VANESSA BELL CALLOWAY
ACTRESS
Vanessa Bell Calloway is a stage, screen and television actress who’s earned eight NAACP Image Award nominations. She won the “NAACP Theater Award for Best Actress” for her critically acclaimed role as Zora Neale Hurston in “Letters From Zora”. Vanessa uses her relationships within the African-American social community here in Los Angeles.
Mrs. Calloway’s brother, Calvin Bell, died from complications of SCD in 2003. Vanessa is committed to the founding and support of the KIS. Foundation, Inc. from its inception. She is married to Dr. Anthony Calloway, and is the Mother of two amazing daughters. The Calloway/Bell families are ardent and dedicated financial supporters of the KIS Foundation, Inc.
Mrs. Calloway is a breast cancer survivor and advocate; A graduate of Ohio University; A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Supporter of Genesee House for domestic abuse. Vanessa can be heard on Blog Talk Radio Show “That’s So Very Vanessa", and she has two hit web series “In The Company Of Friends”, and “Cookin & Hookin Up”.
DR. ANTHONY CALLOWAY
CHIEF OF ANESTHESIOLOGY AT BEACH DISTRICT SURGERY CENTER
Dr. Anthony M. Calloway, M.D., is Chief of Anesthesiology at Beach District Surgery Center, Redondo Beach, CA. and the Principal Founding Partner of Power Solutions Consulting Inc.
Dr. Calloway received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Morehouse College. He then earned a medical doctorate degree from Meharry Medical College. His post doctorate training in anesthesiology was completed at Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital inLos Angeles, CA.
Dr. Calloway was a co-founder of BC2 Environmental Corporation, a premier environmental drilling company serving Northern and Southern California, and acted as Vice President of the organization from 1993 to 2008.
Dr. Calloway serves on numerous boards and is a member of various professional associations and organizations. He has two beautiful daughters, Ashley and Alexandra and has been married to his beautiful, talented, and loving wife, actress Vanessa Bell Calloway, for 29 years.
LATONIA ROBINSON
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, MODEL, ACTOR
LaTonia Robinson is an accomplished, results-driven leader with more than a decade of experience improving operational performance in complex legal and nonprofit environments. She combines exceptional organizational skill, meticulous attention to detail, and a proven ability to redesign processes that increase efficiency, reduce redundancy, and elevate team performance.
In her current role, LaTonia serves as Senior Manager of Legal Operations, directly overseeing, mentoring, and coordinating staff within a fast-paced law office. She brings more than a decade of strategic leadership in nonprofit operations and development, with a proven track record of aligning resources, programs, and activities to advance organizational mission and drive sustainable growth.
LaTonia is a multifaceted and accomplished on-air talent, fit model, and actor with extensive live television experience and a proven record of driving product and brand success. Skilled at translating designer vision into commercial-ready garments as the Resident Plus Fit Model and live On-Air Model for the Home Shopping Network (HSN), she delivers engaging, high-converting fashion segments across national and regional networks. Her acting work spans film, television, and theater, including national commercial campaigns, feature films, and stage plays. A collaborative on-camera professional, she partners seamlessly with hosts, designers, celebrity guests, and production teams to create polished presentations that frequently generate sell-out results.
She is a stylistic trendsetter and versatile professional who blends operational excellence with creative ambition. LaTonia excels at translating strategic vision into practical systems, developing high-functioning teams, and delivering impactful results—whether managing legal operations, leading nonprofit development, modeling on national platforms, or pursuing an evolving acting career. Her combination of leadership, creativity, and discipline positions her as a trusted executive and an emerging talent in the entertainment industry.
LaTonia is a proud Founding Member and Former Board Member of The KIS Foundation, Inc. Her long-standing commitment has helped advance the organization’s mission, strengthen community outreach, and amplify education efforts to improve outcomes for individuals and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease.