Charisma Deberry is a powerhouse communicator and media maven with a resume that reads like a top-secret dossier. She’s shaped social and communications strategy for cultural cornerstones like NBCUniversal, ESSENCE, and DONDA—where storytelling met streetwear and strategy. Before stepping into her current role as VP of Communications at Horizon Media, she sharpened her skills at […]

A Haitian-American Creative Director with a rich foundation in fine arts and dance choreography, Andy Mathurin has spent over 15 years transforming brands through the power of story. His work—spanning CPG, B2C, Entertainment, Travel, and Pharma—has earned accolades from Webby, Fierce Pharma, and GLAAD. But beyond the awards, he is most proud of mentoring young […]

As a culture and communication strategist, TED speaker, and twice-published author, Amber Cabral teaches people how to be good humans at work and in life. Amber helps us learn how to respectfully speak our minds, purposefully define our goals, and avoid strengthen our relationships while avoiding burnout. She’s known for her authentic approach, practical solutions, […]

Aisha Hudson is a leader within FleishmanHillard’s True MOSAIC practice – a global collective focused on embedding inclusion into organizational identity and reputation. She co-leads the MOSAIC Issues Taskforce, helping clients navigate complex social, cultural, and political issues. With 15 years of experience in issues management, media strategy, executive visibility, employee engagement, and DE&I communications, […]

Adrienne L. Lucas, JD is the Global Head of Strategic Partnerships & DEI at The One Club for Creativity, where she builds programs that open doors for creatives of color in advertising. She leads Where Are All The Black People (WAATBP), a conference and career fair with 3,500+ attendees and 60+ sponsors, now expanded to […]

Sofia Hernandez is Global Head of Business Marketing & Commercial Partnerships at TikTok, where she has helped transform the platform into a multi-billion-dollar global business. With 20+ years of experience across B2B and B2C, she excels at scaling high-performing teams, accelerating growth, and leading through transformation. Previously a founding executive at Suzy, she now serves […]

Dani Monroe’s 40-year career in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy showcases her extensive expertise. Her deep understanding of linking human capital change to business, social, and environmental outcomes has positively impacted the bottom line for companies in healthcare, finance, and technology. In 2022, Ms. Monroe established the Martha Vineyard Chief Diversity Officer Summit, one of […]

Joe Hall is CEO of Manhattan Neighborhood Network, the nation’s largest community media center, serving artists and activists. 2000 Joe founded Ghetto Film School, a nonprofit academy supporting 8,000+ underrepresented talent through its NYC, LA and London facilities.  GFS has produced projects on five continents, with thousands of graduates working in film, television and advertising […]

Jochebed Fekadu is the Director of Marketing and Inclusion & Impact at Omnicom Precision Marketing Group. In this role, she leads strategic initiatives that strengthen the OPMG employee and client experience, cultivating an inclusive and innovative environment. She is a 2018 IRTS Fellow, 2021 ADCOLOR FUTURE, and 2023 CC:DC Fellow, and is proudly serving as […]

Umar Issa is a culture marketing leader with over a decade of experience building community across the sports, fashion, music, creative, and tech spaces. As Head of Inclusive & Cultural Partnerships at Yahoo, he leads efforts to cultivate brand relevance and visibility with new audiences. Umar approaches his work through an inclusive lens — combining […]