Our Strategic Partners
PSI partners with other leaders, consulting experts and facilitators to provide services when we cannot deliver or have the skill set needed for our clients. These are our strategic partners.
Lakweshia Ewing
Lakweshia Ewing lives and breathes education and learning. As a professional business and educational consultant, she holds multiple degrees in Applied Science, Psychology, Education, Organizational Leadership, Africana Studies, and Sociology. Ewing has more than 18 years in crisis management, program design, organizational strategy, project management and evaluation, group dynamics, team building, and community coalition building. She has become a notable force in the realms of the government, education, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, faith-based, and nonprofit sectors. By helping to procure over 20 million dollars in local, state, federal, and private donor grants for educational programs and organizational development projects, she is a true partner in the process.
She currently is the CEO of Unlearn Everything and Live, LLC, a consulting firm with a niche focus on providing racial equity, inclusion, and organizational team-building strategies. Ewing also serves as a trainer for the nationally-renowned Racial Equity Institute, based in North Carolina, and is a certified John Maxwell Team trainer. She is an executive coach and she also serves as a Chaplain for the Chattanooga Police Department. Lakweshia frequently partners to provide Dare to Lead™ intensive workshops with a anti-racism lens. These workshops collectively build the foundation for which to have uncomfortable conversations about race, equity and healing.
Lakweshia has personally received many notable awards, recognitions, and certifications, such as Harvard University Young American Leader Award, International Church of God in Christ Achievers “Top 20 Under 40, Urban League Small Business of the Year recipient, Chattanooga Tennessee Top 20 under 40 young leaders award, University of Pennsylvania Research Scholars Award, City of Memphis Award of Merit, Footprints Foundation Community Leader Award, National Next City Vanguard class member and Stanford University Design Thinking certification.
As an international Evangelist missionary, facilitator and speaker, she has been featured in Huffington Post, Washington Post, and several other notable media publications.
She resides in Chattanooga, TN with her loving husband, Mr. Julian Ewing. The happy couple have no children of their own but became the proud guardians of her younger brothers, Fredrick and Emerson upon the death of the boys' mother in 2010.
Core Values: Faith and Service
Top 5 Gallup Strengths: Connectedness | Belief | Strategic | Relator | Achiever
For more information on how to book Lakweshia Ewing to speak at your organization, contact us at: info@problemsi.com
Mitch McKinney
Deputy Chief Mitch McKinney is a Fort Wayne native and a 1985 graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School. Mitch is best known throughout Fort Wayne as a beloved counselor with the Franke Park Day Camp program which he still serves today on the camp committee. Serving his community started at a young age. McKinney continues to serve on several boards in the area to include but not limited to the YWCA of Northeast Indiana, McMillen Health and the Fort Wayne Ballet. McKinney joined the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) in 1999 after a successful retail career with the Belmont Beverage Stores of Indiana whom he credits for many of his management traits.
McKinney has served the FWPD as an undercover detective, interdiction detective, Emergency Services Team member, Academy instructor, Senior academy instructor, academy supervisor, school resource officer supervisor, and currently the Deputy Chief of the southeast quadrant and director of community relations. He has been instrumental in the reprogramming of the community oriented policing philosophy of the FWPD with the introduction and implementation of the Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy program which he has been in charge of since 2013. The four pillars of Voice, Fair and impartial treatment, Neutrality in decision making and Trust have bode well for the department and the community.
Deputy Chief McKinney is the longest tenured President of the Fraternal Order of Police Indiana Wayne Lodge 14 having served 12 years as president and 16 years on executive council McKinney also serves the state of Indiana Fraternal Order of Police as the Chairman of the Diversity, Recruitment and Retention Committee. McKinney has been awarded the four top awards that the Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police can bestow to include most recently being recognized as the outstanding member of the year and the outstanding president of the year.
McKinney’s philosophy on policing is simple: Facts matter, People matter! “I have spent my career making sure that my tomorrow is a better day than today. By simply finding someone to help or answering a call for help, I know that I am doing what God put me in this world to do.” Mitch is married to his wife of 29 years, Cindy, and has two sons, Jackson and Miles.
Core Values: Faith and Family
Top 5 Gallup Strengths: Achiever | Responsibility | Individualization | Arranger | Strategic
For more information on how to book DC McKinney to speak at your organization, contact us at: info@problemsi.com
Crystal Church-Stavitzke
Crystal Church-Stavitzke is an accomplished advocate and leader dedicated to promoting the human rights of all protected populations, with a primary focus on individuals facing mental health challenges and various disability diagnoses. Her degree is in Human Service Management Administration. With a multifaceted skill set and a wealth of experience, Crystal offers valuable insights and expertise in the areas of diversity, equality, inclusion, and neurodiversity.
As an ordained minister and a Nonprofit Executive Director with over 25 years of experience in program development and organizational strategic planning, Crystal has demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering inclusive environments and supporting individuals with diverse needs. Her extensive work in program development, team building, and crisis management, along with her role as a Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Neurodiversity Trainer, reflects her passion for creating positive change and empowering communities.
Crystal's impact extends beyond the nonprofit sector to her role as a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities, where she leverages her expertise in job training, coaching, and leadership development. Her impressive career also encompasses roles such as case management facilitator, human rights trainer, and board of directors governance member, reflecting her multifaceted approach to driving meaningful change.
With a proven track record in public speaking engagements at various universities, events, and industry platforms, Crystal's dynamic and versatile communication style resonates with a wide range of audiences. Her skills as a speech and debate coach, combined with her background in improvisation and theater, add depth and authenticity to her engaging presentations and performances.
Crystal's commitment to the community is reflected in her involvement as a Rotarian and her service as the President of the Nationally accredited Angola Main Street. Her dedication to community building and inclusivity has been recognized through numerous awards, including the prestigious 40 under 40 Ft. Wayne Greater Business award and multiple years of Nonprofit of the Year accolades.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Crystal is a devoted performance coach and choreographer, bringing her expertise to The Dance Factory in Coldwater, Michigan, where her impact has contributed to the success of the competitive dance team, Dance Trilogy, for over 20 years. Her blend of leadership, advocacy, and creativity embodies her holistic approach to making a difference both professionally and personally.
Crystal Church-Stavitzke resides in Angola, IN, with her husband, Brad, and daughter, Violet Rain. Her passion for advocating for human rights and fostering inclusive environments shines through in all aspects of her life, making her a powerful voice for positive change and a sought-after speaker and trainer.
Gallup Clifton Top Strengths: Restorative | Learner | Ideation | Individualization | Achiever
For more information on how to book Crystal Church-Stavitzke to speak at your organization, please contact us info@problemsi.com.
Britney Breidenstein
Britney Breidenstein is the principal consultant of BeMarie Group, where she works with businesses on branding growth, development, and equity implementation. Britney is passionate about bridging the equity gap between enterprise and nonprofit sectors.
With over 11 years in program leadership and workforce inclusion experience, she believes that with the right strategy, toolbox and commitment-businesses can cultivate spaces of belonging where people thrive.
Britney is involved in her community and gives back through board servitude advocacy and activism. In her spare time, Britney enjoys being a sports mom, traveling with her family, serving the community, and having coffee with strangers.
We are proud to partner with Britney to offer leadership development that bridges the gaps around important conversations that help leaders and organizations develop equitable workplaces.
Gallup Clifton Top Strengths: Strategic | Developer | Woo | Positivity | Achiever
For more information on how to book Britney Breidenstein to speak at your organization, contact us at: info@problemsi.com
Marie Lemond
Marie Lemond grew up in a small town with a large family. She learned the value of a strong work ethic early (sometimes the hard way). Limited resources helped her learn to be creative, resourceful and to value good relationships as a force multiplier! Little did she know, the lessons she learned growing up would serve her well--from filling sandbags in a war zone to leading the implementation of the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff’s pilot program, Marie has the tenacity to take on any challenge. Although she reached the top 2% of the enlisted force, she is no stranger to struggle. Those opportunities to learn built the foundation of resiliency she needed to lead teams in diverse and austere environments…and actually enjoy it!
Marie is married to a veteran and they have 3 beautiful military brats (term of endearment). Thanks to the Air Force, Marie found her love for traveling. She’s been stationed in Utah, Kyrgyzstan, Korea, Guam, Germany, Iraq, Louisiana, Delaware, Mississippi, and Afghanistan, culminating her 22-year military career at MacDill Air Force Base and residing in Tampa Florida. Marie has earned numerous military distinctions during her career, including several notable annual and team awards. She thrives in bringing the right people together to accomplish tough tasks, which is why we’re glad she’s on our team! AND NOW A VETERAN - CONGRATULATIONS MARIE!
Marie can be reached at Griftedripplellc@gmail.com - our amazing gifts are hand made by her!
