Film Advisory Council
Meet The Team
We are pleased to introduce an advisory council that is dedicated to volunteering their expertise and guidance for a project that aims to highlight the contributions of trailblazers in medicine and dentistry. The project is designed to inspire and motivate students to pursue their dreams and find purpose in their lives by showcasing the remarkable accomplishments of pioneers in healthcare.
Our council is composed of distinguished healthcare professionals, educators and community leaders who share a passion for promoting excellence and encouraging the next generation of leaders. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to this initiative, providing valuable insights on how to effectively communicate the stories of these individuals.
We believe the project will have a profound impact on the lives of students, inspiring them to pursue their aspirations with passion and perseverance. By highlighting the achievements of those who have come before them, we hope to instill a sense of purpose and ambition in the hearts of the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Executive Producer
Dr. Cheryl Walker-McGill
Dr. Cheryl Lynn Walker-McGill created Pearlz2Purpose in 2022 as a vehicle to amplify the rich stories of African-American trailblazers and to inspire those young and old people to pursue their dreams. (more)
Musical Director
Miles Jordan Brown
Miles Brown has built a reputation for himself by producing songs for independent artists worldwide. (more)
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Yolanda Fleming
Yolanda Fleming is a Past Project Director for Project IMPACT at the National Medical Association. (more)
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Toni Freeman
Producer + Project Manager
Kimberly Holmes-Iverson
Kimberly Holmes-Iverson (she/her) brings 20+ years of robust public relations and award-winning storytelling experience to this project. (more)
Videographer + Editor
Mark Martindale
Mark has been producing corporate video since 1989. He has a photo journalism and business background from college and has produced thousands of videos and live events in that time period.
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Marion McHugh, RN
Marion has spent the majority of her career in the Emergency Departments of Ann Arbor and Chapel Hill. (more)
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Julie Morial, MD, MPH, FACP
Dr. Julie Morial has been engaged with serving disenfranchised populations most of her 30 year career in health care. (more)
Videographer + Editor
Terance Murray
Terance Murray is a highly skilled producer, cinematographer, and editor with over 20 years of experience in the field of multimedia communication. (more)
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Sharon Murphy
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Shawn P. Parker, JD, MPA
Shawn P. Parker, JD, MPA has significant senior-level experience in many positions across the health care spectrum, most recently as a health care attorney. (more)
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Belindia Taylor
Belindia Taylor is currently a High Touch Operations Manager at Cisco. (more)
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Cheryl Waymer
Cheryl A. M. Waymer is a Bible Study Teacher; however, she began her career as a Medical Laboratory Technician, specializing in phlebotomy.(more)
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Randy Waymer
Randy Waymer is a distinguished professional with over three decades of experience in the Information Technology field. (more)
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Robert Williams
Robert Earl Williams is a Mentor and Advisor to most who know him. (more)
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Shirley Williams
Mrs. Shirley H. Williams is a quality-driven professional with extensive experience in Corporate America and Education. (more)
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Lauren V. Wood, MD
Dr. Lauren Wood is an immunology expert with over 30 years research experience in the development of novel immune-based oncology and infectious disease vaccines and therapeutics. (more)