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Austin, TX based BOAZ Enterprises CEO, LaTonya J. Pegues was honored to be one of the recipients of the McNary Media Network's 14th Annual Kindle Awards in Memphis, TN.

LaTonya was acknowledged for the work she does to help those in underserved communities, and for being an advocate for social causes.

The Kindle Awards was founded and hosted by Memphis, TN based Loretta McNary who is the host of the internationally syndicated television talk show, The Loretta McNary Show.

About LaTonya Pegues:

As CEO of BOAZ Enterprises, LaTonya J. Pegues brings a wealth of experience and non-traditional solutions to BOAZ Enterprises clientele. After working in the aerospace and telecommunications industries in a variety of positions; including satellite and mission systems engineer, low temperature physics researcher, and communications/ PR expert, she founded and started BOAZ Enterprises a training, consulting, and communications firm in the year 2000.  Under her leadership, BOAZ Enterprises has provided services for clients in Africa, Asia, Europe, and throughout North America.      

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BOAZ Enterprises CEO and Unconscious Bias Trainer, LaTonya Pegues, is grateful to have been a Special Guest Speaker during the 44th Annual Conference of the National Society of Black Physicists held in Charlottesville, VA November 5 - 9th, 2022.  While there, she shared on the topic of Mental Health in Life, In General, and during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Other notable conference speakers include the Director of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science for the U.S. Department Of Energy, Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, Engineer, Inventor, Patent holder, & STEM NOLA  Founder, Dr. Calvin Mackie, international Educator, Software Innovator and Engineer Dr. Damien Rouson of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratories were also special guest speakers, and all were outstanding.

The conference was held under the leadership of  the National Society of Black Physicists  president Hakeem Oluseyi, PhD.  He is an author, science communicator, and television personality who has been featured on multiple programs that have aired on PBS and various networks regrading Physics, Astronomy, and the Origins of the Universe.

A special "Thank You" to the NSBP 44th Annual Conference PI, Morgan State University Physics Department Chair, Researcher, and NSBP Fellow Willie Rockward, Ph.D, and everyone who worked tirelessly to make sure the conference was a great success!

About LaTonya J. Pegues

As CEO of BOAZ Enterprises, LaTonya J. Pegues  brings a wealth of experience and non-traditional solutions to BOAZ Enterprises clientele. After working in the aerospace and telecommunications industries in a variety of positions; including satellite and missions engineer, low temperature physics researcher, and communications and PR expert, she founded and started BOAZ Enterprises a training, consulting, and communications and marketing firm in the year 2000.  

Under her leadership, BOAZ Enterprises has provided services for clients in Africa, Asia, Europe, and throughout North America.   She is an award winner, and is known as, "The Unconscious Bias Trainer," LaTonya was a 2018 South by Southwest (SXSW) keynote speaker on Unconscious Bias.  Her session was one of the top ten searched sessions in the interactive festival that year.  

In addition, she was an Unconscious Bias panelist during the National Diversity Council 's conference where President Barack Obama, andGeneral Colin Powell gave keynote addresses.

Based in Austin, TX, Ms. Pegues is a member of the SXSW Advisory Board, has made significant contributions to the University of Texas Club Ambassador’s Council, is an alumna of the Essentials class of Leadership Austin,  an alumna of the UCLA Anderson School's Riordan MBA Fellows Program,  and is an alumna from the Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business Executive Education in association with Google where she received their Digital Excellence Program Certification.  

She  is a proud graduate of Howard University, based in Washington, D.C, where she studied physics and mathematics. 

NEW BOOK COMING SOON:  Ms Pegues's first book on Unconscious Bias will be available for purchase online during the Spring of 2021.   Make sure to be on the look out for book publishing dates on social media, Amazon, Apple Books, Google Play, and BarnedAndNoble.com.

For Speaking Inquiries To request Ms. LaTonya J. Pegues as a Speaker, Trainer, Panelist, Consultant, Facilitator, or Mistress of Ceremonies at your Conference, Professional Development event, or for Radio or Television interviews in the USA or Abroad - Or to Hire BOAZ Enterprises, please e-mail: Booking@BOAZent.comFor Media Interview Inquiries please e-mail Publicity@BOAZent.com 

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 LaTonya J. Pegues, CEO of Austin, TX based BOAZ Enterprises,  will be one of the speakers during  the National Diversity Council's MultiCultural Roundtable during the 17th Annual National Diversity Council Leadership Conference being held virtually on April 22, 2021.

The Multi Cultural Roundtable  will be moderated by Tequilla Lopez, Best Buy's Director of Inclusion and Talent Planning.  Known as "The Unconscious Bias Trainer " Ms. Pegues, will share the  Multi Cultural Roundtable virtual stage with:   Derek Avery, Ph. D    C.T. Bauer Chair of  Inclusive Leadership  at the University of Houston,  Susi Collins, Head of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Global & Strategic Accounts at Amazon Web Services (AWS),  and Suba  Vasudevan, Director of Business Integrity & Platform Operations (Trust & Safety) at Facebook.

On the Multi Cultural Roundtable, Ms. Pegues will be sharing  her perspective on international matters dealing with conflict in the workplace based on cultural differences, as well as providing solutions on how to resolve challenges that come about as a result of differences in cultures.

According to National Diversity Council CEO, Dennis Kennedy, "my hope is that the conference empowers attendees to share valuable resources and best practices in D&I and leadership with their organizations, coworkers, managers, and senior leaders."

Ms Pegues's first book on Unconscious Bias will be available for purchase online during the Spring of 2021.   Make sure to be on the look out for book publishing dates on social media, Amazon, Apple Books, Google Play, and BarnedAndNoble.com.

To find out  more about LaTonya J. Pegues and the training services she offers, to read her weekly blog on Unconscious Bias, to view training video clips, and listen to her podcast visit www.theUBtrainer.com.  Make sure to follow her on social media @theUBtrainer.  All of the above mentioned development tools are micro-learning opportunities for  executive officers, executives, directors, managers, leaders, and team members from all industries, and each only take less than five minutes to experience.

About LaTonya Pegues:

As CEO of BOAZ Enterprises, LaTonya J. Pegues brings a wealth of experience and non-traditional solutions to BOAZ Enterprises clientele. After working in the aerospace and telecommunications industries in a variety of positions; including satellite and mission systems engineer, low temperature physics researcher, and communications/ PR expert, she founded and started BOAZ Enterprises a training, consulting, and communications firm in the year 2000.  Under her leadership, BOAZ Enterprises has provided services for clients in Africa, Asia, Europe, and throughout North America.      

She has trained the United States Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency's (MBDA) staff and clients on a range of topics that include Cultural Competency, and International Relations.  She has also led and worked on countless Public Relations campaigns in the entertainment industry, political campaigns, and government entities. Ms. Pegues is an award winner, and is known as, "The Unconscious Bias Trainer,"  

Ms. Pegues was a 2018 South by Southwest (SXSW) keynote speaker on Unconscious Bias, and her session was one of the top ten searched sessions in the interactive festival that year. She has been an advisor and facilitator on a number of topics where organizations have needed a neutral party to help them work through challenging issues. 

Ms. Pegues provides training on a variety of topics including organizational and leadership development, team building, morale boosting, and unconscious/implicit bias. In addition, she was an Unconscious Bias panelist during the fifteenth annual National Diversity Council 's conference where President Barack Obama, and General Colin Powell gave keynote addresses. 

She was a speaker and trainer at the same conference as National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director, and Medical Adviser to President Joe Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci. Current and previous clients include Google, dozens of City and County municipalities throughout the United States,  Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation,  the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, International County/City Management Association (ICMA), NASA,  and numerous others.   She is an alumna of the Essentials class of Leadership Austin, and is also an alumna from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business Executive Education in association with Google, where she received their Digital Excellence Program Certification. 

Ms. Pegues is a proud graduate of Howard University, based in Washington, D.C, where she studied physics and mathematics. She was a Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) scholar who conducted scientific research in the laboratory and presented her work and comments at physics conferences at Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and others.  

She is an alumna of the UCLA Anderson School's Riordan MBA Fellows Program. She has been acknowledged by the Austin, TX branch of the NAACP as recipient of their Community Service Award. Her hobbies include, photography, international travel, water sports, and listening to live music.  To read her weekly blog, listen to her podcast, or watch video clips from her training, visit:  www.theUBtrainer.com and follow Ms. Pegues on social media @theUBtrainer.

For Speaking Inquiries:  To request Ms. LaTonya J. Pegues as a Speaker, Trainer, Panelist, Consultant, Facilitator, or Mistress of Ceremonies at your Conference, Professional Development event, or for Radio or Television interviews in the USA or Abroad - Or to Hire BOAZ Enterprises, please e-mail: Booking@BOAZent.comFor Media Interview Inquiries please e-mail Publicity@BOAZent.com

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