Daughters of Zion Ministries Presents
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Daughter of Zion women's retreat
AUGUST 13-15, 2021
"Sisters...fully empowered by God!"
Empowerment & Affirmation Forum
Presenter & Author
Beverly L Robinson, MBA
Beverly L. Robinson is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She attended Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. Beverly obtained her Master’s Degree in Business/Organizational Management at LeTourneau University in Houston, Texas, and is an Assistant Vice President and Wealth Manager for Wells Fargo Bank. Beverly is married to her college sweetheart, Ted Odell Robinson. To their union was born Carmen Robinson, a graduate of Pine Forge Academy, practicing physician at Novant Family Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC, and Christopher Robinson, also a graduate of Pine Forge Academy, a Veteran of the United States Navy now serving as a Surgical Assistant with the Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC, married to Veronica Johnson Robinson, a middle school science instructor. On May 10th, 2019, Beverly and Ted celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary.
As a keynote presenter, Beverly travels nationally as well as internationally, and has been guest speaker for various church denominations for Women’s Day programs, Women’s Conferences and conventions, Men’s Day programs, guest speaker at universities and Rape Crisis Centers for the national “Take Back The Night” campaign against domestic violence, speaker for family reunions and other special religious, civic, and community occasions. Beverly also conducts love, intimacy, “girlfriend” and marriage seminars. She is the Southeast Diversity and Inclusion Circle Lead for her division at Wells Fargo. Beverly has served as church Elder, and Director of the Voices of Praise Choir at the Fondren SW SDA Worship Center in Houston, Texas. She is a member of the Women’s Ministries, member of the National Black MBA Association, formally served as Board Member of Intersections of the Triad, Board member of the Piedmont Opera, member of National Association of Professional Women, a member of the National Center for Black Philanthropy and is a member of Black Girls Run! A former sprinter, Beverly has volunteered for the past nine years as a twice-weekly fitness and boot camp instructor for the YWCA.
Currently residing in North Carolina with her husband, Beverly enjoys conducting relationship workshops and seminars, intellectual books and conversation, traveling, preparing delicious meals for family and friends, Classic and African American Literature, Ethnic Art, sports, shopping, Women in the Bible History, jogging, mini marathons, music, wholistic fitness of mind-body-soul, couples “getaway” retreats, and good eating. Believing that all women are fully empowered by God to accomplish His will without apology or permission, Beverly encourages all women to utilize their individual gifts and talents in praise & celebration of the awesomeness of God! Beverly is a published author where her work is featured in several magazines and newspapers, and is the author of the recently released autobiography,
“My Name is Alvonia”, The Autobiography of Beverly L. Robinson.
Michelle Martin
Soloist Biography:
Michelle Martin is a dedicated mother of 2 adult daughters: Janelle Polinsky, an Oakwood Graduate working as an ICU cardiac care Registered Nurse in Kansas City, Missouri and Jylian Polinsky, a Criminology student at Seattle University while serving in the Airforce Intelligence Geo Spatial Air Guard Unit at JBLM. Michelle is the daughter of Sister Erma Jackson of Emerald City SDA church and enjoys singing praises unto the Lord throughout the church community. Michelle is an Ex-law enforcement professional of 30 years and has served various communities as a graduate of Washington State University where she doubled majored in Social Science and Criminal Justice. She has served the public in various capacities as a Deputy Sheriff, State Corrections Tower Guard, Police Recruitment Officer, Corrections Officer and Court Administrator. Michelle has previously served as board member and Head of Women’s Ministries at the Emerald City SDA Church, and was also a member of the Orion Chorale of WA State under the Direction of Sister Connie Barrow. She is currently a member of the Renton SDA Church in Renton WA under the leadership of Pastor Randy & Suzette Maxwell and continues to sing throughout the community when called upon to serve.
Soloist Biography:
Michelle Martin is a dedicated mother of 2 adult daughters: Janelle Polinsky, an Oakwood Graduate working as an ICU cardiac care Registered Nurse in Kansas City, Missouri and Jylian Polinsky, a Criminology student at Seattle University while serving in the Airforce Intelligence Geo Spatial Air Guard Unit at JBLM. Michelle is the daughter of Sister Erma Jackson of Emerald City SDA church and enjoys singing praises unto the Lord throughout the church community. Michelle is an Ex-law enforcement professional of 30 years and has served various communities as a graduate of Washington State University where she doubled majored in Social Science and Criminal Justice. She has served the public in various capacities as a Deputy Sheriff, State Corrections Tower Guard, Police Recruitment Officer, Corrections Officer and Court Administrator. Michelle has previously served as board member and Head of Women’s Ministries at the Emerald City SDA Church, and was also a member of the Orion Chorale of WA State under the Direction of Sister Connie Barrow. She is currently a member of the Renton SDA Church in Renton WA under the leadership of Pastor Randy & Suzette Maxwell and continues to sing throughout the community when called upon to serve.