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SPECIAL GUEST DOMINIQUE MCNEIL Organizations & Groups The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company  | Assistant Project Manager, 4 years The Black Resource Group (The BERG Whiting-Turner)   |Ambassador, member Construction Association of South Florida (CASF)  | Womens Council Committee | Future Leaders Committee, Co-Chair National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) South Florida Chapter Board Member | Corresponding Secretary | National Educational Committee | Student Chapter & Mentorship Subcommittee, Co-Chair National Association of Women in Construction Fort Lauderdale Chapter #78 (NAWIC); Board Member, Director | ViP-Elect  | Events Committee, Co-Chair FAMUs Engineering Technology Alumni Chapter |  VP Girls Coordinating Council of Broward |  Member Rebuilding Together: Annual Black Dresses & Blueprints | Host Committee | Honoree 2022 ________________________________________________________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Associ

Laini is a certified general contractor who holds a Master's degree in Construction Management. She is currently the owner of Ralisan, LLC and has over 22 years of experience in heavy construction.     An experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry, Laini has worked  as a project engineer for Skanska and a Construction project Manager for The Walsh Group and Ranger Construction Industries. Her past projects include Project Manager for running surface of Automated People Mover  / Light Rail System at 3 Major Airports - JFK Light Rail New York - JFK; Atlanta SkyTrain - Hartsfield Atlanta; Orlando Automated People Mover, Roadway & Signage in NY & Florida,  and more. Contact Laini at Mobile: 19175842899  lainischultz@ralison.com  Ralisan LLC __________________________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organiz

SPECIAL GUEST DOMINIQUE MCNEIL Organizations & Groups The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company  | Assistant Project Manager, 4 years The Black Resource Group (The BERG – Whiting-Turner)   |Ambassador, member Construction Association of South Florida (CASF)  | Women’s Council Committee | Future Leaders Committee, Co-Chair National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) South Florida Chapter Board Member | Corresponding Secretary | National Educational Committee | Student Chapter & Mentorship Subcommittee, Co-Chair National Association of Women in Construction Fort Lauderdale Chapter #78 (NAWIC); Board Member, Director | ViP-Elect  | Events Committee, Co-Chair FAMU’s Engineering Technology Alumni Chapter |  VP Girls’ Coordinating Council of Broward |  Member Rebuilding Together: Annual Black Dresses & Blueprints | Host Committee | Honoree 2022 ________________________________________________________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black

Today's NABWIC News Brought to You By:   Michelle McQueen | Michelle McQueen Voiceovers, LLC | mmcqueen67@yahoo.com | 313.737.3666 ____________________ Keith Moore is CEO of KDM & Associates, LLC is a business development, government affairs, and public relations firm focused on helping our clients navigate the government procurement process and win government contract. KDM is renowned for providing strategic teaming, and building capacity for small and mid sized businesses. We help our clients not only win more co |tracts, but help firms provide more effective and efficient solutions to their clients and customers. Keith D. Moore, CEO |KDM & Associates, LLC | 300 New Jersey Ave NW | Washington D \C 20001  202-469-3423(o) | 609-2061440 (m) | www.mbdafpcenter.com |www.kdm-assoc.com | kmoore@opengovtv.com  ______________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations an

Michelle McQueen is a Detroit Native and is a Voiceover Artist. Michelle has been in the voiceover industry since 2011 and has been in business since September 2020. Michelle has twenty years of Sales experience and has been in the Real Estate industry for the past fourteen years. Michelle trained under Kate Hart at the Michigan Voiceover Talent training in Michigan and she was also the voiceover talent for Rocket Homes from 2011-2018. Michelle’s vision is to help small and growing businesses increase their revenue by enhancing their voicemail greeting with a professional message. Michelle is a member of the NABWIC Detroit chapter and a member of the the Michigan Minority Contractors Association. Contact:  Michelle McQueen | Michelle McQueen Voiceovers, LLC | mmcqueen67@yahoo.com | 313.737.3666 ________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals

Special Guest host, Aida Smith conducts interviews with three exceptional young ladies who will be receiving recognition with awards and scholarships.  Aida is a  seasoned finance and compliance professional, with more than thirty years of exceptional experience in Accounting, Capital Assets, Construction Accounting,  Today Aida is a Certified Fraud Examiner, and a Certified Construction Auditor. Our special guests and awardees are: 1. Asianna Livingston -- Recipient of the President's Lifetime achievement award - 18 years old - part of KOP Mentoring Network, previously attended IMA and Better Investing Investing conference,  previously participated in the CLIMB Investment summer program. 2. Jade Gibbs - Recipient of the Rosa Parks Scholarship Award for exceptional community service and due diligence from the Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation. 3. Jasmin Collins -  Recipient of the President's Lifetime achievement award.  Jasmin a Sr. at Florida State University (FSU), she will graduate May 2023.   Jasmin

Special Guest Justina Hicklyn joins NABWIC Talks Host Jada Williams for this week's show exploring small business, construction and entrepreneurship. As the Senior Communications Specialist with the Valerin Group, Justina is responsible for planning details around public involvment, business development, and design work for the transportation sector. The Valerin Group is an award-winning marketing and communications firm with the experience and skills to help clients succeed, achieve and accomplsh client goals.    Justina I Hicklyn | The Valerin Group, Inc.|  jhicklyn@yahoo.com  | (301) 332-2052  

Carol Reese has worked for over 20 years in the business sector. She is an avid business advocate, motivator, business strategist and owner of ReeSources, Inc. .  ReeSources, Inc. has consultants, facilitators and data scientists who work together to transform static data into animated, interactive, and intelligent business applications, we use technology to move businesses forward. Carol has developed business relationships, small business alliances, and assisted in supplier diversity programs. She has also created Strategy N Motion Platform to guide businesses to their next level. Carol's personal goal to demystify the Digital Transformation process for small businesses. Carol is currently serving as 2022- President of Transportation DBE Advisory Council (TDAC); and a member of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners, as well as being actively involved in several other organizations including NABWIC. Carol Walker Reese \ ReeSources, Inc. | 4860 Cox Road, Suite 200 | Glen Allen, VA 23060

NABWIC's Atlanta Chapter member, Joscelin Mackey is a Qualification (NCIDQ) certified designer and is a State of Georgia registered interior designer. This authorizes her to stamp and seal non-structural permit drawings in the State of Georgia. Joscelin holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and over 14 years of interior design and project management experience working for some of Atlanta’s most distinguished and award-winning interior design and architectural firms. She also has 13 years of banking and finance experience. These experiences give Joscelin a unique perspective on projects that she manages. She is passionate about using her experience designing high-end senior living and hospitality projects to enhance the experience of healthcare patience and those who are committed to their service. Accessible Design Studios | 678-962-7372 | jmackey@accessibledesignstudios.com | www.accessibledesignstudios.com | _____________________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National

Ms. Iranetta J. Dennis is the Supplier Diversity Director with the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX). As the director she is responsible for implementing CFX’s Supplier Diversity Policy and programs. She has 24 years in state government in which 17 has been in areas of program development for small, minority and women owned business enterprises. Ms. Dennis has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and B.A. Degree in Business Administration as well as acquiring her certification as a Master Compliance Administrator. Ms. Dennis has been acknowledged for her contributions and support of small, minority and women owned business enterprises. Through her career, her primary objective has been to transition small, minority and women owned businesses from the role of subcontractors to sustainable prime contractors in the community. Iranetta J. Dennis | Director of Supplier Diversity | Central Florida Expressway Authority | 4974 ORL Tower Road  •  Orlando, FL 32807 | 407.690.5000 (p)  •  407-690-50

Carol Reese has worked for over 20 years in the business sector. She is an avid business advocate, motivator, business strategist and owner of ReeSources, Inc. .  ReeSources, Inc. has consultants, facilitators and data scientists who work together to transform static data into animated, interactive, and intelligent business applications, we use technology to move businesses forward. Carol has developed business relationships, small business alliances, and assisted in supplier diversity programs. She has also created Strategy N Motion Platform to guide businesses to their next level. Carol's personal goal to demystify the Digital Transformation process for small businesses. Carol is currently serving as 2022- President of Transportation DBE Advisory Council (TDAC); and a member of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners, as well as being actively involved in several other organizations including NABWIC. Carol Walker Reese \ ReeSources, Inc. | 4860 Cox Road, Suite 200 | Glen Allen, VA 230

NABWIC TALKS WITH PAULETTE WALKER, CEO, NJOI REALTY, LLC Paulette, a true native of Jacksonville, FL., from Loretto Elementary to Samuel W. Wolfson High School, she knows the city of Jacksonville! With over 25 years of combined experience of both mortgages and real estate, her ultimate goal is for every customer to be educated and succeed in purchasing a home. Paulette is passionate and compelled to assist both buyers and sellers in achieving their goals. She'll help bring your dreams to reality. Her military and banking experience has been beneficial in building relationships with, builders, Realtors, lenders, title agencies and other business partners. So, stop procrastinating and twiddling your thumbs, call Paulette she’ll get the job done! Email:  info@njoirealty.com | 904.356.3934 | NJOIRlty.com NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide grou

Paulette, a true native of Jacksonville, FL., from Loretto Elementary to Samuel W. Wolfson High School, she knows the city of Jacksonville! With over 25 years of combined experience of both mortgages and real estate, her ultimate goal is for every customer to be educated and succeed in purchasing a home. Paulette is passionate and compelled to assist both buyers and sellers in achieving their goals. She'll help bring your dreams to reality. Her military and banking experience has been beneficial in building relationships with, builders, Realtors, lenders, title agencies and other business partners. So, stop procrastinating and twiddling your thumbs, call Paulette she’ll get the job done! Email:  info@njoirealty.com | 904.356.3934 | NJOIRlty.com NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in

NABWIC TALKS WITH PAULETTE WALKER, CEO, NJOI REALTY, LLC   Paulette, a true native of Jacksonville, FL., from Loretto Elementary to Samuel W. Wolfson High School, she knows the city of Jacksonville! With over 25 years of combined experience of both mortgages and real estate, her ultimate goal is for every customer to be educated and succeed in purchasing a home. Paulette is passionate and compelled to assist both buyers and sellers in achieving their goals. She'll help bring your dreams to reality. Her military and banking experience has been beneficial in building relationships with, builders, Realtors, lenders, title agencies and other business partners. So, stop procrastinating and twiddling your thumbs, call Paulette she’ll get the job done! Email:  info@njoirealty.com | 904.356.3934 _______________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will

NABWIC TALKS with Dr. Salimah El-Amin Witherspoon, CEO of Bridge Builders Trucking Dr. El-Amin Witherspoon has 17 years of experience as a public health practitioner, researcher and educator. She began her career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania serving as a sexual health educator for the first high school STD screening program in country. During her tenure in Philadelphia she also worked with the Connect to Protect HIV Prevention Program for MSM youth of Color. She has published and presented nationally on sexual health, sexual gender minority health, sexual history elicitation, Black infant mortality and health disparities. Dr. El-Amin Witherspoon is a former Faculty Affiliate/ Senior Research Associate at the Samuel Dubois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University. She currently serves as a Core Public Health faculty member at Capella University in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Dr. El-Amin Witherspoon is also the managing Partner of Bridge Builders Trucking LLP in Garner, NC. Bridge Buil

Our special guest is Bellandra Foster, PE, President of  BBFoster Consulting, PC, which is a North Carolina-based corporation providing engineering, facilities management, utility coordination, inspections, program management, quality control and technical assistance. BBFoster Consulting, PC is an SBA certified 8(a) and HUBZone Corporation and a certified and prequalified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Dr Foster has provided management consulting and coaching to various city department including transportation, and public works. She is a liaison for senior leadership, city planners, and research teams to ensure the company’s engineering support and management structure is driving the organization forward with minimal expenditures. Dr. Bellandra Foster is a member of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and has obtained the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designation.  She is a member of NABWIC and has the honorable distinction of being recognized as NABWIC's Woman in the Spotlight for NABIC's

Keith Moore is CEO of KDM & Associates, LLC is a business development, government affairs, and public relations firm focused on helping our clients navigate the government procurement process and win a government contract. KDM is renowned for providing strategic teaming, and building capacity for small and mid sized businesses. We help our clients not only win more contracts, but help firms provide more effective and efficient solutions to their clients and customers. Keith D. Moore, CEO |KDM & Associates, LLC | 300 New Jersey Ave NW | Washington D \C 20001  202-469-3423(o) | 609-2061440 (m) | www.mbdafpcenter.com |www.kdm-assoc.com | kmoore@opengovtv.com  ______________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women in construction and their respective communities.| NABWIC.ORG

JOIN KEITH MOORE AND VALERIE MUNDY FOR THIS WONDERFUL PODCAST  Keith Moore is CEO of KDM & Associates, LLC is a business development, government affairs, and public relations firm focused on helping our clients navigate the government procurement process and win government contract. KDM is renowned for providing strategic teaming, and building capacity for small and mid sized businesses. We help our clients not only win more co |tracts, but help firms provide more effective and efficient solutions to their clients and customers. Keith D. Moore, CEO |KDM & Associates, LLC | 300 New Jersey Ave NW | Washington D \C 20001  202-469-3423(o) | 609-2061440 (m) | www.mbdafpcenter.com |www.kdm-assoc.com | kmoore@opengovtv.com  ______________________ NABWIC's Vision: The Vision of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is to build lasting strategic partnerships with first-rate organizations and individuals that will provide ground-breaking and innovative solutions for black women i

Elena Hercule Jean-Francois is the Owner and CEO of HJ Construction Group, Inc., focusing on subcontractor cost support and growth that drive increased profitability. Elena holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Master's in Construction Management from Florida International University.  She's a Goal-driven leader focused on strategic growth, process improvements, and building sustainable industry partnerships. She has diverse experience and expertise in overall project management, strategic planning, construction software implementation, and training that drive increased profitability, greater operational effectiveness, and efficiency, focusing on continuous improvement.  She worked as a Vice President for Medium Size Commercial Contractors, a Senior Project Manager and Project Manager for various public and private projects, including the prestigious luxury condo Las Olas River House towering over the Downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline standing an im

Elena Hercule Jean-Francois is the Owner and CEO of HJ Construction Group, Inc., focusing on subcontractor cost support and growth that drive increased profitability. Elena holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Master's in Construction Management from Florida International University.  She's a Goal-driven leader focused on strategic growth, process improvements, and building sustainable industry partnerships. She has diverse experience and expertise in overall project management, strategic planning, construction software implementation, and training that drive increased profitability, greater operational effectiveness, and efficiency, focusing on continuous improvement.  She worked as a Vice President for Medium Size Commercial Contractors, a Senior Project Manager and Project Manager for various public and private projects, including the prestigious luxury condo Las Olas River House towering over the Downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline standing an im