“William A. “Tony” Rogers is one of the most consequential figures in the modern history of Harlem. Over five decades, he has played a central role in the cultural, economic, and civic revitalization of the world’s most recognized urban community — bridging urban policy, cultural institution-building, tourism economic development, and international cultural diplomacy.”

William “Tony” Rogers is the President and CEO of Urbanology Systems LLC, a New York based strategic management and marketing consultant company, he is the founder of the Onuwon Wellness Group a wellness marketing company.  He is a certified Ayurvedic Medicine practitioner, a six-degree black belt in GoJu Karate, and the first African American trained to be a Korean Taoist Ki wellness master he is co-founder of the Harlem Ki Energy Wellness Center; and founder of the annual Harlem Holistic Wellness Week (H2W).

Rogers is a co-founder of HARLEM WEEK Inc., the largest urban cultural/economic development festival on the East Coast. President of the Harlem Tourism Board, Co-Chair of the Tourism and Hospitality Committee for the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and Founder/CEO of ARTWAR Travel and Tours Inc. Rogers is a Chief of the Manwule Village in Northern Ghana.

He is also the Chief Diaspora Development Officer for The Northern Ghana Diasporan Association. Rogers served as Urban Policy Advisor for five City College of New York presidents and has been an executive board member of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce for over 40 years. Rogers is an author, a newspaper columnist, a radio talk show host, and producer/host of the UrbanologyShow aired on the Soul City TV Network.

Richard Cox is a New York Community leader and the Founder and Executive Director of Team Unity Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing community wellness, equity, and opportunity by addressing the Social Determinants of Health. A native of Harlem’s historic Sugar Hill neighborhood, Richard brings a lifelong connection to Upper Manhattan and decades of experience in community organizing. Under his leadership, Team Unity has developed key initiatives such as UnityMarketsNY, Convent Avenue CSA, and the Harlem Unity Market—community health markets designed to improve access to nutritious food while empowering local small businesses and supporting neighborhood economic vitality.

Beyond his focus on health equity and local food access, Richard serves as a licensed New York City Tour Guide and Director of the UNITYTour Experience. As a member of the Harlem Tourism Board, he leverages his deep historical knowledge and grassroots roots to showcase Harlem’s rich cultural legacy, historic architecture, and local businesses. Through curated walking tours and community-centered itineraries, he connects residents and global travelers alike to the living history, arts, and vibrant commercial corridors of Upper Manhattan.

Richard’s broader portfolio extends to sports, youth development, and civic leadership through Unitysports Productions, the events and recreational arm of Team Unity. Over his 30-year career in nonprofit leadership and advisory service, he has built lasting partnerships with municipal agencies, public health organizations, and local coalitions to advocate for equitable development. Grounded in academic credentials spanning Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Nonprofit Management, Richard continues to design resident-centered solutions that honor community voice and elevate Harlem on both a local and global stage.

Ingrid Prescott is an accomplished executive leader, digital strategist, and compliance specialist dedicated to economic equity, cultural heritage preservation, and commercial corridor vitality across Greater Harlem. As Executive Director of the Harlem Tourism Board (HTB), Ms. Prescott oversees the organization’s strategic growth, digital transformation, institutional grant portfolio, and merchant equity initiatives across Manhattan Community Boards 9, 10, 11, and 12.

With over a decade of corporate experience specializing in commercial audit, contract oversight, and risk optimization—including strategic compliance and auditing work for major institutions such as Toys R Us, Goldman Sachs, and ServiceNow—Ms. Prescott brings an exceptionally rigorous, data-driven framework to non-profit governance and community development. Implementing the Upper Manhattan Local Asset Mapping Project Initiative (2026-2027).

At HTB, Ms. Prescott bridges Upper Manhattan’s historic legacy with modern digital infrastructure. She directs multi-faceted public humanities initiatives, builds high-impact corporate partnerships with major financial institutions and travel partners, and leads capital circulation programs that directly support local minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs).

With a background in psychology and art history, Kia Rogers is committed to exploring innovative ways to connect people with art. She seeks to create accessible experiences that foster creativity and learning. In collaboration with community spaces that challenge hierarchy within the cultural and educational landscape, Kia hopes to open opportunities for diverse audiences to immerse themselves in the world of art.

For seven years, Kia has spent her summers assisting the organization of community events for Harlem Week. Partnering with various cultural institutions, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Schomberg Center, Kia helped create meaningful learning opportunities for
Harlem’s youth and adults.

Kia also has experience working at cultural institutions that prioritize education as a central part of their mission. During her time at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum, she led exhibition tours and facilitated open discussions that encouraged visitors to engage deeply with contemporary art and share their interpretations of the work on view. She later assisted in planning an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Black Dimensions in Art (BDA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists of the African Diaspora.

Whether through exhibitions, educational programming, or community partnerships, Kia is committed to making art more accessible and relevant to diverse audiences. She looks forward to continuing to learn from artists, educators, and communities while contributing to
institutions that view art as a space for dialogue and discovery.

Kia’s interests lie at the intersection of artistic inquiry and cultural engagement. She hopes to contribute to projects that broaden access to contemporary art while encouraging audiences to consider how visual culture shapes individual perspectives and social understanding.