Maria E. Campos

Maria E. Campos is the Founder of Elevate 7 and a multicultural marketing strategist, international business etiquette expert, speaker, author, and advisor with more than 25 years of experience. Fluent in English and Spanish, she helps entrepreneurs elevate their brands, strengthen executive presence, and connect authentically with diverse audiences. She has partnered with corporations, nonprofits, and financial institutions to drive growth and community engagement. Through her work with TBWBC, Maria is dedicated to supporting women and diverse entrepreneurs in achieving meaningful success.

Diane Cortes

Diane Cortes is a bilingual business strategist, HR professional, entrepreneur, educator, and keynote speaker with more than 30 years of experience in business development and leadership. As Founder and CEO of Acumen Strategist LLC, she provides consulting in HR, staffing, marketing, and business strategy. Diane is also an active community leader and educator dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to grow and create lasting impact.

Natasha Goodley, J.D.

Natasha Goodley, J.D., is a senior consultant and property manager with White & Black Consulting. She mentors micro and small-business owners, helping them navigate business decisions and strengthen their paths toward sustainable growth.

Danene Jaffe

Danene Jaffe is an innovation, strategy, and digital marketing leader, executive advisor, and board director with more than 30 years of experience driving growth and transformation. As Founder and Chief Strategist of TAP Inc., she has coached more than 75 Tampa Bay startups. Her career includes senior leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits, where she led digital transformation, launched new business models, and generated significant revenue growth. She also serves as a part-time professor of marketing and entrepreneurship.

Christina Shrive

Christina Shrive is a business and marketing advisor with more than 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs build stronger, more sustainable businesses. She has worked with more than 150 businesses across industries, supporting startup development, growth strategy, and operations. Through TBWBC, she provides practical guidance to help business owners build aligned, profitable, and sustainable companies.

Patty Soltis

Patty Soltis is a business coach with five years of experience helping women start and grow businesses, supported by more than 15 years in growth strategy across multiple industries. She guides entrepreneurs from idea to action by clarifying business models, identifying target customers, and building focused growth plans. Patty is passionate about helping women create confident, sustainable, and profitable businesses.