Dr. Devine notably served Providence College for 25 years until attaining emeritus status in 2015

Throughout his young career, Mr. Oakey mission has been to fight "for the people who can't fight for themselves"

Dr. Long has authored more than 240 children's books, fosters young writers through A Possum's Company LLC, and does management and leadership consulting through his company SBS Management & Leadership Consulting Services

Mr. Kalia is an accomplished musician and conductor with more than a decade of experience

Mr. Tomfaya is the chief executive officer, president and owner of Afrik Best Radio, All Day Film Productions and Afrik Best Music

Mr. Kirschenbaum specializes in estate planning and estate and trust administration with MendenFreiman

Dr. Ryan specializes in law, policy and international criminal justice at California State University, Fresno

Mr. Hains has worked through his eponymous consultancy firm after his retirement in 2001

Ms. Verastigue has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the fields of home care and entrepreneurship

Ms. Newman has been endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the fields of cartooning, illustrating, computer graphics and website design

Mr. Dozier specializes in family, personal injury, estate law and more with Dozier Law P.C.

Mr. Pritzker has achieved recognition by representing people, as opposed to corporations or insurance companies

Mr. Govan handles myriad responsibilities in his administrative roles with Choice Hotels International