As the Chief Revenue Officer at 88rising, Mike leads commercial partnerships and development initiatives around the globe. Prior to joining 88rising, Mike held leadership positions at platforms including Pinterest, Pandora and Myspace, helping establish and grow their respective ads business from the ground up. A veteran of the industry for over 20 years that spans […]

As Publicis Groupe US Chief Diversity Officer, Geraldine leads DEI efforts across the organization’s largest market, scaling a centralized practice that fosters inclusive talent experiences; builds more equitable systems, policies, and practices; and drives shared accountability and community engagement to catalyze enterprise-level change. With over two decades of marketing/advertising experience across DEI, business consulting, client […]

Lindsay Wagner is the first-ever Chief Diversity Officer at United Talent Agency, a leading global talent, entertainment, sports, and advisory company. With nearly two decades of experience in the worlds of communications and strategic DEI, Lindsay has advanced marcom initiatives that have elevated Fortune 500 brands and implemented practices that nurture a culture of inclusion. […]

Justin David Sullivan (he/she/they) is a trans non-binary singer, actor, and artist based in NYC. Justin is passionate about diversity and representation in the performing arts and hopes to be seen as an advocate of inclusivity. Justin starred as Mayin the original Broadway cast of the pop-hit musical& Juliet.Since making her Broadway debut, Justin has […]

A passionate travel enthusiast, business owner, and dedicated advocate for diversity in tech, Rob is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in account management and digital marketing. Currently serving as a Senior Account Executive at LinkedIn, he specializes in building strong relationships with technology clients and driving impactful business outcomes. Prior to his […]

Jeroslyn is a journalist and host based in Los Angeles, though she proudly hails from New York City. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication from SUNY Old Westbury and began her career by launching her own blog before advancing to writer and editor roles at major media outlets. Currently, Jeroslyn is a […]

Ace King, also known as Jordan Watson, is celebrated as Instagram’s “King of Transitions.” His dynamic work has captured the attention of major brands such as Meta, Bose, and Hollywood Reporter. Committed to empowering others, Ace shows how social media can be a catalyst for transformation. He teaches that the power to change lives resides […]

Mandy is the oldest of 7 children of a Deaf father who immigrated from Central America after losing his hearing as a toddler. Not only is Mandy’s first language ASL, she spent her life advocating and interpreting for her father, and witnessing first hand the gap in communication faced by the Deaf community. This experience […]

I’m Leah Smart, an interviewer and editor for LinkedIn News, where I explore what it means to live “the good life.” Since 2022, I’ve hosted the podcastEveryday Better with Leah Smartand its companion newsletter. Each episode brings insights from researchers or inspiring stories from authors, aimed at enhancing our personal and professional lives. Our show […]

A digital marketing executive with 20 years of experience focused on the intersection of strategy, creativity and analytics. Currently SVP of Brand Partnerships at Whalar, the most awarded creator commerce company in the world. Responsible for driving creator partnerships for top tech, gaming and entertainment clients. Formerly Head of Influencer Marketing for Edelman, Head of […]