D.J. Jones is a learning engineer who analyzes, designs, and evaluates the curriculum and instruction at Lyrik’s Institution. D.J. believes that the mere imparting of information is not education, she leans on the latest data in learning and cognitive psychology to produce engaging and effective learning experiences for students. In 2018, Mozilla named D.J. the “Most Inspiring Educator” and served as an instructional coach to a virtual reality technology team who created what Mozilla named as the “Most Engaging Project”. D.J. holds two Master’s degrees, one in Cognitive Psychology and the other in Instructional Design.
D.J. Jones
Hello, my name is Regina Shields a native of Kansas City Kansas. As a graduate of Lincoln University of Missouri with a bachelor's in Journalism, I enjoy the fulfillment of meeting and sustaining relationships. It’s a gift! And one that I love to share.
My passion for building partnerships started in high school while I was a part of many activities that helped me realize that networking was not only fundamental to my personal relationships but also to my business relationships as well. College allowed me to strengthen them and expand in them.
With over 15 years in customer service, marketing, and communications I look forward to meeting and engaging as Lryriks Institute Relations Coordinator.
My passion for building partnerships started in high school while I was a part of many activities that helped me realize that networking was not only fundamental to my personal relationships but also to my business relationships as well. College allowed me to strengthen them and expand in them.
With over 15 years in customer service, marketing, and communications I look forward to meeting and engaging as Lryriks Institute Relations Coordinator.
Regina Shields
Micheal Shaw is a veteran entrepreneur with more than 20 years in the creative space as a creative director and brand strategist. He has diverse experience from brand consultancies, Advertising and Innovation Agencies. His client list has become quite impressive over the years, with projects ranging from Mission Fulfilled 2030 Corporate Identity to Nazareth Schools repositioning Ad-Campaign.
"I have a demonstrated success combining artistic talents with technical capabilities to plan campaigns and conduct analytic research, ensuring that the right message is reaching the right audiences.”
"I have a demonstrated success combining artistic talents with technical capabilities to plan campaigns and conduct analytic research, ensuring that the right message is reaching the right audiences.”
Micheal Shaw
Travis Bryant Jr, author of "Dating Intervention: Dos and Dont's To Dodge Disaster" is an interpersonal consulting for TouchKC, LLC, as well as Chairmen of The Whole Family Foundation. He has worked with countless families over the last 15 years in his mission to help others elevate their relational spaces. Currently, Travis lives in Kansas City, MO with his wife and two daughters while finishing his master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Travis Bryant Jr
My name is Cedric Williams with Evolving Digital Media. I graduated from Baker University, studying business management, marketing, and accounting. My internship was to manage Baker's social media marketing. After graduating I started Evolving Digital Media and 5 years later we have represented over 200 businesses in 8 states. My passion is to give a voice to small businesses and non-profits.
Cedric Williams
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Kyle HollinsKyle Hollins has traveled a road that is all too common to men and women that come from humble beginnings. He went through Homelessness, Drug Sells, and Gang Life which landed him incarcerated for 90 plus months. He is now a seminary student, attributed writer and the founder of Exile Promotions and Consulting along with The Lyrik’s Institution. Between teaching, public speaking, and using the science of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, he is now able to give back to a community from which he felt he took so much from.
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D.J. JonesD.J. Jones is a learning engineer who analyzes, designs, and evaluates the curriculum and instruction at Lyrik’s Institution. D.J. believes that the mere imparting of information is not education, she leans on the latest data in learning and cognitive psychology to produce engaging and effective learning experiences for students. In 2018, Mozilla named D.J. the “Most Inspiring Educator” and served as an instructional coach to a virtual reality technology team who created what Mozilla named as the “Most Engaging Project”. D.J. holds two Master’s degrees, one in Cognitive Psychology and the other in Instructional Design.
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Denise CrawfordDenise Crawford has worked in the non-profit sector for over 25 years. As the HR Director for Emmanuel Family and Child Development Center, a non-profit early education center, she played a significant role in the development of the non-profit organization and continues to direct its current operations. In this position, she has provided expertise in key HR capabilities including performance management, compensation and benefits, organization development, recruiting, and leadership and professional development.
Denise received her bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance and a minor in economics from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. She attended graduate school at the University of Phoenix working on a master’s degree in human resource management. Currently, she is studying to earn a certification as a Senior Certified Professional in Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP). |
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Regina ShieldsHello, my name is Regina Shields a native of Kansas City Kansas. As a graduate of Lincoln University of Missouri with a bachelor's in Journalism, I enjoy the fulfillment of meeting and sustaining relationships. It’s a gift! And one that I love to share.
My passion for building partnerships started in high school while I was a part of many activities that helped me realize that networking was not only fundamental to my personal relationships but also to my business relationships as well. College allowed me to strengthen them and expand in them. With over 15 years in customer service, marketing, and communications I look forward to meeting and engaging as Lryriks Institute Relations Coordinator. |
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Micheal ShawMicheal Shaw is a veteran entrepreneur with more than 20 years in the creative space as a creative director and brand strategist. He has diverse experience from brand consultancies, Advertising and Innovation Agencies. His client list has become quite impressive over the years, with projects ranging from Mission Fulfilled 2030 Corporate Identity to Nazareth Schools repositioning Ad-Campaign.
"I have a demonstrated success combining artistic talents with technical capabilities to plan campaigns and conduct analytic research, ensuring that the right message is reaching the right audiences.” |
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Travis Bryant JrTravis Bryant Jr, author of "Dating Intervention: Dos and Dont's To Dodge Disaster" is an interpersonal consulting for TouchKC, LLC, as well as Chairmen of The Whole Family Foundation. He has worked with countless families over the last 15 years in his mission to help others elevate their relational spaces. Currently, Travis lives in Kansas City, MO with his wife and two daughters while finishing his master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
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Cedric WilliamsMy name is Cedric Williams with Evolving Digital Media. I graduated from Baker University, studying business management, marketing, and accounting. My internship was to manage Baker's social media marketing. After graduating I started Evolving Digital Media and 5 years later we have represented over 200 businesses in 8 states. My passion is to give a voice to small businesses and non-profits.
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Raymond LucasCulture Coach
From obstacles to accolades, Raymond Lucas knows it takes action and a thought process shift to manifest dreams into reality. Still, a voice must be heard for hearts and minds to be impacted. Raymond survived violent and impoverished conditions growing up, but in spite of that, he went to college with a promising basketball career that was interrupted by a decision that that led him to a 10-year sentence in a Missouri correctional facility. This is where the rubber met the road and he decided to refine his thinking and restructure his life. Raymond became a student of self first, then he became a teacher for many. Since then, Raymond has been a life coach, mentor, basketball coach, spoken word artist, and child advocate. After being certified through Lyrik’s training, he is now managing classrooms and developing young adults for a successful future. As a devoted student to the ethics of Journalism, Raymond is quoted for saying, “I have seen and been through enough to have multiple encyclopedias written about my life. Experience has been my teacher and my wisdom is the application of that knowledge. This is what I will offer the young adults that either come into my class or that I come across as we do this work at Lyrik’s.” |
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Marcus DuncanCulture Coach
Marcus Duncan is a 2022 graduate of Northeast High School. Because of his dedication and work ethic, Marcus was able to graduate a year earlier then his projected to graduation year. Marcus took the Lyrik’s Institution’s Power Moves class his junior/senior year, where he came in contact with the sciences of Lyrik’s. Kyle Hollins, the culture coach at the time, saw his dedication to learn. Marcus was catapulted to a leadership position in the class and throughout the school. Marcus is an artist, graphic designer, videographer, promotor, recording engineer, pod cast host, clothing designer, and poet. Marcus brings a particular intersect when it comes to his culture coach position. At such a young age, he is able to connect with young adults in a way that is only limited to him. Because of his year long learning in the Power Moves class and his certified training through Lyrik’s, he is going to be a movement in the classroom and to all the young adults that he encounters. Marcus is quoted for saying, “My goal is to show the world that we can be great by learning and teaching valuable information that will ultimately improve the way we live.” |
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Shelby PayneShelby Payne is a promising young woman who dedicates her time going above and behind at Lyriks Institution. Not only does she hold multiple titles at the institution but she's a sophomore at Johnson county community college and Leader with JCCC BSU. Shelby is dedicated to serving her community and she does that by passing her wisdom down to the children at northeast high school. You can catch her in the broadcasting room challenging the minds of students to find the best stories around the school. Ms. Payne is also one of Lyriks newest culture coaches and she implants cognitive behavior to change the survival mode mindset. Shelby lives on the philosophy of, in order to see change, you have to be the change. Not everyone is “ about that active community life” but Miss Payne is. She challenges her city to not only just talk about it, but be about it.
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