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Just like powerful music itself, the two-time Grammy Award winner Melanie Fiona exudes soulful charm, wit, and a genuine story-telling ability that expresses both vulnerability and strength. Her distinctive voice has captivated the hearts and minds of countless souls. The Toronto native, who is signed and managed by Title 9 Productions and co-managed by Roc […]

Byron Jones was appointed Chief Financial Officer of University of Phoenix in 2013, after joining Apollo Education Group in 2012. Byron leads the finance functions for the University, working closely with University of Phoenix executive leaders to provide clear oversight of financial operations, an area that is essential to the University’s success. Byron has extensive […]

Jamaica Gilmer is the founder and co-director of The Beautiful Project and a brilliant example of dreams realized, translated, and carried out in real life. Her work as a photographer allows her to capture vignettes of realities that are often overlooked and misunderstood. She is a storyteller who uses the camera to punctuate profundity and make […]

When Gail Perry-Mason was adopted at the age of three, she was considered hard to place because of special needs. The adoption agency told her parents she would never walk or talk. Today, Perry-Mason is 52 years old and she walks and talks just fine. In fact, the Detroit native and resident is downright inspirational. […]

Lisa Frison had a life-changing experience as a child that set her on a path to success for years to come: She loved watching her older brothers prepare for school, come home for lunch, return to school, and then return home again to do their homework. So, on her first day of kindergarten while growing […]