Mifflin will hold its first Teen Summit, Friday Feb 9, 2024, 9am, for Grades 5-8. Families are also invited to attend. The summit will afford students the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with prominent Philadelphian figures. Presenters will encourage students to apply learned skills and information to their educational and career paths. Our presenters represent a myriad of professional entities.
Guests include:
Diana Baye, Entrepreneur with a degree in Nuclear Medicine, Proprietor of Vault + Vine
Omari Baye, Author, Child & Family Therapist
Jasmine Daniels, Miss Pennsylvania USA 2023
Shondell Revell, Executive Director of the Office of Violence Prevention
Dionne Watts-Williams, Branding Consultant
Ed Williams, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Students will dress in BUSINESS ATTIRE or their SCHOOL UNIFORM. Families are invited to attend.
About Our Special Guests:
Diana Baye
Propietor, Vault + Vine
Diana Baye is a Philadelphia native and is excited about building a sense of community through everyday interactions. She has a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy From Thomas Jefferson University and multiple Associate’s degrees from Penn State and Community College of Philadelphia. After working in the medical field for a few years, Diana decided that a traditional work environment didn’t allow for her to be as present and active as a wife and mother as she would like, so she sought out other opportunities. Now as the Co-owner of Vault + Vine, she is able to prioritize her family while deliberately cultivating the sense of community that she longed for through every aspect of the business, such as hosting a community fridge, offering a kid friendly meeting space, and featuring other local small businesses in the retail and cafe spaces.
Omari Baye
Author, Child & Family Therapist
Omari is a native Philadelphian motivated by a strong desire to assess and understand how trauma and barriers to resources impact child development. He earned a degree in psychology at Morehouse College and pursued Master’s Degrees in Childhood Studies, Psychology, and Public Affairs & Policy at Rutgers University. Omari has wide ranging experience in the social services field; first in the educational and behavioral health settings, then later at an emergency housing provider as a Program and Compliance Director. Omari Baye joined PEC in February 2021 after partnering with the BELL Project (Building Early Links for Learning) for three and a half years. He currently works to connect families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity to high-quality early childhood education programs.
Jasmine (Jas) Daniels
Miss Pennsylvania USA
Jasmine (Jas) Daniels is a graduate of Immaculata University and a proud woman in tech, working as a Client Manager for a digital marketing agency. Her entrepreneurial spirit motivated her to also start her own boutique-style digital marketing agency, helping small businesses nationwide create impactful websites and build a social media presence.
When she’s not busy in her home office, Jasmine loves the gym, traveling – especially to the beach, trying new restaurants, and spending quality time with her family and dogs, Kingston and Kimber!
A woman of ambition, diligence, and resilience, Jas is passionate about service, representation, and uplifting women. Her ultimate goal is to make sure others feel seen, heard, and valued in this world.
Shondell D. Revell
Executive Director for the Office of Violence Prevention at the City of Philadelphia
With a background in social work and social services, Shondell Revell has dedicated his life to serving youth, young adults, and families in Philadelphia.
As the executive director of OVP, he is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the City’s investments in anti-violence programs across multiple departments.
For 10 years, Shondell served as the executive director of the Youth Violence Reduction Partnership (YVRP), an initiative to reduce homicides that focuses on high-risk young people.
Dionne Watts-Williams
Brand Messaging Consultant and Personal Branding Coach
Dionne Watts-Williams despised public speaking but found solace in writing from an early age. Today, as a brand messaging consultant and personal branding coach, she helps brilliant, yet misaligned, Black women CEOs and corporate professionals own their voices in a seemingly crowded marketplace. To date, Dionne has helped hundreds of clients leverage their narratives and thrive both professionally and personally by providing customized personal brand strategies and content that resonates with their audience. Learn more about Dionne and her services at www.workwithdionne.com.
Ed Williams
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ed Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the Mental Health Field. Ed has worked with a diverse population of people providing individual, group and crisis counseling to people who seek assistance on their journey to mental wellness. He has worked in many different areas including schools, hospitals, and the Philadelphia Department of Prisons. For the last three years Ed has been working at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Philadelphia where he supports Veterans as they work towards reengaging in their communities and living fulfilled lives.