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2008 Fall Conference
Celebrating Sisterhood: Moving from Glory to Glory
Saturday, September 27, 2008

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Allison Michelle Henderson, one of the nations most dynamic orators, is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. A nationally recognized orator, Ms. Henderson has addressed numerous schools, churches, civic organizations and other bodies across the United States. One of the most notable was her recognition of being the youngest female to render the annual Martin Luther King Jr. observance speech for the United States Department of Energy in 2001. In January of 2006, Allison garnered another groundbreaking achievement by serving as keynote speaker for the Penn State University System’s Martin Luther King Jr. convocation. This convocation was the first school wide observance of this National holiday in the history of the institution.

A teacher, mentor, and tutor, Allison is passionately committed to social justice, scholastic achievement, and community service. Allison is a May 2008 graduate of Atlanta’s historic Spelman College having earned her degree for Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. In addition, Allison is a charter member of Fellowship of Love Church under the pastoral leadership of the Reverend BaSean Jackson. In her leisure, Allison enjoys traveling and perfecting her fluency of the Spanish language.

Allison is a member of numerous scholastic and professional organizations which include but are not limited to: The Outstanding Young Women of Spelman National Directory which is stored and displayed at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC; The National Society of Collegiate Scholars; National Dean's list of College Students; Who's Who Among American High School Students; Most Outstanding Senior in Fayette County (2000), Jack and Jill Alumni Chapter of Spelman College; Executive Committee Member of the Fayette County NAACP; and several NAACP local and national ACT-SO (academic – cultural- technological - scientific Olympics) awards.

Allison's goals, dreams and aspirations in life are embodied in this quote by Benjamin Elijah Mays that simply states, “ In all that you do strive to do it so well that no man living, no man dead, and no man yet to be born can do it better.”

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“My determined purpose is that I may KNOW him – that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the WONDERS of his person more strongly and more clearly.” (Philippians 3:10)

Delesslyn Audra Kennebrew was born to Bishop Vernon and Mrs. Mary Kennebrew on August 10, 1978. She is the oldest of five siblings – Daniel, Dorcas, David, and Darius – so she was challenged from a child to be a role model for others. She was raised in a Christian home where family prayer and regular church attendance and participation were the norm. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age and is continuing to grow in her faith and call to proclaim God’s Word.

Delesslyn Audra Kennebrew has excelled academically having obtained her B.A. in Mass Communications from Loyola University New Orleans, a Juris Doctorate (Law Degree) from the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville, Arkansas and a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University – Candler School of Theology. She has worked as a Teaching Assistant to professors at Emory University and this fall, she will serve in the capacity of an Adjunct Professor of Preaching in Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

Delesslyn Audra Kennebrew is an ordained elder and currently serves as the Executive Elder of Salem Bible Church – one ministry in two locations - under the leadership of Senior Pastor Jasper Williams, Jr. and Pastor Joseph L. Williams. As the Executive Elder, she leads the Pastors’ Ministry Team in setting and executing the church calendar; She is responsible for the ongoing training, development, and scheduling of Elders and Ministers; She Guides ministries and ministry leaders in creating and realizing their visions; and organizes ministry conferences, retreats, worship services and other special events. She has also served as a Youth Minister for the last 2 years at Salem.

In the community, she leads a monthly Bible Study at the Johnnie B. Moore Towers Senior Assisted Living Facility and is an organizer of the Ministry Council for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Inner City Atlanta Chapter. Delesslyn’s passion for youth extends beyond the youth of her church in her work with the Metro-Atlanta Youth Collaboration Project, Kids Korner radio program on am1260/WTJH, and in leading motivational workshops, conferences, and retreats for youth – and also for women.

Delesslyn Audra Kennebrew enjoys singing, preaching, teaching, writing and hopes that God will work through her bright and joyful personality as she uses her gifts and talents to impact the world and the Kingdom of God.

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Born in Tuskegee, Alabama and raised in College Park and Riverdale, Georgia, Valaurie Bridges Lee is a “cheerleader for Christ.” Her enthusiasm and desire to have a personal relationship with Him began at the early age of 10 years old, when she joined Bethlehem United Methodist Church, where her grandfather, Rev. J.H. Bridges was once pastor.

She holds a B.A. degree from the University of Georgia and a Masters Degree from Southern Polytechnic University.

Valaurie was employed with top Fortune 500 companies such as Waste Management, IBM, and PeopleSoft working in the areas of sales and consulting, when God told her that it was time to “step out on faith” and start her own consulting company. As president and owner of VB Consulting LLC., a software consulting firm, Valaurie believes that God is using her to share His goodness with others all across the country. She believes that God has promised her “every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon, I have given you.” (Joshua 1:3) She has an unquestionable testimony of God’s favor on her life, and how He has opened many closed doors for her.

She is currently a member of Providence Baptist Church in College Park where her husband, Otis Lee Jr. serves as Associate Minister. She is a member of the mass choir and women’s ministry. Valaurie credits her former church Word of Faith, under the leadership of Dale Bronner, with giving her new revelation about God’s Word and making her thirsty for deeper understanding and knowledge to how the Word relates to her life. Other organizations Valaurie is involved include Women After God’s Own Heart Ministries, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, Debutantes for Christ, and “The UNION,” a marriage ministry.

Valaurie loves people and it is reflected in her support of and interaction with everyone she meets. She is fun loving and enjoys working with young people. It is her desire to always let the light of Jesus Christ shine through her each day of her life.

In her spare time, she enjoys aerobics, shopping, reading, and spending time with her two daughters Baileigh and Blaire and husband.

She lives by the many promises that God has spoken to her heart, but one she reminds herself of daily is, “I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

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Roz Tandy is the owner and training director of the Luke Agency, a customer service, job readiness, entrepreneurial and leadership organization. She began her company in 1998 and is committed to promoting attitudes that will raise the standards and expectations a person has of themselves and others. Her dedication, knowledge and vast experiences have made her a highly regarded trainer, facilitator, motivational speaker and presenter.

She was employed for over thirty-five years in sales, clerical and customer service environments. She has walked in the shoes of many of those persons desiring the skill sets and finesse needed to acquire and maintain long-term employment, business ownership and leadership savvy. Her sensitivity to where they are makes her all the more effective.

Her teaching and workshops are designed to meet people where they are and to get them moving in the direction they are destined to be. Roz has continued to develop and expand this gift by remembering that the best place to learn is in the front of the class as the instructor. She believes ‘it is never too late to be what you could have become’.

Roz is the author of two other published works entitled, “Discovering My Greatness” and the first edition of “Customer Service in God’s House” published in 2004. Her fourth book, “Customer Service in God’s House”, Leadership Edition is scheduled for release in 2009.