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2006-2007 Leadership Council
Donell Andre Hicks, Esq. was born in Milford, Delaware,
and he moved to Central Florida less than two years ago. Donell attended Cornell University and received his Bachelors degree
in government in 1997. He received his Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School in 2000. Since his admission
to the Maryland and District of Columbia Bars in 2000, Donell has engaged in regulatory matters before various state and federal
government agencies. He has also handled several complex civil litigation matters. Since moving to Central Florida, Mr. Hicks has become a real estate specialist. Donell was admitted
to the Florida Bar in 2006. He currently serves as an associate for the law firm of Conroy, Simberg, Ganon, Krevans, Abel,
Lurvey, Morrow & Schefer, P.A. in the liability division and handles a variety of cases including construction litigation,
commercial litigation, and general liability/personal injury. He is also a Florida licensed Real Estate Sales Associate. As
an associate with Main Street Realtors, he serves the Windermere, Dr. Phillips, and greater Orlando area. His legal expertise
is definitely an asset during the price negotiation and contract drafting phases of a real estate deal. Donell is a passionate and involved community
leader. Mr. Hicks is a member of the Board of Directors for The Metropolitan Orlando Urban League. Donell is the
Treasurer of the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association, Vice-President of the George Washington Black Law Alumni Association, Treasurer
of the Cornell Black Alumni Association, Vice-President of the Cornell Club of Central Florida, and Membership Chair of the
Real Estate and Probate Law Section of the NBA. He is also a member of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity, the
Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the NBA, and the Cornell Alumni Ambassadors Admission Network. Recently, he served two years
terms on the Board of Directors for The George Washington University Law School and the Board of the Cornell MOSAIC. Donell is married to Dr. Dawn Rhodes, a podiatric surgeon. Dr. Rhodes is the Corporate
Sponsorship Chair of the Young Professionals. Donell Andre Hicks, Esq. was born in Milford, Delaware, and he moved to Central Florida less than two years ago.
Donell attended Cornell University and received his Bachelors degree in government in 1997. He received his Juris Doctor from
The George Washington University Law School in 2000. Since his admission to the Maryland and District of Columbia Bars in
2000, Donell has engaged in regulatory matters before various state and federal government agencies. He has also handled several
complex civil litigation matters. Since moving to Central
Florida, Mr. Hicks has become a real estate specialist. Donell was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006. He currently serves
as an associate for the law firm of Conroy, Simberg, Ganon, Krevans, Abel, Lurvey, Morrow & Schefer, P.A. in the liability
division and handles a variety of cases including construction litigation, commercial litigation, and general liability/personal
injury. He is also a Florida licensed Real Estate Sales Associate. As an associate with Main Street Realtors, he serves the
Windermere, Dr. Phillips, and greater Orlando area. His legal expertise is definitely an asset during the price negotiation
and contract drafting phases of a real estate deal. Donell is a passionate and involved community leader. Mr. Hicks is a member of the
Board of Directors for The Metropolitan Orlando Urban League. Donell is the Treasurer of the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association,
Vice-President of the George Washington Black Law Alumni Association, Treasurer of the Cornell Black Alumni Association, Vice-President
of the Cornell Club of Central Florida, and Membership Chair of the Real Estate and Probate Law Section of the NBA. He is
also a member of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity, the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the NBA, and the
Cornell Alumni Ambassadors Admission Network. Recently, he served two years terms on the Board of Directors for The George
Washington University Law School and the Board of the Cornell MOSAIC. Donell is married to Dr. Dawn Rhodes, a podiatric surgeon. Dr. Rhodes is the Corporate Sponsorship Chair of the Young
Professionals. Michelle Scott is currently the Director of Research
and Analysis for The Insitute of Internal Auditors in Altamonte Springs, Florida. In her role within the Institute's Research
Foundation, she leads research efforts and produces research reports on emerging issues for practicing internal audit professionals
across the globe. Michelle is a graduate of Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she
received her B.S. in Accounting. Following college, Michelle worked in the risk consulting/internal audit practice of Arthur
Andersen (later Protiviti, Inc.) where she helped multi-billion dollar, international organizations mange business and financial
risks as well as assisting in their compliance efforts with rigorous legislation such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and
other industry specific regulations. As a relatively new member of YP, Michelle quickly jumped in to assist where
needed. She joined both the Membership and Community Service committees and recently coordinated a charity event at a local
center for domestic violence victims. Because of her deep passion for giving back, Michelle also volunteers on the Habitat
for Humanity Orlando Board- Family Support Committee to provide emotional support to future homeowners. In addition,
she works extensively with Junior Achievement of Central Florida, helping with fundraising efforts and volunteering in the
classroom, especially at schools for "at risk" children. Michelle is also an active member of the National Association
of Black Accountants local chapter. Michelle Scott is currently the Director of Research and Analysis for The Insitute
of Internal Auditors in Altamonte Springs, Florida. In her role within the Institute's Research Foundation, she leads
research efforts and produces research reports on emerging issues for practicing internal audit professionals across the globe.
Michelle is a graduate of Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she received her B.S.
in Accounting. Following college, Michelle worked in the risk consulting/internal audit practice of Arthur Andersen (later
Protiviti, Inc.) where she helped multi-billion dollar, international organizations mange business and financial risks as
well as assisting in their compliance efforts with rigorous legislation such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other industry
specific regulations. As a relatively new member of YP, Michelle quickly jumped in to assist where needed. She
joined both the Membership and Community Service committees and recently coordinated a charity event at a local center for
domestic violence victims. Because of her deep passion for giving back, Michelle also volunteers on the Habitat for Humanity
Orlando Board- Family Support Committee to provide emotional support to future homeowners. In addition, she works extensively
with Junior Achievement of Central Florida, helping with fundraising efforts and volunteering in the classroom, especially
at schools for "at risk" children. Michelle is also an active member of the National Association of Black Accountants
local chapter. A native
of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Karen and her family relocated to the city beautiful, Orlando, Florida in 1989 where she now
calls home. She is a 1999 graduate of Dr. Phillips High School. She left Orlando and
went to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she attended The Southern University and A&M College. During her
tenure at Southern, she was the Activities Coordinator for the Student Government Association. She graduated
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing in 2003. She moved back to Orlando & quickly realized
that events & management was her niche in life. She
joined the Young Professionals in November 2005 and when the Events/Public Relations Chair became available a month later,
she jumped right on it. In mid 2006, she then took on another position as the Parliamentarian. Currently, Karen is a wedding/event planner with her own company,
Matchless Weddings & Events (www.matchless-events.com). Also, she is a Management Trainee with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
She volunteers with various organizations but calls the Young Professionals “A Home Away From Home”!
A native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Karen and her family relocated to the city beautiful, Orlando, Florida
in 1989 where she now calls home. She is a 1999 graduate of Dr. Phillips High School. She
left Orlando and went to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she attended The Southern University and A&M College.
During her tenure at Southern, she was the Activities Coordinator for the Student Government Association.
She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing in 2003. She moved back to Orlando
& quickly realized that events & management was her niche in life. She
joined the Young Professionals in November 2005 and when the Events/Public Relations Chair became available a month later,
she jumped right on it. In mid 2006, she then took on another position as the Parliamentarian. Currently, Karen is a wedding/event planner with her own company,
Matchless Weddings & Events (www.matchless-events.com). Also, she is a Management Trainee with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
She volunteers with various organizations but calls the Young Professionals “A Home Away From Home”!
Nikisha Bronson-Hunter is a native Central Floridian. She attended Bishop Moore High
School and went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida.
After a brief stint in the Northeast, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Nikisha returned to Central Florida in October,
2004. Nikisha has held a variety of professional marketing
and public relations positions. Currently, she serves as the Public/Community Relations Officer for the
Early Learning Coalition of Orange County. In this role, Nikisha is responsible for working with local
political, business, and community leaders to ensure that all Orange County children are fully prepared to enter school, ready
to learn. A member
of the Young Professionals, since February, 2006, Nikisha’s history in the community and her passion for local politics
led to her appointment as the chair of the Civic Engagement Committee. Aside from the Young Professionals,
Nikisha is involved in the Leadership Orlando Alumni program, a member of the UF Alumni Association, and an active member
of her church. Nikisha
is the proud parent of Rodney, 4, and Ainsley Rhae, 2. Nikisha Bronson-Hunter is a native Central Floridian. She attended Bishop
Moore High School and went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida.
After a brief stint in the Northeast, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Nikisha returned to Central Florida in October,
2004. Nikisha has held a variety of professional marketing
and public relations positions. Currently, she serves as the Public/Community Relations Officer for the
Early Learning Coalition of Orange County. In this role, Nikisha is responsible for working with local
political, business, and community leaders to ensure that all Orange County children are fully prepared to enter school, ready
to learn. A member
of the Young Professionals, since February, 2006, Nikisha’s history in the community and her passion for local politics
led to her appointment as the chair of the Civic Engagement Committee. Aside from the Young Professionals,
Nikisha is involved in the Leadership Orlando Alumni program, a member of the UF Alumni Association, and an active member
of her church. Nikisha
is the proud parent of Rodney, 4, and Ainsley Rhae, 2. Sili Recio is a Rollins graduate and an avid reader who
loves to “infect” people with her reading bug. She has participated in a variety of community
service activities in the Orlando area including the establishment of a library @ the Pace Center for Girls. This
library prompted the beginning of a reading group for the girls which Sili coordinated until recently. GURL’s (Girls
United in Reading and Loving it!) from ages 12-18 participated in the reading group and for many, they were able to experience
having a book of their own, something that at times we all take for granted. Sili hopes to continue to serve the community
in whatever form God calls her to. Dexter Costin He is the second of four boys born to a Christian school teacher
and a career United States Marine. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida
A&M University and his MBA from Webster University. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the United
States Marine Corps where he served honorably for five years. At the start of his military service, he married his
beautiful wife Lisa with whom he has the sweetest four year old twin daughters. His financial management team has
over 30 years of experience. Dexter's education, military training, and work experience have molded his
philosophy of character, integrity, and competency when dealing with my clients. Your needs will ALWAYS come
first. He is the second of four boys born to a Christian school
teacher and a career United States Marine. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
from Florida A&M University and his MBA from Webster University. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an officer
in the United States Marine Corps where he served honorably for five years. At the start of his military service, he
married his beautiful wife Lisa with whom he has the sweetest four year old twin daughters. His financial management
team has over 30 years of experience. Dexter's education, military training, and work experience have molded his
philosophy of character, integrity, and competency when dealing with my clients. Your needs will ALWAYS come
first. Tanya Spencer Originally from Chicago, IL, Tanya Spencer graduated from Tuskegee University in 1993 with a B.S.
in Electrical Engineering. Tanya started her career with General Electric on the Technical Sales Program held several roles
as a sales person before she became the E-Leader for the Southern Region focused on growing B2B transactions with distributor
partners. Tanya became a District Sales Manager in 2001 and she is currently a Sales Development Manager for GE Consumer &
Industrial and leads a team focused on growing market share in the Oil & Gas industry. In
addition to her sales role, Tanya also provides professional development and coaching to early career professionals. She is
active in a number of church, community and social organizations. Tanya
and her husband, Leonard, have two children; Leonard, Jr., 13 and Taylor, 12. Her hobbies include hiking, reading and baking. Originally
from Chicago, IL, Tanya Spencer graduated from Tuskegee University in 1993 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Tanya started
her career with General Electric on the Technical Sales Program held several roles as a sales person before she became the
E-Leader for the Southern Region focused on growing B2B transactions with distributor partners. Tanya became a District Sales
Manager in 2001 and she is currently a Sales Development Manager for GE Consumer & Industrial and leads a team focused
on growing market share in the Oil & Gas industry. In addition to her sales role, Tanya also provides
professional development and coaching to early career professionals. She is active in a number of church, community and social
organizations. Tanya and her husband, Leonard, have two children;
Leonard, Jr., 13 and Taylor, 12. Her hobbies include hiking, reading and baking. |
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