MANifest 2026
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Why MANifest – And Why Affecting Change Detroit
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Thank You To Our MANifest 2025 Speakers!
Dr. Kevin T. Dyson
Kevin Dyson, former NFL wide receiver and 16th overall pick in the 1998 draft, is best known for his iconic roles in the "Music City Miracle" and the "One Yard Short" play in Super Bowl XXXIV. Despite career-ending injuries, Kevin transitioned from the field to leadership, earning a doctorate in Educational Leadership and serving as Principal at Centennial High School in Franklin, Tennessee.
As a motivational speaker, Kevin shares his journey of resilience, reinvention, and leadership, inspiring audiences to embrace challenges and pursue their own greatness. His message resonates with sports teams, corporate leaders, and students alike, proving that "One Yard Short = One Million Possibilities."
Dr. E'Toyare Williams
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Dr. Torie is a highly accomplished educator, author, mentor, and consultant. She has dedicated her career to helping schools across the country develop culturally responsive trauma-informed systems of support. These systems foster resilience and success for staff, students, and families.
Dr. Torie has guided schools, districts, and state departments of education in learning about the impact of ACEs and trauma. She has also educated them on the critical role of protective factors in fostering resilient schools and communities. Dr. Torie has assisted schools in developing and implementing trauma-informed practices that have positively impacted student behavior, academic achievement, and social-emotional development. She has also cultivated educator well-being and efficacy.
Dr. Torie is a passionate advocate for the education of all children, especially those who have experienced trauma. She is a sought-after speaker and trainer, and her work has been featured in numerous publications. Dr. Torie is a true leader in the field of trauma-informed education, and her work is making a real difference in the lives of children and families across the country be VicTORIEus!
Dr. Samone Marion
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Dr. Marion is a licensed psychologist. She is the founder of Marion’s Counseling Services, where she specializes in grief and loss, addiction recovery, and behavioral health. Her therapeutic approach integrates traditional modalities with creative techniques such as music and meditation to support clients in achieving emotional well-being .
Mr. Samori Pennant
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Mr. Raynard Meridith
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Mr. Jason Phillips
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Mr. Bryce Cobb
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Mr. Desi Johnson II
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Rob & Latoya Harvey
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Mr. Javon Reese
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Suicide affects everyone. Javon has set his focus on suicide prevention and awareness, mental health and student athletes, and learning about food equity. He is trained to facilitate evidence-based suicide prevention trainings/workshops; QPR, safeTALK, and ASIST.
“Even if you may not experience thoughts of suicide firsthand, the impact is still there. There are prevention skills that should be taught indiscriminately. Those skills can be used to save lives. Suicide prevention is now and there are many choices that are evidence based. Let’s start the conversation now.”
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