Claude McDougal is the Founder and CEO of Mycelion Technologies, Inc., a technology company developing governance, evidence, and decision-support systems designed to help organizations better understand and improve complex human and institutional outcomes.

Drawing from his lived experience as a justice-impacted individual, Claude brings a deeply informed perspective on rehabilitation, education, reentry, and opportunity. His journey has included participation in Princeton University’s Prison Teaching Initiative and research experience, entrepreneurship, and continued higher education. He is currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Real Estate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

These experiences helped shape his commitment to building systems that strengthen pathways from lived experience to measurable opportunity. Through Mycelion’s technical partnership with PSPI, Claude supports technology, program infrastructure, data, and outcome measurement designed to advance PSPI’s educational and transformational mission.

Tiera McQuater is an entrepreneur, business professional, community advocate, and nonprofit leader with 20 years of experience spanning business development, strategic partnerships, real estate, property management, healthcare insurance, program development, and organizational operations. Throughout her career, she has focused on building relationships, developing systems and infrastructure, identifying opportunities, and creating practical strategies that support organizational growth.

Tiera currently serves on the board of Puentes and previously served for five years on the Board of Directors of Conquer Paralysis Now, an organization dedicated to advancing research and improving outcomes for individuals affected by paralysis. Her experience as an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and individual living with a spinal cord injury has shaped her approach to leadership, advocacy, resilience, and community impact. Tiera brings a business-minded perspective focused on strengthening organizational systems, developing strategic partnerships, identifying resources, and expanding opportunities for the individuals and families.

Dr. Little Hawk-Big Crow is a member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe. Stephanie was raised in the district of Wakpamni located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Her academic background includes: a Doctorate in Business Administration with an emphasis in Healthcare Management Leadership from California Intercontinental University, California; Masters in Education from Northern Arizona University; a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences, three Associates degrees from Oglala Lakota College; and a Certificate of Completion from the Global Leadership School for Indigenous Women (GLS) from Columbia University 2015.Stephanie was 1 of 3 global finalists for the Indigenous Fellowship Programme under the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner, United Nations Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland. Currently, she volunteers with the Oceti Sakowin Treaty Councils (L/N/Dakota); Tribal Advisor, Native BioData Consortium and is enrolled in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), studying Intellectual Property Law (IPL) perusing sui generis protections of Oyate Omniciye ni Oceti Sakowin Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of Cultural Resources, Traditional Cultural Expressions, and Genetic Resources (GR) (tangible and intangible) as economically viable assets to enhance economic sovereignty for her Tribal Nation.

Timothy is a University of Arizona Alumni. While at the University of Arizona, starks along with other students locked arms around the administration building and wouldn't let anyone in until their voices were heard. Within 24 hours, Ten of the Twelve proposals were agreed to. The two biggest being the MLK Learning Center and the African American Cultural Center. Starks, along with South African Architect Basil Makudu, designed the MLK Learning Center presently at the U of A. After leaving the University, starks made a detour from law school and went for the glitz and glamor of Hollywood, where he presently resides. He's been a member of the Screen Actors Guild for over 24 years.

Angel brings over 30 years of experience in performing to PSPI. Her focus will center on helping both children and parents tell their stories through a creative lens. Her talents have been used by Disney, Universal Studios, and on the Broadway stage. She has worked with Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Ben Vereen. Actor, singer, dancer, director, and choreographer, she also is the Associate Creative Director for the Studio Theater at The Villages, Florida. She is thrilled to be a part of PSPI and the opportunity to help better the lives of families in her community and across the nation. Angel resides in Orlando, Florida with her husband, Matt, and their two children, Josh and March.

Vicki Sue is a Corporate Customer Service Professional known for her wealth of experience in problem-solving. She comes from a diverse, multi-racial background and her career consists of film, television, singing, dancing, acting, screenwriting, professional modeling, and motivational speaking. Vicki Sue is also a published poet and writer. However, her teen years originally took her in a different direction, rendering the title of "Worst Juvenile Delinquent in the State of Arizona" in 1974. Vicki Sue praises Vision Quest, the juvenile facility she attended, for giving her a voice and self-confidence to become an Ebony Fashion Fair Model in 1979 and 1980. Vicki Sue has had careers with Hilton, ClubCorp, and Publishing Concepts, and in her spare time, works to build Shades of Black Productions with her writing partner. Vicki Sue has been awarded numerous commendations from the Department of Children and Family Services in Dallas to the State of New Mexico for her mentoring of families as well as her community speaking.

Vicki Sue believes in the PSPI mission and empowerment through education while creating a new future, new life, and ever-changing opportunities for the betterment of self and family.