akeri battle, MRC, CRC, LMHC

Half the Battle Counseling and Consulting

Akeri Battle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. With 7 years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Akeri has helped individuals with disabilities navigate employment challenges while providing therapeutic support. Her mission is to normalize mental health conversations and foster a community of support.

alex dumas

Transform your leadership and communication skills by learning to inspire others, navigate complex conversations, and cultivate a culture of collaborative creativity. Renowned for his expertise in leadership, communication, and mindset, Alex Dumas has empowered hundreds of corporate executives and business owners to become “win-win communicators” since 2018.

david JOhnson

David Johnson is the director and founder of Silent Images, which is a non-profit organization that provides professional video and photography for other charities. He has authored two books on Africa, and has lectured at Duke, Stanford, Penn State, Baylor, UNC, NYU and has delivered a TED talk on how to the power of the local community heroes.

AMY LYTLE

Amy Lytle is the Executive Director of HandsOn NWNC. She has a BA from Guilford College, received her CAVNC, and graduated from Duke Unversity's nonprofit certificate program. She served as NCAVA President from 2006 to 2007. 

vanessa williams

Vanessa Miller is the Marketing Services Manager for Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC.