Lucienne is the Spiritual founder of Cultivating Community Leadership, who brought us all together with her love of people and nature. Lucienne is an enthusiastic gardener, a beach lover, and a wholehearted admirer of nature and its power to heal. As the former founding director of Woods and Us.

 Lucienne believes that a relationship with nature is essential for all persons; the equitable access to the outdoors for children, families, and communities of people of color in lower socioeconomic standing, is a way to improve the physical, mental and spiritual health of vulnerable populations.

The Founding Director of the Harriet Tubman Liberation Foundation, Inc., a founding member of Cayuga County Faith Partners and pastors the Harriet Tubman AME Zion Church in Auburn, NY.  Paris is a native Syracusan, currently living in Cicero, NY, with her husband Darin. They are the proud parents of three adults, a daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren. Paris and Darin are business owners of Right Price Companies, Inc., celebrating 20 years in business. In addition, the Price’s own RPC Technology, Inc. and P &D Legacy Holdings, LLC.

Paris has a heart for service and loves to work with women to develop their full leadership potential. She is an avid gardener and loves to dance, paint, read, and share the good news of Jesus Christ. Paris is also a member of Girltrek. 

Tamara serves as the Community Initiatives Manager for the Adirondack Diversity Initiative, where she brings together her expertise in biology, ecology, teaching, and DEI to foster more inclusive and resilient communities in the Adirondacks. She is a passionate advocate for making nature accessible and inclusive for everyone. Tamara has confronted the challenges of exclusion in outdoor spaces, fueling her mission to broaden access and foster a sense of belonging in nature for marginalized communities.

Tamara fell in love with the Adirondacks after taking a sabbatical from teaching high school science in Baltimore City to attend the SUNY ESF Ranger School, where she was honored to graduate as valedictorian. When she is not working, you will find her outdoors birding, soaking in the arts, or adventuring with her husband and daughter through hiking trails, campsites, and everyday moments of joy. Recently relocated to Troy, NY, the family also treasures time on their property outside of Star Lake, NY, a place that continues to deepen her connection to the North Country she loves.

Toi is the visionary founder of The Well Dressed Brand, a transformative platform dedicated to empowering fearless innovators, trailblazers, and disruptors to elevate their personal brands and build high-performance teams. With certifications in Brand Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management and Northwestern University, Digital Marketing from Harvard Business School, and Fascination Advantage™, Toi is a leading authority in personal branding and professional development.  

An award-winning fashion stylist, Toi has received the Icon of the Year Award from The Art Institute of Philadelphia and the prestigious Telly Award for her groundbreaking work. She is also the bestselling author of Secrets of a Well-Dressed Brand and a TEDx speaker, captivating audiences with her insights on personal branding and empowerment. With over 20 years of experience, her expertise has been featured in publications such as Where Women Create Magazine, Canvas Rebel Magazine, and Troora Magazine, as well as on platforms like Donald Miller’s Story Brand, The Kim Gravel Show, and Anthony O’Neal’s podcast.  

Toi is a student of Iaido, the Japanese art of swordsmanship, reflecting her commitment to focus, discipline, and resilience—qualities she instills in her clients. Through The Well Dressed Brand, Toi helps individuals and organizations unlock their full potential, craft powerful narratives, and set new standards for success.