The Conversation: Hope McMath
If you’ve ever met Hope McMath, you were likely struck by her elegance, and her way with words. And if you spent some time talking to her, you might also have noticed her strength and her fighting spirit. She has this super hero energy about her, which is something I have always admired. She uses her voice for the greater good. She speaks for people who don’t yet have a platform and she is on a mission to bring the arts to all people.
The Conversation: Tyler Lasher Morris
“Do good. Do it well” is one of his favorite phrases. Tyler Lasher Morris was born in Leesburg, Florida, but found himself calling Jacksonville home in 2005 when he entered the Deaf Education program at UNF. Once here, he took a part-time job at the Independent Learning Resource Center (ILRC) distributing phones to the deaf and hard of hearing.
The Conversation: Christie Holechek
Director of Art in Public Places, Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville
The Conversation: Ebony Payne-English
Ebony Payne-English is a passionate poet and performance artist who has crafted a business doing what she loves. Her current touring schedule has her on the road approximately two hundred days a year. The remaining days are dedicated to reconnecting with her loved ones, trying to regain a sense of normalcy and routine, and giving back.
The Conversation: Kevin Gay
Kevin Gay is a Jacksonville native, music lover, art enthusiast, globetrotter, and second-chances champion. For nearly twenty years, he has dedicated his career to restoring blighted neighborhoods and helping people find hope. After graduating from the University of Florida, Kevin worked in the for-profit business sector for fifteen years before deciding to leave corporate life to start Operation New Hope, a neighborhood development non-profit organization providing access to affordable housing and aiding ex-offenders with reintegration into their communities.
The Conversation: Toni Hernandez
Toni Hernandez-Brown is a people developer, risk-taker, culture change agent, and lover of a sweaty workout. She is most passionate about visionaries, human connection, and companies who invest deeply in the development of their people. She is also the founder of Leading Ladies 904.
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