Storm Smith, CEO/Founder of Sunnie&Co and Storytelling Director at Gallaudet University, is a transformative storyteller and the first Deaf woman recruited by BBDO Worldwide. Previously serving as Producer & Diversity Inclusion Accessibility Lead for AT&T at BBDO Los Angeles, she has been recognized as one of Ad Age’s 40 Under 40 and the first Deaf […]

Gina Grillo – President & CEO of The ADVERTISING Club of New York, an industry forum for exchanging ideas, recognizing creative excellence, innovation, cultivating talent and promoting inclusion, she is a champion of the industry. In her 20+ years at The AD Club, Gina has transformed the Club into the voice of the modern ad […]

Valeisha Butterfield is a globally recognized business leader, pop culture expert, and political analyst dedicated to women’s empowerment. With over 20 years at the intersections of tech, entertainment, and politics, she founded SEED, an AI-powered media company producing iconic book-to-screen content. Valeisha is also a GRAMMYs Television Committee member and hosts the Tables Turn podcast. […]

Paul Rivera is the Chief Brand Officer and Partner at The SpringHill Company. He previously was President of The Robot Company, which he co-founded with Maverick Carter and LeBron James. In 2017, he created the Emmy Award-winning show The Shop, which has wrapped its 7th season with him as co-host. Prior to The Robot Company, […]

Beanca is a Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Google. In her current role, she focuses on evolving and enabling Google’s Brand Standards. Prior to this role, Beanca was a Brand Manager for Belonging, a DEI Partnerships and Events Lead for Google’s central DEI team, and a National Event Lead for Grow with Google, Google’s initiative […]

Michael Muñoz is Google’s Global Marketing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lead. He drives strategy and delivery of the company’s Marketing DEI commitments and operational plans, advising Google’s leadership team on building capacity and shared DEI accountability. Before joining Google, Michael has led DEI efforts at Aetna, MassMutual, EY and ESPN. Michael has been active […]

Vanessa Sirias is a 29 year-old Nicaraguan-American comedic and lifestyle content creator. Through her comedic videos, she proudly represents the underrepresented communities of Latin women in the US, specifically by giving a voice to Nicaraguan-Americans. Her relatable content crosses cultural and language boundaries by producing bilingual videos that connect with the US and LATAM audiences. […]

Estevan Oriol began his career in the entertainment industry in the late 1980s as a club bouncer at several of Los Angeles most popular clubs and infamous hangouts.It was at the clubs that Estevan first linked up with his Soul Assassin brothers,Cypress Hill.To expand his business,Estevan took a job as tour manager for the rap […]

I am a proud Lebanese-American and lifelong Jersey Girl with a passion for celebrating people and creating lasting relationships. On my journey, I’ve gained experience working in higher education, talent & leadership development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, programming & partnerships. My passion is to encourage, engage, and equip others to believe in the possibilities. I […]

Rachita’s a strategist and DEI advocate who’s spent her career working on brands, hot takes, and herself. She’s worked with Netflix, Nintendo, Hinge, Corona, Modelo, the American Indian College Fund, and most recently DoorDash, helping win the Cannes Titanium Grand Prix for their groundbreaking 2024 Super Bowl campaign. As an ERG lead, co-lead of Asians […]