The Butterfly Effect The

Keys To Humanity

Dr. La Donya Yvette

I too have a dream! And my dream is to inspire and empower and build an empire of influential women and men who are dedicated to helping others to live their life of purpose and share their gifts to the world. And, by the Grace of God, I intend to do just that.

When we empower, we’re actually giving a gift that maybe hasn’t been given before. We’re not just deciding, but choosing how we can absolutely make a difference in the world. To empower is to strengthen our society; and with the support and collaboration of each other we will actually take our world up to the next level, and have a greater influence; an influence we can all use in our lives. It is our responsibility.

Instead of being silent, it is time for us to act. There is a golden rule of treating others the way you would like to be treated. It is important to live a lifestyle of integrity and humility. We must lead with our hearts, because we are at our best when we are authentic.

Love is a gift that we all possess. The greatest gift you can ever receive is knowing that you are an inspiration to others.

You see a lot of us are stuck between our comfort zones and self-doubt that hinders us from walking in our purpose and becoming the person God created us to be. But you know if you never take the first step, you’ll never take the second. So, take the leap afraid!

I feel it’s so important to understand that we all have gifts and talents, but our gifts are not ours to keep to ourselves; they are designed to bless others. It’s our Divine obligation to pass on our knowledge, our gifts, to help each other grow. And it’s time that we begin to help each other and lift each other up, and support each other. The best thing you can give to the world is the best part of you!

If we are only willing to get out of our own way and realize that our only competition is the reflection that we see when we look in the mirror. You first have to know that you are worthy and believe in yourself. And if you don’t quite have that belief in yourself, then borrow the belief from someone else who does believe in you and stay encouraged.

Be relatable and transparent. It’s about building those solid relationships so people can resonate with you what you have to say. These are the keys to humanity; because it doesn’t cost you a thing to be YOU! When it comes from the heart, that is where we are most impactful.

Chief Warrant Officer Five (Ret) Ronnie Haynes was born in Augusta, Georgia in 1971 and resided in Waynesboro, Georgia his entire childhood. Ronnie graduated from Burke County High School in 1990 and entered the United States Army in August 1990 as an Administrative Specialist (71L). He attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Chief Warrant Officer Five (R) Ronnie Haynes was appointed a Warrant Officer (Human Resources Technician –420A) in the United States Army in July 2003.

Chief Warrant Officer Five (R) Ronnie Haynes has served over 30 years in the Army with various assignments abroad and stateside in The Netherlands, Korea, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Fort Gordon, Georgia, and Washington, D.C. He concluded his career at the Pentagon as a Headquarters Department of the Army Policy Integrator. Chief Warrant Officer Five (R) Ronnie Haynes deployed to Bosnia in 1996 and twice to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2004-2005 and 2009-2010. Chief Warrant Officer Five (R) Ronnie Haynes was awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Combat Action Badge and numerous other awards for his stellar performance throughout his career.

Ronnie earned his Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from National-Louis University and holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from TUI University. Chief Warrant Officer Five (R) Ronnie Haynes is married to Major (R) Naquita L. Haynes of Lincolnton,Georgia.

They have one son, Christopher, and two daughters, Layla and Mya. Ronnie and his wife (Naquita) are the founders of Team Haynes Foundation a nonprofit focused on empowering youth in the areas of education options, credit, and investing.

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Chief Warrant Officer Five (Ret) Leslie M. Young served in the active and reserve components for 36 years - and retired in 2013. He was mobilized in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm and served with Army CID’s Protective Services Unit (PSU). In 2000 he deployed to Kosovo during Operation Joint Guardian as the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) at Camp Able Sentry, Macedonia. His military career achievements include being the first Warrant Officer to assume command of the 315 th MP Detachment, Criminal Investigation Division (CID)

(USAR) in 2002; in 2003 he was mobilized and selected as the first Army Reserve Warrant Officer to perform the duties of Unit Operations Officer for the Protective Services Unit (PSU), CID. In that position, he was responsible for the activities of 168 Special Agents who protected the top Department of Defense senior leaders, to include the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was mobilized in 2009 and assigned to the Department of Defense Criminal Investigation Task Force (CITF), 701 st Military Police Group (CID).

Post-retirement, Les and his wife Karen (a retired US Army Chief Warrant Officer Three) reside in Stafford, Virginia. Les is a volunteer for the Alzheimers Association and he represents the organization at regional health fairs and other special events in the “DMV” area. He also volunteers for S.E.R.V.E. – Stafford Emergency Relief through Volunteer Efforts during food drives and special activities. He serves on the Board of Directors for RARE – Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity, a non-profit organization based in his hometown Seattle, Washington. He is the Vice President of the Hills at Aquia Homeowners Association. Les is also a member of the Security Ministry at First Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dumfries, Virginia.

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Ida Tyree- Hyche Hill, Esq. is managing partner at Tyree Hyche & Dixon, LLC. A graduate of Birmingham School of Law, Ida’s practice concentrates on probate and estate planning, workers’ compensation, and personal injury.

Ida is an active member of the Alabama State Bar, Birmingham Bar Association Workers’ Compensation and Probate Sections, Magic City Bar Association, and the Alabama Lawyers Association for Justice (ALAJ).

On May 13, 2016, Ida was appointed and sworn in by the Honorable Jefferson County Judge of Probate Alan L. King as one of the Jefferson County Administrators for probate matters for environmental litigation cases and Guardian Ad Litem matters. She regularly provides pro bono legal services to potential senior citizen clients who can least afford it, through Volunteer Lawyer Programs, and certain non-profit organizations.

Born and raised in Tuscaloosa, AL, Ida completed her undergraduate studies at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa. She migrated to Birmingham and worked for a leading federal agency culminating as Human Resources Manager for over 30 years. Ida, concurrently, served the U.S. Army Reserve for over 33 years with officer command leadership positions in Human Resources Management. She retired in 2011 at the highest warrant officer rank, Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5).

In her spare time, Ida, an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, enjoys reading, writing, walking, playing guitar & piano music, watching college football, traveling, spending time with family, and quality time with husband, Reverend Carl F. Hill, Sr., Ed.D. Ida is an avid, passionate missionary, which she ascribes as her calling.