FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Sonny Von Cleveland is the author of 'Hey White Boy, Conversations of Redemption' and is a renowned motivational speaker, leveraging his personal journey from sexual abuse and incarceration to inspire and heal others.

As a dedicated anti-bullying advocate, he collaborates with Boo2Bullying, a leading youth development and suicide prevention organization. Sonny is a sought-after mentor for disenfranchised youth in Southern California's juvenile facilities. His commitment to positive change extends to his role with the Anti-Recidivism Coalition in Los Angeles, where he champions re-entry coaching and activism.

Beyond this, Sonny founded The Von Cleveland Foundation, a nonprofit offering complimentary coaching, resources, and a nurturing environment for learning. Central to the foundation's ethos is transforming mindsets, catalyzing a shift from doubt to belief and from adversity to achievement.

He lives in Palm Springs, California, with his wife, Claire, and their two cats and dog, where they own and operate the Coachella Valley's first and only cat cafe: Frisky Business Palm Springs Cat Cafe.

TREASURER

Claire Rogers is the founder of iTopia Coaching & Consulting and is an award-winning keynote speaker and coach, focusing on mindset and mental health, as well as employee wellbeing, talent retention, productivity, and engagement within the corporate sphere.

With a rich background in corporate leadership, Claire previously served as a Director at a prominent Fortune 100 company in the United States. In this role, she adeptly managed a team of global account managers, overseeing a portfolio valued at $3 billion. This experience underlines her proficiency in high-stakes corporate management and strategy.

Claire holds an Honours Diploma in Advanced Travel and Tourism from the Canadian Travel College, a professional certificate from the University of California, Berkeley, in The Science of Happiness at Work, and a certificate from Harvard University focusing on Improving Businesses Through A Culture of Health. Her thought leadership is recognized widely, having been a featured speaker at conferences sponsored by esteemed organizations such as KPMG, Shell, LNG Canada, Encana, and the Royal Bank of Canada.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Claire is the proud owner of Frisky Business Springs Cat Café, the first of its kind in the Coachella Valley. Her entrepreneurial venture reflects her commitment to social responsibility, particularly in supporting and employing marginalized individuals.

Claire firmly upholds the belief that one's past does not dictate one's future and champions the notion that everyone deserves a life filled with joy, purpose, and fulfillment, irrespective of their background.