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A Detroit native, Shaniqua learned early on to use innovative techniques to gain both experience and significant opportunities for advancement. In 2016 Davis launched Noirefy, a platform that connects minority candidates and companies together to drive diversity and inclusion globally. She is currently based in Chicago, IL and has been featured in several national media outlets, including Forbes and Marie Claire magazine for her work with Noirefy. Davis was also awarded and recognized as the 2017 Midwest Women in Technology, Talent Development award recipient and selected as one of WeWorks Young Innovators 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536187610016-ECZ2MYSB9H7TM8L71D9B/image.png Meet Our Speakers And Performers - Erica Terry Media Supervisor at Burrell Communications; Performer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1534652634302-VGYCC4POQPS1N12VNNRB/Marie+Headshot Meet Our Speakers And Performers - Marie Rushing Founder & President; Moderator & Speaker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1534684835824-895S49Y0LV81DPFNAFIC/CC+-+updated.png Meet Our Speakers And Performers - Chris Clark Chris Clark Chris Clark is both a Senior Brand Partnership Manager at Google and the Global Co-Chair of Google’s Black Employee Resource Group, Black Googler Network. Overall, he lives by paying it forward. Chris is an alumnus of Vanderbilt University where his studies focused on finding solutions to human problems in organizations and communities and building a leadership and organizational effectiveness skill set to prepare for the entrepreneurial and corporate worlds. Now at Google, his day-to-day affords him the opportunity to help big brands such as Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Taco Bell build their presence on the #1 growth and #2 navigation app, Waze. Alongside this role, Chris also leads Google’s Black Employee Resource Group (Black Googler Network) globally whose mission is three-fold: to cultivate Black leaders, empower communities, and transform technology. Chris comes to Foster Nest with a passion for and experience in diversity practices and a mind for effective communication and scalability. He lives by the concept of Paying It Forward and hopes to find intersections between Foster Nest and the tech community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1535443447709-RDF7ZIQ047BYKRL6NTQK/Steve.jpg Meet Our Speakers And Performers - Stephen "Just Steve" Carpenter Counselor; Performer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1534648461736-V6STUAK3S1LFF3VB8V5R/F5B43CC7-CC48-46E9-9B96-1DBFB55D6F49.jpeg Meet Our Speakers And Performers - Mark Willis Mark Willis From Oak Park, IL and graduated from Oak Park-River Forest High School. He attended the University of Wyoming where he graduated with a degree in Communication in addition to playing D-1 Football. He started acting after returning home from college. He has worked on shows like Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Sirens, and Empire. He has also done commercials for companies like Pepsi. He also currently model for Target for their Goodfellow and Co brand as a big and tall model. And of course he was blessed to be a part of Black Panther as a Jabari Warrior and did stunts in the film. Twitter and IG handles are @marquillis33 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1534684548333-JAWGYLOC6FNMAWVKIFQE/cyoicareerexpo_574_20180609.jpg Meet Our Speakers And Performers - Hasani Henderson Hasani Henderson Hailing from Chicago's South Side, Hasani is an avid relationship developer, campaign creator and community cultivator who provides diligence and innovation through various endeavors. Whether that be managing upwards of $15 MM as a National Sales Planner at BET Networks, or supervising others in philanthropic efforts as Founder & President of #TheTakeBack, Hasani brings an exuberance and efficiency that is unique, engaging and memorable. "I've learned that I'm here to be an avid connector of people to resources to positively impact their lives....to truly give all I have to create experiences and moments that benefit others through access, opportunities and interactions." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1534683244949-JZF68NCHJ7AZDZ9HDE2W/IMG-5452.JPG Meet Our Speakers And Performers - Henderson Banks Henderson Banks Henderson Banks is a native of the Westside of Chicago, IL, who received his duel Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Labor and Employment from the University of Illinois – Urbana Campaign. Banks received his Juris Doctor and Certificate in Labor and Employment from Chicago – Kent College of Law. During his law school career, Henderson earned numerous awards, including CALI Awards; Dean’s List Awards; National Trial Awards; and Public Service Awards. Banks currently is a Labor and Employment Specialist for a Fortune 500 company. Additionally, he is the founding partner of Henderson Banks Law, L.L.P. He has dedicated his private practice to personal injury, criminal, wrongful death, and employment discrimination cases. His impressive record of success has set the tone for his private practice’ continuous growth. In addition to practicing law, Henderson gives back to his community through his work as an appointed Trustee on the Board of Directors with Dr. Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute. Banks has also maintained his passion for music as an artist while practicing law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1535105100207-L2FECPLKIJ9ULT81WHLO/Tamekia+Strickland.jpg Meet Our Speakers And Performers - Tamekia Strickland Senior Digital Media Planner at Burrell Communications; Performer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536881498265-807IOZOQBJYQ2ILBV2D6/Sam+Headshot.jpeg Meet Our Speakers And Performers - Sam Spitz Bill Watkins Bill (@wewiv) is US Sector Lead at Pinterest, responsible for the Retail, Finance, Tech, and Travel industry sales teams. Bill is also the site lead for the Chicago office. His team works closely with partners, helping them utilize Pinterest to solve business challenges & drive meaningful results. Prior to Pinterest, Bill held multiple leadership roles at Demand Media, most recently as VP of National Sales. Prior to Demand Media, Bill worked at Yahoo for many years. Bill earned an B.S. in Business Management Information Systems from Miami University, and resides in Chicago with his wife, daughter, and two sons. Bill is currently saving ideas about documentaries, musical influences, and mens fashion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536884219670-TE26ZFW4WQWTLO984ACU/Screen+Shot+2018-09-13+at+7.15.58+PM.png Meet Our Speakers And Performers https://www.fosternest.org/meet-panelist-henderson-banks-labor-and-employment-lawyer-at-walgreens daily 0.75 2018-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1534683244949-JZF68NCHJ7AZDZ9HDE2W/IMG-5452.JPG Meet Panelist Henderson Banks Labor And Employment Lawyer at Walgreens - Henderson Banks Henderson Banks Henderson Banks is a native of the Westside of Chicago, IL, who received his duel Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Labor and Employment from the University of Illinois – Urbana Campaign. Banks received his Juris Doctor and Certificate in Labor and Employment from Chicago – Kent College of Law. During his law school career, Henderson earned numerous awards, including CALI Awards; Dean’s List Awards; National Trial Awards; and Public Service Awards. Banks currently is a Labor and Employment Specialist for a Fortune 500 company. Additionally, he is the founding partner of Henderson Banks Law, L.L.P. He has dedicated his private practice to personal injury, criminal, wrongful death, and employment discrimination cases. His impressive record of success has set the tone for his private practice’ continuous growth. In addition to practicing law, Henderson gives back to his community through his work as an appointed Trustee on the Board of Directors with Dr. Arthur Lockhart Resource Institute. Banks has also maintained his passion for music as an artist while practicing law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536271958371-YFBWAMI43GKA6SOZVT0S/Screen+Shot+2018-09-07+at+12.11.06+AM.png Meet Panelist Henderson Banks Labor And Employment Lawyer at Walgreens https://www.fosternest.org/meet-panelist-hasani-henderson-founder-of-thetakeback-and-national-sales-planner-at-bet-networks daily 0.75 2018-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536315174337-NL2SIF2DJO3STPKL0ZT8/Screen+Shot+2018-09-07+at+12.11.06+AM.png Meet Panelist Hasani Henderson Founder of #TheTakeBack And National Sales Planner At BET Networks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1534684548333-JAWGYLOC6FNMAWVKIFQE/cyoicareerexpo_574_20180609.jpg Meet Panelist Hasani Henderson Founder of #TheTakeBack And National Sales Planner At BET Networks - Hasani Henderson Hasani Henderson Hailing from Chicago's South Side, Hasani is an avid relationship developer, campaign creator and community cultivator who provides diligence and innovation through various endeavors. Whether that be managing upwards of $15 MM as a National Sales Planner at BET Networks, or supervising others in philanthropic efforts as Founder & President of #TheTakeBack, Hasani brings an exuberance and efficiency that is unique, engaging and memorable. "I've learned that I'm here to be an avid connector of people to resources to positively impact their lives....to truly give all I have to create experiences and moments that benefit others through access, opportunities and interactions." https://www.fosternest.org/meet-special-guest-mark-willis-actor-in-black-panther-movie daily 0.75 2018-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536315308986-QCL9P4CP0NDK20ZD2CAT/Screen+Shot+2018-09-07+at+12.11.06+AM.png Meet Special Guest Mark Willis Actor In Black Panther Movie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1534648461736-V6STUAK3S1LFF3VB8V5R/F5B43CC7-CC48-46E9-9B96-1DBFB55D6F49.jpeg Meet Special Guest Mark Willis Actor In Black Panther Movie - Mark Willis   Mark Willis From Oak Park, IL and graduated from Oak Park-River Forest High School. He attended the University of Wyoming where he graduated with a degree in Communication in addition to playing D-1 Football. He started acting after returning home from college. He has worked on shows like Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Sirens, and Empire. He has also done commercials for companies like Pepsi. He also currently model for Target for their Goodfellow and Co brand as a big and tall model. And of course he was blessed to be a part of Black Panther as a Jabari Warrior and did stunts in the film. Twitter and IG handles are @marquillis33 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536581568606-N1NCWY8VIBD3KY7LUGVA/IMG_1411.jpeg Meet Special Guest Mark Willis Actor In Black Panther Movie Our special guest, actor Mark Willis, from the Black Panther movie will teach you actual stunts and fight choreography to learn how to move like a member of the Jabari Tribe! https://www.fosternest.org/meet-panelist-shaniqua-davis-founder-and-ceo-of-noirefy daily 0.75 2018-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1534649051392-CW7G6C444S0ZLNDZX66O/IMG_0229.jpg Meet Panelist Shaniqua Davis Founder And CEO Of Noirefy - Shaniqua Davis Shaniqua Davis Shaniqua (Shawn) Davis is a digital marketing and tech enthusiast with several years of experience developing tech solutions. A Detroit native, Shaniqua learned early on to use innovative techniques to gain both experience and significant opportunities for advancement. In 2016 Davis launched Noirefy, a platform that connects minority candidates and companies together to drive diversity and inclusion globally. She is currently based in Chicago, IL and has been featured in several national media outlets, including Forbes and Marie Claire magazine for her work with Noirefy. Davis was also awarded and recognized as the 2017 Midwest Women in Technology, Talent Development award recipient and selected as one of WeWorks Young Innovators 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536314930379-JM6W983FNZS6FLR56X3U/Screen+Shot+2018-09-07+at+12.11.06+AM.png Meet Panelist Shaniqua Davis Founder And CEO Of Noirefy https://www.fosternest.org/meet-panelist-chris-clark-waze-senior-brand-partnership-manager-at-google daily 0.75 2018-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536315556589-N3J3AF5NWH0ZR228EF1D/Screen+Shot+2018-09-07+at+12.18.44+PM.png Meet Panelist Chris Clark Waze Senior Brand Partnership Manager at Google https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1534684835824-895S49Y0LV81DPFNAFIC/CC+-+updated.png Meet Panelist Chris Clark Waze Senior Brand Partnership Manager at Google - Chris Clark Chris Clark Chris Clark is both a Senior Brand Partnership Manager at Google and the Global Co-Chair of Google’s Black Employee Resource Group, Black Googler Network. Overall, he lives by paying it forward. Chris is an alumnus of Vanderbilt University where his studies focused on finding solutions to human problems in organizations and communities and building a leadership and organizational effectiveness skill set to prepare for the entrepreneurial and corporate worlds. Now at Google, his day-to-day affords him the opportunity to help big brands such as Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Taco Bell build their presence on the #1 growth and #2 navigation app, Waze. Alongside this role, Chris also leads Google’s Black Employee Resource Group (Black Googler Network) globally whose mission is three-fold: to cultivate Black leaders, empower communities, and transform technology. Chris comes to Foster Nest with a passion for and experience in diversity practices and a mind for effective communication and scalability. He lives by the concept of Paying It Forward and hopes to find intersections between Foster Nest and the tech community. https://www.fosternest.org/meet-moderator-marie-rushing-founder-and-president-of-fosternest daily 0.75 2018-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1534652634302-VGYCC4POQPS1N12VNNRB/Marie+Headshot Meet Moderator Marie Rushing Founder And President Of Foster Nest - Marie Rushing Founder & President; Moderator & Speaker Rebekah Marie Rushing, who goes by her middle name Marie, is the Founder and President of Foster Nest, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and interactive programs to diverse youth and young professionals who have been previously or are currently involved in foster, kinship or adoptive care systems. The official launch event will take place on September 25th, 2018. She encourages you to come and subscribe to learn more about the organization's mission, values and amazing programs to come. She is a passionate entrepreneur mainly seeking to impact lives, community and broaden her knowledge cross-functionally, while helping others along the way to discover their full potential. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising with a minor in Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As a marketing ad tech aficionado with a positive spirit to inspire others, she advocates for diversity and shares knowledge to drive strategic growth. Her professional background involves 5+ years of account management, consultative solution selling, and integrated digital advertising experience. Before she was a Digital Consultant at Lyons Consulting Group (a Capgemini company), working at major corporations such as AdRoll, Google, TMP Worldwide, BET Networks, The Marketing Store and DDB Chicago has enabled her to gain phenomenal insight across B2C and B2B marketing solutions. Her passion for diversity initiatives fuels her soul to make an impact in the world for positive change. She plans to make a life changing impact with Foster Nest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536323953589-Y7TE44WW7QWVY3SN33JU/Screen+Shot+2018-09-07+at+2.38.13+PM.png Meet Moderator Marie Rushing Founder And President Of Foster Nest https://www.fosternest.org/foster-nest-life-program daily 0.75 2021-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1537906865470-2ZOQTSWF1QZSICYC9U38/beautiful-beauty-blurred-background-1423296.jpg Foster Nest L.I.F.E Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1538314981798-2E5L1UA4ZQ6OK7WP02GZ/Screen+Shot+2018-09-30+at+8.41.59+AM.png Foster Nest L.I.F.E Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1555296151322-EWZ9LFKNI6GUGH1WSNCF/bailey-torres-677255-unsplash.jpg Foster Nest L.I.F.E Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1555300166117-O50DT431A3QCTURKHQRU/books+young+man.jpg Foster Nest L.I.F.E Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1555296533861-D5QZ6WCYQQ1ABP9DPTIS/image-asset.jpeg Foster Nest L.I.F.E Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1578488520014-SWYFBE5INDP7WLOAB83K/suad-kamardeen-4QIpATu_JSQ-unsplash.jpg Foster Nest L.I.F.E Program https://www.fosternest.org/foster-nest-redefine-program daily 0.75 2021-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1538315232003-K5BOW4LFKC4KWA3LPJ38/Screen+Shot+2018-09-30+at+8.42.08+AM.png Foster Nest Redefine Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1537907473054-TEW1QX179D4KAJF91O8L/6tipsforcommunication.jpg Foster Nest Redefine Program https://www.fosternest.org/foster-nest-launch-event daily 0.75 2018-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1535521357832-4R9NX1NM8MDCF4UQDRNF/Screen+Shot+2018-08-29+at+12.39.33+AM.png Foster Nest Launch Event https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536754442713-M19JJ9AFKNJLVKVBF1BZ/Last+Foster+Nest+Official+Launch+Flyer+9.25.18.jpg Foster Nest Launch Event https://www.fosternest.org/meet-performer-tamekia-strickland-senior-digital-media-planner-at-burrell-communications daily 0.75 2018-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536322334667-VSM8S2H6GWLUJNJCN7WH/Screen+Shot+2018-09-07+at+12.11.14+AM.png Meet Performer Tamekia Strickland Senior Digital Media Planner At Burrell Communications https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1535343623966-UIU96ZRZ0UX8Q2GV37X6/Tamekia+Strickland+%281%29.jpg Meet Performer Tamekia Strickland Senior Digital Media Planner At Burrell Communications - Tamekia Strickland Shaniqua Davis Shaniqua (Shawn) Davis is a digital marketing and tech enthusiast with several years of experience developing tech solutions. A Detroit native, Shaniqua learned early on to use innovative techniques to gain both experience and significant opportunities for advancement. In 2016 Davis launched Noirefy, a platform that connects minority candidates and companies together to drive diversity and inclusion globally. She is currently based in Chicago, IL and has been featured in several national media outlets, including Forbes and Marie Claire magazine for her work with Noirefy. Davis was also awarded and recognized as the 2017 Midwest Women in Technology, Talent Development award recipient and selected as one of WeWorks Young Innovators 2017. https://www.fosternest.org/meet-performer-steve-carpenter daily 0.75 2018-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1535443296039-FLPYORI6WOI6TH8LPI6H/Steve.jpg Meet Performer Steve Carpenter "Just Steve" Lyricist - Stephen "Just Steve" Carpenter Shaniqua Davis Shaniqua (Shawn) Davis is a digital marketing and tech enthusiast with several years of experience developing tech solutions. A Detroit native, Shaniqua learned early on to use innovative techniques to gain both experience and significant opportunities for advancement. In 2016 Davis launched Noirefy, a platform that connects minority candidates and companies together to drive diversity and inclusion globally. She is currently based in Chicago, IL and has been featured in several national media outlets, including Forbes and Marie Claire magazine for her work with Noirefy. Davis was also awarded and recognized as the 2017 Midwest Women in Technology, Talent Development award recipient and selected as one of WeWorks Young Innovators 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536273651137-DFDUYCO65DI3FU40D6HK/Screen+Shot+2018-09-07+at+12.11.14+AM.png Meet Performer Steve Carpenter "Just Steve" Lyricist https://www.fosternest.org/become-a-sponsor daily 0.75 2019-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1535521716032-MIMTLDPWL6Q3I5VFLULT/Screen+Shot+2018-08-29+at+12.47.33+AM.png Become a Sponsor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1535824851218-ERV6F8OIP3HB0JEF702Q/C3E8D324-164A-4DB5-B2CB-73CDB5EB502A.jpeg Become a Sponsor https://www.fosternest.org/meet-performer-erica-terry-media-supervisor-at-burrell-communications daily 0.75 2018-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536187110020-7Z1PSNM6CXJCOKUE5ANA/image.png Meet Performer Erica Terry Media Supervisor At Burrell Communications - Erica Terry Shaniqua Davis Shaniqua (Shawn) Davis is a digital marketing and tech enthusiast with several years of experience developing tech solutions. A Detroit native, Shaniqua learned early on to use innovative techniques to gain both experience and significant opportunities for advancement. In 2016 Davis launched Noirefy, a platform that connects minority candidates and companies together to drive diversity and inclusion globally. She is currently based in Chicago, IL and has been featured in several national media outlets, including Forbes and Marie Claire magazine for her work with Noirefy. Davis was also awarded and recognized as the 2017 Midwest Women in Technology, Talent Development award recipient and selected as one of WeWorks Young Innovators 2017. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536323436195-2WLYKBAW48MDO9NPX8J5/Screen+Shot+2018-09-07+at+12.11.14+AM.png Meet Performer Erica Terry Media Supervisor At Burrell Communications https://www.fosternest.org/meet-panelist-sam-spitz-director-enterprise-account-management-and-channel-partnerships-at-yello daily 0.75 2018-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536315038583-7M0SB5MJVFG9RDOYCACR/Screen+Shot+2018-09-07+at+12.11.06+AM.png Meet Panelist Sam Spitz Director, Enterprise Account Management and Channel Partnerships at Yello https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1536754198690-XH4JJGFP8H7JBW71MY3F/Sam+Headshot.jpeg Meet Panelist Sam Spitz Director, Enterprise Account Management and Channel Partnerships at Yello - Sam Spitz Bill Watkins Bill (@wewiv) is US Sector Lead at Pinterest, responsible for the Retail, Finance, Tech, and Travel industry sales teams. Bill is also the site lead for the Chicago office. His team works closely with partners, helping them utilize Pinterest to solve business challenges & drive meaningful results. Prior to Pinterest, Bill held multiple leadership roles at Demand Media, most recently as VP of National Sales. Prior to Demand Media, Bill worked at Yahoo for many years. Bill earned an B.S. in Business Management Information Systems from Miami University, and resides in Chicago with his wife, daughter, and two sons. 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Derrius Quarles Is a Modern Change Agent Who is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BREAUX Capital – a fintech company that is helping the 70% of Black millennials (starting with Black men) who would not be able to afford a $1,000 financial emergency enhance their financial health through a powerful combination of software that automates savings behavior and education through a peer community. A social entrepreneur, web designer, keynote speaker, and author; he is unapologetic about using technology and business to improve Black Lives. We are happy to recognize his inspirational story for Black History Month. Feb 26, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1574747917074-FH8WFIAD1Q5U7S80W98J/Steve+Post.001.jpeg Our Stories - Steve Jobs Is A Pioneer Of The Personal Computer Revolution & Co-Founder Of Apple Steve Jobs Was A Revolutionary Change Agent & American Business Magnate! 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Feb 20, 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b36e915620b856d081f0b23/1575136933108-5JJ3HZOKW5TZ46V5ZQJV/Simone+Biles+Spotlight.001.jpeg Our Stories - Simone Biles Is The Most Decorated Gymnast In World Championship History Simone Biles Is An Inspirational Change Agent & Game Changer! 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