Global Leadership Forum 2025: “Breaking the Cycle” set for November 5 in Philipsburg

GREAT BAY--Global Purpose Ministry International will host the Global Leadership Forum 2025, “Breaking the Cycle,” on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at 50 Cannegieter Street, Philipsburg, St. Maarten.

The forum convenes leaders from government, justice, faith, and civil society to address generational cycles that hinder progress, including trauma, violence, and leadership silence. Media coverage is scheduled by SMN News, DCOMM, Soualiga Newsday, and Carib Quest Media.

The program is hosted and officiated by Dr. Ann Marlin-Evans (Simply Ann) of Christ Transformed Global Ministries, a global trauma-informed speaker whose work centers on community healing and leadership accountability. “True leadership begins when those in power confront the cycles that shape generations,” said Dr. Marlin-Evans.

Panelists:

• Dr. Ann Marlin-Evans (Simply Ann), Host and Officiator

• MP Franklin Meyers, Parliamentarian

• Anna “ARich” Richardson, Former Minister of Justice

• Shelly Gordon, Probation Officer

• Rev. Dr. Nolan Nanton, Master Certified Family and Mental Health Coach

• Fenna Arnell, Head of Department of Public Health, Ministry of VSA

• Cassandra Richardson, Director, Victim Support Services

• Faye Arnell, Policy Advisor, Youth Department

• Josiah Lamothe, RISE Foundation, Vulnerable Youths

• Tyanna Knight, Substance Abuse Counsellor, Turning Point

• Dr. Stacy Williams, United States

• Dr. Prophétesse Natalie, Zimbabwe

• Dr. Esther Thomas, Antigua

• Sjemila Webster, Child and Adolescent Psychologist

The forum advances practical dialogue on prevention, response, and recovery, with the goal of helping communities break harmful cycles and build resilient, purpose-driven pathways for families and youth.

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