Reginald Parker, Ph.D., MBA

Green Power Ventures

Founder & General Partner

Optimal Technology Corporation

Founder, President & CEO

Dr. Reginald Parker is Founder and Green Power Ventures, a project development and investment management fund aimed at accelerating climate resiliency and renewable energy at HBCUs, faith-based organizations, multi-family facilities, and EV deserts. He is also the Founder and CEO of Optimal Technology Corporation, an award-winning, venture-backed platform that helps intelligently lower the cost of electricity for small and medium sized building owners by up to 70%.

Dr. Parker has more than 25 years of experience in project development and technology design and management. He has developed over 15 clean energy and manufacturing technologies, commercialized material and renewable energy technologies, developed and implemented successful business plans, and optimized manufacturing processes and products. He has commercialized over $60 million in new products and optimized technology for a $600 million business unit while at Rohm and Hass (now Dow). Dr. Parker served as a consultant on a successful B2C implementation strategy for a major airline and worked on a growth plan for a large municipality while at BCG.

Dr. Parker developed a nanobiocomposite which can be used as a semiconductor, solar material, conductive paste, and a structural enhancer. Dr. Parker developed two associated manufacturing process which can be used on a wide class of nanomaterials.

A former university professor at Morehouse, FAMU, FSU, and UND for 8 years, Dr. Parker has distinguished himself as a thought leader in business, engineering, and commercialization. 

Dr. Parker graduated one Ph.D. and four MS students, managed a 14-person research group, was a co-PI on a $2.5 million IDIQ research contract with the Army Research Laboratory, and received several awards for his work as an academician. He was a GEM Fellow, NASA Fellow, NCEA Fellow, Kodak Fellow, Beta Gamma Sigma Inductee, Delores Auzenne Fellow, GA Tech Tower Awardee, GA Tech PPA Fellow, Moot Corp Fellow, MIT’s Karl Taylor Compton Awardee, MIT’s William L. Stewart Awardee, Mobil Scholar, a 3M Scholar, and Who's Who Worldwide.

Dr. Parker has written several papers in Journals and conferences on materials and modeling. He has held executive positions including CEO and President for 510nano, Chairman of 510DC, Manager for 510REPP One, CTO for Nanotailor Inc., a Board Member for Mathematical Modeling Inc., Consultant at BCG, Sr. Research Engineer at Rohm and Haas, and. President of BITS LLC.

Dr. Parker earned three degrees in Engineering and one in Business Administration:

1. BS in Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1992)

2. PhD in Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2000)

3. MBA in Finance, Florida State University (2000)

2022

Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia Energy Expo Keynote Speaker Colorado Solutions Tour Speaker Sustainability Magazine Highlight

2021

Google for Startups Accelerator: Black Founders Montgomery TechLab Green for All Business Council Founding Member Thirty Black Founders in the US to Watch in 2021 Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia Game Changing Founder of Color

2020

Google Black Founder Fund Google Atlanta Founder Academy Microsoft for Startups Airtable for Startups Digital Ocean Hatch MIT Black Graduating Class Keynote Speaker

2019

JV 100MW solar project Big Launch 2nd place Make In LA Hardware Bootcamp Cohort Winner of Clean and Smart Grid at CA Climate Cup Backstage Capital Accelerator, Founders Gym

2018

Google for Startups (GfS) Demo Day Winner First Flight Itineraries Speaker Agora Partnership, Mentor Capital Network

2017

IEEE Power Africa 2017 Keynote Speaker

2016

Bob Wright Symposium Invited Speaker Ocean Exchange Finalist CED TVC & Big Launch Semifinalist

2006-2015

PIS/ Sold 40 kW of solar in Deerfield, MA PIS 121 kW of solar power in Los Gatos, CA US Pat. 8333949 50 Most Important African Americans In Technology US Pat. App 13019021 US Pat. App 12800449 Invented hybrid solar energy technology Invented a low concentrated PV technology Invented nano-structuring technology Invented nano-particle deposition technology US Pat. App 11607018, US Pat. App 11633605, 

Ending Energy Poverty,

Reginald Parker, PhD, MBA

Optimal Technology Corporation, Founder

Naomi Carmona-Morshead, International Speaker,
Naomi Carmona-Morshead, International SpeakeAdventure Mountain Climber, Founder for The Brave Heart Shift shares about:  "Creating a Heart Legacy."

Naomi is a charismatic, people-loving, Inspirational Speaker and founder of The Brave Heart Shift and passionately saving children with heart procedures. Converting from non-athlete to mountain climber, I climbed 8 mountains in 8 months summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, in Africa, and summited at 19,341’. Her work globally has saved 239 little hearts so far and inspires so many each year with her stories of how she overcame physical, mental and emotional obstacles becoming a best-selling author and adventure climber. She is truly Limitless!
 

Today Naomi is strong & courageous, challenging women to 'climb every mountain' using her Brave Heart Lifestyle. Her "Grandma's on a Mission" encourages women to create their own Adventures in Life.  Her motivation comes from her transparent, heart-warming stories, she talks about losing her voice, always climbing to the stars, and how she is encouraging each one of us to live life to the full and create our heart’s legacy…

Learn more about Naomi and her work here:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/PositiveLivingInspiration/

Instagram: PositiveLivingInspiration https://www.instagram.com/positivelivinginspiration/

LinkedIn:  Naomi Carmona-Morshead https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-carmona-morshead-5b29237/

WEBSITE:  www.theBraveHeartShift.com

Dr. Matthew Lederman is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician & CNVC Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication. He is particularly passionate about integrating mind-body health treatment and applying the power of connection to help treat chronic disease.

Touted as doctors of the future by Dean Ornish, MD and with their work supported by many experts including Sanjay Gupta, MD, Dr Alona Pulde and Dr. Matthew Lederman combined conventional Western medicine, Chinese medicine, Nutrition & Lifestyle medicine, Nonviolent Communication, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-Informed, Somatic Principles & Pain Reprocessing to create their groundbreaking health paradigm. They have been successful corporate leaders, starred in the life-changing documentary Forks over Knives, lectured for eCornell, served as adjunct medical school professors and corporate medical advisors, and are NY Times bestselling authors.

Together they have co-authored 6 books, including The New York Times Bestseller Forks Over Knives Plan, Forks Over Knives Family, and Keep It Simple, Keep It Whole. They co-authored The Whole Foods Diet and The Whole Foods Cookbook with John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market. Most recently they co-authored, “Wellness to Wonderful,” interweaving medical science, psychology, spirituality, and life wisdom to help people achieve lasting health, vibrancy, peace, and joy. They consult for companies such as Whole Foods Market and serve on advisory boards for various organizations.

After 10 years of serving Whole Foods Market as corporate Vice Presidents helping launch their national comprehensive medical & wellness centers, coaching and retreat programs, and integrated hospital and insurance networks, Dr. Pulde and Dr. Lederman moved on to co-found their new venture, WeHeal, which is the culmination of decades of learning and practical experience organized into an easily accessible program that does everything just short of guaranteeing lasting health, joy and satisfaction in your life.

Globally sought-after entertainer and soul singer-songwriter DAVID DAVIS is proving himself worthy of becoming part of Hollywood’s next generation of elite recording artists, songwriters and performers. An “electric energy on stage” as described by the legendary Quincy Jones, Davis creates an unforgettable musical experience for his audience.

Davis’s song, “EVERYTHING IT TOOK TO GET TO YOU,” recorded by Broadway star and Pop Artist Ben Platt, ranked #1 on the New Pop Song Chart, #2 on the Pop Chart, and #5 on the All Song Chart. His debut album, THE LONG & SHORT OF IT was a collection of songs about “the romantic narrative we are sold early on.” Singles from this album were streamed millions of times, and were used over 1.1 billion times on social media.

Davis’ lyricism has proven him to be a dynamic and passionate artist that beautifully captures the essence of difficult, yet worthy feelings of artistic expression. Davis has recorded with many legendary producers such as RedOne (Usher, Lady Gaga, MIKA) to Ryan Tedder (Beyoncé, Adele). Additionally, Davis’s voice, arrangements, and productions have been featured on chart-topping records, commercials for major brands and networks such as MTV, VH1 and NBC.

Not one to be satisfied, Davis went on to play to sold-out clubs and festivals, both as the headliner and as support for the likes of Jon Bellion and Dave Barnes. Davis has performed on 700+ stages including the Governor’s Ball for the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, a 73-show residency at Quincy Jones’ club Q’s in Dubai, and various virtual shows singing with stars such as Leona Lewis.

Davis lives in Los Angeles with his Black Lab named Ellie and recently released his sophomore album, MEMORY LANE. The stage is now set for Davis to show the diverse angles of his talent on an even grander scale

Samantha Horwitz, is a 9/11 First Responder, former United States Secret Service Agent, speaker and author, Sam has become an expert in handling stress and managing PTS. She has spoken nationally to Law Enforcement, Veteran, business, and faith-based communities on how to recognize and combat the effects of PTS, how to minimize the damage stress can cause in the workplace, and how to support those who have PTS.

John Salerno is also a 9/11 first responder, a retired NYPD Detective, and firefighter turned Comedian. John spent most of his life working the rough streets of Brooklyn, where he saw how bad things can get. Since his diagnosis of PTSD, he decided not to allow his condition to stop him from making a difference in others’ lives. John is dedicated to bringing awareness to the suicide epidemic plaguing our first responder community through his work at A Badge of Honor.

A Badge of Honor, is a non-profit that provides PTS awareness and suicide prevention for first responders and veterans.
 

My guest Sarah R. Adams, is a multidimensional healer. Sarah has experienced seeing abductions and seeing angels who aided her. Her awakened consciousness increased as she got older. She experienced the supernatural and past lives in Egypt & Atlantis. Telepathy, weather abnormalities, feeling others’ emotions, remote viewing, quantum leaping, and time travel are the alternate realities Sarah has experienced. Sarah works with clients around the world in “Intuitive Healing,” to heighten the frequency of the temple and precious bodies we have been given. She has made TV appearances on Gaia TV including Beyond Belief, Buzzsaw and Ancient Civilizations as well as Coast to Coast AM, Vice TV, The Bases Project, co-hosting the Divine Truth Show on Revolution Radio and many others. Sarah Adams continues to be a major force in the world of enlightenment while healing many around the world.  

Gregwah! is a band combining various genres birthed from a deep love for music promoting unity. From meditation journeys to produced pop-folk, blues, reggae & trip-hop tracks, the band led by Gregoire Thiry welcomes musicians from various backgrounds & traditions. Every musical connection is an expression of gratitude, reverence & harmony. In addition to sharing instruments from an array of different cultures, Gregoire is cocreating three education programs.

With his wife, Dawn Geer, he launched Yoga of Elements in 2018 which combines mindfulness, creative expression, movement, environmental education & team building. Secondly, Dawn & Gregoire launched their after-school program “OAK TREE Club” in Topanga Canyon, California to empower & mentor the youth, while giving them a safe space to share their truth. Lastly, he is cofacilitating all-inclusive men’s gatherings with David Neptune called “Four Pillars”. This initiative welcomes all facets of masculinity by bringing men from various origins, beliefs, backgrounds & lifestyles together. Reverence, courage & vulnerability are therefore key foundations. World Peace through music.

Gregoire has an international background in Environmental, Educational and Social Sciences (Master’s degree), while having a strong connection to the natural environment and ancient traditions. His advocacy for nature’s protection took him to different continents and allowed him to remind the younger generations about sustainable actions. Through his travels in South-Africa he got trained to bring mindfulness, meditation and yoga to children (Yoga4Kids). Being a multi-instrumentalist he believes that music has a strong healing and community building potential and is currently co-facilitating events across Los Angeles. Committed to his Kundalini Yoga practice he is involved in Yoga for Youth, as well as Love Activists to teach in underserved communities of the city.

Vicki Cody's journals the selflessness and sacrifices families make for their military members. She also illuminates the roller coaster of stress, loneliness, sleepless nights, humor, joys, and, eventually, resilience that make up her life while her husband is away at war.

When Vicki Cody got married 46 years ago, she also became wedded to the Army. In fact, her marriage has been inseparable from the military. She has spent her adult life supporting her family of soldiers and penned two award-winning books –Army Wife and Fly Safe – that help tell the story of what she and millions of army spouses and parents face when their loved ones go off to serve their country thousands of miles away. An author, speaker, and relentless military family advocate, Vicki is on a mission to help those who support our selfless service members.

Vicki, who also penned a manual for the Association of the United States Army, Your Soldier, Your Army: A Family Guide, that has been distributed to over a half-million families, luckily has always welcomed home her husband, two sons, and daughter-in-law who also has served. But she cautions that not everyone makes it home alive or in one piece, physically or psychologically.

“Families live in fear of the late-night call or knock at the door to deliver bad news,” says Vicki. “I know many friends who have lost sons and daughters to the battlefield. My books provide an authentic, insightful, and heartfelt look at those who are the backbone for our soldiers.”