Our 2022 Spring Conference Speakers
Top Influencers
Preston Robinson III
Director Of Institutional Research
Experienced Director Of Institutional Research with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Educational Technology, Student Development, Strategic Planning, and Career Counseling. Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Higher Educational Leadership from Jackson State University.
Brandon Cleggs-Burns
Career Coach
Brandon was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Forest Hill High School in 2003. He is married to the love of his life, Nicole Cleggs-Burns, and they have two children: Abigail Elise and Olivia Grace. Brandon joined the U.S. Army in 2010 and deployed to Iraq where he served as a combat medic. He was discharged honorably after 4 years of service, but decided to enlist as a Reservist with the 5th Medical Brigade in Birmingham, Al. After serving 7 years in the Army, Brandon graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery with a degree in Psychology. He worked for the Alabama Department of Human Resources as a Child Abuse and Neglect Investigator. With a heart to serve people and a Godly purpose driven life, Brandon prayed for a job that would allow him to serve his purpose. He is currently fulfilling that purpose as a Career Coach at the Montgomery Campus of Hope Inspired Ministries.
Dr Tony Cobb, Jr.
Entrepreneur, Civic Leader
2nd Vice Grand Basileus at Omega Psi Phi; Former Legislative Assistant at Alabama Legislature; Former SGA at Alabama State University; Studied Sports Management at Northcentral University; Studied M. Ed Sports Management at American Military University; Studied Physical education at Alabama State University
Messiah Williams-Cole
Mayor of Camp Hill, AL
J.D. Candidate at Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Educator, Mentor
LB Tha Motivator
Speaker, Community Leader
A young transformative speaker who excels at touching the hearts of my audience and inspiring hope in a better tomorrow.