Mortgage Lender

Shirley Caldwell-Ross is a dedicated real estate professional empowering families and individuals at every stage of their housing journey. She guides renters into homeownership, supports transitions, and connects investors to build generational wealth.

President, Keturah Non-Profit Micro Farms

Dr. Vanessa Battle is an agricultural educator, global leader, and President of Keturah Non-Profit Micro Farms. Traveling across 50 states and 35 nations with a mission to "Feed A Billion People," she equips beginning farmers with scalable agricultural systems, sustainable farming expertise, and practical tools for economic independence.

Real Estate Attorney

Christina Jenkins is a Board-Certified Texas real estate attorney with over 21 years of legal experience and nearly three decades in the real estate industry. As founder and managing attorney of Christina Jenkins PLLC, she advises clients on residential transactions, mortgage banking compliance, estate planning, and complex title and ownership matters.

A recognized speaker and expert in generational property transfer, her practice specializes in heirs’ property, title clarity, succession planning, and preserving family land. Alongside her law practice, Ms. Jenkins serves as Chief Operating Officer of Keeping It In the Family (KITF), a mission-driven organization dedicated to preventing property loss and advancing sustainable, multi-generational wealth.

Firearms & Self-Defense Advocate

Kenny Strauther is a retired IT professional and a dedicated advocate for legal gun ownership. With over 15 years of experience as a Texas License to Carry (LTC) holder, he has worked with legal services firms, providing assistance to individuals involved in self-defense situations. He is a member of prominent organizations such as Gun Owners of America and the National African American Gun Association. Mr. Strauther is a passionate and vocal proponent for Second Amendment rights, particularly within the Black community. He also enjoys writing, hunting, and is a classic car enthusiast.

Realtor

Marcus Nelson is an accomplished real estate professional with more than 15 years of experience spanning residential and commercial transactions. Drawing on an extensive background in loan origination and finance, Marcus has successfully facilitated hundreds of closings, providing clients with strategic market guidance and a dependable, streamlined transaction process. His dedication to long-term client advocacy has made him a trusted, multi-generational advisor for buyers, investors, and families alike. Marcus holds a degree in Finance & Accounting from the University of North Texas.

Educator, Entrepreneur & Non-Profit Leader

Dwight G. Calhoun is a visionary educator, entrepreneur, and international leader with over 35 years of experience empowering youth globally. As founder of SUIED and SIMYAA Academy, and Executive Director of AYAA, he integrates STEAM, agriculture, and entrepreneurship to cultivate future-ready leaders and build generational impact.

Wildlife Habitat & Bowhunting Instructor

Stephen Anderson Sr. is a TTPWD Hunter & Bowhunter Education Instructor, residential general contractor, and passionate storyteller of the land. With a focus on whitetail deer and wild hogs, he teaches essential habitat management, preseason scouting, and traditional foodways, helping people reclaim their practical roots outdoors and honor land heritage.

General Manager, Mobile Homes Factory Direct

Isabel Hernandez is the General Manager at Mobile Homes Factory Direct near San Antonio. Specializing in land-home packages and alternative financing, she empowers families facing credit challenges to achieve homeownership. A digital marketing pioneer, she leverages social media to educate buyers, solve complex challenges, and redefine manufactured housing.

Real Estate Developer

Derek Avery is a community-based real estate developer and candidate for Dallas County Commissioner, District 3. Specializing in affordable, mixed-use housing designed to prioritize people and community well-being, he serves as CEO of COIR Development and Founder of the Water For Sandbranch Coalition, where he fights tirelessly to secure clean, running water for the historic town. Deeply committed to collaborative leadership and breaking down silos, Derek is dedicated to empowering residents and fostering sustainable, equitable growth across the district.

Land Specialist & Real Estate Investor

Known as @GenerationalAcres on TikTok with over 70,000 followers, Mr. Generational and his wife specializes in land ownership and owner financing. Having sold over 80 properties and managing a 55-acre homestead, they provide accessible land, tiny homes, and mobile home solutions to help everyday people build true freedom and generational wealth.

CEO, Grindmaster Energy

Michael Henry is the Founder and CEO of Gridmaster Energy, bringing over 44 years of proven business leadership. His diverse background spans running a successful Milwaukee bakery, scaling a 2,000-broker financial team to multi-million-dollar revenues, and marketing electricity during the deregulation era. Today, Michael channels decades of commercial expertise into advancing clean energy. He practices what he preaches—powering both his home and RV with solar. A family man married for over 42 years, he remains committed to accessible, hands-on leadership, personally reviewing every solar assessment request and responding within 24 hours.

Educator, 40 Acre Comeback Kids & Founder, Patch’s Pieces

With over a decade of experience as a Special Education teacher, Rapah has learned that some of the most important skills young people can develop are those that follow them beyond the classroom and into everyday life. That belief inspired Patch’s Pieces, an initiative designed to support children and families in building practical life and communication skills that transfer across school, home, and the community. She is also developing a family preparedness initiative that introduces young people and their families to emergency communication beyond the cellphone—helping families build the knowledge and communication foundation to stay Always Linked when traditional systems may not be available.

Founder, Simply Grace Gardens LLC

Our mission is to promote sustainable gardening and community
wellness by teaching families how to grow their own food in any space.
Through educational and hands-on workshops, participation in local
farmers’ markets, and the cultivation of medicinal herbs, Simply Grace
Gardens LLC combines practical skills with a purpose rooted in
healing, stewardship, and accessibility to equip families with the
tools to grow healthy food, strengthen community bonds, and live more
sustainably.

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Khadeja Ross is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and U.S. Army Veteran with 16 years of military service, including deployment in the Gulf War. Holding five degrees in nursing science, she earned dual Master of Science in Nursing degrees in Leadership and Family Practice after beginning her career at the University of South Carolina.

With an extensive background leading critical care units and serving in Veterans Affairs hospitals, Khadeja is licensed in Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and Washington. She recently founded her own private practice dedicated to community health and wellness.