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, education, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to foster more inclusive and resilient communities in the Adirondacks. She is a passionate advocate for making nature accessible and inclusive for everyone. As a woman of color, Tamara has confronted the challenges of exclusion in outdoor spaces, which has fueled her mission to broaden access and foster belonging in nature for marginalized communities.

When she’s not working, Tamara enjoys life in Baltimore, MD, with her husband and daughter. They also love exploring their property near Star Lake, NY, and going on adventures in their camping van. An avid birder, hiker, and camper, Tamara also has a creative side—painting, dancing, cooking, and singing along to musicals. Always eager to embrace new experiences, Tamara loves to learn and grow in all aspects of her life.

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. 

By trade, Lena has moved through the world as a marketing strategist, helping global brands create lasting impact through stories that connect. At her core, however, Lena is a celebrated writer and poet whose work is rooted in the sacred alchemy of words: weaving passion with purpose and language with legacy and love.

She is a black-belt-level introvert whose superpower is helping women mine their magic and unapologetically shift into the ease and joy that is rightfully theirs. She is a master storyteller who finds beauty and magic in the mundane, oftentimes cultivating them wherever she goes.

She is a quiet storm. A truth-teller. A joy-bringer who understands that when a woman speaks truth to power, the world transforms in kind.