Speak Up St. Louis Quinton Ward + Tre Alexander

Lisa Melandri is the executive director of the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis.

Artist, Designer, Producer, Patrick Gutierrez has his hand in many different creative outlets most notably through UVA a brand that Patrick started. He also serves as a Co-Manager of House of Vision (HOV).  An innovative "retail space selling apparel, art, books, and other youth and community member-created local products. Serving as a catalyst and entry point into successful entrepreneurship by removing barriers and risk, and providing a safe training ground for our youth and community members." He is using this opportunity to not share his expertise of screen printing with youth but also uplifting and mentoring them to be able to create the dreams they have for themselves.

https://www.dreambuilders4equity.org/house-of-vision

Harvey E. A. Lockhart is a Grammy nominated music educator, saxophonist, and composer. He is also the Founder, Executive and Artistic Director for HEAL Center for the Arts in St. Louis, MO, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and multi-disciplinary center of music, arts learning, and performance.

Leon Hite, III, affectionately known as Coach Hite, is an energetic, innovative, and compassionate inspirational speaker! His gift for inspiring others has enabled him to speak to, coach, and mentor over 10 thousand people of all ages in both the corporate world and educational institutions.

Currently, Coach Hite is the Director of Safety and Security for Jennings School District and the administrator for JETS (Jennings Education and Training School) which is the district’s alternative school.

A man of God, devoted husband, father of three, and active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Leon believes that we all possess the ability to be a better version of ourselves if we are willing to “Think Outside the Box”.

Artist, educator, and speaker Katie Banister works  to educate and empower others through motivational speaking and disability education.  As the Co-founder  of Acces-4-All she and her partner Steve strive to fulfill the vision of full inclusion where everyone counts and has access to a fulfilled and truly accessible life. 

https://access-4-all.com/

From engineering and party promoting to entrepreneurship, Ono Ikanone has sprouted his St. Louis roots to create a legacy within the city's cultural fabric. In the heart of downtown St. Louis, Ono has tried his hand at his latest and greatest venture yet as restaurateur. Meet the founder of Levels Nigerian Cuisine.

https://www.levelsstl.com/