Dr. Kathy H. Dudley is Founder and President of Imani Bridges (IB), a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2004. Imani Bridges envisions God’s people connecting globally to leverage our spiritual gifts and resources to be agents of transformation in the world. Its mission is to equip, connect, and empower leaders. Imani Bridges provides a venue for fellowship, exchange of ideas, and serves as a catalyst to implement community by aiding in economic development. Her journey began over two decades ago, founding Voice of Hope Ministries in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dudley committed to raising up indigenous leadership from the African American communities. Fullfilling that commitment, she turned over Voice of Hope to local leadership in 1995. Voice of Hope Ministries was honored by President George Bush as the 424th “Daily Point of Light” in his Thousand Points of Light program. In addition, she was one of the five Point of Light speakers at the 1992 Republican National Convention due to the unique inner-city work in Dallas. She testified at a U. S. Congressional Hearing in 1997 and participated in a simultaneous symposium on the empowerment of the poor, held at Taylor University. Her dedication to Imani Bridges' mission continued when Dr. Dudley served as Director of Cross-Cultural Empowerment, Professor of Leadership and Community Development at Bakke Graduate University, (BGU) from 2010-2012. Four years later she served as Africa Area Director and Professor of African Studies. While teaching, she was a partner at Dudley & Associates, an executive search firm and then the Managing Partner from 2005-2008. Her ministry endeavors were featured in “Fire in the Heart”, a book by Harvard Professor Mark Warren. “Fire in the Heart” uncovers the dynamic processes through which some white Americans became activists for racial justice. Powerful stories are recounted during the development of racial awareness. Professor Warren wrote on personal interviews with fifty white activists in the fields of community organizing, education, and criminal justice reform. Dr. Dudley was also the Founder of several urban ministries. In addition to Imani Bridges, she founded Dallas Leadership Foundation in 1995-2002. She also served as President Emeritus.