Experience/Expertise: 16 years of experience in finance and operational management spanning several sectors including government, non-profit and education. She has provided expertise on budget optimization, process improvement, change management and policy development while directing teams through various implementation strategies. Her leadership has led to increased efficiency, decreased costs, improved processes and resource optimization. In addition, Mrs. Barnes has created performance metrics and financial policies, and driven change by providing fiscal oversight, strategic planning and operational management to some of the most blighted and distressed communities and organizations in the Country.

Associations: University of Michigan Club of Atlanta, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), Atlanta Track Club, Southeast Association of Facilitators and the Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Michigan with dual specializations in Criminology, Deviance and Law and Social Welfare, Organizations and Social Services. Master of Public Administration from Kennesaw State University with a focus in Governmental Administration

Experience/Expertise: Founder and President of DevonshireSmith Diversity and Education Solutions. Michael specializes in the areas of college access/youth program development, training and evaluation, higher education enrollment management policy development and evaluation, and life skills program development and training. Michael holds more than 18 years of college access/youth program development, training, and seminar experience, which he brings to the table when developing and delivering results-oriented solutions to Torinity’s clients. Other areas of expertise include academic support programming, cultural programming, and leadership development initiatives, which also educates others on issues of pluralism, inclusion, oppression, and marginalization.

Associations: American College Personnel Association, Association of Black Sociologists, Association of African American Museums, National Association of Black Social Workers, and Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence in Behavioral Healthcare.

Awards: Cincinnati Business Courier’s Forty Under 40 - 2006, Greater Cincinnati YMCA Black and Hispanic Adult Achiever

Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Services and Psychology from Adrian College, Master of Social Work degree (MSW) from the University of Cincinnati, Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) from the University of Cincinnati

Experience/Expertise: Andre combines 14 years of industrial engineering, process improvement, lean systems, project management, and problem solving in the automotive, food & beverage, and bedding industries. In addition he has traveled the country leading project and software implementations as well as training leadership teams by guiding managers through the installation process and troubleshooting challenges. He specializes in: IT Analysis, Project Management, and Facility Management Training. Founder and Owner of PhiShots Art Collections, Phinnessee Photography, and Franchisee of two Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Franchises in Atlanta and Decatur, GA. He has 6 years as a franchise and small business owner

Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification with the Institute of Industrial Engineers, Lean Systems Certification from the University of Kentucky and Toyota Motor Corporation

Associations: Atlanta Photography Group, Professional Photographers of America, New Leaders Council Atlanta 2020 fellow

Education: B.S. Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee

Experience/Expertise: Founder and Chief Motivator at Balanced Not Busy. Ciji specializes in life balance, career and family management, and health and wellness education and training. She has 14 years of experience in marketing and public relations, 8 years of public speaking experience with 5 years of wellness training and seminars. Ciji is a frequent public speaker on the topics of health and wellness, time management and consistent with her mantra of being “balanced not busy,”

Associations:. President Emeritus of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals, LEAD Atlanta 2013 Class, New Leaders Council Louisiana 2015 Fellow, Leadership Buckhead Class of 2017, Leadership Georgia Class of 2018, and Junior League Atlanta Member

Awards: Junior League of Atlanta President’s Award, Urban League of Greater Atlanta Auxiliary Champion, and Lincoln Mercury Shining Star. productivity.

Education: B.A. in Public Relations from Clark Atlanta University

Experience/Expertise: 16 years of strategic business and management legal counsel experience with 10 years of program development, presentation and trainer education experience in servicing Torinity’s clients and their constituents. With a clientele ranging from Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies and authorities to national federated nonprofit organizations, Mr. Townsend has provided services, including without limitation, program development and implementation solutions for some of the most complex and challenging client objectives. Published author of the title When the Cops Come Knockin’: An Illustrated Guide to Criminal Law.

Associations: Founding Partner of the law firm of Townsend & Lockett, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia, and heads its business law, corporate and securities transactional practices, Founding Partner and Managing Consultant with Torinity Consulting Company, Adjunct Professor at the University of Michigan School of Law and Emory University School of Law. President of the National Black MBA Association Atlanta Chapter, Member of the Board of Directors of the Serenbe Institute of Arts, Culture and the Environment, President of MAFDET, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, City of South Fulton, GA 2017 Mayoral Candidate.

Education: B.A. in Psychology - University of Michigan, J.D. - University of Michigan

Experience: Founding Partner and Managing Consultant of Torinity Consulting Company. 13 years in Law and 6 years as a High School Teacher. Currently a senior staff attorney in the chambers of Fulton County Superior Court Judge Eric Richardson in Atlanta, Georgia. Executive Director of MAFDET, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,Published author of the title When the Cops Come Knockin’: An Illustrated Guide to Criminal Law.

Expertise: Inner city high school teacher, 13 years of legal case organization, management and decision-making experience with 10 years of program development, presentation and trainer education experience to bear when delivering the most innovative and effective service to Torinity’s clients and their constituents.

Education: B.A. in Education from the University of Michigan School of Education. J.D. from the Emory University School of Law