Meet the Presenters

Dr. La Keita D. Carter, a licensed psychologist and international speaker, specializes in trauma, sexual wellness and relationships, addictions, women’s issues, and cultural barriers to treatment. A native Baltimorean, Dr. Carter completed her bachelor's degree at Temple University (magna cum laude) and master's and doctoral degrees at Loyola University Maryland. She is also a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and licensed clinical alcohol & drug counselor (LCADC) in Maryland.

Afectionately known as “DrL” by her patients and students, Dr. Carter is the owner and CEO of the Institute for HEALing, LLC (iHEAL), an award-winning, nationally-accredited wellness agency based in Owings Mills, MD that specializes in the treatment of mental health disorders in children, teens, and adults. In addition to practicing, she teaches psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. She has authored three psychology textbooks and regularly writes articles related to sexual health, wellness, and relationships in her Psychology Today column, Inside Intimacy.

She has been honored as Baltimore County’s 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year, American Psychological Association Fellow (2024), one of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs (2022), Maryland’s Top 100 Women (2021 and 2023), and Top 40 under 40 (2021) by The Daily Record and a Leader in Diversity (2022) by The Baltimore Business Journal. She has been featured guest discussing mental health topics in media outlets like The Afro, Fox45, WBAL, New York Times, Washington Post, WJZ13, and Baltimore Sun.

She serves as the Vice-President of the Board of Directors for the Black Mental Health Alliance, Inc. and board member for Pro Bono Counseling. She is also a member of the Board of Deacons at Providence Baptist Church and chaplain of one of the church’s oldest clubs. In July 2024, she was appointed to Maryland State’s Board of Psychologists by Governor Wes Moore.

A 23-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., our nation’s oldest historically Black Greek-letter organization for women, Dr. Carter was initiated in Delta Mu chapter at Temple University. She is an active member in Rho Xi Omega chapter (Baltimore, MD) where she currently serves as the Mental Health Committee Chairman, Technology Committee Chairman, and External Awards Committee Co-chairman. She is also the Mental Health Chairman for the North Atlantic Region, which spans from Washington DC to Vermont.

She is married with four children, ranging in age from 5-14. She enjoys exercising (liting and cycling), baking, cooking, traveling, home decorating, and watching movies. She reserves Sundays, her favorite day of the week, for faith, family, food, and fun, which includes baking her weekly loaf of bread.

Jovan Walker-Jackson is CEO and Founder of Good News Financial & Investments Advisors. Passionate about partnering with small businesses and corporations, Jovan works with entrepreneurial executives and individuals to meet their retirement planning and investment needs. As a veteran and woman-owned business, she brings a unique blend of expertise to the financial realm, proudly holding certifications such as MDOT~MBE/SBE/DBE.

Dr. Jovan Walker-Jackson, known as the Financial Coach of Hope, is a faith filled author, speaker, and licensed financial & Insurance advisor who serves as the president of Good News Financial & Investment Advisors LLC, a registered Investment Advisory Firm in the state of MD. Jovan develops financial programs and insurance strategies to assist clients in the areas of Debt Elimination, Tax reduction, retirement planning, asset preservation, and long-term care alternatives. Her drive and passion to teach financial literacy has led her to become a sought after wealth manager and advisor in the Baltimore DC metropolitan area for 15 years. Jovan has been featured on countless radio shows and taught many workshops for private and government corporations.

After serving in the Army with the Military Intelligence Corp, Jovan started investing in real estate at the early age of 20 years old. This early start later led her to a career in financial services. She started coaching and consulting in 2004 primarily in debt elimination and credit restoration. Jovan also specializes in using investment-grade real estate to supplement retirement portfolios.

Jovan’s most important role is as a mother. She loves spending quality time with her four-year-old daughter, Jaidah.

Delayna Watkins serves as the CEO of Total Woman Wellness, Inc., a comprehensive health enterprise dedicated to women's midlife wellness and healthy aging. As a board-certified registered nurse with extensive clinical and leadership expertise, she has gained recognition in the health and wellness industry, earning numerous community and national awards, including the prestigious Governor's Citation award and Baltimore City Women’s Citation award for her unwavering commitment to healthcare.

Furthermore, Delayna is a three-time Amazon Best-selling author and the national TV Show Host of the Women's Wellness Lounge Show. She's also the visionary author behind the International Collaborative Book Project titled "She Is Well," which evolved into a global sisterhood movement, particularly impacting the lives of women in Ghana during the pandemic.

Her influence extends beyond written work and television appearances, as she has been featured in People Magazine, The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Dr. Oz Show, Fox 45, and numerous other local and national platforms. Delayna has offered her expertise to esteemed organizations like the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute, National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), and notable entities such as the International Revenue Services (IRS), Coppin State University, and the University of Maryland.

In her most recent endeavor, the "Menopause Experience" program, Delayna is determined to empower women to embrace their femininity during this natural life stage. She aims to transform the perception that menopause is a confusing and dreaded time in a woman's life. Within this program, she has crafted a roadmap for women to feel confident and alluring through the challenges of hot flashes, brain fog, insomnia, and low libido. Delayna firmly believes that women can better navigate menopause when they understand the nuances of this transitional phase, which she affectionately terms "the feminine evolution."

Her presentation style is not only engaging but also highly educational, embracing a holistic approach that deeply resonates with audiences, providing a truly transformative experience. 

Delayna Watkins is honored to be a steadfast advocate for women, guiding them to experience wellness in every facet of life, at every stage of their journey.

India McCleod is a minister, motivational speaker, coach, and consultant who empowers individuals to unleash their potential to live out their purpose. She is an entrepreneur and consultant in various business ventures. India owns and operates I. McCleod Consulting, where she provides Operations, Human Resources, Events and Project Management consulting services to her clients. 

Although India has always ministered to others in various ways, she accepted her call to preach the gospel in 2021. She serves as a licensed Associate Minister at the New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore, under the leadership of Bishop Walter S. Thomas, Sr.  At her church she is a pastoral counselor, facilitates small groups, and works to provide the local community with support through missions and outreach. She also has a special interest in congregational care and serves bereaved families by performing funeral services and offering grief support. 

In addition to her service to church, India is committed to her personal mission to Enlighten, Inspire, and Empower others through coaching, learning opportunities, and empowerment events. She is the founder and host of the Enlighten, Inspire, Empower Women’s Summit, where she brings women together to be equipped and empowered for greatness.  

In 2003, India earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/Public Relations from Towson University and holds a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling with a concentration in Life Coaching from Liberty University. She is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. India is the honored wife of Minister Devron McCleod and the proud mother of Chloe and Isabella.