Natasha Smith

Natasha Y. Smith, the Poised Provocateur, owner of Poised Affairs Event Planning and Management.  

  

A retired Air Force veteran, she served almost 15 years before physical injuries ended her career as an electronic calibration technician in December 2017. In addition to her official duties, Natasha served as an IRS-certified military tax return preparer, an American Heart Association (AHA) certified military CPR instructor, and a National Organization for Victim Advocates (NOVA) certified military sexual assault victim advocate. It was during her time in the military that she discovered a passion for event planning as a member of various organizations and committees, earning herself a myriad of awards and recognitions. 

 

Having survived sexual assault early in her military career, Natasha has and still battles not only her spinal physical limitations but mental health issues as well. Her pen name, Professor Poised, is a result of her significant mental and emotional healing over the years. Her goal is to promote the journey to a happier and healthier self through becoming your poised self. The process involves being purposeful in action, open-minded, in tune with self, steady in pursuits, and expecting great things daily. 

 

As an active member and executive board seat holder at Alpha Gamma Xi Military Sorority, Inc., their mission of eradicating veteran women's homelessness, and supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence is paramount to this veteran woman. She is also a strong supporter of women entrepreneurs. She believes women have always been at the foundation of business development and it is time they flourish at the forefront of business ownership. 

 

Presently, Natasha is pursuing her Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and building her Poised brand. In her free time, you may catch her taking in a live band, spoken word, good food or simply lending an ear and offering words of encouragement. If you are lucky, you may even run into her on one of her many spontaneous travels.  

 

Two of her favorite inspirational quotes are, “Don't go through life, grow through life” and “It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop!" Her current philosophy sums up where she is headed. Do-You-To-Ful! (Do you to the Fullest!) 

 

Always Poised, 

N.Y. Smith 

Rabbina Banks

Bina Banks is a storyteller in every form the word allows.

She is an author. A publisher. A designer. A coach. A builder of worlds both on the page and in real life.

Through her publishing company, pRose &nd Ink, and her coaching platform, BAye Coaching Alliance, she helps women, especially those who have survived more than they were ever meant to, turn their stories into legacy.

Living with chronic illness taught her how to move differently. How to build sustainably. How to honor rest as strategy and healing as revolution.

Her work lives at the intersection of creativity, identity, and ancestral memory. Whether through her novels, her coaching, or her design work, she creates spaces where truth is not only spoken, but honored.

She does not just create content.

She creates permission.

Dr. Tonya Johnson

Dr. Tonya Johnson is a United States Navy veteran of 10 years; 100% disabled. She is currently serving Veterans in the state of Maryland as a Disabled Outreach Program Specialist, supporting re-employment and training. While living in Virginia, Dr. Johnson had the unique opportunity in creating a non-profit educational program serving as the Executive Director that supports Veterans and their children that were stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Va. 

Dr. Johnson was influential in the development of the education program The Diamond University that’s sole goal is to strengthen the knowledge of the Leadership Team and the General Membership that will be beneficial to the management of AGXI Inc. 

Dr. Johnson has been helpful with ensuring that the Sorors would be more successful in their respective positions with the creations of community service, MGLO co-operation, and non-profit connections that will assist in the additional success and will solidify AGXI Inc.'s, place in history. 

 

Dr. Johnson presents our organization as a BUSINESS that will bring about an increase in this organization’s grant money approvals, and visibility in the Veteran and non-profit arena with the creation of Memorandum(s) of Understanding links to a shared mission. She will inspire equal parts of trust in the members of this premier organization, and that can be done only when our organization’s managers Lead by Example.