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The epidemic issue of youth homelessness in Gwinnett county; a closer look at the causes and effects. From the mouths and hearts of the Co-Founders of the first exclusive teen homeless shelter in Gwinnett. YO Gwinnett Inc.

Speaker: Domonique Cooper

Domonique Cooper is a wife and mother of five. Although a native of Baltimore, MD Domonique has been a resident of Duluth, GA for five years. She is an inspirational conversationalist, retired Federal Government Employee with Social Security Administration, current PTA Co-president, School council member, Reader panel expert for Atlanta Parent Magazine, Co-Author of The Champion Father workbook, Co-Author of What If I am, The 4 Stages In Life for Teens, volunteer at numerous Gwinnett county schools, CEO and Founder of Women Empowering Women online group, and Co-Founder of YO Gwinnett Inc.

Domonique is a graduate of The College of Notre Dame of Maryland where she earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree majoring in Criminology and Social Deviance with a minor in forensic psychology. She also holds a Master’s degree in Human Services with a specialization in Social and Community Services. Domonique is also a proud graduate member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

Domonique has a true knack for people and communication. She is a true advocate of family and a lover of justice. Domonique prides herself in being a parenthood enthusiast. She is articulate, relatable, and a true leader. She has been praised for her work with homeless women, mothers, students of various backgrounds and domestic violence victims.

Mrs. Cooper’s latest accomplishment and work with students include Baltimore city schools, Baltimore county schools, Gwinnett county schools, and other private school sectors. She has also been a part of various sports organizations that work with children. Domonique has been a coach of soccer at John Paul Regional Catholic School, a team mom with The Atlanta Playmakers AAU basketball team, Executive board member with Tucker football league, team mom with Duluth football GFL program, class parent, and TFL affiliated youth football program coordinator. She is also a proud member of The Lilburn Lions. As she has served in a variety of roles and with different organizations her work has always come with love, professionalism, and a genuine concern about the needs of children and families.

Speaker: Kashaun Cooper

Kashaun Cooper is an exceptional author and motivational speaker who has the ability to bring out the best in you. He has written three books that have created transformation in the lives of individuals around the world. His work has appeared in numerous national publications as well as speaking at Universities, schools, radio shows and seminars around the country. He co-founded and co-hosted the number one radio program in the DMV region “Power to Push” and is a premier motivational speaker bringing motivational moments to catapult people into taking action.

One of Mr. Cooper’s most recent accomplishments, The Champion Father and The Champion Father workbook is a legacy of love between Father’s and their children; he welcomes the challenge and opportunity to empower every father to become a Champion Father. Mr. Cooper is a husband and father of seven.

Kashaun Cooper is the Co-Founder & CEO of Fathers Rock LLC. and YO Gwinnet Inc. He has established and developed these organizations that empower and uplift fathers, children, families and communities around the world.

 Mr. Cooper enjoys working with both children and families to take them from being ordinary to extraordinary in a variety of ways. Previously he worked with Baltimore city head start as a fatherhood engagement specialist, The YMCA of Central Maryland as a fatherhood engagement specialist, and a mentor with Alive Mentoring program for boys Maritime IndustriesAcademy.

He currently he is the Chairman of Ferguson Elementary School council, Chairman of GIVE East Center School council, Co-Creator of Patriot Men of Honor club at Berkmar Middle School, Co-PTA President of Berkmar Middle School where he also delivers Monday Motivational segments to the entire school weekly, and GIVE LIFE student/parent Ambassador at GIVE Center East. Monthly he is also committed to being a proud member of The Lilburn Lions and expert contributor with Your Better Life international blog. Mr. Cooper has over ten years of experience working with homeless teens, homeless men, at risk youth, and professionals.