Club Destiny, Inc.

PictureYvette E. C. Owens
Experience:
  • Youth Ministry Director and Leader for over 30 years
  • Mentoring teens and young adults in pursuit of their education and career goals for more than 20 years in the community
  • More than 35 years of experience in the insurance industry managing, mentoring and coaching various levels of professionals
    
Education: 
  • Connecticut Mentoring Partnership Training
  • B.S. degree in Marketing from New Hampshire College
  • M.S. degree in Marketing from Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Certificate in Project Management from Boston University
  • Travelers Ins. Project Management Fundamental Development Program
  • Travelers Ins. Leadership Pipeline Program
 
Professional Affiliations:
  • Connecticut Mentoring Partnership Program
  • Mentor/National Mentoring Partnership
  • National Association of Female Executives
  • International Who’s Who of Professionals
  • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Strengths: 
  • Self motivated and sets challenging goals. 
  • Ability to create enthusiasm, motion and momentum in others.
  • Helps other people see connection and purpose in everyday occurrences.
  • A leader in building teams and helping people feel important.
  • Help people see the connections among their talents, their actions, their mission, and their successes.
  • Embraces a persons humanity, focuses on his or her essential needs.
  • More interested in the character and personality of others than in their status or job title.
  • Helps others become successful and fulfilled by providing honest feedback or encouragement
  • Transforms innovative ideas into immediate action.  Helps move from conceptual theory to concrete practice.

Refreshing Cafe

PictureKatrice Cornett
Katrice Cornett is the owner/founder of HP Visual Connections/Entertainment.  HP Visual Connections assists artists, creative individuals, businesses and organizations develop, promote and manage their image and brand to ensure that they reach and keep their ideal audiences, clients and customers Since its inception in 2002 HP Visual Connections, LLC (HPVC) connected the arts to those who appreciate and render the arts.  Our clients range from Christian, Gospel and R&B singers, dancers, instrumentalists, authors, television programs, radio programs, non-profit organizations, for profit businesses and professional member organizations such as Mariam Anderson Music Guild, Higher Standard Performing Arts Preparatory, and Driven for Ministry TV.  We offer marketing, promotional and administrative services. Artists, Business Leaders, Community Organizers and the like all benefit from the 30 plus years of experiences that founder and owner, Katrice Cornett, brings to the industry.

HP Visual Connections remains on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry. Katrice Cornett, the artist, brings to her clients fresh experiences as she produces and releases “Katrice Cornett and Highest Praise” CD and Video recordings, drama productions. Katrice is also available to conduct workshops and provides music consultation for groups of all sizes. Katrice’s reputation as a soulful singer avails her opportunities to sing throughout the country.  

Katrice's passion for the arts and her drive for excellence has afforded her the opportunity to develop many different programs and venues such as "Refreshing Cafe".   
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Katrice has studied music from a child and continues to enhance her knowledge of what's trending in the industry to stay on the cutting edge, not only for herself but for her clients as well.  

REFRESHING CAFÉ 
The Refreshing Café is the Indie venue created by HP Visual Connections. Artists, authors and entrepreneurs are invited to showcase their talent and marketing skills at the Refreshing Café. HP Visual Connections sponsors The Refreshing Café from March through December.  Featured artists promote the event inviting existing and new supporters to each show.  Businesses and organizations are invited to showcase their products and services. Our clients have the opportunity to demonstrate the power of the coaching they have received from HP Visual Connections.

To learn more about Katrice you can visit her website @ katricecornettministries.org.  To learn more about HP Visual Connections/Entertainment visit our website @ hpvisualconnectons.net or any of her social media outlets.  
Facebook @facebook.com/KC7HP  
Facebook @facebook.com/HPVisualConnect

Imagine That!

PictureJade Chandler
Jade has performed with many different talents. She went to school for performing arts and had lead roles in various plays such as,
- Little Mermaid /Ursula
- Hairspray/Dynamite
- Mmmbeth/Lady Mmmbeth
- Fiddler on the Roof/Fruma Sarah
And many, many more. She also performed at the Philadelphia Kimmel center with the Kimmel Center Showstoppers. She has been dancing since the age of three and now assist in choreographing the Higher Standard Show Choir. Additionally, Jade also is a spoken word artist who has competed and spoke at many cafes and various events.

Jade, the founder of Imagine That, has spent years in performing arts, that her passion has grown into a business. Imagine That assist young artist in making their dreams tangible. It helps develop skill and experience for creative minds. Anyone with a determination to make their dream a reality is welcome.

Cary's Music & Arts

PictureThilana Chandler
Thilana Chandler is the owner of Higher Standard Performing Arts, a performing arts school that shapes
and prepares skillful dancers, musicians, actors, and artists to develop their creative mind, unique ability, and powerful presence to make a positive impact within their communities when they share their gifts and talents. With the major goal to be an asset to the Woodbury community, in 2015, with great success, Higher Standard launched a summer performing arts camp that was made affordable for children ages 5-12. 

In 2013, Thilana was named Teacher of the Year for her outstanding work within the special education department at Woodbury High School. At Woodbury High School she advises the Poetry Club, organizes the school wide Talent Show, and works with the Alternative Junior High school program. In 2011, Thilana was awarded the Mildred Hunt, award for her consistent work and impact within the High School Special Education program. 

Within the community, she is the Worship Arts Program at Victory in Christ Christian Center. Thilana leads the music and drama programs.  Thilana freely writes songs, plays, and directs many of the performances held at Victory in Christ Christian Center. Thilana also is an independent recording artist. 

She is a singer/songwriter and loves to write and perform her music for others.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Thilana resides in Pine Hill with her 5 children. In her time off she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.