Presented by Prince George’s County Health Department | Funded in part by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Poet Taylor is a lover of God, bacon, listening twice as much as you speak and the village. A proud product of the DC/Maryland foster care system who strongly believes that no matter the obstacle, there’s always a workable solution.

When Poet’s not on the air the blessing the village (as she affectionately calls those who listen to during her show “Midday Shenanigans” weekdays 10am-2pm on WPGC live from the Nation’s Capital, Poet spends her time bringing awareness to issues facing the community she proudly serves. From helping teens and young adults in the foster care system find forever families, to being involved in grassroots community efforts to end gun violence, police brutality as well as body shaming and self-hate. Poet serves as an Ambassador for the Dept. of Health’s “Sex Is…” campaign aimed at creating safe spaces for youth to discuss and learn about sexual health with self-appointed trusted adults. She also sits on the Board of Directors of Safe Shores DC – The Child Advocacy Center that helping children and families affected by trauma and violence. Poet learned early on that it takes hard work, dedication and blind faith to not only accomplish your dreams but to live them.

LAWRENCE T. JONES, LCPC | GOAT Honors 2026 speaker

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Marsha Evans | GOAT Honors 2026 speaker

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Jason Boursiquot|GOAT Honors 2026 recipient

Jason Boursiquot is a youth advocate from Hyattsville, Maryland. His podcasts covers topics from personal development, community, networking, mental health, self-care and motivation to spotlight positivity in the community. Jason Boursiquot also serves as a youth...

Kris Locus | GOAT Honors 2026 recipient

Kris Locus (they/she), CPRS is a community cultivator and advocate dedicated to amplifying the voices and leadership of young adults. As a Black, queer, nonbinary person, Kris brings an intersectional lens to their work, grounding systems change in lived experience...

Mark Sturdivant | GOAT Honors 2026 recipient

Mark Sturdivant believes that growth is a continuous evolution.  A daily commitment to starting, restarting, and transforming one’s mindset. Guided by his purpose to “Empower People to Strengthen Communities,” he dedicates his life to inspiring others to unlock their...

Collette Harris | GOAT Honors 2026 recipient

Collette Harris serves as the System of Care Program Manager for NAMI Prince George’s County, where she leads the development and implementation of a strategic framework for peer-led education and support programs serving family caregivers of children with severe...

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