Leadership

Board of Directors

The volunteers guiding WeNspire's mission across the Mid-South entertainment community.

Reginald G. Dyer, President / CEO

Reginald G. Dyer

President / CEO

Reginald G. Dyer is the President, CEO, and Founder of WeNspire Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, informing, educating, and empowering individuals and communities through opportunities, knowledge, mentorship, and meaningful engagement.

With more than three decades of experience in entertainment, media, entrepreneurship, and community service, Dyer has built a career around recognizing talent, creating opportunities, and using his skills and resources to make a positive impact in the community. His passion for people and his ability to identify emerging talent have allowed him to connect individuals with platforms and opportunities to showcase their gifts.

Throughout his career, Dyer has managed and developed several entertainment ventures, including MegaMedia Entertainment and Work of Art Models. He also produced two television programs, N'Style Fashion & Entertainment TV and City Beats TV, in addition to producing and coordinating numerous other entertainment and community projects.

Dyer's commitment to community service has been demonstrated through initiatives such as holiday toy and food drives supporting families in need. Among his most significant entertainment productions was the Work of Art MegaFest, an annual celebration showcasing visual and performing arts and providing artists with an opportunity to share their talents with the community.

Today, through his leadership of WeNspire Association, Dyer is focused on building programs and partnerships that inspire, inform, educate, and empower individuals while creating meaningful opportunities for youth, seniors, veterans, entrepreneurs, artists, and the broader community.

One of his favorite quotes

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
Fred V. Hawkins, Parliamentarian

Fred V. Hawkins

Parliamentarian

Fred V. Hawkins serves as the Parliamentarian for the WeNspire Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In this role, Fred is dedicated to fostering a fair, orderly, and inclusive environment for organizational decision-making. Leveraging a robust background in policy development and leadership, he advises the executive team on governance best practices to ensure assembly proceedings move forward smoothly and efficiently.

Fred was drawn to WeNspire by a shared passion for community impact, collaborative leadership, and helping children in underserved markets. His personal values align seamlessly with the association's mission to unite the local and regional entertainment industry to inspire, inform, educate, and empower its members with the skills necessary for success.

Professionally, Fred operates as a Security Instructor, drawing on an extensive background in law enforcement. Outside of his professional and organizational commitments, he is an avid photographer.

Joycelyn Brown, Treasurer

Joycelyn Brown

Treasurer

Joycelyn Brown serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the WeNspire Association. With more than 30 years of leadership experience, she is passionate about serving others, developing leaders, and creating opportunities that strengthen individuals and communities.

Joycelyn serves as a Director of Retail at Orion Financial. Her commitment to service also extends to youth and ministry, where she serves as Executive Director of the Memphis Baptist Congress of Christian Education (MBCCE) Youth Institute and Youth Director at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church.

Joycelyn is also the owner of Joy Media Group, where she uses media and storytelling to connect, inspire, and spotlight people and organizations making a difference. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from The University of Memphis and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Walden University.

Through her work with WeNspire, Joycelyn is committed to using her leadership, financial expertise, and passion for community service to help advance the organization's mission and create meaningful, lasting impacts.