Meet the Voices Behind the Movement
Welcome to the 2025 Virginia Fire Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference. This year’s theme, “Taking Off the Mask to Uncover the Path to Equality,” challenges us to go beyond surface-level conversations and confront the deeper truths that shape our profession.
Get ready to hear from changemakers, thought leaders, and fire service professionals who are driving bold dialogue and lasting change, including our keynote speaker, Dr. Tiffany Jana.
Together, let’s uncover a clearer path to equity.
Flyty and Jacinda
Master of Ceremonies
Flyty and Jacinda met as co-hosts for the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets. Within a year, they began to secretly date, only to notify their boss of an upcoming marriage one week before they walked down the aisle. The wedding announcement shocked all of Charlotte NC. The dynamic duo quickly became a power couple in the Queen City. They are the people’s host for almost every event in Charlotte, from events for the mayor to events for the City of Charlotte, gala’s, fundraisers, national announcements, large corporate functions, concerts, and comedy shows, to weddings, and everything in-between. In addition to hosting, they have the #1 running gospel radio show in Charlotte called the “Flyty and Jacinda show” on V1019-FM. They are also favorites on WCCB-TV with their own running segment in the mornings called “Woman vs Man”. They run a nonprofit ministry called Stolen Lunches, which means to steal away and be fed by God. In this ministry they hold virtual and in-person Bible Studies for men, women, couple’s and children. They have spiritual retreats, weekly prayer calls and hold monthly outreach events to help feed and support our homeless. They have 3 boys and a baby girl. They have 5 dogs and love being in their backyard having great conversations with friends.
Dr. Leticia Flores
Keynote Speaker
Assistant Professor, EM/IM Assistant Program Director
My journey in the DEI field began as a beneficiary of diversity programs that supported my education, such as tutoring through Latino STEM initiatives and second-look weekends for underrepresented students in medical school. These experiences helped me feel a sense of belonging in environments that initially felt unwelcoming. My involvement deepened through leadership with the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA), serving as National Secretary, and later as a mentor to undergraduates, medical students, residents, and junior faculty. I am an active member of the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) and participated in a 2024 White House meeting to advocate for inclusive health policies. My recent DEI efforts include launching mentorship pathways between VCU and underrepresented students from Richmond city schools, mentoring through LMSA's Southeast region, serving on the DEI Taskforce for VCU’s Emergency Department, and teaching and speaking at LMSA regional events. This work aligns with my commitment to expanding equitable access to the medical profession and improving health outcomes for all communities.
