Evelyn Sekajipo is the founder and executive director of a Christian mentoring program in Tampa, FL called Mama Africana. Established in 2005, Mama Africana’s mission is to empower black girls in their ethnic identity and in their relationship with Jesus. The mission is accomplished through one on one and group mentoring, bible study, academic advocacy, leadership development, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Evelyn received a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of South Florida in 2009 and is currently a Masters in Intercultural Studies candidate at Asbury Theological Seminary. Evelyn is a Governing Elder with Underground Network in Tampa Bay and has been a core leader since its inception in 2002.

Iosmar Alvarez has planted 3 Hispanic Churches in Kentucky in the past 10 years. Dr. Alvarez is a prolific author on leadership development and church growth, having 4 books written in those subjects. Additionally, Dr. Alvarez is a certified coach for SLI & Path1, the national UMC recognized agencies for church planting, development and transformation. Currently, Dr. Alvarez serves as Senior Pastor for Fuente De Avivamiento/Spring of Revival with 400+ members and 100 home churches. Dr. Alvarez has the honor to train leaders nationwide on how to plant churches and develop church culture and processes to make disciples.