Lisa Lee is the director of diversity and inclusion at Pandora and is a self-proclaimed diversity geek who spends 90% of her time thinking about how to use tech as a vehicle to drive equality. Lisa is the founder and host of Legacy Code, a podcast about upgrading the tech industry by making it more […]

Will Jawando was born and raised in Silver Spring, MD by a loving family and a supportive community — though it hasn’t always been easy. In high school, Will lost one of his best friends to a senseless act of gun violence, and it was through this tragedy that Will began his life long commitment […]

Brian Ellner is the GM for Corporate & Public Affairs at Edelman. Brian is a strategic counselor to CCOs, CMOs and senior decision makers at global corporations, nonprofits and foundations. He’s helped organizations such as Lambda Legal and the ACLU execute results-driven visibility and advocacy programs. Ellner was the lead strategist in NY’s marriage equality […]

Imari leverages more than 15 years of experience in strategy, planning, systems thinking and media to design ideas and solutions that connect brands with audiences in culturally and contextually relevant ways. Currently, VP of Cultural Strategy at sparks & honey, Imari embraces an ecosystem of cultural, social and data intelligence to help brands develop a […]

Julie Ann Crommett joined Google in December 2013 and is working to shift perceptions of computer science in media so as to diversify the field. Previously, at NBCUniversal she was responsible for behind-the-camera diversity including the Directing Fellowship Program and Writers on the Verge. Throughout her time in Hollywood, Julie Ann initiated a cross-company Hispanic […]

Co-Founder/CEO of the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN). Valeisha Butterfield Jones is a nationally recognized technology executive and entertainment leader widely credited for her community engagement expertise and work as a youth and women’s activist. Valeisha currently serves as the Head of Black Community Engagement for technology giant Google and as the Chief Executive […]

Luvvie Ajayi is a New York Times best-selling author, speaker and digital strategist who thrives at the intersection of comedy, technology and activism. A 13-year blogging veteran, she’s the voice behind the widely respected blog AwesomelyLuvvie.com, where she covers all things pop culture with razor sharp commentary and wit. Her blog inspired her debut book, […]

Born and raised in Istanbul at the intersection of many cultures, Sedef lived in Boston, New York, London and now calls Los Angeles home. As a first-generation immigrant, Sedef’s multicultural lived experiences and non-linear career path help bring an expansive perspective in life and in her work. Sedef proudly serves on ADCOLOR Board of Directors, […]

With a career spanning over 25 years, Nicole has led HR strategies that drive business growth and organizational success. A seasoned Human Resources leader with a proven track record in talent management and organizational transformation, she has worked with some of the world’s most influential advertising and communications companies. In 2023, she joined St. Francis […]

Snake Nation is A Social Studio and Multi Platform Network for millennial Creative Rebels based in Atlanta, GA and Cape Town, SA. Karl is a passionate entrepreneur, with 20 + years expertise in Branded Entertainment, innovation, branding, marketing/media platforms and strategic growth. Snake Nation is focused on empowering millennial Creative Rebels in Film, Art, Tech, […]