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PROGRAM 

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Presenters

PRESENTERS

Bishop Charles Anderson

Sr. Pastor, Trinity Church Haines City

Corey Shirley

BECC Board Member

Damion Laidley

Branch Manager II, SouthState Bank

Denielle Barnhardt

BECC Board Member

Dr. David Walker

BECC Board Chair Emeritus

Dr. James Burkett

President, Northbridge University

Dwayne Kent

BECC Chair

Glorivy Arroyo

Development Manager, Opera Orlando

KD Somaru

BECC Board Member

Kenny Wilson

BECC Board Member

Leia Perez

BECC Board Member

Stephanie Leandre

BECC Board Member

Tiffany Jeffers

BECC Founder, President & CEO

Tiffany Moncrease

BECC Vice Chair

Vanessa De Jesus

Wellcare

Verian Jeffers

BECC Board Member

William Hennessy

Chief Impact Officer, The Early Learning Coalition Osceola County

Yasmin Alfonso

Sr. Associate State Director of Outreach and Engagement for Greater Orlando (AARP FL)

Program

Order of Events

1. Invocation

Bishop Charles Anderson

Trinity Church Haines City

2. Presentation of the Flag

City of Kissimmee

Color Guard

3. National Anthem & Lift Every Voice

Pastor Denielle Barnhardt

BECC Board of Directors

4. Opening Remarks

Dwayne Kent & Tiffany Moncrease

BECC Board Chair & Vice Chair

5. RISING LEADERS & EDUCATION IMPACT AWARDS

William Hennessy & Dr. James Burkett

Early Learning Coalition of Osceola & Northbridge University

6. Fashion Forward Showcase

PaperDollz

Fashion Experience

7. COMMUNITY CARE & ACCESS AWARDS

Yazmin Alfonso & Verian Jeffers

AARP FL & BECC Board of Directors

8. AARP Community Challenge Presentation

Yazmin Alfonso

Sr. Associate State Director of Outreach & Engagement for Greater Orlando (AARP FL)

9. ECONOMIC POWER & INNOVATION AWARDS

Damion Laidley & Stephanie Leandre

SouthState & BECC Board of Directors

10. Special Performance

Inez Patricia

Dance Performance

11. ADVOCACY, CULTURE & PUBLIC LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Sarah Purser & Kenny Wilson

Opera Orlando & BECC Board of Directors

12. BECC RECOGNITION AWARDS

Vanessa DeJesus & Corey Shirley

Wellcare & BECC Board of Directors

13. Remarks

Tiffany Jeffers

BECC Founder, President & CEO

14. FOUNDER'S FLAME AWARD

Tiffany Jeffers

BECC Founder, President & CEO

15. Special Announcement

BECC

Board of Directors

16. After Party

DJ Keem Dawg

Enjoy the Celebration

Awardees

VANGUARDS 2026

Alyssa Noel

Emerging Leader Award

Chundra L. Evens, Ed.D.

Vanguard of Educational Excellence & Achievement

Dr. Chundra L. Evens is a distinguished educational leader, pastor, and community advocate whose career reflects a deep commitment to excellence, service, and transformative leadership.

Darryl D. Gordon, Ph.D.

Vanguard of Educational Access & Opportunity

Dr. Darryl D. Gordon is a higher education leader, connector, and Culture & Community Builder serving as a Program Manager within the Academic Affairs, Office of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida.

Genesis Robinson

Vanguard of Community Advocacy

Genesis Robinson is a political strategist and community organizer with over a decade of experience delivering results at the local, state, and federal levels of government.

Katrina Minus

BECC Ambassador of the Year

My name is Katrina Minus, and I was born on October 26, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Pastor William McDowell

Vanguard of Faith & Community Impact

Pastor William McDowell is a Grammy-nominated, Dove Award and Stellar Award-winning gospel artist, worship leader, songwriter, author, and Senior Pastor of Deeper Fellowship Church in Orlando, Florida.

Tadar Muhammad

Vanguard of Economic Empowerment

As Chief Operating Officer and First Vice President of CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), Tadar Muhammad delivers strategic oversight on administration and workforce operations for all federal, state, and local workforce development programs and grants.

Brianna Archuleta

Vanguard of Generational Care & Impact

Brianna Archuleta is the Founder and Executive Director of Golden Care for Seniors, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting seniors.

Congressman Maxwell Frost

Vanguard of Leadership & Public Service

The first member of Generation Z to be elected to Congress, Maxwell Alejandro Frost is proud to represent the people of Central Florida in the House of Representatives.

Dr. Gary Montoute

Vanguard of Health Innovation & Technology

Dr. Gary Montoute is a healthcare technology and contact center executive who builds high-performing teams to deliver exceptional patient and customer experiences.

Imam Abdul Rahman Patel

Vanguard of Health Equity & Access

Imam Abdul Rahman Patel is the head of the Imam Council of Central Florida serving our community for over 20 years.

Louis Witter

Vanguard of Cultural Impact & Arts

Louis Witter was born in Portland, Jamaica, and migrated to the United States in the early 90's.

Quanisha “Tina” Nugent

Vanguard of Philanthropy & Community Impact

Quanisha “Tina” Nugent is the CEO of Q Impacts, a purpose-driven firm helping nonprofits and organizations turn events into engines for revenue, relationships, and real impact.

Tamyia Paul

Emerging Leader Award

Born and raised in Osceola County, Tamyia Paul is a faith-driven public servant committed to service, excellence, and community advancement.

Christopher Lockett

Founder's Flame Award

Christopher Lockett exemplifies resilience and unwavering loyalty. Raised by his mother, Clementine Lockett, a single parent who overcame significant challenges to become a pharmacist, Chris grew up in Pine Hills, Florida. Loyalty is a core value for him, shaping his relationships and character throughout his life.

Danicka Ransom, M.P.A.

Vanguard of Community Progress & Equity

Danicka Ransom is a public servant with more than 25 years of experience in local government across two states and three counties. 

Dr. Tresha E. Williams, DNP, APRN

BECC Member of the Year

Dr. Tresha E. Williams, DNP, APRN, is a dedicated advanced practice nurse, healthcare entrepreneur, and community leader with over 20 years of experience in critical care and inpatient medicine.

Jo Newell

Vanguard of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Jo Newell is the Founder + CEO of Monday Strategies. As an experienced business executive and entrepreneur, she is a passionate advocate for leadership development and personal growth.

Michelle Hollis

President’s Service Award

Originally from New York, I relocated to Kissimmee 18 years ago and proudly served in law enforcement with both the NYPD and the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. After retiring three years ago, I made a decision to fully embrace life and pursue the things I love—while continuing to help others.

Sheena Jackson

Vanguard of Youth Empowerment & Advocacy

Sheena Jackson is a passionate community enthusiast and strategist with over a decade of experience connecting and supporting local organizations.

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