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Jamesha Lucas partners with businesses to clarify their identity, grow strategically, and build lasting legacies through brand personification, digital strategy execution, and operational standardization. She has helped hundreds of businesses achieve sustainable growth and long-term success. As a business owner, Vice President of the St. Louis Electric, Inc. Board of Directors, and the daughter of a master electrician, she brings deep, personal insight into the real challenges entrepreneurs face. Her commitment is to run this race alongside her clients—every step of the way. Jamesha@lifelineglobalconsulting.com

Liza Ann Esqueda is a business coach and strategist who helps organizations strengthen their teams and drive sustainable growth through expertise in operations, human resources, law, and organizational leadership. She advises business owners on recruitment, policy development, and process improvement, helping organizations build strong, effective structures. As a business and trademark attorney, she also guides entrepreneurs in protecting and positioning their brands. In addition to leading her own law firm and consulting in HR and recruitment, Liza organizes community events that expand access to legal information for underserved groups. She actively volunteers in the recovery community, serves in her parish, and has been a Girl Scout volunteer for 20 years. liza@lifelineglobalconsulting.com

Nimaj Driscoll is a financial professional, entrepreneur advocate, and community development leader with over a decade of experience expanding access to capital, financial education, and economic opportunity. Throughout his career, he has helped community development financial institutions deploy millions of dollars in capital to hundreds of underrepresented entrepreneurs and has contributed to the design of inclusive capital access programs that remove barriers to business ownership and growth. Today, his work includes national business credit and lending advisory services, through which he has advised thousands of small business owners across the country. His approach includes education-first coaching, credit strategy, and capital-readiness planning designed to improve financing outcomes and long-term sustainability. His leadership has been recognized through honors including the SBA Michigan District Community Advantage Lender of the Year (2022 and 2023), Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 (2024), and Who’s Who in Black Detroit Notable Professional (2025). Nimaj’s expertise spans credit analysis, financial education program design and delivery, loan origination, and one-on-one entrepreneur coaching. He is a Certified Financial Education Instructor, Certified Credit Counselor, Licensed Insurance Professional, and Business Credit Coach, blending technical expertise with equity-centered, community-driven guidance. As Founder and CEO of Driscoll Family Financial Education Services, Nimaj leads a mission-driven firm dedicated to advancing financial literacy, capital readiness, and wealth education in historically underrepresented communities nationwide. Through strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, nonprofits, and community institutions, his organization delivers culturally attuned programming that builds financial confidence, expands access to capital, and strengthens pathways to generational wealth. nimaj@lifelineglobalconsulting.com

Terry Bean is a business coach, speaker, and strategist who helps leaders expand their influence by becoming more relatable, intentional, and impactful. He has delivered more than 250 presentations for organizations including FedEx, Ford, and Comcast, and is a five-time TEDx speaker known for turning big ideas into practical, personal insights. Terry is the author of two books and the creator of The Relatability Factor, a signature framework that is transforming how professionals connect—with themselves, their vision, and the people they serve. With over 15 years of coaching experience, Terry partners with founders, executives, and high-performing teams to strengthen communication, clarify purpose, and build real momentum. His approach blends mindset mastery, human connection, and strategic execution to drive lasting growth. He is also a recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, presented by President Barack Obama. terry@lifelineglobalconsulting.com