MOVERS AND SHAKERS FOR APRIL

DANIYAL ROBINSON

Daniyal Robinson was born in Rock Island, Illinois where he grew up with his mother and his brother, David. Robinson played basketball at Rock Island High School before attending Indian Hills Community College to continue his basketball career. After two years at Indian Hills, Robinson moved on to play for the Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans men’s basketball team from 1996 to 1998. 

Following his playing career, Robinson remained on the UA–LR staff as an administrative assistant to head coach Porter Moser. In 2003, Robinson joined the coaching staff of the Illinois State Redbirds men’s basketball team under Moser. Before the 2007-2008 season, Robinson returned to his alma mater, the University of Arkansas–Little Rock, as an Assistant Coach. Robinson then became an assistant coach for the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team starting in the 2008–2009 season. During this stint at Iowa State, Robinson was a key part in the development of three future NBA players, which includes Craig Brackins, an All-American student-athlete and the No. 21 pick in the 2010 NBA draft, Diante Garrett, and Justin Hamilton.

IMANI DENMARK TIBBS

Imani Denmark Tibbs is a third-year law student at Cleveland State University College of Law with nearly a decade of consultative experience.

Before enrolling in law school, she professionally advised and collaborated with C-Suite Executives in the entertainment, sports, and financial services industries helping them implement revenue-driving business strategies. Equipped with this professional experience and despite her full-time course load, she spent the last three years working as a legal assistant in some of Cleveland’s most notable entities: Eaton Corp, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Cleveland Browns.

Antoine Moss for Crain’s Cleveland Business 40 under 40 on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 in Cleveland, OH.

ANTOINE D. MOSS PHD
Dr. Moss is one of the country’s most sought-after motivational speakers and success coaches who helps individuals achieve their dreams and advance to the next level in their lives and careers. He inspires people to overcome past failures, current obstacles, and self-defeating beliefs through positive transformation. As a result of his remarkable success, influence, and ability to lead others to personal transformation, he has been dubbed as the “Man of Inspiration.”
Dr. Moss is a nationally recognized resource in the fields of personal development, career development, and leadership. He has contributed to success and career development stories for media outlets, such as Forbes, Black Enterprise Magazine, and Fox 8 TV News. His articles and media appearances have advanced the careers and lives of over 30,000 people across the world.

TIARRAH KENT

Tiarrah Kent is an educational leader who collaboratively works with school administrators, teachers, youth, and community-based organizations to provide high-quality education in a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment. Tiarrah’s area of expertise includes strategic planning, organizational leadership, and advocacy.

After serving over 7 years as the Dean of Student Engagement at Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Tiarrah currently works as the Director of Collaboration and Partnerships for Novaturient Industries, an educational consulting firm. Tiarrah also serves as the Vice President of Pivot Training & Development; in addition, Tiarrah is also a partner of A Better Day Academy Childcare Center.