Marquis R. Forge | Keynote Speaker
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 | Speaker
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.
Ryan Davidson | Speaker
Ryan Davidson is the Founder of Granted, LLC, where she helps organizations secure funding and build stronger, more sustainable futures. With a passion for strategy, partnerships, and community impact, Ryan partners with mission-driven leaders to turn big ideas into funded realities. She is the visionary behind The Community Summit, born from her desire to cultivate a thriving community of leaders committed to learning, collaboration, and collective impact. Known for her practical approach and collaborative style, Ryan is dedicated to helping organizations move from vision to execution while strengthening the communities they serve.
Colleen Dolan | Speaker
Colleen Dolan is the owner and founder of CD Marketing, where she serves as a strategic marketing partner specializing in social media strategy. She works with nonprofits and organizations to bring clarity, direction, and intention to their marketing efforts.
With a background in public relations and digital marketing, Colleen partners with clients to define their target audience, refine their messaging, and build social media strategies that support larger organizational goals.
Her work focuses on helping organizations move beyond reactive posting and into a more strategic, audience-driven approach that creates consistency, connection, and long-term impact.
Laura Dulek Green & Monique Scott | Speakers
Laura and Monique are the enthusiastic campaign team for United Way of West Alabama. Laura is entering her 12th campaign and Monique is entering her 11th . Over the course of their time at UWWA, as part of the campaign team led by CEO & President Jackie Wuska, they have helped raise over 42.7 million dollars for the West Alabama community. Laura and Monique firmly believe in a fun and engaging training environment. They are able to retain volunteers because they specialize in keeping their content fresh and building relationships with their volunteers.
Whitni Molden | Speaker
Whitni Molden is a motivational speaker and strategist who challenges people to rethink what’s possible for their lives. Known for her raw honesty and ability to break down complex ideas into real, actionable insight, she helps audiences move beyond self-doubt and into intentional living. With a background in leadership, marketing, and community engagement, Whitni has built a reputation for creating experiences that inspire both personal and professional growth. Her work focuses on mindset shifts, clarity, and execution—helping individuals and organizations align who they are with how they show up. Whitni’s speaking style is engaging, direct, and deeply reflective—leaving audiences not just motivated, but changed. Her mission is to help people recognize their power, own their story, and take action without waiting for permission.