SPEAKERS & PRESENTERS

Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker - The Encounter Preacher 

Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker (Rev. Bri) is a renowned faith leader, scholar, and founder of Black  Millennial Café, LLC (BMC), where she uses data to enhance Black church and community engagement. She spearheaded the significant "State of the Black Church Study" with Barna Group and created BlackChurchLeader.com. Her notable work includes the resource "Open Table" and her insightful book "What Google Can't Give." Rev. Bri's latest publication, "I Still Believe in the Black Church," offers practical applications of her research for churches and organizations. Holding advanced degrees from prestigious institutions and recognized with several awards, she continues her mission through BMC and her nonprofit work, aiming to empower Black churches and communities for sustainable growth and impact.

Rev. Kent Roberson - Bible Study Presenter

Rev. Kent Roberson has served as a Member of the Maryland House of Delegates since May 30, 2023. He currently sits on the Ways and Means Committee (Early Childhood and Local Revenues Subcommittees) and previously served on the Judiciary Committee (Civil and Criminal Law & Procedure Subcommittees). He is a member of both the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, and served as a Presidential Elector for Maryland in 2020.

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he now lives in Prince George’s County with his wife and three children. Delegate Roberson is a graduate of Frederick Douglass High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in Political Science from Ball State University and an M.Div. from Wesley Theological Seminary. An ordained minister, he serves as Social Justice Minister at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, Maryland.

Professionally, Roberson has held roles in government affairs with CSX, The Smith-Free Group, and the Corn Refiners Association, where he currently serves as Director of Government Relations. He is also Chair of the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee and has been active in several political and civic organizations, including the Prince George’s County Young Democrats and the South County Democratic Club.

Rev. Bianca Canley-Mays - Next Level Session Presenter 

Rev. Dr. Bianca D. Canley-Mays is a preacher, teacher, daughter, wife, and friend. She is a graduate of Oral Roberts University where she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication as well as a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. In 2024, she earned her Doctoral (DMin) degree in Dayton, Ohio, at United Theological Seminary. 

Over the past few years, she has had the opportunity to share her gifts and talents with the corporate and non-profit world. Creatively, Dr. B. is the founder of Canley Creative Group, a collective that specializes in bringing ideas to life through communications, administrative support, and digital branding for the local church. She also teaches in the Graduate School of Theology at Jackson Theological Seminary in Little Rock, Arkansas. Professionally, she serves the AME denomination as the Director of Communication for the AME Finance Department.

Mr. Daeryl "Scooter" Booker - FAITH X FINANCE: The GLOW UP Presenter

Daeryl Booker, affectionately known as “Scooter”, is committed to mastering the skill and honing his ability to serve and lead others. Classically trained and educated, he has been playing for the AME Church ever since the age of 10. And, has served as a Minister of Music since the age of 15. His goal is to improve the lives of others through quality leadership, music, essential praise & worship and to further help people see and encounter the presence of God. “Scooter” is committed to Christ as evidenced by his desire to bridge the gap in worship between past generations, his generation, and future generations. He has demonstrated his dedication through song, exhortation, preparation, organization, logistics, leadership, and service to others. Additionally, “Scooter” has served as Minister of Music at the following Churches: St. James AME Church (Monticello, Ga), New Grant AME Church (East Point, GA), Bethel AME Church (Kansas City, MO), and The Cathedral @ St. Paul AME Church (St. Louis, MO) the Mother Church of African Methodism West of the Mississippi River. “Scooter” also served as Co- Director of Music for the 5th Episcopal District(15 States in the US) of the AME Church, Director of Music for the Missouri Conference of the 5th Episcopal District, Member of Saint Louis Symphony Chorus, Director of Music for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Omega Chapter Fashionetta Cotillion, and Director of Music for Washington University (Saint Louis) History Series. “Scooter” has shared the stage/performed with…Richard Smallwood, Oleta Adams, Dorothy Norwood, Zella Jackson Price, Jennifer Holliday, Robert Ray, Denise Thimes, Smokie Norful, Isaiah Templeton, Rollo Dilworth, Byron Stripling, TAKE 6, Dianne Reeves, Malcolm Speed, and many more. Secularly, “Scooter” has worked in the finance industry for the past 21 years. He began working for SunTrust Youth Bank in 2004 as a freshman in high school at The New Schools at Carver (School of Entrepreneurship) in Atlanta, GA. Since, he has served in Managerial and Vice Presidency positions for US Bank and Alliance Credit Union, respectively. He received top sales and customer service awards every quarter, ultimately serving on the President’s Advisory Council and becoming the youngest Vice-President at US Bank, the then Fifth largest bank in America. In 2017, “Scooter” switched career paths and began working in education at Confluence Academies in St. Louis, Missouri. While at Confluence, he served as District Administrative Operations Director. He simultaneously managed: Finance, Food Service, Transportation, and Substitute Teachers. He received numerous accolades and within his first year at Confluence was awarded Staff Member of the Year. Currently, “Scooter” serves as Full-Time Director of Music at Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta, GA., The MCAM Director (Music and Christian Arts Ministry) for the 6th Episcopal District (State of Georgia) of the AME Church, the International MCAM Director of Children, Youth and Young Adults of the AME Church, and a Licensed Banker-MLO (Mortgage Loan Officer) at Fifth Third Bank.