Marquis R. Forge | Keynote Speaker
Day 1 at 8:30am
Marquis R. Forge is the Founder and CEO of MRaine Industries, LLC, the company behind Eleven86 Real Artesian Water, Alabama’s official state water. A native of Autaugaville, Alabama, and graduate of the University of Alabama, Marquis built a career in the automotive industry before launching his own manufacturing representation firm and later pioneering in the bottled water industry. Since opening MRaine’s state-of-the-art facility in 2018, Eleven86 has grown into a nationally distributed brand, shipping more than 80 million bottles across 14 states and earning multiple awards, including recognition from Governor Kay Ivey and the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce. An ordained Apostle and community leader, Marquis serves on several boards and uses his platform to inspire others through faith, entrepreneurship, and service.
Keyani Washington | Presenter
Keyani Washington helps mission-driven organizations simplify how they work—without sacrificing purpose. A systems architect rooted in service-based environments, she designs people-first frameworks that create clarity, protect boundaries, and deliver real results. Through signature approaches like Pilonomy™, M.R.S.P.™, and Put On Your Freaking Shoes and Walk, Keyani guides leaders out of burnout and into purposeful progress. Her work centers the human experience—because culture has a tone, and the way you lead is the way people feel. At the Community Summit, she will equip attendees to build systems that actually serve people, move from insight to action, and lead with steadiness in complex, high-impact settings.
Christina Renteria | Presenter
Christina Renteria is a business operations strategist and branding expert dedicated to helping individuals, organizations, and businesses position themselves for growth. As the owner of PLIA, she has guided hundreds of clients through the process of refining their image, strengthening their systems, and scaling with confidence, both online and offline. With a deep passion for professional development, Christina has spent the past two years leading soft skills trainings for students and professionals alike, inspiring audiences to elevate how they lead, communicate, and show up. Known for her energy, authenticity, and practical insight, she challenges every participant to transform potential into polished, lasting impact.
