Speakers and Presenters
Apostle Anthony Hairston |
In a world where music is a catalyst for visualization, Anthony Hairston is rhythm and
melody personified! His childhood discovery of the fusion between percussion and Pentecostal preaching created a love for ministry and music that would set the foundation for his future vocations. As a high school student, eager to dive deeper into the world of music, the Norfolk native joined the Norview band as a drummer. Not long after, he launched the audio/visual auxiliary at his local church, where he was also ordained and licensed as a minister. What began as a passion for melody and syncopation quickly became purpose and profession as Anthony opened his first recording studio in 2007, while sharing the gospel and the prophetic word with his studio clients. The prolific producer has since created corporate jingles, executive produced for national recording artists, and now helps to oversee and manage the elite Cul-de-sac Studios in Virginia Beach. Anthony’s music has been heard around the globe, crossing cultural and political barriers. With a commitment to the Kingdom message, his distinct, prophetic sound is one that lingers in the heart of all who encounter it. After more than three decades of performing, producing, and cultivating a sound all his own, Anthony is the proud Founder and CEO of MustaSeed Music Group, a full-service music company that seeks to uplift the soul of the community one song at a time. |
LaToya Ntlabati, MS, APRN, PMHNP-BC |
LaToya R. Ntlabati, MS, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is an author, speaker, veteran, and a multitalented clinician who is called to bring restoration to those with mental health challenges. LaToya is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and owner of Sound Mind Restoration and Wellness Center, with experience in treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. She believes in bridging the gap between the mind, body, and spirit in her practice. Some of her practice specialties include (but are not limited to) Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, ADHD, and PTSD. She maintains an evidence-based, holistic, and comprehensive focus on care, including psychotherapy, conventional medicine, and complementary modalities to treat the whole person.
LaToya began her medical career as a Navy Nurse Corps Officer in the US Navy after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. While working on the wounded warrior unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, she discovered the mind-body connection and the importance of bridging the gaps in medical and mental health care. After noticing disparities and barriers in access to care, she decided to continue her education. LaToya received a Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her ongoing areas of interest include integrative medicine, neuroscience, substance abuse, and trauma. Her hobbies include traveling, writing, and recording for her podcast. Anointed with a prophetic and intercessory prayer calling, she desires to impact the world through Christ to bring healing, deliverance, and restoration to a hurting generation. She currently resides in Virginia with her husband and three children. |
Dannetta Townsend, MBA, MPA CPCM |
Mrs. Dannetta Townsend is the Deputy Chief of the Contracting Office for the Director of Operational Logistics, Office of Procurement and Contracting within the United States Coast Guard. She provides leadership and procurement oversight to various procurement areas of responsibilities for sixteen (16) Coast Guard Bases, four (4) Coast Guard Training Centers, two (2) large contracting offices (Norfolk, VA and Alameda, CA) and contracting support for various CG Commands, totaling over 520 employees in my oversight footprint. Mrs. Townsend has several years of federal procurement experience and is DAWIA and FAC-C Level 3 certified in contracting. She has successfully provided execution and leadership in over two billion dollars in various mission requirements for the Department of the Navy, Department of the Army, and United States Coast Guard collectively. She is a graduate of Old Dominion University and Hampton University, with dual master degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, respectively. Additionally, she is a recipient of Old Dominion University’s Graduate Certificate in Public Procurement and Contract Management. In October 2020, Mrs. Townsend was recognized by the Virginian Pilot’s Inside Business as one of the Top Forty Business Professionals in the Hampton Roads Community.
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Kevin Henry, MA |
Mr. Kevin R. Henry Sr. currently serves as a Dual Diagnosis Counselor for Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP), where he began to work at SARP Portsmouth as a Substance Abuse Counselor as part of his last duty station in July 2004 prior to his retirement from active duty in October 2007. Mr. Henry is a proud native of Philadelphia, PA., but currently resides in Chesapeake, VA with his family. He served on active duty for twenty-three years in the United States Navy and achieved the rank of Interior Communications Electrician Senior Chief Petty Officer (ICCS). Mr. Henry has a distinguished military career receiving numerous military citations, awards, and medals to include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medals, Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and other notable medals and ribbons.
Mr. Henry began his counselor career in 2004 after completing The U.S. Navy’s Drug and Alcohol Counseling School (NDACS) of Science in San Diego, CA. After completing NDACS he reported to SARP Portsmouth as an Intern Counselor, where he was selected as Military Intern of the Year, later selected as Military Counselor of the Year, and nominated as Civilian Counselor of the year on multiple occasions. He worked in all phases and operations at SARP Portsmouth to include the Residential treatment program, satellite substance abuse clinics at Joint Expeditionary base Little Creek, Naval Air Station Oceana, and assist in managing daily operations as the Lead Counselor for SARP’s Outpatient treatment programs (Level 1 treatment, Prime For Life, & Continuing Care) and screenings/intakes scheduling for twelve military and civilian counselors. Over the many years, Mr. Henry earned an Associates of Arts degree in Liberal Studies, a Bachelor Of Arts in Psychology, and later a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He served as a member of Chi Sigma Iota, an International Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society. Kevin is a devoted husband to A. Amanda Henry and a father of three children Kevin Jr., Anna, and Alayna. His faith is rooted in church and faith, and he continues to have a passion of his native city of Philadelphia. |
Minister Aaron Thourogood |
Minister Aaron D. Thourogood was born in Virginia Beach, Va. to the late Pastor Adam L. Thourogood, Sr. and Lady Charmyn S. Thourogood. He is newly married to the love of his life Jayda Thourogood
Aaron is currently furthering his education at Tidewater Community College and employed as a Virginia Beach Sheriffs Deputy. Under the leadership of the late Bishop Barnett K. Thoroughgood and his father Elder Adam Thourogood, Minister Aaron grew to love the Lord with all of his heart. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at a very early age. He served faithfully at New Jerusalem COGIC as a security guard and an acolyte. Moving forward, he served in the Video & Sound Department and he also served as an assistant adjutant to both deceased pastors. Aaron also serves in the National Adjutancy of the Church of God in Christ. He was later promoted as a minister of the gospel by Superintendent Y.D. Thoroughgood. Aaron’s desire to serve has not changed. His love for God is stronger and he’s better because of Him. He strives to represent God whole-heartedly as a young man and walk with integrity. Minister Aaron D. Thourogood echoes the sentiments of Isaiah 40:29, He gives power to the faint and to them that have no might he increases strength. Even the Youth shall faint and be weary and the young men shall utterly fall but they that wait on the lord, he shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. |
Dr. Alecia Jacobs
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Dr. Jacobs is the owner and founder of KMELCO, LLC a consulting and leadership development organization. Dr. Jacob’s business experience extends across Collection, Recovery and Operational consulting activities in South Africa, Chile, Mexico, Venezuela, Sweden, Dominican Republic, Columbia, Canada and the United States of America. She has 29 years of collections and 13 years consultant experience, her responsibilities included process improvement initiatives, system re-engineering and implementation, quality assurance, project management, operations management and leadership development. She holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Troy State University and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting from Norfolk State University. Mrs. Jacobs completed her Doctoral Degree in Strategic Leadership from Regent University. After completing her doctorial program Dr. Jacobs authored a short book titled “Live Prolific”, which means live in abundance. Her area of focus is empowerment, encouragement and spiritual growth for our young leaders.
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