia has been very influential in the Hispanic markets in the U.S. and Latin America - both from a business and a community standpoint - always with outstanding results. She has an MBA from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina and from the University of California, Los Angeles(UCLA), and more than 20 years specializing in Marketing and Strategic Planning, both internationally and domestically. She is bilingual and bicultural in English and Spanish and fluent in Portuguese, French, and Italian.

Tara Goodfellow, MBA
CWR Career Zone

Mrs. Tara Goodfellow owns Athena Educational Consultants, Inc. a career consulting company that provides individual career related services such as professional cover letters and resumes, interviewing skills & mock interviews, networking & job search strategies, and career assessments.Although over 250+ resumes and cover letters have been created or revised nationally over the past 12 months, each client receives individual attention and review.Neither formats nor templates are used.

Mrs. Goodfellow's professional experiences include Director of Administrative & Financial Services and Career Development Instructor at a North Carolina college.Other related positions include technical recruiter, higher education sales and student lending account manager. In addition, she serves on the board of an education related foundation.

After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Belmont Abbey College, Mrs. Goodfellow earned a Master of Business Administration from Queens University of Charlotte.

Athena's mission is simple: assist clients in achieving their professional goals. Although it is a very personal process, some principles are encouraged from each client:

• Keep focused & keep perspective.We work to ensure your efforts are targeted yet effective.
• Network.We brainstorm to grow your networking list and utilize relevant social media sources.
• Provide structure & accountability.

Mrs. Goodfellow resides in North Carolina with her husband of ten years, and their two daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends including running 5K's with her dad and volunteering at her daughters' schools.

Dr. Torri Griffin, Ph.D. Relationships TNT

As the founder and CEO of Love Living Life, TODAY! LLC, Dr. Torri Griffin, Ph.D. is a Love and Relationships Life Coach, Family Therapist and Marriage Enthusiast working with couples and families.Her programs always leave people inspired, motivated and free to reevaluate their lives and relationships and then do whatever is necessary to ensure that they LOVE LIVING LIFE!

Dr. Griffin earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Emory University, a Master of Education degree in Guidance and Counseling from the University of West Georgia and a Doctoral degree in Counseling from Georgia State University. Much of her training beyond the classroom came from years of sitting under the teaching of very wise men.

Dr. Griffin also enjoys being a Senior Diversity Consultant with R. Thomas Consulting and Training based in Decatur, GA. This allows her to facilitate discussions with various types of work groups on issues relating to Diversity Management and Race Relations.

Dr. Griffin is also the author of My Little Book of Wisdom, Volume I: 52 Lessons I've Learned from Living Life, which is a remarkable and thought provoking collection of important life lessons that old and young can benefit from. It is a daily dose of wisdom that helps get you through the day in dealing with life's challenges. 

Sylvia Henderson, MBA
Success Language

Sylvia Henderson is Founder and Chief Everything Officer (CEO) of Springboard Training. She is an expert in the "people skills" for workplace, professional, and life success. Sylvia facilitates workshops, trains, speaks, writes, and has a television program that all focus on personal development and interpersonal skills. An alumnaof Cheyney University (BS-Education; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority) and the University of Pittsburgh (MBA), Sylvia's affiliations also include Toastmasters International (DTM-level speaker), National Speakers Association, Girl Scouts of the USA, and Women On Wheels Motorcycle Association.

Bring Sylvia to work with your organization via SpringboardTraining.com. Experience her monthly learning connections via Subscribe2Succeed.com. Sylvia is based in the Washington DC metro area, yet travels extensively and increasingly offers electronic and web-based resources.

Monica Y. Jackson, Ph.D., MBA
Monica's Writing Skills

Monica has taught lower and upper division courses at colleges and universities in Southern California, including  Composition I, Composition II, Written Analysis, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Project Management, Information Systems and Technology and more.  She earned an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts, Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Economics minor) and Master of Business Administration. She recently earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership with a concentration in higher education.  She is also a published author in various genres.

Natalie Jobity, MBA CWR ImageMaker

Natalie Jobity, President of Elan Image Management and founder of "Mission 1 Million Makeovers: Change your Image, Transform your Life," is a sought after image consultant based in the DC metro area who services women and men nationwide. Natalie works with her clients to help them define and project their unique signature style and an image that positions them for success in all areas of their life. She works individually with women, men and groups as an image consultant, fashion consultant, personal shopper, branding/style coach and more.

She is also the author of the newly released book, "Frumpy to Fabulous: Flaunting It. Your Ultimate Guide to Effortless Style" available for purchase on Amazon. She has been featured as an image consultant and dress for success expert in a variety of print and online publications and on TV. She has an active blog on her website and writes a national column on Examiner titled 'Women's Image & Wardrobe'.

Natalie conducts workshops and seminars on a variety of image topics for organizations, companies, women's groups, teens, and college students, including 'Dress for Success' seminars and workshops.As an individual with a graduate degree and one who has worked in corporate America for 15 years, Natalie is uniquely qualified to give such presentations. With her experience in marketing, most recently working as a VP of research in the financial services sector for a marketing research company, Natalie has often counseled corporate clients on understanding the drivers of their company brand reputation and corporate image and she leverages this experience working with individuals at Élan Image Management.

Natalie is certified image consultant who trained with the Image Resource Center of NY. She was also certified by the AICI (The Association for Image Consultants International). Natalie's formal education includes a B.S. (magna cum laude) in Accounting and Economics from Rutgers University, a Masters in Finance from Cambridge University and an MBA in Marketing from Baruch College, CUNY.

Lily Kim, BJ Inside Asian America

Lily Kim (born May 16, 1980) is a Korean American and media personality in Chicago. She currently works as a Public Information Specialist with the Office for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County (the second largest unified court system in the world). She is also a co-owner, producer and host of Ascene Chicago. Ascene Chicago is an online magazine which showcases Chicago's Asian lifestyle, culture and extraordinary people. Formerly she worked as the anchor and producer of Asian American Network News (AAN News) on KBC-TV in Chicago, Illinois from 2005 to 2007. Kim was also a producer with Fishbowl Media Chicago Productions, LLC which produced for A-List TV where she was a co-host. Kim attended Columbia College in Chicago,

Illinois from 2000 to 2003 and she received a bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism. She has been recognized by the City of Chicago and Mayor Daley for news coverage and was presented with an appreciation award by the Philippine community for coverage of the Filipino World War II Vets seeking their reparation. Kim has emceed numerous Asian events in Chicago and has hosted the Korean Festival in Chicago for the past 5 years.

Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D. Breaking The Cycle

Dr. Jeanne King helps people stop domestic violence before it spirals out of control. She shows individuals and professionals in healthcare how to break the cycle of abuse and heal the wounds of interpersonal violation. She is a 25-year seasoned psychologist, published author and leading expert in identifying the subtle communication patterns of battering relationships.

Dr. King serves as a consulting expert in criminal and civil cases of family violence, and offers keynotes and training for government and healthcare organizations nationwide. She has been featured in dozens of newspapers and appeared on numerous radio and TV talk shows across the country. Her work is known as the bridge between psychology, healthcare, and domestic abuse advocacy.

Her groundbreaking book, All But My Soul: Abuse Beyond Control, has been used as a college textbook in criminal justice and has helped thousands of people break the cycle of abuse and reclaim a life of peace, dignity, and respect.

Dr. King developed the Intimate Partner Abuse Screen®,which is an assessment tool that makes detection of intimate partner violence more expedient and accurate in both professional and personal use. It is the first tool to clearly bring to light the subtle communication patterns of intimate partner violence.

Before shifting her focus to helping abuse survivors and their advocates, she pioneered the Biofeedback and Stress Reduction Program®, conducted in hospitals with thousands of patients for the treatment of pain, stress, and illness.

Her shift in professional focus from bio-behavioral medicine to domestic abuse victim advocacy was precipitated by her own personal encounter with family violence and the legal abuse syndrome instead. Instead of letting the tragedy of her own losses define her, she chose to turn the crash into a crusade and inspire her to help others.

Dr. King brings a wealth of knowledge, training, and professional experience to The College World Reporter and our readers.

Daniel Kehrer, MBA Candidate BizBest Business Made Better

Daniel Kehrer, Founder & CEO of BizBest (www.bizbest.com), is a leading small business expert who has started four businesses, written seven business books and delivered quality advice and information to business owners for over 20 years. He has been Editor-in-Chief of Business.com and a business columnist, author and media entrepreneur in New York, Washington, DC and Los Angeles.Mr. Kehrer writes a special edition of BizBest exclusively for The College World Reporter. CWR readers who are serious about starting, developing, or maintaining a business will find that BizBest delivers independent ideas, trends, tactics and resources that can help any small business, start-up or home-based business succeed.

Tanya Knight, MBA
CWR College Funding BrainTrust

As America's Education Coach, Tanya is a skilled advocate for the importance of higher education. The acclaimed author of Who Says You Can't Go to College?, she is also an engaging public speaker and personal mentor.
 
A graduate of Columbia College, Tanya also holds an MBA in Leadership from Grand Canyon University. She is currently completing her Doctorate in Education Leadership with a focus on retention.

Tanya's diverse client list includes high school students, adult learners, school districts, colleges, universities and Fortune 500 corporations. Each and every client receives personalized services that draw on Tanya's extensive experience working in the fields of education and human service for more than 10 years.
 
Tanya's flagship organization, Tanya Knight International, maintains the web's one-stop education resource center at www.theeducationcoach.com.

Leona Johnson, Ph.D.
Inside Black America

Leona M. Johnson, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Hampton University.Dr. Johnson received her PhD in Educational Psychology from Howard University, with a subspecialty in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Dr. Johnson's dissertation was completed on "Learning Preferences of Elementary Students in Mid-Atlantic Metropolitan Schools."

Since fall 2004, Dr. Johnson has been an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Hampton University, where she teaches Methods of Behavioral Research, Senior Seminar in Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Black Psychology, Black Child Development, and Learning and Cognition. Previously Dr. Johnson worked in various positions in Corporate America at the IBM Corporation, L'Oreal Corporation, and Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Her publications include:"What we know about Culture and Learning" (Book Co-Author) and a book chapter on "Psychological Perspectives: Bridging the Gap in Social Issues" in "Essays in Response to Bill Cosby's Comments about African American Failure." She has also published articles in Howard University's Journal of Negro Education and the National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) Monogram. In addition to teaching, Dr. Johnson is actively involved in research on learning preferences and the classroom climate, culture and learning, teaching and learning styles, group dynamics, and issues pertaining to the Black family.

Dr. Johnson received a BA in Modern Foreign Languages from Jackson State University (Jackson, Mississippi), a Master's in Business Administration (Strayer University; Washington, DC), a Master's in Educational Psychology (Howard University, Washington, DC) and a PhD in Educational Psychology (Howard University, Washington, DC). She firmly believes that "to whom much is given, much is required."

Sporty King, ACS, CL CWR Sage

Sporty King was crowned one of the Top Nine Speakers in the World in 1996 at the Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking. Sporty is a conference speaker, author, and poet with a message for adults that resonates with young people. He is a former Wall Street Journal executive with an inspirational message that inspires people to understand success while enhancing their interpersonal and communication skills. He interactively uses his creativity, positive words and thoughts to help people feel good.

Charlene Lester-Allen Women, Empowerment, Destiny

"One person at a time, one change at a time, one step at a time can always effectively create change in the lives of people," is the practiced principle that makes Charlene Lester-Allen the phenomenal woman that she is. With nearly 20 years of professional experience that encompasses the arenas of social service, corporate and nonprofit administration, collegiate instruction, mentoring, journalism, and a lifetime of service unto others, Charlene has admirably emerged as a most focused and committed entrepreneur, visionary and advocate.

Charlene is the Founder and CEO of LIC-Ladies in Charge of their Own Destiny Incorporated.

The mission of Ladies in Charge of their Own Destiny Incorporated is to educate, motivate, lead, and empower African-American Women. Ladies in Charge of their Own Destiny Incorporated fulfills this purpose through 9 programs that combat the epidemics of domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, health and nutrition, and financial illiteracy as it relates to African-American Women, while simultaneously advocating and expanding the mission to promote the concept of sisterhood, the advancement of education for African-American Women, and training/mentoring of young African-American Women ages 12-18 via the Young Divas of Destiny Nationwide Program.

Issues such as domestic violence, the increasing number of African-American women with positive results for HIV/AIDS, mental illness such as depression and increased rates of suicide as it relates to African-American Women, epidemic health issues such as diabetes, lupus, obesity, and cardiovascular disease are at the forefront of the 9 programs designed specifically for African-American Women. Education is also a cornerstone essential to the nonprofit- LIC Inc. and a scholarship has been implemented to assist African-American women with educational aspirations and endeavors entitled the LIC Scholarship. LIC Inc. also has a program that is totally dedicated to the younger generation of Ladies in Charge entitled Young Divas of Destiny. Young Divas of Destiny is a training and mentoring program to educate, inspire, and motivate young African-American Women to simply-Be The Best!!! The unique component of the national nonprofit LIC-Ladies in Charge of their Own Destiny Inc. is the inclusiveness of a national coalition of African-American Women who serve as a network of professionals.

Matt Maginley, BS
The Maginley Report

Matt Maginley currently serves as President of a major political spot cable placement and rep firm. Matt is responsible for company P & L of a spot TV firm engaged in political spot cable sales, placement and stewardship. Also, coordination of business from 15 client agencies and 100+ national sales managers for Comcast, Time Warner, Cox Communications, Viamedia, Verizon and others.

Matt has over 20 years of experience in establishing media and communication strategies in B2B and consumer marketing. He has served in the role of director, account executive, media director, and media and marketing consultant, with a number of major companies.His experience includes: P&L management, sales strategy development, programming and market research, media contract negotiation, and new business development.

His marketing and sales expertise encompasses ad agency work with Ogilvy & Mather, Foote Cone and Belding, SSC&B Lintas, and Towne Silverstein and Rotter, to create media plans and buys to launch new products, including entertainment vehicles and consumer package goods, through target audience measurement and strategic competitive market analysis.

In addition, Matt has worked with major brands like American Express, Paramount Pictures, Hershey Foods, Campbell Soup, Star Wars Licensed Toys, Mattel, Google, Time, Inc., Disney ABC, CBS, Discovery, NBC, and FOX.

Matt explains his reasons for joining the CWR team:"It was apparent to me that today's college student/graduate must realize that in order for them to participate as fully as possible in today's media and technology centric world, they will have to take responsibility for that world and help to create and build it. I believe that the work that today's youth must do is substantial, and will require every tool at their disposal. If I can contribute in some small way to the ongoing dialogue and community building that must go on, I consider that to be work worth doing."

Gil Michel, MBA, CPA CWR Building Wealth

Gil Michel is the CEO and President of The Caleb Group, Inc., a small business solutions firm located in South Bend, IN. As a 2nd generation accountant and entrepreneur, Gil has had a sense of financial stewardship engrained into him from his father, who started Gil working in his NY accounting firm arranging tax returns since he was 10 years old. Gil's experience has evolved from working in top ten CPA firms to working one-on-one with small business owners in developing realistic budgets to create wealth for their families.

Gil's Caleb Group is the parent company of BlackMoneyMatters.com, an interactive website that seeks to educate, inform, and enlighten the Black community in areas of financial health. This is done through the advice column on his website, through the articles that he has written, and the use of a weekly serial story called Jamal Washington: CEO, in which financial principles are taught and interlaced in the midst of a story. Gil's straightforward, no-nonsense approach to empowering the Black community is infectious, to say the least. It is this non-traditional approach that has him in demand by businesses and media outlets across the country.

Currently Gil is featured on Sheridan Gospel Network's The Light. The Light is syndicated in 56 radio stations/48 cities across the United States and is owned by the largest African-American owned radio company in the U.S. In addition, Gil is also featured on The Good Life Radio broadcast financial segment every week in a feature called "Stacking Paper." The Good Life is aimed at the 18-24 year old demographic and is well on its way to doubling its exposure by 2007. Currently, The Good Life is carried in 11 radio stations across the United States and two stations in the Caribbean.

Gil's passion to see urban cities turned around in the next 10 years inspired him to form TACTT, Inc. (www.tactt.org) in 2003 (Teens Achieving Community Through Training). TACTT is a financial literacy program that empowers teens in the five areas of entrepreneurship, real estate, banking/personal finance, investing, and positive life skills. In addition TACTT seeks to match teens with mentors and create part-time jobs to develop a strong work ethic. Gil's work with TACTT, Inc. has garnered him respect by working with organizations such as Upward Bound College Preparatory Program, Family & Children's Center, and Goodwill Industries.

As an ordained minister, Gil's missionary work in Ghana, West Africa is considered one of his life's highlights.

Sheryl Nicholson, CSP Sheryl's Success Strategies

CSP Sheryl Nicholson is an International Professional Speaker and Trainer and rated in the top 8% in the profession. Sheryl has shared the stage with Maury Povick, Joan Rivers, Thom Hopkins, Zig Ziglar, Deb Norville, and President Gerald Ford...just to name a few! She is considered a People Productivity Expert and her topics include "Power Skills" like sales, life balance, communication, team building, and leadership.Her articles are published in Inc, Success, Entrepreneur, The Futurist, Home Office Computing, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Health Care Access, HR Review, YM, Parents, Woman's Day, Women's World, Ladies Home Journal, Real Women, ME Magazine, Living in Balance, Personal Excellence and more. She is also a New York Times Best Seller International Contributing Author and is published in Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul, Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul, and Chocolate for the Woman's Heart and Soul. She is also the creator of the revolutionary customer service business, www.get2results.com and www.kidscount2.com.

Azadeh Osanloo, Ph.D.
Inside Arab America

Before joining the faculty at New Mexico State University, Dr. Osanloo received her doctorate in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Program, specializing in the Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education at Arizona State University. Her research addressed civic education in a post 9/11 climate focusing on the concepts of democracy, cosmopolitanism, xenophobia, and citizenship from theory to praxis. Prior to being in Arizona Dr. Osanloo taught in the New York City public schools working primarily with junior high school students in the South Bronx and jointly was a program director at the Harlem Educational Activities Fund - a not-for-profit that specialized in closing the gap between educational attainment and disenfranchised students. While in New York City she obtained her Master's in Public Administration from New York University's Robert F. Wagner School. In general, her research agenda focuses on issues of educational equity, educational leadership and policy, the philosophical foundations of education, issues of race, class, and gender in education, diversity, multiculturalism, and social egalitarianism.

Terry Pile, M.Ed., GCDF CWR Career Zone

Terry Pile is a creative and versatile career counselor and coach specializing in helping people find the work they love.The art of career change is not new to Terry.She was an elementary school teacher and marketing executive prior to becoming a career development specialist.Now she works full-time teaching people how to market themselves.

Through individual counseling, workshops and publications, Terry has helped hundred of clients make the transition from "just a job" to a satisfying employment.Her first book, Changing Careers After 40: Real Stories, New Callings, was inspired by clients and co-author, David Lingle.Terry has also authored numerous articles and e-books on career issues for local and national media.

Terry has a master's degree in education from Indiana University, a certificate in career development from the University of Washington and is certified by the Center for Credentialing and Education as a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF).You can visit her website at www.careeradvisosonline.com. Terry is one of the contributing writers for our CWR Career Zone column.

Tracey Smith, BS People's Publicist

Tracey Smith is a successful publicist, image consultant, and writer.She is the founder of Decorum Consulting, a boutique public relations agency.Ms. Smith received her Bachelor of Science degree in speech-language pathology pre-med from Hampton Institute with a minor in psychology.Ms. Smith gained invaluable experience in sales and management in the pharmaceutical industry, and has held positions in sales training, management, and product analysis.

Ms. Smith's company, Decorum Consulting, LLC, is a boutique agency that specializes in public relations, media relations, brand management, image consulting, and executive finishing.Founded by native Chicagoan Tracey Smith, who possesses an extensive knowledge of sales management and product marketing from her very successful career in the pharmaceutical industry.The goal of Decorum Consulting is to achieve top-firm results while maintaining at all times, the personalized attention only offered in a boutique environment.The clientele ranges from medical thought leaders, lecturers, authors, radio personalities, and foreign policy experts.

Alduan Tartt, Ph.D. Relationships TNT

Dr. Alduan Tartt is a devoted father, community servant, proud Christian and positive psychologist.He has successfully worked with well over five hundred clients in Georgia, California, and Michigan.He is a graduate of both Morehouse College and the University of Michigan where he was one the youngest African-Americans to receive his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

He has served on the Board of Directors for the 100 Black Men of DeKalb and Aid to Children of Imprisoned Mothers - now Forever Family.Dr. Tartt is also an associate member of the National Speakers Association of Georgia as well as Toastmasters International. He is a frequent contributor to Essence, Black Enterprise & Upscale Magazines, and has appeared on MTV, TV One, and BET as a relationship expert, psychologist, and celebrity life coach. He is also author of The RING FORMULA: How to Marry MR. RIGHT.

Dr. Tartt is truly a man of the people whose mission is finding divine greatness in everyone.He insists on focusing on clients' strengths and helping them to use their gifts to improve the world.He indicates that his greatest challenge is not finding the greatness in people, but getting people to see this greatness in themselves so they can share it with the world. While others focus on the problems of the world, Dr.Tartt prefers finding solutions.

J. Thurman, BA Relationships TNT

A native of Chicago, J. Thurman uses his experience as a researcher, educator, and historian, to bring forth an offering that will start the movement to redefine the ideas of relationships between men and women. As a published author and relationship guru, he constantly pushes the envelope in the war between truth an honesty in relationships. He is a graduate of Southern University and currently lives in Atlanta, GA. He currently speaks and tours all over the country.

Jermaine Wyrick, JD CWR Legal Advisor

JERMAINE A. WYRICK is a successful trial attorney whose ideology is, "Pursuing Justice, Delivering Excellence." In 1997, he began the Law Offices of Jermaine Wyrick P.L.L.C.His commitment to helping people is apparent by his chosen areas of practice which include Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Police Misconduct, and Probate Law.

His awards include the "Civil Rights and Education", United States Attorney's Office, Black History Month Award; "Five under Ten" Award from the University of Michigan, African American Alumni Council; the Federal Bar Association, Pro Bono Project Award; Respect for Law, Optimist International; and an award from the Detroit Branch NAACP for Outstanding Leadership in Affirmative Action.

He has lectured at various places, including on "Trial Techniques," for Lorman Education Services, the Northville Psychiatric Hospital, Continuing Medical Education program, on the topic, "Guardianship:Legal Perspective," and at the Detroit Branch NAACP George W. Crockett Community Law School in the years 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001, on the topic of Racial Profiling/Driving While Black.

He is currently a member of the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, and the State Bar of Michigan, and is on the Lawyer Referral Panel for both organizations.He is also a member of the National Bar Association, the Wolverine Bar Association.

In 1997, he was admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; and the United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.

His civic activities, includes the Coleman A. Young Scholarship Foundation - Board of Directors, and Detroit Urban Lutheran School, Board of Directors.

In June 2001, as a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, he was admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court.

In January 2003, the Institute for Continuing Legal Education, certified him as a General Civil Case Mediator.

His published articles which have appeared in the Michigan Chronicle, The Michigan Front Page, and the Michigan Citizen Newspapers include, but are not limited to " Can Michael Jackson Win?", and " Should Michigan Have the Death Penalty?,".

He made appearances as a legal advisor on radio and television programs, including Frankie Darcell's "Talk of the Town" Program on 92.3 F.M., in Detroit, Michigan, "Frankly Speaking" Radio Program on 88.1 F.M, in Highland Park, Michigan, the NAACP Radio Program, "Let the Record Reflect," on 90.9 F.M., in Detroit, Michigan,"For My People" Comcast Cable Television Show, and Dr. Claude Young's "Health the Bible, and You," Comcast Cable Television Show.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 19, 1971.He graduated from Detroit Urban Lutheran School and Cass Technical High School.He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1993.In 1993, he received the Council on Legal Opportunity Fellowship Award, at Ohio State University.He received his Juris Doctor from the Wayne State University Law School. In 1996

Filemon Zamora, Ph.D.
Inside Latino America

Dr. Zamora was born in México, immigrated to the United States in the late seventies and worked in the agricultural fields of Arizona, California and Oregon. He received an High School Equivalency Diploma in Oregon. He was accepted at San Diego State University in San Diego California where he completed his B.A., and M.A. in Spanish. He remained in San Diego and enrolled at the University of California, San Diego where he completed his Ph.D. He has worked at community colleges and four year colleges in California, Arizona, Vermont and now, Texas.

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