Consultants

Melanie Abron is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Georgia who specializes in counseling on cardio metabolic conditions in clinical and community settings.  

She attended University of Georgia for undergraduate studies attaining a B.S.degree in Dietetics and minor in Nutritional Sciences. Melanie completed her dietetic internship at Augusta University where she earned her M.S. degree and dietetic training.   Melanie has worked with corporate and public settings providing nutrition expertise for major food companies such as Nestle, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Dairy Council, and non-profit organizations committed to improving diets for all Americans. 

Currently, Melanie works for Grady Memorial Hospital covering the acute trauma units as a clinical inpatient registered dietitian.   Melanie owns and operates her personal nutrition company, Mel’s Nutrition Corner dedicated to providing nutrition education to a range of age groups through her social media platforms.  

For the past 20 years, Shekina has delivered tangible and measurable results.

As a Leadership Professional with a strong emphasis in Management, she recognizes the need to study data, assess personnel, and even consult with local laws to ensure compliance.

Being that she is result driven, she was able to develop an Executable Action Plans which aided in turning around departments and redirecting personnel in effort to meet their goals. Because of this ability, Shekina was a major contributor to many policies and procedures that were reconstructed and revised in the many schools within the Georgia’s Education System based off of her expertise.

As a leader, Shekina recognizes that the best policies and practices are obsolete if the staff is not involved nor on board. Furthermore, she is an Efficiency Master by looking at ways of streamlining the process to get to results faster. Some of her efforts produced significant improvement between 15 to 55 percent when measured. She does not want results just for the sake of showing gains, Shekina wants results that demonstrate the eradication of the problems and hurdles along the way.  

Dr. Nicole N. Benton is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, and State Certified Chaplain who specializes in trauma as a Holistic Mental Wellness Specialist and Coach. 

She attended Paine College, Liberty University, and Restoration Theological Seminary earning a B.A. in Social Psychology, a M.A. in Professional Counseling, and a Doctorate in Theology. Dr. Benton has traveled domestically and internationally when she served in the United States Army as an Administrative Specialist. In addition, she has traveled doing motivational speaking, event hosting, advocacy, and performing for mental wellness, prison reform to stop recidivism, and human trafficking victim services. 

Dr. Benton has worked within the government, public, and private sectors since 1997 in evangelism, counseling, corrections, and social services. Her career experiences include working with the Department of Juvenile Justice in youth detention centers and the Department of Family and Children Services as a Child Protective Services Investigator and Field Practice Advisor, Federal, State, and County Correctional Facilities, and Hospital Emergency Rooms. 

In addition, she has worked in various social services agencies, schools, and churches providing management, case management, training, consulting, and counseling services for individuals, youth, families, and businesses. Dr. Benton owns and operates (3) Companies and a Non-Profit all dedicated to mental health and wellness. 

Clifton Crawley is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) who is a mental health professional, advocate, activist, organizer, researcher, and thought leader in the field of social work. Clifton has worked in the field of child welfare for nearly a decade and has worked or volunteered in multiple areas of social work. Clifton serves in multiple hospitals around Atlanta at both Grady Memorial Hospital and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 

Clifton received his bachelor's degree from Morehouse College, and his graduate degree from Clark Atlanta University.

Clifton is currently a Therapeutic Support Specialist for The Division of Family and Children’s Services for the state of Georgia. 

Orrick Curry is a native of Jackson, Tennessee. He graduated from West Senior High School with honors. As the oldest of 8, he is no stranger to leadership. OK as he is called by many went on to attend Lane College before enlisting in the United States Army. While enlisted, he earned his degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University.

 OK is now a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major and a retired Atlanta Police Department Investigator and Master Instructor. He has earned numerous awards, commendations, and certifications throughout his over 27 years of service with the US Army and over 21 years of service with Atlanta P.D.  His most recent honor was receiving the Dennis P. Mullen Lifetime Achievement Award. Since retiring, he continues to serve the community through numerous non-profit organizations, his numerous businesses as well as being the current president of his Homeowner's Association.  

When he is not giving back in the community or serving others you can find OK on the trails or the roads leading out of town. To say that he is an avid cycler is an understatement with well over 20,000 miles under his feet.  

Straight from the streets of the Hodimont Tracks, Tyrone J. Dennis is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. Despite the challenges he faced,  in 2002 he earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Sociology. 

Ty, as he is often called  is now a retired Atlanta Police Department Investigator. Upon his retirement in 2020, he left as APD's most decorated officer after only 16 and a half years of service. Although retired from the police department, he continues to protect and serve in other ways. 

He is now the Director of Security and the District Safety Officer for the Rockwood School District. As a result of these roles, he is relentless in his dedication to being the change he seeks in his community, city, state, and this country.

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Mr. "Go Pro in Life!" continues to add to his extensive awards, accreditations, and acknowledgments. Loyal to his brainchild Clippers & Cops, he continues to expand his reach as the catalyst for change nationwide.

Rae Mason attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where she received her certification as a Holistic Health Coach. Rae’s mission is to help people bridge the gap between faith, family, fitness, and food by leveraging your mindset and detoxing the body. This will allow you to live a more stress free, productive, and purpose driven life! 

Rae studied abroad in Rishikesh, India where she received her Yoga Teacher certification and learned how different foods affect the body. During her time at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition she began to dive deeper into healing beyond physical food. She recently took part in a neurology mentorship where she learned how to access different parts of the brain to alleviate pain. 

Rae has dedicated her life to helping others get to the root of their problems in order to break generational curses and step into the life they deserve. 

Tamika Stewart is licensed as a professional counselor who is currently working on a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Behavioral Health. Originally, she is from Indiana where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health Education (Indiana University, Bloomington). In 2000 she relocated to Georgia and in 2002 began the master’s program at Argosy University (Atlanta). She received her Master of Arts Degree in Professional Counseling in 2004. 

Tamika has approximately 21 years of experience in human services with 17 years in the mental health arena. Tamika has implemented community-based programs that provide individuals (adolescents and adults) with substance abuse, mental health diagnosis and developmental disabilities services in their home and community. Tamika is a mental health advocate and supporter of suicide prevention, intervention and education. She has provided countless families with services within their own community to help stabilize and create sustainable change. 

Tamika has performed countless duties such as substance abuse assessments, mental health assessments, the facilitation of counseling sessions. Tamika has a passion for helping heal families by creating sustainable change. 

Khary Wright has a diverse skill set.  A native of Atlanta, GA, Mr. Wright is an Alumnus of Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, and University of Phoenix, holding a Bachelor's of Science in Mathematics, a Master's of Arts in Education, and a Certificate in Secondary Education.

Mr. Wright's experience across several industries, including Education, Sports and Entertainment Marketing and Management Representation, Crisis Management, Apparel Design and Marketing, as well as Coaching, allows for well-rounded insight, forward thinking and innovative solutions that are relative to every facet of life.

Additionally, Mr. Wright is a NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, supporting young athletes seeking quality representation.