Top Women Of Excellence

DJ T.O., 92.7 The Block Mixer/DJ DJ T.O. aka “Carolina’s Hottest SHEJAY” has been making her lane in a predominately male industry starting in South Carolina and branching out to various states. She has become one of the premier DJs in the south and Carolina’s #1 Female DJ. A graduate of the University of South […]

D. Renee, 92.7 The Block On-Air Personality Carolina native D. Renee is one of the hottest rising female radio personalities in the South. Known best for her energetic and relatable attitude, live hosting skills and community engagement, D Renee has worked hard to established herself as a staple and top influencer in Charlotte’s music and entertainment […]

Melanie Pratt, Praise 100.9 Midday On-Air Personality & Music Coordinator Melanie Pratt has spent her life in gospel. From singing it to marketing it, she counts it a privilege to be able to work with the music and the message that she loves and believes in. She lives and works between the contrasting worlds of the […]

Yolanda Troutman, Lawyer & Founder of iSpeak Now Yolanda M. Trotman is a native North Carolinian. She has been a Charlottean for 20 years. She was born and raised in High Point North Carolina and is the youngest of three children. Yolanda graduated from UNC-Charlotte in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and she […]

Vi Lyles, Charlotte City Council, Mayor Pro-Tem Vi Lyles is a two-term City Council member and the current Mayor Pro-Tem. Vi’s career with the city spans more than 40 years. Serving in the role, she has been advocate for growing jobs, building transportation choices, and increasing affordable housing options. Vi played a key role in budget […]

Cheryl Emanuel, Senior Health Manager Mecklenburg County Health Department Office of Community Engagement Cheryl Emanuel has dedicated 32 years of her professional career to public health and community development. Emanuel currently serves as a senior health manager for the Mecklenburg County Health Department’s (MCHD) Office of Community Engagement. She has managed health prevention initiatives with a focus on improving the health and quality of life […]

Sunshine Anderson, Old School 105.3 On-Air Personality, Recording Artist Though she sang in musicals and talent shows throughout her childhood, Charlotte, NC native Sunshine Anderson was discovered while waiting in line in a cafeteria at North Carolina Central University, the institution where she earned a B.S. in criminal justice. A friend of producer Mike City […]

Patrice Johnson – Owner/CEO Virtual Illustrations After working for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for 13 years and leaving a role in Process Management, Patrice founded Virtual Illustrations, a graphic design company in Charlotte NC. She has been in business since for 12 years executing creative solutions to get her clients noticed. That goal is achieved through logo and […]

Altheresa Goode-Howard, Praise 100.9 On-Air Personality Altheresa Goode Howard, called the Gospel Voice of Charlotte, is a well-respected and revered veteran radio announcer. She started out in radio in 1984. Since 1998, she was the number one Gospel Morning Show host, Monday through Friday from 6am-10am on Charlotte’s legendary AM Gospel Station, WGIV, AM 1600 […]

Olympia D, Radio One, Inc. – Charlotte Assistant Program Director, Midday Personality (Old School 105.3 As an the Assistant Program Director for Radio One, Olympia D assists in managing Old School 105.3, Praise 100.9 and 92.7 The Block in Charlotte NC. She is also known as the Midday Diva, giving listeners a great companion while […]