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HOMETOWN: Augusta, GA

HIGH SCHOOL: Lucy C. Laney Comprehensive High School (2000)

DEGREE EARNED:

Masters of Human Resources (Webster University, May 2016)

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice & Sociology (Augusta State University, Dec. 2004)

CURRENT PROFESSION: Captain United States Army

Ernesia has been around basketball for over 20 years both playing and coaching. She has coached and trained players on the AAU, high school, and collegiate levels. Her 2-year professional career in Romania from 2006-2008 resulted in twice being named to the All-Star Team and Imports All-Defensive Team.

Ernesia’s semi-professional career in the WBCBL (Women’s Blue Chip League) has spanned from the east to the west coast, playing two years for the Augusta Blaze (2006, 2009) and in Seattle with the Seattle Express and the Lakewood Panthers (2011-2013) In 2012 she was selected for the All-Army Women’s Basketball team.

Ernesia led the 2004 Augusta State University women’s basketball team to its best year in school history going 24-8 and culminating in an appearance at the NCAA Division II Elite 8 in St. Joseph, Missouri, where they finished with a national top 10 ranking. While at ASU, Ernesia earned All-Conference and

In addition to her playing experience, Ernesia has professional working experience as a Probation Officer, a Corrections Officer, and a public school Paraprofessional. She is currently serving as an Active Duty Captain in Savannah, Ga.

Ernesia is proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.. In her spare time Ernesia enjoys spending time with her amazing husband Rocardo Wright and their beautiful daughters Zoey and Zia. She loves traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Additionally, Ernesia enjoys giving back to her community through community service as well as mentoring teenagers and young adults.  Ernesia continues to make a positive impact on others through her many accomplishments and her passion to be the change that she wants to see.

"There are an abundance of talented young ladies in the CSRA. I want to help these young ladies fulfill their dreams and give back to my community by building a legacy of positive role models for the younger generation to emulate." ~ Ernesia Wright

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David Avery Jr. was born and raised and still reside in Augusta, GA. I have 2 beautiful and intelligent daughters and David is passionate and has an insatiable appetite to learn and become a successful investor. David primary job is a full time REALTOR and a real estate investor, primarily focus on flipping and real estate developing. David's interest in investing started from an early age of watching sports and financial news with his father. Since then David has taken control of and managed his own portfolio for years. He loves to trade primarily equities and options and is open to learning about trading bonds, futures, forex, and commodities as well. David has read several books and attended investing conferences all over the US as well.

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Nafeesha Frost-Bailey is a motivated Wellness Professional, Health and Physical Educator, Strength/Conditioning Coach offering 8+ years in teaching and Sports Leadership. The love of Wellness & Fitness developed early in her life through high school sport & collegiate sports.She also demonstrates advanced knowledge in Kinesiology, Wellness, Recreational Therapy & Physical Education. Owner / CEO of "The Health Dealer” .

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Jamie Quarles was  born and raised in Augusta, GA. He comes from a family of educators and coaches. He has climbed the collegiate coaching ranks over the last ten years through various levels. Jamie is current an assistant coach at the University of Buffalo. Jamie's ultimate goal is to become a very successful collegiate level basketball head coach. 

Tonda LInsey is a former police officer, female self-defense instructor, sexual assault advocate & entrepreneur.  With over a decade of policing experience in metro Atlanta, Tonda witnessed up close the tragic effects of what can happen when women and girls alike are not equipped to deal with threats to their safety.  While Transitioning out of law enforcement, she decided to officially do something about this issue and empower females around the country in self-defense. She initially consulted and trained with one of the nation's go-to experts, Steve Kardian, on issues of women's safety. After that experience, she combined her knowledge, coupled with her personal experience and police officer training, to birth Empowered Defense in 2013.