Meet The Team

Minister and published author who founded Peace 4 poverty so that many who have come from painful past can see that despite the poverty, one may be able to find Peace. Despite the hardships that he has faced in his life, Mr. Proby has established a trucking business, a clothing business, and is also a motivational speaker. Leading by example to show people who come from similar backgrounds that your past does not determine your future.

James is a 23 year Retired United States Air Force and Marine Corps Veteran. He is the recipient of ‘The Airman’s Medal’ for Heroism. He served as a College President & Director for two colleges, as well as, Director of Admissions for three campuses; including his current position at Aviation Institute of Maintenance. James has over 30 years’ experience in recruitment, professional and personal development. He has a passion for individuals to gain access to training that allows them to go from the classroom to the workforce and/or entrepreneurship.

Graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s of Science in Information Technology. In 2014, she landed a job working as a Tech Advisor for Microsoft; where she was responsible for maintaining all policy and procedures, repairing software and devices, and training customers and employees around anything related to Microsoft products. In 2020, at the height of the pandemic, she met Josh and helped with his voting initiative. From there assisted with starting and growing the Next Great 50 from day 1. She maintains all of the Microsoft software and IT responsibilities related to Peace 4 Poverty and assisting graduates with their Tech needs. 

Mother, strategic consultant, business owner, educator and community advocate. During her collegiate career at UNC Charlotte, she was an active board member holding multiple key positions with the National Society of Black Engineers. She is a holder of a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering and Project Management Professional (PMP) credential. Applying project management expertise in managing multiple million-dollar cost saving initiatives and projects by developing actionable solutions. Shamita has spent the past 10 years expanding her knowledge and network to build a solid foundation for her future in community building. She is committed to leading by example to reimagine this reality with compassion and love. In her youth she experienced the loss of a parent and lack of financial stability which led to temporary displacement; however, through it all she sought continuous education to break generational curses and obtain true ownership of her future. It is her passion that she will be able to empower those around her, especially our future leaders, to achieve their goals and dreams.

Monique Stubbs is a recognized as a dynamic and engaging storyteller, speaker, author, and expert in personal and professional development. With over 30 years of experience in sales, management and business development, Monique has shared her insights and strategies with audiences at universities, women’s organizations, corporations, and non-profit entities globally. 

Monique holds certifications from both Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and Duke University. She has received numerous awards over the year her philanthropic endeavors and community leadership. She is also the author of five books, including her signature award-winning book, "Unclogged: Targeting the Top 10 Mindset Cloggers to Business Success."

This book has won the GOLD Award of Excellence in the Collateral-Self Promotions category for the Communicator Award.

Her favorite quote, which she penned is, “A rich lifestyle has nothing to do with money but everything to do with mindset and meaningful relationships.”

Monique Stubbs
CEO
Monique Stubbs Enterprises LLC

Charlotte native, and the eldest of 8 kids of a single mother; Sparkles is a statistical misfit and has managed to beat all the odds that were stacked up against her growing up poverty stricken and on welfare throughout her childhood. Sparkles is a proud Alumnus of Montreat College where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in business. CEO of Sugar & Sparkles, a baking, catering, and event planning company that specializes in all things being custom and scratch made; as well as co-owner of the SM Investment Group. Outside of her entrepreneurial journey, she has spent 19 years with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office working in nearly every division of the agency.  In her current rank as a Sergeant she supervises the Community Engagement Team where she supports various activities ranging from community gardens with CMS, feeding the homeless with Block Love, mentoring students, hosting drives for food, clothing, blood, and back to school events. Sparkles is also a longtime volunteer with Right Moves for Youth and Elevation Church – University City Campus where she was previously the leader over events for several years.  Sparkles can be found in either the community or in the kitchen working to ensure she is influencing change by being the difference.