Welcome to the SOFBI President's Gala
Tonight's MC
Traterica “Tera” Gainer
She is a native of Crestview, Florida and is passionate about serving others and seeing people thrive in their true authenticity. She believes there’s so much wisdom in the Gospel and when we apply it to our lives, God’s goodness is revealed.
Tera has earned an Associate's & Bachelor's degrees from Chipola College & Florida A&M University respectively. She competed as a student-athlete who excelled academically and on the softball field. She works professionally as a P.E. Teacher and Fitness Instructor.
Tera is committed to serving in ministry. She completed a mission trip to China and has volunteered with Impact Church (FL) and Spirit of Faith Christian Center (MD).She is an ordained Minister, having completed several academic programs, including SOFBI (Class of 2022).
Traterica enjoys playing softball, working out, watching movies, and enjoying friends and good food. She’s also journeyed out into real estate investing.
“I don’t take the responsibility of being a daughter of God lightly. My whole heart’s desire is to inspire and lead people to Jesus!.”
Tonight's Events
* Welcome to the 2023 SOFBI President's Gala *
* Music Ministry of Tiffany K *
* Dinner *
* Music Ministry of Tiffany K *
* Recognition by the Class of 2023 *
* Class of 2023 Achievement *
* President's Remarks *
* Benediction *
Our Guest Artist
Tiffany K
To know her is to love her. She is a woman of faith, prayer warrior, worship leader, encourager, songwriter, author, and much more. Tiffany wrote and executive produced her album “Worship for You” and an inspirational song titled “New Year New You”. She authored “A Closer Walk to Happiness” and co-authored “Fitness Shift” & "The Essence of Her: An Examination of Proverbs"
Tiffany, a 2009 graduate of Spirit of Faith Bible Institute, currently serves as the worship leader at her church. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Worship Studies.
Inspired by God, she created Jesus All Around Me apparel also known as JAAM in hopes to encourage others that although you may feel surrounded by LIFE, Jesus is always around you and there to help you through whatever you may face. Tiffany loves inspiring others and seeing them fulfilling their purpose.
She’s been branded as “The Happy Chic” because she spreads happy and a smile wherever she goes.
Tiffany has been married to her husband, Eric, for 24 years. Together they have two children and a grand baby girl.
Follow online at www.tiffanykedmonds.com; Book an event at booktiffanykedmonds@gmail.com
Our Chef
"Chef Way"
CEO and Founder of All “Way’s” Cookin Catering, LLC
All "Way's" Cookin has served satisfied clients the DMV since 2006. Waynette is affectionately known by many Alexandria, VA natives as “Way”.
Waynette grew an early interested in the kitchen with her grandmother and great grandmother as they picked fresh herbs out of the garden to prepare meals for their big family.
She witnessed the craft of her elders’ preparing meals. When she was growing up, Waynette prepared family meals for her siblings while her mom worked two jobs. She is the oldest of four siblings. As a young adult, Waynette’s culinary interest grew, as she then started preparing meals for her girlfriends and at small events, which ignited their taste buds and rapidly increased requests for her special culinary skills.
All Way’s Cookin was birthed from sitting at the table with her girlfriends who were enjoying one of her meals. They fondly named her business ‘All Way’s Cookin.’ She learned how to use the freshest of ingredients from the gardens of her grandmother and great grandmother which is the basis of her culinary style. Waynette is a self-taught chef, and gained additional culinary training in Washington, D.C.
Her clients have included: State and Federal government agencies, Spirit of Faith Christian Center, Spirit of Faith Bible Institute, serving clients with restricted diets, holiday events, sorority and fraternity events, weddings and many more. Chef Way prides herself on serving other and showing love in the form of a plate.
Her work has been featured on WJLA Channel 7 (ABC), and WTTG Fox 5. Chef Way has been a staple on the new morning segment Lion Lunch hour on Fox 5.
Follow online at www.allwayscookin.com; Instagram/Facebook at Allwayscookin; By phone: 202-340-6444
