Meet Our 2026 Conference Speakers

Conference Host

Nicola Maxwell-Johnson is a devoted servant of God, passionate educator, and advocate for the empowerment and holistic development of others. Her greatest desire is to honor the Lord through humble service while fulfilling her purpose of impacting lives through education, ministry, and mentorship.

Originally from the beautiful island of Jamaica, Nicola began her formal teaching career in 2006 and has since accumulated over two decades of experience in education at both the secondary and tertiary levels. Her journey in education began even earlier in 2002 when she served as a Teacher’s Aide at Walker’s Wood All-Age School. After completing her teacher training, she taught Spanish at Ocho Rios High School for seven years, where she inspired a love for languages among her students and helped many achieve success in CSEC and CAPE examinations. She later transitioned to the tertiary level as a Spanish lecturer at Moneague College, where she served with distinction for eight years.

Nicola holds a Diploma in Education (Spanish and Linguistics) from Shortwood Teachers’ College and earned a Bachelor of Education in Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish) with Honours and a Master of Arts in Teacher Education and Professional Development with Distinction from the University of the West Indies, Mona. She has also completed specialized training in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language through programs at universities in Chile and Colombia and holds an endorsement to teach English as a Second Language from Winthrop University in South Carolina.

Throughout her career, Nicola has contributed to national and regional educational development. She has served as a CSEC Spanish Assistant Examiner for Paper 2 and an Oral Examiner. She also once served as Regional Coordinator for Region 3 of the National Association of Teachers of Spanish in Jamaica. Her commitment to cultural development was also reflected in her role as a judge for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s Festival Queen Competition in St. Ann.

Nicola’s excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, including Jamaica’s Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Academic Excellence in 2010 and the University of the West Indies Faculty of Humanities and Education Award for the Most Outstanding Bachelor of Education Online Student in 2010. Earlier in her journey, she was crowned St. Ann’s Festival Queen in 2007.

Beyond academia, Nicola is an ordained minister. Her passion for ministry has taken her on missionary journeys across Central and South America and East Africa, where she shares the love of Christ and ministers to communities around the world. In February 2022, she founded

Women of Power Improving Nicely (W.I.N.)

, a growing movement dedicated to the holistic growth, healing, and empowerment of women.

Nicola also has an entrepreneurial spirit and owns an online business called

Bibles n Nice Tings

. She also is a highly sought after visa preparer. She is known for keenly preparing visa applications for clients who wish to travel to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. A philanthropist at heart, she is deeply committed to charitable initiatives and supporting the less fortunate.

Now residing in South Carolina, Nicola continues to teach Spanish while balancing her roles as an educator, pastor, conference host, mentor, and leader. She is married to Bishop Michael Johnson, and together they are the proud parents of two beautiful children, Joelle and Judah.

Outside of her professional and ministerial responsibilities, Nicola finds joy in spending quality time with her family, traveling the world, mentoring others, and enjoying quiet moments in the presence of God. Her life’s mission is to be a beacon of light and to inspire others to become the best version of themselves - just as God intended.

Chalene 'Money Coach' Tilbanie

As a wife, mom, and corporate leader, Charlene understands the tension of balancing faith, family, and finances in a fast-paced world. Through coaching, workshops, and her writing, she empowers high-achieving women to move past fear, guilt, and overwhelm so they can build lasting wealth and live with generosity and purpose.

She’s the author of The Money Reset Devotional: 21 Habits to Help You Steward Your Money God’s Way and is currently working on another book slated to be released in 2026. Her passion for financial discipleship began with her own story - paying off all consumer debt in 15 months - and it fuels her mission to make stewardship simple and sustainable. She can be found on Instagram and Threads under the name “Charlene Money Coach.”

Denielle Placide is a transformational voice, ordained minister, Family Life & Emotional Well-being Counsellor, and author from Trinidad and Tobago, committed to helping women rise, heal, and walk boldly in their divine purpose.

As an ordained minister, Denielle is passionate about equipping women to deepen their relationship with Christ, discover their God-given identity, and lead from a place of spiritual strength, emotional wholeness, and purpose. Her ministry is rooted in the belief that healthy leadership begins with a life deeply rooted in Christ. She is the Founder and President of The Priceless Foundation for Women, an NGO dedicated to empowering, educating, and elevating girls and women across the Caribbean and beyond.

She is also the Co-founder of Safe Place Family Life Enrichment Centre Ltd., established alongside her husband, Rev. Hasley Placide. Together, they are committed to transforming lives one heart at a time by creating safe spaces filled with Hope, Healing, and Harmony, empowering individuals, marriages, and families toward emotional wholeness, resilience, and lasting transformation.

Denielle is the author of A Crown Forged in Fire: Where Pain Meets Purpose and Victory. Her work has been recognized through the Gestalt Woman Award (2022) and an award for Outstanding Service from the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Psychologists (2025).

Denielle ignites breakthroughs, calling women to rise, heal, and walk boldly in their divine purpose. Her life mission is to raise a generation of healed, empowered women who know their identity, embrace their purpose, and leave a legacy of impact.

A devoted wife of 26 years to Rev. Hasley Placide and a proud mother of three, Denielle believes that family is sacred and that home remains her first ministry.

Monique Guy is an active member of the Emmanuel Faith Church of God in Gray’s Street, Bailey’s Vale, where she serves as an Evangelist and National Youth Director. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry, a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery, and a Doctoral degree in Emergency Medicine. She is also trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. She has practiced medicine for the past 15 years. She is currently a Consultant Emergency Physician for the Northeast Regional Health Authority and a certified Basic Life Support Instructor for the Ministry of Health. Evangelist Dr. Monique Guy has been a practicing Christian for the past 28 years after being saved at a tender age in a Sunday School Class at the very same church she is still a part of today. She aims to live a life guided by the word of God and stands firmly in the words of David from Psalm 27: 4-One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to enquire in His temple.

Reverend Andrea French Walker was born in St. Catherine, Jamaica, and is the first of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. French, who instilled the Word of God in her from an early age.

At the tender age of eight, Reverend Andrea gave her life to the Lord during a crusade hosted by Reverend V. T. Williams. From that early encounter with God, she began a journey of faith and service that continues to this day.

As she grew in the Lord, her involvement in her local church provided opportunities for her to grow spiritually, develop her character, and discover her gifts for ministry. Throughout the years, she served faithfully in various capacities, including as a Sunday School teacher, choir member and leader, and youth leader.

Desiring to further equip herself for the work of ministry, Reverend Andrea pursued formal ministerial training at the North Coast School of Ministry, where she successfully obtained a Diploma in Theology.

Reverend Andrea is married to Reverend Joseph Walker, and together they have shared 28 years of marriage. Their union has been blessed with three grown children: Janae, Janelle, and Jada Lee.

Since coming to Canada, Reverend Andrea has continued to serve the Lord faithfully. She assists in the ministry of the Assemblies of the Firstborn Church of Canada, located at 19 Sable Street. She is also a licensed Marriage Officer in Canada and has obtained her Chaplaincy certification.

Reverend Andrea is the founder of Heal by His Stripes Healing and Deliverance Ministry International, a ministry birthed out of her passion to see lives transformed through the power of Jesus Christ. Through this ministry, she ministers nationally and internationally, including weekly ministry on the Zoom platform every Thursday.

Anointed by God and committed to His calling, Reverend Andrea serves with humility, dedication, and unwavering faith. She has a heart for people and a passion for evangelism, carrying the Gospel both nationally and internationally. Her life and ministry continue to be a testimony of God's faithfulness.

Reverend Andrea French Walker's greatest desire is to fulfill the passion and purpose God has placed within her heart. She loves the Lord with all her heart, and her mission is simple yet powerful:

“Winning the lost at any cost and bringing hope to a dying world.”