Dr. Edward Blakely, the recovery czar, environmentalist and author of 22 books. His latest book, My Storm, lessons on rebuilding New Orleans after hurricane Katrina.
Dr. Edward Blakely, the recovery czar, environmentalist and author of 22 books. His latest book, My Storm, lessons on rebuilding New Orleans after hurricane Katrina.
Vice Mayor Charles “Chappie” Jones represents City Council District 1, the region of West San José that borders the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Santa Clara and Saratoga. Jones was born in Sacramento and moved to San José in the 1990s. Before
William Scott the Chief of police for the City and County of San Francisco. Chief Scott has brought his 27 years of experience to the bay to lead the police force of this progressive northern California city.
ST Saffold worked tirelessly to help students to realize their potential and rise above their station in life. Quietly, behind the scene, S T made a positive impact on every student he encountered.
Andre Chapman, CEO of Unity Care left the high tech world to give a helping hand to those young people transitioning out of foster care. Providing housing, educational opportunities and hope. Improving the lives of foster youth throughout Nort
Andre Chapman the CEO of Unity Care is giving foster children the future they deserve as they age out of the foster care system. Through his efforts young people are provided housing, educational opportunities and hope.
John Hill came from humble beginnings to become one of the corporate leaders in Silicon Valley and the County of Los Angeles, as Director of Affirmative Action in numerous companies.
Gloria Young, former city official in Palo Alto and San Francisco. Gloria excelled at every level as she was promoted up the managerial, winning her city, state, national and global recognition for her management techniques. She has traveled t
Milt Winfrey a former Materials Manager at IBM and entrepeneur based in Silicon Valley. Milt has traveled the globe working for IBM and for a startup manufacturing company later purchased by Sea Gate. His work ethic and willingness to learn aff
Janice is the host and executive producer of Janice Edwards TV: Bay Area Vista produced through her production company Edwards Unlimited and airing on CreaTV.
Scotts technical epertise as a liaison between universities and emerging industries in Silicon Valley, directing funds and technical advise to startups and scientific developers through contract negotiations, marketing and industry research.
Mr John Hall a retired executive of DuPont, one of the first African Americans hired by Dupont as a salesman. His first sales assignment was in Portland Ore. He overcame sundown laws and racial prejudice in the northwest. John became a favorite
Mr. Sylvester Mack, formerly a sales engineer who headed up a leverage buy out that landed him a company to run. Mr. Mack shares his entrepreneurial experience in Silicon Valley. Sometimes I have to convince my interviewees that they are part o
Wilbur Jackson, a retired IBM Executive worked his way to the top at IBM. In his retirement he continues to pay it forward helping young people become interested in STEM.
June Fleming is the first African American woman to become a city manager in California. Mrs. Fleming's is responsible for extending Sand HIll Road into Palo Alto and universal internet services to name a few of her improvements to the commumi
Raina Parks, Mechanical Engineering Manager at Lockheed Martin, gives us a look into her busy eclectic life. Engineer, Opera Singer and parent of two sons this young lady stays busy and involved. She and her musical husband work together to m
Tony Robinson began his career as a CPA and controller in corporations. He left corporate and became a financial advisor, creating a consulting company to give guidance to individuals seeking advice about their personal finances. Toni also pu
Judith Robinson shares her work in the financial world as she rises through the ranks of financial officers working in savings and loans and accepts the position of Comptroller of the Currency investigating the business practices of Banks and S
Caretha Coleman co-founder of Coleman Consulting, is a leader and visionary with a purposeful drive to better the lives and careers of people of color at all levels of Corporations and non profit organizations.
Ms Debra Watkins has dedicated her life to the improvement the methods for teaching children of color in the public schools. Developing ways to afford children a pathway to success. She authored a book "Thought Held Hostage, A Black Teachers Jo
Janie Jensen is a former IBM Human Resources manager turned professional real estate stager. She works closely with home owners and real estate sales staging houses to ensure they will sale.