​COMMUNITY ARTS EXPERIENCE WORLDWIDE

B.J. Pleasant is a seasoned expert in creating smart business solutions to positively impact performance and growth - with 20 years' experience behind her. She has a proven success record in managerial accounting, executive coaching and strategic planning within the nonprofit, for-profit and public sectors.

B.J. Pleasant is instrumental in bringing diverse groups of people together in a "spirit of cooperation" as a community advocate to the under-served, with a record of encouraging strong community partnerships and collaborations to effect positive social change within the community. Her life goal is "helping people, help people!"

Specialties: Strategic Planning, Non-Profit Program Development, Leadership Training, Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis, Executive & Life Coaching, and Curriculum Development

Jeff Younger is an entrepreneurial executive with more than 15 years of experience managing sales, marketing, operations and personnel at the district, regional and global corporate levels for both start-ups and established technology companies.

Motivational management style with a record of building and retaining highly motivated sales & marketing teams, channel development and ISV organizations, distributor networks and manufacturers. Successful in identifying opportunities for accelerated growth.

Uniquely talented at building web communities focused at acquiring, training and driving adoption in customer based scenarios. Trend oriented to anticipate upcoming opportunities in dynamic environments where go to market programs are highly competitive.

Kenneth L Wilson, Jr., aka Kent Le Mar, has worked with Kent Le Mar Productions, Inc. instructing and creating family entertainment for over two decades. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from the University of Akron in 2015 and received his Entertainment Business Master of Science Degree from Full Sail University in March of 2017.

Kenneth has conducted workshops, after school programs, and summer camps throughout Summit, Stark, and Cuyahoga counties. He is a professional instructor and also works as a dance studio manager, vocalist, actor, choreographer, dancer, pianist, director, stage manager, and writer.

k.wilson@caeww.com

Ava Blu Wilson is a creative writer and illustrator who writes children’s literature, young adult literature, realistic fiction, comedy, inspirational prose, and poetry. Her love of words and writing was realized at the tender age of three when she read children’s books flipped upside down and “wiggle danced” to Sesame Street. Her inspiration, motivation, and drive to write is fueled by God, expressed through her love of words, and ignited by the desire to share a story.

Ava Blu embraces the importance of being able to think beyond self and see the world past her own fingers and toes. She believes an open mind and heart fuel creativity, adventure, and the ability to speak the truth of the wonder in this wide, wide world. She unearths a unique take on life in regard to people, things, situations, and scenarios, which elevates her work to new levels of detail, discovery, and creative drive.

Ava Blu is a published author and illustrator of the children’s books titled "Crunky McBunky," "He Said My Name!" and "The Little Sit-Down Boy." Her first YA novel "The Why, Oh Why's of Serena Dunson," has also been published. She has also been blessed to have two flash fiction pieces “Double Vision,” and “Caddy Cornered,” published online.

Her poetry is published in the Best Emerging Poet anthologies published by Z Publishing House for the years 2017, 2018, and 2019.

In addition, Ava Blu is an instructor and a performing artist skilled in acting, spoken word poetry, vocals, percussion instruments, dance, and dance choreography.

Ava Blu resides in Akron, Ohio, where she and her husband Kenneth Wilson Jr., aka Kent Le Mar work their family business, Kent Le Mar Productions, Inc. In 2016, Ava Blu graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing for Entertainment degree from Full Sail University.

Miah Hudson has over 13 years of experience in performance arts, mentoring, and community outreach with a passion for youth, theater, and serving. Miah is a C.A.E. alumnae and former junior mentor. Developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything she does, both professionally and personally. She enjoys helping others, solving puzzles, and thoughtful conversations.