Board of Directors

Devin is the Founder of the Race To Speak Up anti-bullying organization, which works to promote kindness and offers anti-bullying education workshops for youth.

Devin is a first time author of Devin Speaks Up! children’s book. The book speaks about the importance of being okay with being different and loving who you are, speaking up to someone you trust about being bullied, kindness matters, and encourages kids to be upstanders for each other. 

Ursula Moore serves as the Vice President of Race To Speak Up, overseeing the advisement and structure of the organization. Ursula earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Long Island University and her Master of Arts in Communications from New York Institute of Technology. Ursula spent more than two decades in her professional career in the writing field. 

REDEFINED” - This is exactly what Michael has done to change his life. Michael, who is a successful business owner, soon to be author, talk show host of the Michael Turner show, and the President of a new TV network that educates and empowers our youth and families, beat all odds. 

What contributed to Michael’s financial and independent success was leaving the gates that kept him inside for 15 years.

Ssanyu Lukoma is a teenage entrepreneur, author, and public speaker.

In 2018, at 13 years old, she founded Brown Kids Read, a non-profit organization dedicated to motivating all children, but especially children of color, to read more diverse literature.

Since then, she has created an online and pop-up bookstore called The Brown Reads Bookshelf and hosts a podcast called The Book Junkie. 

Kim is a Risk Manager whose expertise includes cyber, general liability, property, directors and officers, professional liability, crime, maritime, and environmental liability insurance renewals. Kim earned her Bachelor of Art in Political Science from Cleveland State University. Kim's community involvement includes serving as the Secretary for the Lincoln Park Academy and Treasurer for the Broadway Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Cheryl Romanowski has dedicated both her personal and professional life to empowering and motivating others. After playing Division I Volleyball in college, she began her career as a coach which led her on an international journey heading up clubs and teams in Europe. For over 20 years she lived in the Netherlands, where in addition to coaching and teaching, she worked with various organizations in Business Development.