Central Florida Writers & Publishers Guild
lEADERSHIP Board members
Dr. Ruth Baskerville, President
Yolanda Triplett, Vice President
Yolanda Triplett, Vice President
Dr. Ruth is President of the Central Florida Writers & Publishers Guild, and member of Florida Authors & Publishers Association. Besides being an award-winning, published author of HOODLESS KLAN, FINDING HUMOR IN GRIEF, and BEAUTY FOR ASHES: Mourning to Morning, she’s an inspirational speaker, editor, and ghostwriter for almost 70 author
Dr. Ruth is President of the Central Florida Writers & Publishers Guild, and member of Florida Authors & Publishers Association. Besides being an award-winning, published author of HOODLESS KLAN, FINDING HUMOR IN GRIEF, and BEAUTY FOR ASHES: Mourning to Morning, she’s an inspirational speaker, editor, and ghostwriter for almost 70 authors.
Dr. Ruth L. Baskerville is also CEO and President of WAVERLY’S WAY, providing educational enhancement for struggling students from Kindergarten through a Doctorate. Her motto is “Access to the American Dream for Every 1.” In her forty-six years in education, she has been teacher, administrator K-12, and Directors of Human Resources and Curriculum.
Yolanda Triplett, Vice President
Yolanda Triplett, Vice President
Yolanda Triplett, Vice President
Yolanda “YoTrip” Triplett is a wordsmith extraordinaire, which is evident in her delivery of unique
and catchy phrases, wrapped up in words. A poetic stylist, Yolanda has collaborated with
the ladies of STRUT: A Women's Walk legacy for six publications of poetry.
Yolanda is the creator of the blog,“YoTrip-Words and Thoughts”, and daily nugge
Yolanda “YoTrip” Triplett is a wordsmith extraordinaire, which is evident in her delivery of unique
and catchy phrases, wrapped up in words. A poetic stylist, Yolanda has collaborated with
the ladies of STRUT: A Women's Walk legacy for six publications of poetry.
Yolanda is the creator of the blog,“YoTrip-Words and Thoughts”, and daily nuggets entitled,
“Great Day In The Morning Folks”. In September of 2012, Yolanda birthed,“The 100 Day Smart
Goal Challenge”, an accountability group to help motivate and inspire members to reach their
goals.
By day, Yolanda is a Public Administrator with Orange County Government, Division of Building
Safety, for over 25 years,
Marie Mckenzie, Secretary
Yolanda Triplett, Vice President
Marie Mckenzie, Secretary
Marie Mckenzie, MBA, BSN, RN, BA-HCS, CEN is an Award-winning & #1 Bestselling
author, Rape Kit Expert/Coach, Advocate, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, and Educator.
She is a former board member of The Inner Truth Project, a not-for-profit organization
that works with survivors of sexual violence, to help them regain their voices, heal, thriv
Marie Mckenzie, MBA, BSN, RN, BA-HCS, CEN is an Award-winning & #1 Bestselling
author, Rape Kit Expert/Coach, Advocate, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, and Educator.
She is a former board member of The Inner Truth Project, a not-for-profit organization
that works with survivors of sexual violence, to help them regain their voices, heal, thrive, and
survive.
Marie currently teaches new nurses, and in addition, coaches victims of sex crimes to
help them heal from the trauma and become powerful self-advocates.
Dr. Free Harris, Treasurer
Dr. Free Harris, Treasurer
Dr. Free Harris, Treasurer
Dr. Free Harris is the Principal of a Finance and Economic Development Consulting Firm. Her career spans nearly 30 years of public, private, and philanthropic service. Dr. Free holds a B.S. in Legal studies, M. S. in Organizational Leadership, and a terminal professional degree as Education Specialist. She lives in Florida and is a pub
Dr. Free Harris is the Principal of a Finance and Economic Development Consulting Firm. Her career spans nearly 30 years of public, private, and philanthropic service. Dr. Free holds a B.S. in Legal studies, M. S. in Organizational Leadership, and a terminal professional degree as Education Specialist. She lives in Florida and is a published author. Additionally, Dr. Free is the Business Administrator for Waverly's Way Academic Assistance and the Treasurer of The Central Florida Writers and Publishers Guild Inc.
Anderson Hill
Dr. Free Harris, Treasurer
Dr. Free Harris, Treasurer
Anderson C. Hill, II graduated with a Juris Doctor and MBA from the University of Florida and then worked as an Urban Fellow and External Attorney for the Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C. An ordained Baptist Deacon for 40 years, Hill has learned who JESUS CHRIST of NAZARETH is and attempts to show HIS GLORY through his works.
Partners
Gwen Bennett-Gray
James H. Scott, Jr.
James H. Scott, Jr.
Gwen is a Pennsylvania native who worked in corporate banking for 18 years before moving to Florida as a "Serial Entrepreneur." She builds businesses to realizing million-dollar profits, including real estate, construction, night club and movie production companies. A screenwriter has documented her story, anticipating filming in the futu
Gwen is a Pennsylvania native who worked in corporate banking for 18 years before moving to Florida as a "Serial Entrepreneur." She builds businesses to realizing million-dollar profits, including real estate, construction, night club and movie production companies. A screenwriter has documented her story, anticipating filming in the future. Gwen is the author of The Power of Start, about reinventing yourself when one door closes and you must find another to open.
James H. Scott, Jr.
James H. Scott, Jr.
James H. Scott, Jr.
S. K. Bentley Davis, aka Jim Scott, is a Disabled Vietnam Veteran and retired Aviation Transportation employee. He attended the University of Maryland extension, Clayton State College, and is a graduate of Columbia School of Broadcasting. Before retiring, S. K. did diversity training for Wal-Mart in the North Georgia region. He is founder
S. K. Bentley Davis, aka Jim Scott, is a Disabled Vietnam Veteran and retired Aviation Transportation employee. He attended the University of Maryland extension, Clayton State College, and is a graduate of Columbia School of Broadcasting. Before retiring, S. K. did diversity training for Wal-Mart in the North Georgia region. He is founder and President of Nationwide Western Saddle Club Association (NWSCA).