Oved Valadez is the co-founder and executive creative director of INDUSTRY, a creative agency working at the intersection of culture, innovation, and brand impact. He recently led the launch of Toma El Juego, Nike’s global youth-led street soccer platform, the debut of Almavé, the world’s first premium non-alcoholic agave spirit, and the rebrand of the […]

Ri-Karlo Handy is a visionary entertainment executive and workforce development leader with 25+ years of experience. He’s Senior VP of Unscripted at Blink 49, Founder & CEO of the Handy Foundation, and co-founder of Sunwise Media. Recognized with the Walter Kaitz Foundation Changemaker Award and NATPE Honors Cause + Action Award, Handy has built industry pipelines that expand access and equity […]

Jeremiah Abraham is founder and CEO of Tremendous Communications. With over 20 years in the entertainment industry, he has helped shape Hollywood’s evolving narrative, working on iconic franchises—including Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel, and DC—and serving as part of the marketing team of Crazy Rich Asians. Beyond PR and marketing, he also co-produced acclaimed independent […]

Kandace J. Barker is a visionary marketing executive and the Head of B2B Marketing at Initiative, a global media agency. With a career defined by innovation, purpose, and impact, Kandace has transformed complex strategies into meaningful brand stories that connect deeply and deliver results. Prior to Initiative, Kandace founded the B2B Center of Excellence at […]

Reana Johnson is an Inclusion Associate at United Talent Agency. She started in the mailroom in 2021 and worked in the TV Literary department before transitioning to corporate. Previously, she was a VICE 2030 Fellow – producing content drops around the future of identity, food, community, and fashion. Reana graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with […]

Kaleb Mulugeta is a Senior Copywriter at Translation, telling culture-shaping stories for the world’s biggest brands. He’s helped write global campaigns for the National Basketball Association, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, and created YouTube’s first short-form content series team. Outside the office, Kaleb produces and performs at sold-out comedy shows in New York City, while writing […]

Desiree Moore is a multimedia visual designer working at the fast-paced intersection of technology, sports, and entertainment, with a passion for brand storytelling that drives global impact and revenue growth. Backed by advanced design training and evolved arts education, she brings a visionary approach and unparalleled creative skill to every project—blending innovation, culture, and strategy […]

Kathryn Parsons works at the intersection of search, AI, and inclusive experience design. With 25+ years in SEO and content strategy, she has led digital transformation for Fortune 500s and global agencies. As the innovator behind Neuroverse, she developed a sensory sensitivity framework and new search signals to help brands create cognitively inclusive experiences for […]

Samantha Hosein is a dedicated people leader, inclusion strategist, cultural innovator, and community builder. She’s also a New Yorker, a painter, and a mom. She has expertise in inclusive education, curriculum design, organizational change management, transformational leadership and healing and restorative practices. She believes that building inclusive teams is not just essential as a way […]

Gary Coichy is the founder and CEO of Pod Digital Media, the first multicultural podcast network and full-service agency connecting brands with diverse creators. A seasoned media executive with experience at Mediacom, Resolution Media and Laundry Service, Gary has led award-winning multicultural campaigns for brands like McDonald’s and PepsiCo. Known for his strategic vision and […]