About Odyssey


Our Mission

Odyssey International Productions (Odyssey IP) is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities, transforming lives, and creating pathways to opportunity through wellness, economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, education, leadership recognition, and compassionate community outreach. Built upon a legacy of more than 27 years of community engagement and leadership recognition through the Odyssey International Business Networking Awards of Excellence, Odyssey IP continues to expand its impact by developing initiatives that uplift underserved individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and communities throughout New Jersey and beyond. Through strategic partnerships, innovative programming, and transformational experiences, Odyssey IP works to increase access to resources, promote health and wellness, support family stability, encourage entrepreneurship, and strengthen community and economic development. Our initiatives include community wellness outreach, cancer prevention and health education, entrepreneurship and financial empowerment programming, family support services, leadership development, youth and community engagement, and outreach initiatives designed to inspire hope, restore dignity, and create lasting impact. Odyssey IP is also proud to present the Odyssey International Business Networking Awards of Excellence Gala, a signature annual experience honoring the unsung heroes  visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates, and changemakers whose service and leadership continue to uplift communities and inspire future generations. Through initiatives such as Sleep to Achieve, Community Love, Season of Giving, and The Power of Health & Wealth: Planting Seeds of Opportunity, Odyssey IP continues to plant seeds of opportunity, wellness, empowerment, and legacy in communities across New Jersey. We are more than an organization.
We are a movement rooted in purpose, driven by impact, and committed to building stronger, healthier, and more empowered communities for generations to come. 

  


Objectives

1. Empower Communities 
Strengthen neighborhoods and local economies through impactful, educational, and uplifting events, seminars, and fundraisers.

2. Honor the Unsung Heroes
Recognize and celebrate the dedication of community servants, business professionals, clergy, and public leaders who work tirelessly to advance our society.

3. 
Enhance Quality of Life
Create pathways to improve daily life for families in our service areas promoting equity, well-being, and opportunity for all.

4. Raise Awareness
Amplify the unique role Odyssey IP plays in shaping, supporting, and empowering communities across our region 

5. 
Inspire Giving
Implement donation initiatives to collect and distribute books, coats, non-perishable food, toys, and school supplies for children and families in need.

6. 
Build Strategic Partnerships
Identify and collaborate with mission-aligned organizations to co-create outreach events and educational seminars that expand our collective impact.

Professional Team

Persia Oliver
CFO
M. Persia Oliver is an entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in starting, managing and growing businesses. READ MORE
Stephanie Forbes Brown 
 President
 Stephanie was born In Norfolk, Virginia and raised in New Jersey. READ MORE
Monet Lee
Treasurer
Expert at leveraging first-rate organizational and leadership skills in coordinating press conferences, marketing promotions, READ MORE
Marcella Lewis
Secretary
With  20+ years of for profit and nonprofit experience as a Secretary,  READ MORE

Advisory Board

Robert Taylor, ESQ.
Advisor
 Mr. Taylor has practiced law in New Jersey for over 30 years, and is currently the owner/manager of the Law Offices of Robert Taylor.. READ MORE
Vesta  Godwin Clark
Advisor
  Vesta Godwin Clark is the Executive Director of St. James Social Service Corporation (SJSSC) located in Newark, New Jersey.  READ MORE 
Abbi Yeboah
Advisor
Ms. Yeboah is an expert at conceptualizing and designing projects, providing content and copy for marketing,  READ MORE
Christina Amyot
Advisor
Ms. Amyot is the President and CEO of EnformHR, LLC, a human resources consulting firm based out of Tinton Falls, New Jersey. READ MORE
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