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In 1990 Yvette Soto earned a Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Connecticut State University, with a minor in Elementary Education and a major in Communications (Television Production).

Yvette is a playwright and has also directed and acted in a number of plays. In 1992, she did her professional debut in a leading role of Juanita for René Marqués play, La Carreta.

 Most recently she wrote and directed the monologues “Caras de Vida,” a two-hour musical production and the play Se Oyen Gritos where she founded Kerygma Theater Company. Kerygma Theater Company introduces individuals to Theater Arts in the form of acting, song and dance. She serves as the playwright, director, producer and also as actress of KTC productions.

She taught Bilingual Education for the Windham Public Schools system in Connecticut for (3) years. After attending Cleveland State University where she started her graduate work, she then moved to the City of Atlantic City to work for the Atlantic City Free Public Library as their Director of Development/Public Information Officer. She worked for the City of Atlantic City for 6 years.

After volunteering for the American Red Cross Southern Shore Chapter for (3) years, she accepted the position of Director of Development and Public Affairs. She was responsible for raising funds for the Disaster Relief efforts of the American Red Cross. She oversaw the Fund Development Department and the Public Relations Department of the American Red Cross in Atlantic, Cape and Cumberland counties.

Ms. Soto served as a member of the National Headquarters American Red Cross Corporate Diversity Hispanic/Latino Network. This network kept in touch via email to share information on trends and issues in the Hispanic/Latino community and stays informed on what the Red Cross is doing to further outreach to the Hispanic/Latino community. The network was also used as a sounding board for input on how to better outreach and recruit Hispanic/Latinos and Latinas. This national group was made up of 68 members from across the nation.

Yvette Soto founded the Latin Music Festival of the Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade founded by Robert Maldonado. Yvette Soto served as Vice President and Public Relations Officer for the Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade and has been serving as President since 1999. The Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade is a non-profit corporation with the stated purpose of preserving the heritage, culture and history of Puerto Rico in New Jersey and recognizing the important economic, social and cultural contributions made by Puerto Ricans and all Latinos. Ms. Soto also founded the Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade Youth Advisory Council. The Youth Advisory Council was created with the purpose of mentoring and encouraging Latino youth to become college students and pursuing careers in different fields. Another part of the Youth Advisory Council is to start developing children and youth initiatives for the community. This program has partnerships with Universities in Puerto Rico. Yvette also served as the secretary of the Atlantic City Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce and on the Board of Directors of Pleasantville Oasis Center for Hispanic Outreach (P-OCHO)

She serves as the President & CEO of Worldwide Entertainment, Enterprises, a music production compay that specializes in artists management, album studio production, business plans, record label industry and music publishing.

Yvette worked for (2) years for the Spanish Community Center and she was responsible for creating business plans for new programs and finding resources to fund them.

Ms. Soto worked for Center for Family Services for 3 1/2 years as the Program Director of Juntos Atlantic County Shelter. This program is funded by the United States Office of Refugee and Resettlement and provides essential services to unaccompanied minors coming from Latin America before they are reunified with their sponsors. Ms. Soto oversaw the opening of the shelter and was responsible for the operation and logistics, where she had a team of 25 employees.

In 2003, Hispanic Alliance of Atlantic County honored her in the area of Community Service. In 2005, Yvette was selected as one of “Top 40 under 40” for accomplishments in the Atlantic County Region, making her the first Puerto Rican woman to earn this honor. She was also recognized by Special Congressional Recognition. Ms. Soto was honored by the New Jersey Statewide Puerto Rican Parade Organization, for her outstanding work, commitment and dedication with the Latino community throughout South Jersey.

In 2017, she was awarded the Latino of the Year for her accomplishments with the Latino community and humanitarian efforts in Dominican Republic.

In October 2024, Yvette Soto, received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the City of Newark Hispanic Heritage Celebration Awards.

Frank "Eddie" Lopez brings over 35 years of entertainment industry expertise spanning legal, music licensing, and royalties management.

Beginning his career in 1987 as a law librarian, Lopez transitioned to entertainment law, working with prominent firms representing clients including Aaron Spelling, Carol Burnett, Mark Hamill, and Steven Seagal on production agreements and licensing deals.

His music industry career launched at MCA Records in 1991, focusing on music licensing. At EMI/Capitol Records, he supervised a 22-member team managing soundtrack licensing, domestic and international licensing, and A&R administration. He negotiated licensing deals for major artists including The Beatles, Coldplay, Radiohead, Queen, and estates of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, working with clients like Apple, Starbucks, Target, and Wal-Mart.

From 1998-2000, Lopez served as Contract Administration Manager at Nielsen Media Corporation, managing television and media tracking contracts with major networks including NBC, CBS, and HBO. As Director of Royalties at Warner Music Group/Rhino Entertainment (2006-2012), he supervised a 16-member team processing artist and publisher royalties while ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.

An accomplished music producer, writer, and performer with nine albums, Lopez is a GRAMMY voting member, ASCAP member, and NARIP member. Frank negotiates contracts and licenses for Compassionate Heart Productions.

 Claire was ordained as a Minister Of Peace in November of 2019 after completing a two year course in the Art Of Spiritual Peacemaking by James Twyman,  an international speaker and NYT best seller who is also known as the Peace Troubadour. Claire’s background consists of a melding of the healing arts and music.

She was an RN for over 20 years, worked in a variety of settings from Emergency Room to Adjunct Professor of Nursing to College Health.  She is the former Director of Health Services at The Juilliard School and was also on medical staff at The Metropolitan Opera for the Saturday matinees. Taught piano by her grandmother since age 3 she continues to play piano and has been studying the harp for the past 6 years.

She is currently enrolled in a Harp Therapy program to become a certified therapeutic harp musician which will enable her to bring music to those in need. She has served on the musical ministry team at the Unity Spiritual Center in Asbury,   as well as at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church and is a former board member for Hunterdon Prevention Resources, all located in Hunterdon County.

Anna Marie Trotman is a seasoned holistic health professional and spiritual guide with over 25 years of experience in transformative wellness practices. Currently serving as Director of Integrative Services at The Birth Center: Holistic Women's Healthcare LLC since 2012, she oversees comprehensive integrative health programs that support women through all stages of life.

As a Certified Life Mastery Consultant and Coach, Anna Marie has dedicated nearly three decades to empowering individuals to connect with their true essence and live their most authentic lives. Through her work with Creative Living Ministries since 1998, she guides clients to discover their inner power and magnificence, helping them create the life that wants to evolve through them.

Her extensive background includes 18 years as an ordained Minister, serving with both the United Centers for Spiritual Living and ANTN from 1995 to 2013. She also worked as a Life Mastery Consultant with the Mary Morrissey Affiliate Program, furthering her expertise in personal transformation and spiritual development.

Anna Marie's educational foundation includes studies at the Emerson Theological Institute and the University of California, San Diego. Her multifaceted approach combines spiritual wisdom, holistic health practices, and life mastery principles to create profound healing and transformation experiences for her clients.