Dr. Everette Penn earned his doctorate degree in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Penn works with nine programs in Behavioral and Cultural Sciences. He is the Principal Investigator for the Teen and Police Service Academy, Department of Justice/COPS Office funded program (www.TAPSAcademy.org) and has authored dozens of publications on juvenile justice, race and crime and homeland security.

In 2005, he was named a Fulbright Professor of American Studies in Egypt. He is on the Board of Directors for the Fulbright Alumni Association and Chairs the Diversity Task Force. He continues to teach at the graduate level: Race and Crime, Graduate Criminology Seminar and Internship.

Kevin has his undergrad degree from Rutgers University and  MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Kevin presently holds the title of Associate Director at Bristol Myers Squibb where he has been employed for the past 25 years.

As a Digital Content Creator, Shayla successfully runs a media agency, 6tysix Media. With 5+ years of experience in web design, graphic design, social media management, livestream production, podcast distribution, marketing, and video editing, Shayla assist business owners with growing their brand and online presence.

Besides Alexis being an international author, and visual artist,  She also serves as a pillar within my community. First, Alexis is a mentor to young girls interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Secondly, She is a business coach for high school students in partnership with Junior Achievement of Georgia. 

FirstRoot is a Benefit Corp that supports schools using Participatory Budgeting (PB for short), a democratic process in which students are given real money to collaboratively invest in their school.

Endorsed by the United Nations, Participatory Budgeting is used by thousands of schools around the world to teach financial literacy, civics, and design thinking.

Jalilah and I discuss mental health during childhood and adolescence. Young people aged 15 to 24 are more likely to experience mental illness and/or substance use disorders than any other age group. After accidents, suicide is the leading cause of death among youth aged 10 to 19. We also talk about the Ups and downs of being a social worker in the school system.

A discussion about joining the military and military life with special guest Kip Wheeler. Kip spent 15 years in the Army and a Iraq and Afghanistan veteran

A discussion for those over 40 returning to or starting a fitness routine, there are some key factors to consider with special guest Diane Wheeler.