Devondria Sanchez
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: FITNESS, MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER (FITNESS,ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WELLNESS).
Devondria Sanchez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and has been in the mental health field for over 18 years. She is a proud graduate of Langston University in Oklahoma where she received her
Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology. She also holds a Masters Degree in General Psychology from National University, and a Masters Degree from Chapman University in Psychology with an Emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy. Devondria provides therapeutic services in many capacities to families, children, adolescents, and public safety. She is trained in several evidenced based treatment modalities, and offers integrative mental health practices to meet the needs of community through nontraditional approaches. Devondria’s professional journey of working various government agencies at state and county level brings experience that supports her private practice; Finding Inner Transformation Family Counseling, better known as F.I.T Therapy. F.I.T. Counseling was established after the personal pursuit of weight loss and changing the trajectory of her own health. Devondria’s personal interest turned to a professional practice of a “Whole Person” approach to mental health and wellbeing when working with her clients. Since 2007, Devondria has helped people learn and practice the art of emotional wellbeing and physical health concepts. Devondria is passionate about the Mind-Body connection, and how food and movement can be a catalyst of transformative mood balance. Her own story of transformation has helped her empathize with her clients that find it difficult to make the changes to mental and physical health on their own. Devondria’s therapeutic approach transcends mainstream mental health by educating clients that have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety on physiological functions of the body, and how these impact thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and quality of life. A side note, Devondria is a proud wife of a retired military personnel; with four children, 4 beautiful grandchildren, and considers herself an avid athlete who journeys for peace, joy, and wellness.
Chad Talbot
AREAS OF EXPERTISE ARE FITNESS, GOVERNMENT SERVICE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, DEFENSE AND TACTICS, SELF DEFENSE, CORPORATE/HOME/PERSONAL SECURITY
Chad Talbot is a former Naval Special Warfare Combat Craft Crewman (SWCC), Anti-Terrorism Instructor and prior Department of State Diplomatic Protection Agent. Chad founded 911 Academy in 2016, with the intent of providing all Americans with life-saving tools, through training, knowledge and empowerment. 911 Academy is a mobile defensive tactics and firearms training company where Chad leads a team of over 20 staff members, who are special operation instructors, criminal defense attorneys, law enforcement instructors, keynote speakers, technical consultants and team-building specialists that train Americans to have a lifesaving plan in times of crisis. Chad believes knowledge is power. 911 Academy enables civilians, police officers or professional military personnel to expand on their tactics, techniques, and overall confidence, while becoming the solution to any problem, not the victim.
Antwone Howard
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: YOUTH, EDUCATION, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT, AND FINANCE INDUSTRY
Antwone Howard serves Nexus Energy International as a motivational and keynote speaker, specializing in the education and finance industries. He graduated from San Diego State University in the Spring of 1999, with a BS in Psychology and a double-minor in Africana Studies and Spanish. He then continued his education and graduated from National University with his Masters in Educational Psychology and two Admin credentials. After completing his education, Antwone became a Juvenile Diversion Councilor for NHA and then transitioned into a Vice Principal for the San Diego Unified School District for 15 years. Upon retirement from the education system, Antwone entered the Finance industry and became a very successful Financial Broker. After almost a decade in the industry, Antwone is now a Senior Marketing Director for World Financial and an N.E.I. consultant, where he is able to help families invest in their future, while also teaching communities about financial wellness.
Antwone is heavily involved in the community and gives back whenever he can. He has been part of a youth ministry called Steps of Praise since he was 19 years-old and has traveled all over the United States to different churches, supporting youth ministries with Steps of Praise. Antwone also currently serves as a board member for Dreams 4 Change, a non-profit organization that helps provide services for homeless men, woman and children. Antwone believes that giving back to his community is the best reward that he can receive and continues to build solid partnerships with local businesses and other organizations rooted in making our communities stronger
Aundrey Sanchez
AREAS OF EXPERTISE ARE VETERAN’S BENEFITS, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING (POSITIVE ENERGY), ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COMMUNICATION.
Aundrey Sanchez is an Army combat veteran with ten years of service, now acting as the primary marketing, selling, and public affairs officer for 911 Academy. He was the keynote speaker at the Veterans Returning Home National Conference, held in Washington, D.C., hosted by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). Aundrey was a veterans’ advocate for over six years, as the Outreach Division Supervisor, with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and has been a member of the Board of Governors for several non-profit agencies with initiatives that serve the veteran and underserved communities.