meet the Voices of frank
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Michael McPhearsonExecutive Director of Veterans For PeaceMichael McPhearson, Executive Director of Veterans For Peace, is a former U.S. Army Captain turned peace champion. Raised near Fort Bragg, he moved from military service to a lifelong fight for justice. Through Veterans For Peace, Ferguson coalition work and anti-war awareness, he fights for accountability, empathy and a reimagined vision of patriotism rooted in peace.
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Michael TranDirector of Play at Frank GatheringMichael Tran was the director of play at Frank Gathering. He focused on how play allows people to connect with and understand each other. -
Midy AponteFounder of Civil StrategiesMidya Ponte is the founder of Ponte Firm, an Austin-based communications agency specializing in influencer strategies and brand partnerships. The firm offers storytelling, content creation, social media marketing, talent management and event programming, delivering innovative marketing solutions across industries.
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Milliecia LacyMS2 at the University of Minnesota Medical SchoolMilliecia (Lacy) Kebede is a second-year medical student (MS2) at the University of Minnesota Medical School. She earned her B.A. from Macalester College in International Studies, Political Science and Community and Global Health, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary focus on global health and social change.
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Mina RadmanSenior Manager of Corporate Communications at HiltonMina Radman is Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Hilton with expertise in CSR, sustainability and crisis management. She holds degrees in journalism and strategic PR and has worked across public health, corporate and nonprofit sectors, mentoring staff and securing national media coverage.
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Misty Jones SimpsonScholarMisty Jones Simpson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State in Murfreesboro, TN and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Baylor University. Misty studied Music Technology Innovation at Berklee Valencia in Spain, where she received the Outstanding Scholar award and achieved a Master of Music degree. -
Mkawasi Mcharo HallLanguage and Culture Consultant, U.S. Department of DefenseMkawasi Mcharo Hall is a researcher, analyst and performing artist with over 20 years in academia and diplomacy. Expert on African affairs, war and global strategy. Advises the U.S. State Department and USSOCOM while creating thought-provoking art and scholarship linking culture, power and peace.
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Molly CrabappleArtist, Writer & IllustratorMolly Crabapple is an award-winning artist, writer and speaker known for documenting global political unrest through her distinctive illustration style. She gained fame during Occupy Wall Street by creating protest art and hosting educators. Author of Drawing Blood, she reports on social and economic injustice worldwide, combining art and action to inspire change.
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Neil ColemanFounder and Principal, Mission MagnifiedNeill Coleman is a philanthropic strategist and consultant who founded Mission Magnified Consulting, an advisory firm helping foundations and nonprofits mobilize philanthropy, partnerships and storytelling for social change.
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Nick BrizNew-Media Artist, Educator and Creative TechnologistNick Briz is an internationally recognized new-media artist, educator and creative technologist whose work explores the promises and perils of digital life. He is an Assistant Instructional Professor in Media Art and Design at the University of Chicago and produces award-winning creative projects.
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Pamela MejiaResearcherPamela Mejia is Head of Research at Berkeley Media Studies Group. BMSG works to build the capacity of educators and community leaders to change narratives, communicate strategically and conduct media literacy to make their communities healthier, safer and more just. -
Paul RedmanFounder & Executive Director at If Not Us Then Who? | Multi Award Winning Documentary Director | Social Impact Strategic CommunicatorPaul Redman is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and social impact communicator dedicated to environmental justice and indigenous storytelling. As Founder and Executive Director of If Not Us Then Who, he amplifies frontline voices through films, campaigns and global events that drive awareness and action for a sustainable planet.
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Paul SlovicFounder and President of Decision Research and Professor of Psychology at the Univeristy of OregonPaul Slovic is a psychology professor at the University of Oregon and founder of Decision Research. He studies human judgment, decision-making and risk perception, focusing on why people often fail to respond to mass tragedies, known as “psychic numbing.” Slovic is a leading expert on the affect heuristic and has received numerous prestigious awards in psychology.
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Professor ToonRapperProfessor Toon, also known as Kurrell Rice, is an artist and rapper from Durham, North Carolina, known for his contributions to hip-hop with a focus on storytelling and social issues. He grew up in Baltimore and uses his music to share personal experiences and cultural narratives.