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Medro Johnson has been an innovative thinker in macroeconomics and business equity for more than three decades. His free-market strategies for improving the economic condition of African Americans received numerous letters of endorsement from 1994 through 1997. Among his endorsers were Celes King III and the Congress of Racial Equality,
Medro Johnson has been an innovative thinker in macroeconomics and business equity for more than three decades. His free-market strategies for improving the economic condition of African Americans received numerous letters of endorsement from 1994 through 1997. Among his endorsers were Celes King III and the Congress of Racial Equality, Assemblywoman Barbara Lee and the California Legislative Black Caucus, and Senator Diane Watson. Surprisingly, Medro also received a formal letter of endorsement for his AARS concept from the author of the legislation that ended Affirmative Action in California, the late Assemblyman Bernie Richter (R).
Medro's passionate journey to impact the economic condition of African Americans began with endorsements from local chapters of the NAACP, the Urban League, and the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce in May 1994.
Johnson has had an extensive career in sales. He was the Western Region VP of Sales for Qinteraction, an offshore call center. He was also one of the top ten sales representatives for EFS National Bank, the second largest credit card processing service in the world and was selected to be on the President’s Advisory Board. Medro created "Sales and Organizing Ideas for Outside Reps” for EFS National Bank (1998 Copyright). He is an award-winning Realtor and has been a Probate Real Estate Specialist since 2009.
Medro is the past president of the Cosumnes River College Foundation. He has served on many other boards and has been involved in local civic activities. He earned a B.A. in Economics from California State University, Chico, the town he grew up in.
Dean Williams has played a pivotal role in the global climate research community, significantly contributing to the field through his work at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Leading many international scientists, his efforts have been instrumental in coordinating and standardizing climate data worldwide, culminating i
Dean Williams has played a pivotal role in the global climate research community, significantly contributing to the field through his work at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Leading many international scientists, his efforts have been instrumental in coordinating and standardizing climate data worldwide, culminating in the creation of essential tools and frameworks that underpin modern climate science. Williams' contributions were key to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and former Vice President Al Gore winning the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change and to lay the foundations for the measures needed to counteract such change.
Williams' first major contribution to the field was the development of the Climate Data Analysis Tool (CDAT), an open-source analysis and visualization software package that allows researchers to simultaneously look at multiple climate models and compare observed results. This innovation greatly enhanced the ability of scientists to understand and analyze complex climate data. Following this, he developed the Earth System Grid, which standardizes how data is collected and provides a common framework for the world’s climate modeling centers. This groundbreaking system has fundamentally changed the way climate scientists operate globally, enabling more accurate and cohesive climate research.
Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Williams knew from an early age that he wanted to pursue a career in mathematics. He excelled in his studies, earning a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and statistics, followed by a master’s degree in computer science from California State University, Chico. His passion for mathematics and dedication to his field led him to join the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has since made significant contributions to climate science. Beyond his professional achievements, Williams also finds time to give back to his community by coaching high school track, demonstrating his commitment to mentoring and developing the next generation.
Award-winning author Peter H. Michael grew up overseas and has lived on five continents, pursuing a career in writing, international advisory roles, and teaching. He has written eight books and is currently working on his ninth. Three of his books have won national book prizes. He has appeared on C-SPAN, National Public Radio, ABC News,
Award-winning author Peter H. Michael grew up overseas and has lived on five continents, pursuing a career in writing, international advisory roles, and teaching. He has written eight books and is currently working on his ninth. Three of his books have won national book prizes. He has appeared on C-SPAN, National Public Radio, ABC News, America Untold, Home & Garden TV, and in numerous publications. His first literary prize came as an undergraduate for an article on British polymath James Clerk Maxwell.
Mr. Michael has been deeply involved in civic activities, serving on more than twenty boards of directors or trustees, primarily in the arts, race relations, and civic organizations, including a gubernatorial appointment in higher education. He has served as chairman or president of eight civic organizations or corporations, as well as founder, co-founder, or officer of ten more.
Peter Hanson Michael descends from John Hanson, the first United States President of the United States under the Articles of Confederation in 1781-82; Maryland colonial governor William Stone; and Francis Michael, the first explorer of western Maryland in 1704, where Michael now lives. A graduate of the University of Maryland, Berkeley, and Princeton, he has taught at the graduate level at universities in the United States, Japan, Thailand, and Costa Rica.
He and his wife Vicki, a painter, live on a historic Maryland farm founded in 1768 by his family. Cooling Springs, a safehouse for freedom seekers, was part of the Underground Railroad.
Derek Hill is an experienced financial professional and CPA with a broad background in accounting and finance. For over 30 years, Derek has been meeting the needs of corporations and individuals in the areas of financial accounting, business decision analysis, financial analysis/planning, and business and individual income tax consultin
Derek Hill is an experienced financial professional and CPA with a broad background in accounting and finance. For over 30 years, Derek has been meeting the needs of corporations and individuals in the areas of financial accounting, business decision analysis, financial analysis/planning, and business and individual income tax consulting/preparation/audit representation. Derek studied accounting and finance while attending Morehouse College, where he earned a double major in these fields. Shortly after graduating from Morehouse College, he worked at what was considered at the time, one of the "Big Eight" accounting firms, Deloitte and Touche, and obtained his certified public accounting license.
After his tenure at Deloitte and Touche, Derek transitioned from public accounting into private industry, where he was able to manage and influence the growth and profitability of small to medium-sized organizations. To further enhance his financial skills, Derek obtained his Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses while working with Prudential. He also earned his life and health insurance license and a real estate license, broadening his expertise in the financial sector.
Mr. Hill consolidated his extensive knowledge and experience by working for an organization that provides financial consulting and tax services to individuals and small businesses across the nation. Additionally, he reorganized and expanded his own company, Credence Financial Services, to provide tax and other financial services to individuals and small businesses. Derek continues his role as CEO of Credence Financial Services while also working with Intuit as a tax consultant, preparer, and QuickBooks Certified Professional. Balancing his professional life, Derek is also a jazz musician, playing the electric bass guitar.