Dee-1

HOST & Rap Artist

David Augustine Jr, better known as Dee-1, has dedicated his entire life to changing the world for the better. Along the way, he has carved out a unique niche in the business community as an acclaimed rapper, mathematics teacher, financial literacy expert, public speaker, and social influencer. Born and raised in New Orleans, Dee combines the hustle of an independent business owner with heart of an educator and the lyricism of a hip hop heavyweight. After graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in marketing, Dee-1 began teaching middle school in Baton Rouge. But he wanted more. He devised a strategy to transition out of his 9-5 job into being a full time artist. Eventually, he signed a major label recording contract with RCA Records. He has toured the country for the last 10 years, moving crowds from coast to coast while becoming one of the industry’s most respected artists. His business mind allowed him to get out of his deal and establish his own label, Mission Vision Music. Along the way, Dee-1 has also successfully expanded his enterprise to clothing, public speaking, acting, personal finance, and more. In 2020, Dee received the prestigious NAACP “Power of Influence” Award. Dee-1 is a frequent speaker at colleges, prisons, churches, and corporate events around the United States. He was also appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards to the “Louisiana Council on the Success of Black Men and Boys.” This made him the first rapper in Louisiana history to become an appointee of the governor.

Camille Schrier

Miss America 2020

Currently pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Virginia Commonwealth University, Camille moved from her native Pennsylvania and completed dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Systems Biology with honors at Virginia Tech.  

​A science lover for life, in June 2019 Camille was selected as Miss Virginia after breaking from tradition to perform a highly engaging, entertaining and educational science demonstration, the “catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide” for the onstage talent competition. Her unique performance put a laser focus on women in STEM and sparked an enormous positive reaction, leading to a personal protective equipment sponsorship and a new STEM scholarship from an American chemical company.  Camille traveled throughout Virginia inspiring thousands of students and became a sought after keynote speaker in the Commonwealth of Virginia.   

​A national and international viral sensation, her story reached millions through The Today Show, Talk Stoop, CNN, BBC, The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS This Morning, Inside Edition, The Weather Channel, Southern Living, Canada’s CTV, Germany’s RTL, and many more.​

A certified Naloxone trainer and future Doctor of Pharmacy, Schrier utilizes her platform to advocate for promote her social impact initiative, Mind Your Meds: Drug Safety and Abuse Prevention from Pediatrics to Geriatrics, with a strong focus on combating the opioid epidemic.​

On December 19, 2019 competing live on NBC from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, Camille was named Miss America 2020 from among 51 candidates, distinguishing herself in the 100 year history of the organization as the only woman to win the job with the help of science as her talent. Also of historic significance, she is the only Miss America to ever face the challenge of serving her role through a pandemic and be fully grounded for an extended period.  Flexible, adaptable, creative and resilient, Camille travelled the country both physically and virtually, speaking about drug safety and abuse prevention, naloxone and the opioid epidemic, leadership, innovation, authenticity and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a genetic disorder that she was diagnosed with at age 11. She secured partnerships with the DEA & CDC, brought science to thousands of students, and further carved her legacy as the first Miss America to speak in the United Nations General Assembly. Facing the pandemic using her pioneering mindset, Camille created an at home video studio which became the base for projects like “Cooking up Science with Miss America” with PBS VPM, and the “Mind Your Meds with Miss America” webinar series with Advanced Recovery Systems. She served as a virtual commencement speaker for her alma mater Virginia Tech, delivered dozens of keynote speeches personally and virtually for STEM, pharmacy, and business conferences, and “zoomed” with key experts in the areas of opioids and STEM as well as directly into science classrooms across the country to connect with thousands of children.

Nylah

Spoken Word Artist

Cole
Holcomb

Washington Football Team

Dr. Cindy T. Graham 

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Owner/Founder of Brighter Hope Wellness Center

Cindy T. Graham, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Brighter Hope Wellness Center in Clarksville, Maryland. With over 20 years of experience providing services in various settings, Dr. Graham treats children, teens, and adults who have difficulties related to anxiety mood, impulse control, and behavior problems. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a clinical specialty from Princeton University, Dr. Graham worked for several years at the Kennedy Krieger Institute's (KKI) Neurobehavioral Inpatient Unit (NBU-IP) to assess and treat individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who exhibited severe behavior problems. She then completed both master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Louisiana State University. Dr. Graham completed her internship training at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics with rotations at KKI. Her scholarly works include co-authored publications in several leading journals such as the Journal of Child Neurology. Furthermore, Dr. Graham has presented at national conferences such as those of the Association for Behavioral Analysis International and the American Psychological Association.

Dr. Graham appears regularly on Good Morning Washington discussing topics on parenting, mental wellness, and child psychology. She has been a featured speaker for S&P Global, engaging their US-based and global staff in a series of sessions on racial trauma and fostering an anti-racist work environment. Her expertise has been featured in "O, The Oprah Magazine", HuffPost, The Washington Post, The Child Mind Institute, Parents, Lifehacker, Bustle, and ThriveWorks. Her podcasting appearances have included Therapy for Black Girls Podcast, Hello Hunnay with Jeannie Mai (Emmy award winning co-host of the daytime talk show, "The Real"), Autism in Black, Couched in Color, and The Corporate Confidential Podcast. Finally, Dr. Graham has been the featured psychologist on the Virtual Town Halls: “What Every Family Needs to Know about Opioids” for the Baltimore City and Milwaukee area as part of the National Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness hosted by the DEA and The Mark Wahlberg Foundation.

Jarod Forget 

Special Agent in Charge 
DEA, Washington Division

On November 27, 2020, Jarod A. Forget was selected as the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Washington Division.  

SAC Forget most recently served as Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the Washington Division. As the ASAC, SAC Forget oversaw groups across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and D.C., and established the new D.C. Heroin-Violent Crime Task Force. This task force focuses on violent heroin and fentanyl suppliers responsible for drug overdoses across the region.   

SAC Forget joined the DEA in 2004, as a Special Agent assigned to DEA’s New York Drug Enforcement Task Force.  While in New York, he led numerous national and international investigations into violent, large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and received numerous prestigious awards for his work.  From there, he spent a number of years working at the Guadalajara, Mexico Office, directing many high-profile enforcement operations against Mexico’s most notorious and ruthless drug cartels, like the Sinaloa Cartel and the New Generation Jalisco Cartel.   

Throughout his career, SAC Forget held leadership positions in the Miami Division, the Office of Professional Responsibility, and the Washington Division. He has led many global enforcement operations, worked to disrupt violent, large-scale, international drug trafficking organizations, shut down illicit opioid dealers from China and Mexico, and established collaborative strike forces to combat local community issues like violent crime and opioids. SAC Forget has a passion for the value of community-oriented policing, helping families affected by overdose, and keeping our neighborhoods safe from the scourge of violence drug trafficking can bring. In addition, SAC Forget is keenly interested in local youth development through outreach and engagement organizations, and plans to continue and develop community outreach programs throughout the region.

SAC Forget is a Massachusetts native, earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in international affairs from Northeastern University, and is a fluent Spanish speaker.

Tyler 

Person in recovery and business owner

Victor McKenzie, Jr.

Executive Director, SAAR of Virginia

Victor McKenzie, Jr. is a nonprofit leader, activator and change agent. Currently serving as Executive Director of SAARA of Virginia, where he leads statewide advocacy and education efforts for induvial affected by substance use disorder. In 2021 he was appointed by Governor Northam to the state’s Opioid Abetment Authority. He cares deeply about social issues and community impact work with underserved and underinvested communities. Victor is committed to being a Force for Good and a conduit for the community voice.

LCDR Jennifer Weekes

LCDR Jennifer Weekes is a dually credentialed Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Public Health Practitioner. She is an active duty officer with the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and is currently assigned to Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Primary Healthcare as a Senior Public Health Analyst. LCDR Weekes graduated with a Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, Master of Public Health degree from New Mexico State University, Las Cruces and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health from Walden University. Prior to transitioning to HRSA, LCDR Weekes provided clinical behavioral health services to active duty Services Members, retirees and their families at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. She has practiced as a Social Worker for over 19 years. LCDR Weekes is passionate about health education and health promotion to youth and adult audiences.