Denele Biggs is a disruptive optimist and lifelong learner, leveraging her passion for music and open-minded view to inspire others. She excels in both professional and creative pursuits, enthusiastically embracing life's adventures and encouraging those around her to do the same.

With over 20 years of experience and master's degrees in Information Technology and Communication Technology, she co-founded ACT3 Consulting Partners, LLC to explore the intersection of Arts & Culture, Community, and Technology. She also runs DDB Consulting, offering web design, resume services, and communication planning. Denele channels her love for words and technology into her work as a poet and author, publishing her first poetry collection in 2015. As a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., she continues to impact her community and beyond.

ExodUS Summit was founded by Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry in 2020 in response to Black women feeling unsafe and exhausted in the United States. A growing interest arose among Black women in moving to countries where healthcare is more affordable, peace of mind is more accessible and the “American Dream” is more attainable.

ExodUS Summit hosts virtual and live events and workshops that show Black women ways to plan their ExodUS, all while fostering community. The ExodUS Summit community is now 18,000+ Black women strong. 

Roshida Dowe was a burned-out lawyer for high-pressure tech companies who retired at age 39. She’s now in love with her expat life in Mexico City, her favorite city in the world. 

As a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in social services administration, program creation, and organizational development, my career has been dedicated to advancing equity and fostering community well-being. I have held pivotal roles in esteemed organizations such as Journey Center for Safety and Healing, the Urban League of Greater Cleveland, and Abode Services, which at the time served six of the San Francisco Bay Area counties, including the cities of Oakland, San Jose, and San Francisco. 

My extensive work in Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion plus Belonging (JEDI-B) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is crucial in addressing the complex issues faced by survivors. My JEDI-B and DEI initiatives focus on dismantling systemic inequities and fostering environments where all survivors feel supported and empowered. This dedication ensures the provision of critical services and advocacy for broader societal changes. 

ExodUS Summit was founded by Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry in 2020 in response to Black women feeling unsafe and exhausted in the United States. A growing interest arose among Black women in moving to countries where healthcare is more affordable, peace of mind is more accessible and the “American Dream” is more attainable.

ExodUS Summit hosts virtual and live events and workshops that show Black women ways to plan their ExodUS, all while fostering community. The ExodUS Summit community is now 18,000+ Black women strong. 

Stephanie Perry quit her job as a hospital pharmacy technician to travel the world for one year, and she never turned back. She’s been a house-sitting nomad since 2015.

Tanika S. Harris is a dedicated servant leader with over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. As an executive leader in the non-profit sector and a founding partner of ACT3 Consulting Partners, LLC, she focuses on bridging the intersection of Arts & Culture, Community, and Technology. With a rich background in executive leadership for a global faith-based organization and community work, Tanika has developed strong cultural competencies, community organizing, and communication skills.

Her commitment to service and people shines through her advocacy and leadership. Raised in Pittsburgh’s Garfield Heights Housing Projects, Tanika holds degrees in Organizational Leadership from Point Park University and Entrepreneurship and Business Management from CCAC. She is also a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.  As a mother and grandmother, she is driven by a deep belief in the power of community action and service.