team

The Harriet Speaks team is dedicated to providing essential and transformational training on race, diversity, and inclusion to organizations and companies that represent multiple sectors (education, technology, government, etc). From workplace management to personal development to emotional growth, our experienced trainers foster productive conversations around race and diversity that lead to long-term change. Learn more about what each of our team members brings to the table by clicking on their photos down below.


Jyarland Daniels, Esq., MBA
Founder & President

Kelly Young-Raymore, BA
Subject Matter Expert: K-12 Education

Iris Lapsley, MSW, LCSW
Subject Matter Expert: Social Work, Counseling, Nonprofits

Portia Kibble-Smith, BS
Subject Matter Expert: Diversity Recruiting

Carmen Kavanaugh
Program Assistant

Desirnai' Hicks, MA, CFRE
Business Development Consultant