After graduating from Gilman School in 2001, Paul Simms attended Emory University in Atlanta. He graduated in 2005 with a BBA (Finance concentration) and then set off to work a few years on Wall Street at UBS Investment Bank. Paul then switched gears and worked several years in private equity, primarily based in Atlanta with stints in Singapore, London, and Bahrain.

Luke Anderson has been an educator for over 16 years. He has taught in independent schools, universities, and public charter schools. Previously, he served for five years as a Program Director for NFTE Chicago, where he oversaw the implementation of educational programs in 46 local schools. He then worked for another five years as a teacher and Chair of the English Department at North Lawndale College Prep High School in Chicago.

Dr. Katherine Marshall Woods Psy.D. is a Washington DC based licensed clinical psychologist, contributor with Thrive Global and Medium, resident faculty at The George Washington University, and host of "A Healthy Mind" UDC-tv Show.

Malcolm Ruff is a trial attorney and Associate at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy. As an aggressive and passionate advocate, Malcolm currently focuses his practice on representing victims of police brutality, negligence in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death matters, and criminal defense.

Shauntele France-Young is a wife, mother of three adorable daughters, connoisseur of black romance novels, reality TV addict, Sr. Financial examiner by day, and unofficially in pursuit of Chuck Todd’s job as an MSNBC political commentator by night, Shauntele France Young is a woman of many interests. As an advocate and sister to Mocha Moms Inc, Shauntele France-Young lends her voice to the chorus of mothers across the nation, encouraging the spirit of community activism and focusing on health, educational and financial disparities families of color face.

“Food deserts” are geographic areas where access to affordable, healthy food options (aka fresh fruits and veggies) is limited or nonexistent because grocery stores are too far away. Run a food drive (outside your local grocery store!) to support a food bank. … About 23.5 million people live in food deserts.