KELLI HAWKINS

Kelli Hawkins has always been an entrepreneur and community leader. Starting in 2002 with her business as an inhome daycare provider, to her dance troupe, to her current brand, Just Sass-e, Kelli has built from the ground up, businesses that have a positive impact on women and children, within the community. Kelli's creativity inspires her, and this along with her sharp wit is the driving force behind the success and growth that the Just Sass-e brand has experienced over the years. With the Just Sass-e growth, Kelli decided to close the doors of her daycare and for the past 8 years has chosen to focus solely on her Just Sass-e brand. Kelli's brand, Just Sasse now includes custom creations for individuals and businesses, event planning, hosting expos, and an amazing give-back program. Just Sass-e works closely with women-owned businesses and the community with her custom creations, hosting events and expos, and most importantly the give-back program. While there are many accolades surrounding her Just Sass-e brand, one of her most treasured accomplishments is that one of her events, The Full Figured and Sass-E Expo (FFSE) which is now in its 6th year of production, is one of the biggest plus size events in Phoenix, AZ. Kelli appreciates being accepted in the plussize community, and all the love that the FFSE has received through the years, and is grateful that she has been able to provide this platform to uplift and empower women and businesses in the community.

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Kellie Dionne is well versed in several fields. As a model she's been named America's Sexiest Girl, Arizona's Top Model, has numerous publications, and titled one of the world's most beautiful faces byBEST Magazine. She is a pageant queen and is competing again for a global title in 2023. She is a TV interview host with two new shows coming in 2023 and an actress in the multi part series The Secret Agent. Kellie has a strong background in biblical studies, business, and investigations. Having attended a small Bible College Kellie has studied Biblical principle for over 30 years and she will begin publishing her studies in 2023. She is the co-founder of SAFE Antifreeze; a company that created not only the safest form of antifreeze/coolant but also a highperformance coolant designed for use in higher temperatures. Amidst the formulation Kellie stumbled onto a few things that led her into two diverse directions. Having discovered information related to the use of Propylene Glycol (PEGS) and unscrutinized chemicals in food and cosmetic products she created a new skin care line with her business partner and named the company HEVEL launching in the Fall of 2023. Given her love for fashion and sustainable products Kellie recently created The Mary Jane Bikini Co, a bikini line made purely from hemp which will be expanding into a full clothing and product line. Kellie also founded the nonprofit Raising Awareness focusing on depression and suicide prevention for children and teens.

Kim Dartez is the Director of Family Tree Healthcare, a multifaceted social services and healthcare organization that creates programs in atrisk, underserved populations by promoting healthy families and communities. FTHC and its programs work to balance the scales of disparities. Kim also is the owner of Compass Dartez, seeking to introduce, train and employ African American men and women across Maricopa County and State of Arizona. She has served as Governor Ducey's commissioner to the Arizona Commission of African American Affairs and is Chair of Economic Development for the Commission. She sat as the Chair for the African American Advisory Committee for the City of Tempe History Museum and is currently their co-Chair. Kim is a Domestic Violence Advocate, representing Arizona at the National Woman of Color Network, working with its Economic Policy Task Force and Leadership Cohort and served as the Chairperson for the Woman of Color Committee for the Arizona Coalition against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence for five years.

Laura Thurbon is a Professional Artist, Muralist, Marketer and a well-rounded, seasoned Art educator. Her primary studies were in Lima, Peru graduating as an Art Teacher, and Professional Artist after 8 years of intense instruction at the National Fine Arts School of Lima. Laura has won many art awards, and her artwork is part of several worldwide collections in the United States, South America, Europe, Israel, and India. She has many Published works, and Public Murals around the South West United States. Laura also has provided Art Education for students in K-12 (private and charter schools) and adult education courses in a community college totaling more than 20 years.

With a successful record of accomplishment working as a public relations representative, educator, and independent business owner, Laura brings her expansive experience, contemporary marketing skills, her knowledge of cultural diversity, and applies these as vehicles with which to engage people of all ages. She creates a wide variety of marketing materials and Websites, and incorporates her professional Photography knowledge generating beautiful artistic designs.

Laura wears so many hats and the love of creativity runs through her. The many things she offers Artist/muralist/art performances/life art/painting parties/art and wine/chalk art/3d chalk art/permanent makeup artist/fashion designer/photographer/art therapy coach/art instructor.