Ocesa Keaton owns OBK Consulting and is a proud alum of Clark-Atlanta University. Ocesa is an enthusiastic speaker whose authentic style captures audiences and fosters engaging dialogue, making everyone feel included and valued. Ocesa has a diverse background in working with populations ranging from at-risk youth to adults across the age span. Her extensive knowledge of social justice matters, community engagement, disability justice, health disparities, and designing effective anti-poverty strategies ensures that her audience is well-informed. Ocesa has led transforming movements to address concerted poverty and systematic inequalities as the Executive Director of Greater Syracuse H.O.P.E., helping to drive 1.3 million dollars into highly concentrated areas of poverty. As a consultant and community engagement strategist, she possesses a wealth of experience and expertise in connecting mission and people. Her strength lies in establishing and nurturing connections and pinpointing avenues for growth and influence. Ocesa has shared her expertise with colleges, universities, nonprofits, and community groups.