Biographical sketches

Biographical Sketch: Teresa Hamilton, President

Teresa Hamilton has spent over 20 years as a survey research practitioner at leading research institutions:  University of Maryland at College Park; Arbitron Ratings, Inc. (now Nielsen Ratings); and Westat (a Fortune 1000 firm in Maryland). While at these three institutions, she managed large scale surveys for the Centers for Disease Control, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Center for Health Statistics, and the Washington Post. She also assisted with the start-up of the only center that trains government personnel in survey research techniques, the Joint Program in Survey Methodology.  In addition, she played a pivotal role in developing and testing survey questions for the 2010 U.S. Census. As a survey practitioner, Teresa presented and published research articles in the areas of interviewer recruiting, training, staffing, and management. Moreover, she was Chair of the International Field Directors and Field Technologies Conference (1995-1997). This organization is a coalition of top universities and government agencies and is charged with overseeing and monitoring survey research techniques. 

In 2004, Teresa left the survey research industry to become an entrepreneur – starting two businesses. She started a family-owned cleaning and painting business that primarily catered to Capitol Hill residents, as well as to a few commercial groups in Washington, DC.  Teresa considers her greatest achievement to have been founding Making It Happen, Inc. (“MIH, Inc.”) now renamed Making It Happen God’s Way. MIHGW, is a faith-based business consulting firm that helps people transform their dreams into reality. As the founding President of this organization, Teresa has assisted countless people in fulfilling their dreams. Additionally, she recently assumed the position of Executive Director of her family’s non-profit, The Life-Giving Word Ministries, which helps people by providing them with basic foundational truths from the Bible and from motivational books.  Additionally, she works with youth groups and organizations to give our youth an additional boost as it relates to school and community involvement. 

In 2016, she co-founded a publishing and consulting company, Imagination Press, LLC. This organization helps individuals and businesses to publish books, magazines, music, and all things creative. To date, she has over 50 books published. The consulting side of the company helps individuals and companies to set priorities and goals that result in their achieving relevant, meaningful, and life-changing actions. 

Teresa has also authored and published the book Eight Steps to a Fulfilling Life, which is a motivational book that helps people lead successful lives.  Currently, Teresa has developed a Purpose Profile to help people discover their God-given purpose.  

Recently, Teresa was appointed as President of the First Woman’s Veteran’s Auxiliary on Capitol Hill, U.S. Jacob Jones Unit 2. She is also a City Coordinator for the BLEXIT Movement in Washington, DC.

Teresa resides in Maryland with her family. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, reading books, and traveling. 

Biographical Sketch: Kaili Nichols, Vice President of Operations

Kaili Nichols

A commercial real estate broker, and owner of multiple businesses. Kaili is a lover of communities and entrepreneurship. She has had many collaborative efforts and partnerships since 2000.  These experiences give her excellent insight, and experience into meeting the needs of business owners.

Kaili delivers a broad spectrum of business expertise, with a master's in business administration, and advanced research and investigative skills. She also has over 20 years of real estate experience as a broker and real estate agent.  Moreover, she has her tag and title license service in the State of Maryland.

Kaili aspires to create success for her clients by growing with her associates through advocacy and a family-centric business model so that clients receive impeccable service and most importantly the funds necessary to grow thriving businesses. Kaili believes in helping clients to succeed.

Kaili has demonstrated proven successful project management for the past 20+ years. She has been a Program Director with 20+ years of experience in strategic and innovation planning, and excellent collaborative skills. Kaili has superb leadership, management, and problem-solving skill; and she is able to prioritize and work within tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. 

Kaili has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing. She is adept at assessing and prioritizing opportunities, setting project milestones, aligning stakeholders, and communicating decisions throughout the company. Kaili has the ability to inspire trust and confidence in clients, and associates on all levels. Lastly, and most importantly, Kaili has a strong understanding of Maryland Law. Kaili also helps to provide “concept to completion” for organizations and agencies in businesses by offering best practices, grant writing, and grant management.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

University of Baltimore - MBA

University of Baltimore

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies

Government, History, Law

CCBS - Catonsville

Associate degree

Business Administration - Marketing

Accomplishments and Community Investment

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Recipient - State of Maryland 2015

Blexit : State Director - Washington, DC

Biographical Sketch: Doc Wilson, Editorial Review Board and Health Expert

“Your Health Is Your Wealth!”    Doc Wilson has been improving the health of people for over 2 decades; as a Personal Trainer, a Nutritionist, a motivational Speaker, and a medical and dental school Professor. He is the author of a series of life-transforming books (see his first one below). 

His technical training: BA (Biology and Chemistry), Kalamazoo College, including study at Strasbourg University, France, MA (Physiology), State University of New York at Buffalo, PhD (Physiology and Biochemistry), University of Illinois, Postdoctoral Fellowship (Biochemistry), Duke University Professor – University of Maryland Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, and JD (Law), American University.  

Doc has also been awarded two prestigious awards (2014):  Health VIP-of-the-Year for Worldwide Who’s Who (a division of Worldwide Branding), and for Covington’s Worldwide Who’s Who!  

Doc Wilson's released first health book, Cancer: Causes, Preventions, Cures: What the Food and Drug Industry Does NOT want You to Know is a compilation of over 100 peer-reviewed research articles on cancer. He has also presented at various seminars.  

Topics include:    

How to prevent and reverse Type 2 Diabetes without medications  

      • How to prevent and reverse High Blood Pressure (and other cardiovascular diseases) – usually without the use of medications   

      • How to prevent most potential cases of Osteoporosis   

      • How to prevent a large portion of cases of Osteoarthritis 

      • How to prevent more than 50% of the commonest Cancers  

      • How to improve your health with wise choices in Nutrition  

      • How to efficiently and most effectively Lose Weight, and avoid the deluge of myths 

      • How to properly train for Athletic Competition  

      • Easy ways to reduce excess Stress, and why it is so important 

      • The importance of getting sufficient Deep Sleep virtually every night 

      • Why being Overweight is dangerous to your health  

     • How to use Interval Training to better your health and your aerobic capacity  

Clearly, Doc is one of the leading authorities in the HEALTH Field today!   Doc keeps audiences smiling and engaged with wit, inspiration, and much- needed hope! Especially during interactive portions of his seminars.

Doc is also a CONSULTANT on Health Issues:  As an Exercise Physiologist and a Nutritionist, he not only works one-on-one with individuals (including going with them on appointments with their physicians and other health care providers), but he also works with companies to set up wellness programs, and with manufacturers of health equipment. For example, he helps design gym equipment to fit the human body, and to have proper ranges of motion in order to reduce the risk for injuries to joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. 

To book Doc (seminars & consulting), please call Imagination Press, LLC:  301 / 379 – 2709. To purchase Doc’s books, go to ImaginationPressLLC.com, totalhealthinanutshell.com. To interview Doc, please call: 

1-800- 806-8446.

Biographical Sketch: Phillip Wizeman, Vice President of Research and Innovation

Phillip Anthony Wizeman, a native New Yorker living in the Baltimore area, is a semi-retired ASL/English interpreter who worked between December 1978 and May 2013 as a freelance interpreter. In between these dates, he also performed numerous other job functions as an editor for Arbitron Ratings in Beltsville, Maryland; taught numerous classes as an itinerant professor at a number of colleges in the Baltimore/Washington area between 1990 and 2006; managed a group of toy stores in the Baltimore area from 1988 until 1991; was an interim pastor at Wilkens Avenue Mennonite Church during that same time period and an associate pastor at Heritage Community Church (formerly known as Heritage Church of God) in Severn, Maryland between 1992 and 2002, amongst his varied life experiences. 

His great love of the theater has seen him interpret well over 100 shows (and he still interprets shows from time-to-time) in more than half of the US states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. He has been focusing on his writing since a serious bike accident in May 2013, left him unable to remain as a full-time interpreter.

Educationally, Mr. Wizeman has been awarded two bachelor's degrees: one from the City University of New York in 1983 in special education (with a second major in history) and a second from the University of Maryland/University College in business administration/business law in 1989. He attended Gallaudet University in Washington, DC where he did his work in an MS/PhD program focusing on psycholinguistics. Mr. Wizeman fulfilled the academic requirements toward those degrees but left the program in 2003 for personal reasons.

Mr. Wizeman’s greatest life fulfillment is found in non-classroom, non-traditional education settings. He has mentored half-a-dozen young men through their transitional years into adulthood and remains active in the lives of almost every one of his mentees. He believes in helping others develop themselves into the greatest human being that they can be. For him, mentorship is not just an activity; it is a way of life.

Mr. Wizeman remains an active member at Heritage Community Church where he not only continues to interpret weekly services and almost all church-wide events, but he is also a member of the church’s choir and a LIFE (small group) leader. He is an unabashed Christian who believes in the principals espoused in the Bible and loves bragging on his church brothers and sisters. It would be a rare occurrence to find yourself in a conversation with Mr. Wizeman that does not revert back to his faith in Jesus Christ or his church family.

The height of Mr. Wizeman's personal accomplishments is a book entitled: Rainbow Salvation. This is a classic book that will be around for generations to come.  Pickup your copy today.

Biographical Sketch: Gwendolyn Smith, Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Gwendolyn Smith is a multi-talented mover and shaker.  She is an author, illustrator, marketing guru, and a resource guide. She is in tune with all of the latest social media platforms and she is connected with the greatest and latest marketing tools to ensure that your product or services receive the best possible promotion. 

She has written a beautiful poetry book entitled, For the Love of God. She has worked with celebrities and radio and television personalities. She has brought countless clients to Imagination Press, and she assists clients in their marketing efforts. Gwendolyn enjoys writing and drawing.  We eagerly await her next creative endeavor.   

Biographical Sketch: Deric Vaughn Bolden, Vice President of Acquisitions and Creative Strategy

Deric Vaughn Bolden is a consummate creator.  His role is to help create the vision for Imagination Press and to market our products and services. He is an author, painter, and marketer.  He enjoys working with young adults, and he has helped them bring out their creative side.  He has written three books; Benny and the Race, A Boy Named Hero, and I Choose to Live.  

Deric is an example of a person living a fulfilled life.  He infuses creativity everywhere he goes. He loves to travel and share his art and books around the world.