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Wendall C. Brown serves as President and Chairman of the Big Chair Chess Club, where he continues the legacy of founder and mentor Eugene Brown. His chess journey began in first grade at Kimball Elementary in Washington, D.C., culminating in a D.C. Elementary Chess Championship title in 2001. Wendall went on to compete in major U.S. Chess Federation tournaments, including the National Elementary Championships in Tennessee and Pennsylvania, and placed in the top 25 at the Maryland Scholastic Championship.

In addition to chess, Wendall excelled in track and field, competing at junior nationals. A University of Maryland, Global Campus graduate with a Bachelor's in Accounting, Wendall is committed to inspiring young chess players and strengthening the chess community.

Wendell L. Hankins grew up in Washington, D.C., where he attended Kimball Elementary, John Phillip Sousa Middle School, and graduated from Roosevelt High School with a background in Information Technology Systems. He has built a successful IT career, with his longest tenure at the World Bank Group since 2007.

A skilled chess player, Wendell is a 3-time DC High School Chess Champion and went undefeated with the Black Knights Chess team to win the DC Chess League. He has been recognized in the Washington Post and awarded the prestigious Cosmos Club Award in D.C. for his chess artistry.

Beyond IT and chess, Wendell is a licensed realtor in Maryland and D.C., guiding the next generation on investing in real estate for generational wealth. He is a proud husband, father of six, grandfather, ordained minister, and pastor, serving on the board of the Big Chair Chess Club, where he champions the "Think B4U Move" strategy to inspire underserved communities.

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In 2002 Eugene Brown started the Big Chair Chess Club, a non-for profit organization which helped get a group of teenagers off the streets using the game of chess. Eugene Brown’s insight on the urban subculture and the impact it has on lives of youth is unique and profound. Eugene Brown is offering to share his experiences, insights, and potential solutions to addressing the behaviors of youth as they relate to the urban subculture, and the limited choices that many of them face. Although the choices are limited, it does not imply that a poor choice should be made, so Mr. Brown addresses issues of accountability and self-respect which many youth too often lack in today’s society. Mr. Brown gives parents, educators, students, and youth concrete solutions to help elevate the lives of inner city at-risk youth in a positive direction despite the obstacles and challenges of their environment.

     A featured speaker on TEDX Talks, who as been view thousands of times, Eugene has also been a guest on ABC’s Up Close and Personal, in addition to various national and local television, and radio outlets that wanted him to share his story with their audience. He is currently continuing his quest to eliminate some of the ills that plague urban communities, and replace them with positive and nurturing conditions.

     Eugene continues working to develop re-entry and curriculum programs for ex-convicts, in addition to working to expand the reach of his non-profit organization, while offering speaking engagements to high schools, college, and incarcerated audiences across the country. This highly sought after speakers impact is being felt by all of those who hear his message, so please do not miss the opportunity to have this dynamic individual come to your university, school district, radio show, or television show as a guest or speaker. Also, you can book Eugene as a keynote speaker for your next conference or convention.

Roberta Moore, an accomplished business leader, founded AMOORER, Inc. in 2002, a HUBZone, Woman-Owned healthcare staffing company specializing in physician and allied health staffing for Military Treatment Facilities across the U.S. With over 17 years in healthcare management and staffing, she has secured multi-million dollar federal contracts, including a U.S. Army locum tenens contract covering locations like Hawaii and Puerto Rico. A former Department of Defense civil servant, Ms. Moore brings extensive expertise in operational strategy, business planning, and budget management. She holds an MBA from the University of Maryland University College, completed the SBA’s Emerging Leaders Program, and is known for her results-driven leadership and commitment to high-quality service. Under her guidance, AMOORER has staffed critical positions at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and beyond, serving clients with a focus on commitment, integrity, and personalized service..