Mara Brock Akil is a prolific screenwriter, director and showrunner, credited with over 400 episodes of television, including the groundbreaking series Girlfriends, a cultural touchstone that redefined representation and resonated across generations.

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Vanessa has worn numerous hats, most recently as CEO of SugarWork.

2024 will be a year that provides a lot of answers about what a commitment to DEI really means.

Geren Lockhart focuses on building brands that encourage positive change through everyday choices.

Megha is President of the Desai Foundation, a public non-profit that elevates the health, livelihood and menstrual equity of women and children through community programs in rural India.

Kat de Haën is a co-founder of The Fourth Effect, a board marketplace dedicated to closing the gender power, wealth and funding gap.

The biggest mistake is waiting until it's too late to see about the future.

S. Mona Sinha is the Global Executive Director of Equality Now, an organization that campaigns for legal and systemic change around the world to address violence and discrimination against women and girls.

Dr. Lipi Roy is an internal medicine physician board-certified in addiction medicine, a sought- after international speaker, media personality, entrepreneur and host of the YouTube series, Health, Humor and Harmony.

Grace Zuncic is Cotopaxi’s first Chief People and Impact Officer. She brings to Cotopaxi a passion for creating transformational experiences at inclusive, purpose and mission- driven organizations and in ensuring organizational impact in the areas of sustainability, impact, culture, and corporate strategy.

Kimberly Lee Minor is an esteemed leader in the retail industry. She has had a career spanning over 30 years, building brands, achieving operational excellence, and strategizing for business competitiveness.

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Palak Patel is a classically trained chef, Atlanta restaurant owner, and two time food network champion winner of Food Network’s famed shows Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay.

Reshma Saujani is a leading activist and the founder of Girls Who Code and founder and CEO of Moms First (formerly Marshall Plan for moms).

Nikki Porcher is an advocate for Black Women and the Founder of Buy From a Black Woman.

Mallick is a LinkedIn Top Voice, a contributor for Harvard Business Review, Adweek, Entrepreneur and Fast Company.

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Vanessa von Bismarck is a co-founding partner of BPCM, a strategic consulting and communications agency, and one of the most established and respected voices in public relations.

Margaret Molloy is Global Chief Marketing Officer at the global brand experience firm Siegel+Gale and hosts the "How CMOs Commit" podcast.

Kit Krugman is the SVP of People & Culture at Foursquare.

Gloria Calderón Kellett is an award-winning writer, producer, director, actress and activist. She was an executive producer, co-creator, co-showrunner, director, and actress on the Emmy-winning sitcom “One Day at a Time”. Her critically acclaimed Amazon Original series, “With Love” just released its second season on Amazon. Along with Blumhouse Television, Gloria also executive produced “The Horror of Dolores Roach” based on the hit podcast reuniting her with star Justina Machado.

Dr. Joan Fallon, Founder and CEO of Curemark, is considered a visionary scientist who has dedicated her life’s work to championing the health and wellbeing of children worldwide. Curemark is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies to treat serious diseases for which there are limited treatment options.

Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships (McGraw-Hill).

Lisa Weinert is the author and creator of Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of Your Story (Hachette Go!). She has taught and lectured on the power of storytelling at institutions such as Wesleyan University, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, and Fortune 500 media companies.

Tricia Montalvo Timm is a first-generation Latina board director, venture investor and speaker. She is on a mission to inspire anyone who has ever felt like an “other” in the workplace to embrace their true selves, own their identity and achieve success and fulfillment in their life and career

Stephanie King, CEO and president of Kitchen & Market, exemplifies what happens when you follow a hunch and pursue your passion. King created her dream grocery store after a career spent in private-label grocery building programs for national retailers, where days were long and “what’s for dinner?” was a dreaded question–and typically, an afterthought.

Anjarae Hamilton is the Head of Retailer Sales and Account Management at Faire, where her team transforms the retail landscape by helping over 100,000 brands sell millions of products to hundreds of thousands. Faire’s data-driven approach to wholesale lets retailers try-before-they buy, and straightforward financial terms eliminate inventory risk and provide access to capital—leveling the playing field in two key areas that previously prevented many small businesses from successfully competing against major retailers and e-commerce giants. With the help of Anjaree’s leadership, Faire has facilitated over 7M new connections between independent retailers and brands on the marketplace.

Stacie Henderson Capece Minutolo has spent over 15 years working for global luxury fashion brands such as Versace, Ferragamo, and Tod’s Group. Her expertise includes Marketing, E-commerce, and Digital. Stacie introduces technology to retail and global brands while developing dynamic growth activities that blend online and offline strategies. As an early digital adopter, she oversaw the launch of Versace’s e-commerce business in the US and initiated global digital initiatives such as social media, influencer programs, and live streaming for the brand.

Karen Robinovitz is a media veteran who launched Digital Brand Architects (DBA) the first talent management agency for digital influencers. Largely credited for creating the social media influencer market, Karen has been listed as one of 80 Women of Power by Variety and Forbes has called her one of the best-branded women in social media. Before DBA, she created social media strategies for brands such as Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, Coach, and Estée Lauder Companies. She spent a decade as an accomplished journalist, contributing to the New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and Marie Claire amongst others, and was on-air talent on VH-1, E!, MTV and more. She has authored three books, all of which went into over seven printings.