Menu
is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Physicians.
She is currently the Chief Medical Officer for PACE Southeast Michigan the first Program of All Inclusive Care (PACE) site in the state of Michigan since 2001. The program’s mission is to keep a frail, nursing home eligible population in the community by using a multidisciplinary approach.
She founded the Daughters of Christ Standing Steadfast Inc., DOCSS in 1998. This is a women physician’s organization committed to providing support, networking and mentoring to African American women interested in pursuing careers in medicine.
Dr. Graddy has received multiple awards over her career span: Henry Ford Health System’s Diversity Hero Award, Crain’s Healthcare Hero Award, Who’s Who in Black Detroit, Best Physicians in America, and Hour Detroit’s Top Docs consistently for more than 10 years. She has served on numerous committees, both regional and nationa.l
Special interest include Alzheimer’s disease, nursing home care, spirituality, aging and wellness, health disparities and cultural competency and the role of women’s support groups on stress reduction and improvement of work-life balance. She speaks extensively on healthy aging, caregiving and Alzheimer’s dementia, and integrated models of care including the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. She has been invited multiple times to Washington, D.C. to speak on Caregiving and Managing a dual-eligible frail older population. Her interest also include coaching physicians, medical residents and medical students.
Research scientist has served a ASCLS President, and led the prestigious organization comprised of medical laboratory scientists located throughout the country and Puerto Rico, with a platform comprised of six targets designed to advance the medical scientist. She reaffirmed her commitment to the organization at the House of Delegates annual meeting and unveiled an innovative agenda that focused on sustainable excellence in medical healthcare.
She earned her PhD from Michigan State University. She also holds a certification in medical technology and a specialist in Hematology from the American Society for Pathology. Additionally, she holds a certification as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator from Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).
Dr. Roslyn McQueen is employed at the Research Center at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI. She has been a medical laboratory scientist for over 40 years.
Dr. McQueen has published in leading scientific journals and made presentations at national meetings. She has written hematology chapters in Rodak Fourth edition of Hematology Clinical Principles and Applications and J.L. Williams, Clinical Laboratory Hematology, third edition book.
“Find solutions, not excuses” is the mantra of Dr. Earlexia M. Norwood. Dr. Norwood is a board certified Family Medicine physician, who has practiced at Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) since 1993. She is currently the Service Chief of Family Medicine for Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, Director of Practice Development and Community Health Education, Ambassador for Healthcare Equity, and Global Health Ambassador for the Breaking Walls organization.
Dr. Norwood is an Assistant Clinical Professor for Wayne State University School of Medicine, and serves on the Multicultural Leadership Committee for the American Heart Association. Her passion is to transform communities and diverse populations to optimal health, through health education, strategic planning, implementation of best practices, and collaborative partnerships.
Dr. Norwood has been honored annually since 2008 by physicians across southeastern Michigan, as one of Detroit’s “Top Docs” as noted in Hour Magazine. She has earned numerous awards.
Dr. Norwood is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Medical Association (AMA), National Medical Association (NMA) and Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS). She has served as a member of the NMA House of Delegates, the NMA Council on Medical Legislation, and as a member of the American College of Executive Physicians (ACEP).
is a former trial attorney and retired Judge who is also a Certified Life Coach, Professional Speaker and Certified Trainer. As a Judge in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia for 14 years, Joyce presided over a range of cases, including traffic offenses, major felonies and personal injury.
She is the Founder of Her RICH Life, the coaching division of her company that specializes in helping high-achieving women love their lives and do work that feeds their soul. Joyce is the creator of the RICH Life Model, a blueprint for creating a God-ordained, purpose-filled and joy-filled life, which is the foundation for all her coaching programs and services.
attended South Carolina State College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Aerospace Studies and is a Distinguished Graduate of the United States Air Force ROTC. Pastor Robinson is a proud veteran of the USAF.
Pastor Robinson earned the Master of Arts degree in Procurement and Acquisitions Management from Webster University and has an earned Doctor of Ministry degree from Virginia University of Lynchburg.
Dr. Robinson’s ministerial travels of preaching and teaching have taken him across the United States, to the Caribbean, and the continent of Africa.
Pastor Robinson states with great humility and joy that God has given him the desire of his heart by placing him as the Under-Shepherd of the Historic Trinity Baptist Church of Florence, SC.
Including all Scripture, Pastor Robinson especially lives by Proverbs 3:6;
“In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.”
Major General (Retired) Adolph McQueen, Jr. retired from military service on 1 October 2013 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. His culminating duty was serving as the Deputy Commanding General for Support of United States Army North (Fifth Army) from 1 June 2012 to 30 September 2013. Major General (Retired) McQueen previously served as the Deputy Commanding General for Detention Operations and as the Provost Marshal General for United States Forces – Iraq. In this role, he oversaw thousands of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Civilians, with overall responsibility for all detainee operations to include the care of detainees, lawful interrogations, judicial review/release boards, the prosecution of detainees in the Central Criminal Court of Iraq, detainee release/transportation, and coordination with the Government of Iraq, the United States Embassy, United Nations Mission – Iraq, the United Nations High Council on Refugees, the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of Justice, and various other agencies.
In all of his years of service and in all of the detention facilities he oversaw, Major General (Retired) McQueen had zero escapes and zero detainee deaths under his command. He has numerous award and decorations in his service to the United States of America.
Currently the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of DEAL, LLC a nationally recognized sports management company specializing in the representation of professional athletes in the negotiation of their sport team contracts as well as their endorsement opportunities. He has negotiated over a billion dollars in representation of his clients. He has degrees in business administration and law.
is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, author, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, a financial education platform and community for women empowering them to achieve financial wellness and live life on their own terms. Clever Girl Finance has been voted as one of the top personal finance websites for women. In addition Bola and Clever Girl Finance have been featured by several media outlets including Time.com, Money Magazine, CNBC, Forbes, Fast Company, Essence, Black Enterprise, Cheddar TV, ABC News, Good Morning America, Fox Business and The Chicago Tribune as well as on several other finance websites and podcasts.
is the 30-year old founder and CEO of 305 Fitness. Named “the next fitness cult leader,” by the New York Observer, Kurzban, a graduate of Brown University, has been featured in numerous media outlets like Good Morning America, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, the TODAY show, Vogue, Refinery 29, and Fast Company for her unique ability to turn painful workouts into outrageous fun.
After winning a business pitch competition in college, Kurzban bootstrapped 305 Fitness in New York City in 2012. In six years, Kurzban and the 305 team have grown a tremendous following. Over 100,000 clients have experienced the brand. 305 Fitness currently has 7 locations in New York, Washington D.C., and Boston, with weekly pop-up experiences in Los Angeles and Chicago, 200 certified instructors teaching their method across the US, and thousands of people tuning in to their livestream workouts.
Patti Tomzack’s career journey began as a partner of a Marketing/Graphic Art Studio working with corporate companies such as Dow Chemical, Dow Corning and McDonald’s to name a few.
She purchased her parents apple orchard & cider mill (Bayne’s Apple Valley Farm, Inc.)and utilized the skill sets she acquired to take the business to a whole different level. She was passionate about turning the experience of a visit to the orchard from just buying apples, cider and donuts into a memory that would last a lifetime. It was all about what you see, smell, taste and hear once you walked up to the building.
In order to bring your dream to fruition, she believes you must show up, speak up, have your intention line up with your goals and follow your passion with a plan. Her mother was her Mentor andr, instilled in her that she could do anything she put her mind to. Pattie is a Certified Facilitator, Sedona Women’s Institute, and has over numerous years of experience in facilitating workshops and retreats & retreats; in Marketing/Graphics and in retail experience.
Favorite quote: What would you accomplish if you knew you could not fail?
is a culture writer and producer who has written for publications like NBC News, Nylon, and Medium .She has also written for Essence Magazine interviewing celebrities like Johnathon McReynolds, Mariah Carey, Dr. Cindy Trim and others. Her experience in Hollywood at one of the largest talent agencies has prepared her for her continued journey in entertainments and the arts. e She is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and Howard University (journalism).
is the founder of Bless the Body- a host of communities and fitness formats designed to build the mind, body and soul of the Millennial Woman. As a wife and mother who desired to stay healthy, Elena decided to marry the two within the Bless the Body community through The Millennial Mompreneur. The Millennial Mompreneur community supports women to shape their Bodies, Babies, and Businesses. Currently, The Mill Mom has reached women all over the world and continues to grow through their workouts, community, and podcast. Elena began her entrepreneurial journey in 2018 as a co-founder of a boutique Barre studio in Atlanta, Georgia. She is now designing her own fitness formats released May 2020.
is an award-winning communications professional, having started her career 30 years ago in radio in advertising sales. Pam has developed successful marketing communications programs for multiple industries, including banking, automotive, healthcare, non-profits and retail. She is an active member as co-chair of the National Association of Black Journalists Media Related Taskforce. She is the owner of PRPro Media, Digital Marketing and Brand Strategies, and has been selected as the first Senior Public Information Officer for Durham, North Carolina’s largest government agency,.Since her direction, she has positively shaped the image and reputation of the agency, securing numerous positive media stories about a once beleaguered institution.
Pam is recognized for her seasoned advice on social media management, branding, crisis communications and strategic communication
Dr. Tina Marshall-Bradley serves as a researcher and educator where her responsibilities include data reporting, management and analysis, as well as project management. She has served as a professor and administrator at several institutions throughout the United States and has reviewed education programs around the world. Her work includes being the founding Dean of a School of Education, a Fulbright Binational Fellow at American University in Cairo, Egypt and an American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Fellow at NASA’s Langley Research Center. During her career she has written and managed over $2.5 million in research and program grants through state, federal and private organizations to support her work in the areas of organizational innovation, effective uses of technology, and regulatory support in education.
is on a mission in her 23rd year as a servant leader of public education. Her passion is for all stakeholders in education to perpetuate Excellence in the AIR: Accountability, Integrity and Respect for all children to discover their purpose and reach their full potential. The youngest of eight children, she is a graduate of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in rural Orangeburg, SC. She is a graduate of The University of South Carolina-Columbia undergraduate and graduate schools, receiving a B.A. in English, a cognate in Secondary Education and a M.Ed. in Educational Administration. In addition, she has received certifications from South Carolina State University in the area of reading and literacy competencies. She is currently enrolled at Clemson University pursuing an Educational Specialist Degree in Administration and Supervision. Patricia has served in the capacity of a Secondary English Instructor, Middle School ELA Instructor, and an Administrator at every level of public education to include PK-12, alternative, charter and Career and Technology Education. She has worked at the district level as a Parental Engagement Coordinator, McKinney-Vento Liaison and Federal Programs Bookkeeper. Patricia describes herself as a problem solver and team builder. She currently serves as Principal of Manning High School in historic Manning, South Carolina. She is married to Vincent L. Goldsmith and has three sons, Xzavier, Xachary and Xion.
Dr. George C. Bradley has worked for over 35 years in higher education. He has served at the executive level as a Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President of Fiscal Affairs, Executive Vice President and President at multiple institutions. Prior to his career as an administrator, Dr. Bradley held faculty posts at numerous institutions of higher education. He currently works with executives on issues of quality control, statistical analysis and strategic planning. He continues to work in the academy guiding students in their doctoral studies. He specializes in qualitative research and statistics. Dr. Bradley conducts synchronous and asynchronous training on leadership and evaluation of organizational outcomes.
BRIAN PRUITT is the Founder and CEO of Pruitt Motivational and The Power of Dad Non-Profit Organization.
In 2008 Brian started a nonprofit organization called Power of Dad. This fatherhood infinitive reaches out to fathers as well as fatherless boys taking them on a journey to manhood and providing life-skills. To date POD has reached over 1000 fatherless boys in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Over the past 22 years Mr. Pruitt has traveled across the country speaking to men helping them to realize that the life that they are living today is the legacy that they are leaving for tomorrow. Brian is a certified John Maxwell speaker, trainer and life coach. Mr. Pruitt was awarded the John Maxwell National Top 100 Leadership Award in 2015 for his work with fathers and fatherless youth.
Recently relocated and now reside in Dallas, Tx where he currently works for American Airlines. After working in corporate American in various leadership roles, he decided that it was time to pursue his lifelong desire to develop a nationally syndicated Gospel Radio Show called “Let’s Have Church!” so with the support of his wife he made the change on faith. Thomas has a lovely daughter Paris age 31 who is a Critical Care nurse and currently lives in Los Angeles, CA. After a challenging and difficult divorce in 1991, Thomas found himself with the huge task of raising his daughter Paris, age 3 at the time, as a single father. He credits God who provided him with strength, guidance and determination to provide the most nurturing and loving environment for Paris. From humble beginnings to success and success back to humble beginnings, Thomas prevailed and can remember his most emotional moment was watching Paris graduate from High School as an Honor Student and then going on to attend Howard University in Washington, D.C. attaining her degree in Biology and later pursing another degree in Nursing.
One of his many favorite verses in the Bible is Psalms 34:1- “I will bless the Lord at all times and His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
SHONDRESHA (SHON) WRIGHTEN is the mother of one adult daughter. Her family has extended with a wonderful son in love and a beautiful granddaughter. Her educational training coupled with her life experiences have been powerful in reaching parents. Shon enjoys working with children and families in providing services and resources by bringing creative and innovative ideas to help promote personal growth so they can positively impact others. Shon agrees with the African Proverb “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child”. Shon has a BA in Family Life Education from Spring Arbor University, MS in Psychology from Walden University and has completed all coursework for an AM in Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. She has 23 years of experience working with grades pre-k thru 12th in a public school system. Her loves are Early Childhood Literacy and Parenting Education.
CURTIS AND VANESSA SCOTT have been married 30 wonderful years and began their family in New Jersey. They now live in Saginaw, MI. Curtis has 28 years of building and road construction experience. Curtis serves his community with his expert carpentry and mechanical skills, lending a helping hand wherever he can. He also serves faithfully in Men’s ministry efforts sharing his life story to inspire others. Vanessa has an Associates degree in Business Admin from Delta College and is currently pursuing her Bachelors degree from Northwood University. Vanessa serves at the primary level in the Saginaw Public School District. Vanessa approaches every person and situation she encounters with a spirit love and kindness.
Their Son, JARED SCOTT, is a proud graduate of The University of Kentucky (Finance). Jared works in technical sales at AT&T Business. He approaches business and life with a servant-leadership mindset. He is passionate about paying it forward through mentoring and motivating youth in his community. Their family has always valued faith, hope and love. These foundational elements have brought them through many challenges by the grace of God. As a family they are working towards improving themselves each and every day to build a lasting spiritual and financial legacy to impact generations to come.
Copyright 2020. Barbara M. Littles, Purpose By Design. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Site Design by The Virtual Alliance