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With over two decades of experience, leadership, and dedication to protecting clients, their business and their communities, Maya Hill has built a respected career in the insurance industry. Her journey began in 2003 as a customer service representative at Allstate, where she gained a strong foundation in customer care and operations.

That experience later opened the door to Affinity Insurance, an independent agency where she spent 14 years honing her skills and expertise. Eventually Maya and her sister founded Bright Beacon Insurance, where she served as the Principal Agent.

A Bright Beacon, one of the agency’s milestones included the opportunity to purchase a book of business and earning certifications (WMBE, MBE, SLBE, SBE), which enabled the firm to partner with the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County. She also secured the opportunity to represent Chubb Insurance expanding her agency’s reach and reputation.

Beyond her professional work, Maya enjoys traveling, exercising and spending quality time with family, friends and her sorority.

Kya is an accomplished Senior Personal Lines Underwriter, with experience as an Inside Territory Marketing Rep., bringing many years of dedicated service to the insurance industry. She holds active 2-20 and 2-15 agents’ licenses, underscoring her commitment to professional development and expertise in her field. Kya is excited to contribute her knowledge and creative approach to the board, where she looks forward to collaborating with fellow board members and making a meaningful impact.

Outside of her board responsibilities, Kya enjoys reading self-improvement books as well as fiction and non-fiction, volunteering, and mentoring others. Her passion for giving back to the community and supporting the development of others reflects her values and commitment to making a positive impact both within and beyond the insurance industry.

Dowayne Peterson is a digital transformation leader with over 16 years of experience driving operational excellence at USAble Life. As Manager of the Business Systems Team, he leads initiatives that streamline processes, enhance system performance, and deliver measurable business value through platforms like Salesforce.

A strategic thinker and collaborator, Dowayne is passionate about leveraging technology to empower teams, improve decision-making, and align systems with business goals. As a Board Member of the Tampa Chapter of NAAIA, he is committed to advancing innovation, inclusion, and leadership in the insurance industry.

Sonya Daies, Director of Talent Acquisition, at Allianz Commercial. Sonya is an esteemed industry leader, with 20+ years of experience in the Human Resource space, with a specific focus on the Insurance industry. Sonya has been a part of Allianz Insurance and their entities for 19 years. She is a leader, mentor and consultant working daily to affect and influence change, for the next generation.

Sonya is a Florida native, born in Ft. Lauderdale and raised in Tampa. She just returned home to the Tampa area, a few years ago after spending 20+ years in St. Louis, MO. Sonya is a University of Florida Graduate ( GO Gators!!!) Sonya is wife, and mother to two amazing young men. Sonya has deep insurance roots, with both of her parents spending successful careers in the industry.

Latasha Lordes Scott is a litigation and appellate attorney. She is a Partner at a national law firm. Latasha advises national insurance carriers by focusing the majority of her practice on the defense of: class action, bad faith and other extra-contractual matters, first-party and third-party property litigation, and financial services disputes in state and federal trial courts.

For over 17 years, Latasha also continues to handle complex appeals in federal and state courts in Florida, and throughout the U.S. She also serves as federal local counsel to federal practitioners nationwide.

Latasha also served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Charles R. Wilson at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Ms. Scott also served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable U.S. Magistrate Thomas G. Wilson in the U.S. District Court – Middle District of Florida. While in law school, Latasha also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable U.S. Magistrate Judge Kornblum in the U.S. District Court – Northern District of Florida.

Latasha received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Florida, where she also studied abroad in Montepellier, France, during the course of her studies. Latasha received her Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, at the University of Notre Dame, where she was a Sigma Tau Delta scholar for the duration of her studies. In addition to her law degree, Latasha holds a Master of Arts from the University of Notre Dame, where she completed a researched Master’s Thesis.

Taj Mahal is the next evolution of leadership, where courage meets culture and execution meets excellence. A FEMA-credentialed contractor and strategic force in the independent insurance sector, he has led complex claims operations, litigation strategy, and TPA initiatives that strengthen underwriting precision, claims integrity, and organizational resilience. Pressure doesn’t break leadership, it clarifies it. A Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Taj drives innovation and performance standards that elevate enterprise results and human potential alike. His influence extends beyond the boardroom: igniting belief in those once overlooked, reminding every voice that power isn’t granted by position, it’s revealed through presence.