Andre is equipped with a unique vantage point extending across sectors; made up of his experience in corporate social responsibility at the NFL & Ally Financial, in government at the U.S. Dept. of Commerce & local politics, and public relations in the entertainment Industry. Alongside this, Andre is a National Committee Member of the NAACP […]

Allison Aragon is a first-generation Latina from the DMV and a creative leader with 4+ years of experience delivering culturally grounded campaigns for brands like Jordan, BET / VH1, AliExpress, Mondelēz Inc, and D’USSÉ. Currently blending account management and brand strategy at No Company Productions, she approaches every project with curiosity, discipline, and heart. She […]

As a Product Manager at Capital One’s Commercial Bank, Abiola mobilizes a team of developers, quantitative modelers and marketers to transform the company’s credit underwriting experience. A common thread throughout Abiola’s professional and personal life is her passion for community building. At Capital One, Abiola champions diversity and inclusion at conferences like AFROTECH, where she […]

From film sets to ad campaigns, Cannes Lion winner Yogi Omar brings more than 20 years of storytelling prowess to his current role as Manager of Diversity, Inclusion, and Talent Development at Rethink. Yogi has produced campaigns for companies like IKEA, Kraft, and A&W, while championing underrepresented voices to drive positive change in media and […]

Victoria O. Oshodin is an award-winning Creative Director, storyteller, and strategic thinker with 14+ years of multidisciplinary experience. Her non-linear path across advertising, TV, filmmaking, and experiential storytelling has shaped a creative voice rooted in authenticity, culture, and impact. She blends human-centered storytelling with strategy and emerging technology to craft work that connects and resonates. […]

With an expansive perspective that straddles two worlds – the artistic realm and the realm of social justice – Tamara expertly intertwines these spheres through her creative projects. Her extensive involvement in both the arts and the nonprofit sector, where she has managed human rights, and social justice, programs in Canada and globally, has bestowed […]

Shaun Mir is an award-winning content and creative strategist and digital storyteller with 15 years of experience leading creative teams and producing compelling visual content. His expertise spans film, video, marketing, and communications, and he has contributed to global campaigns recognized by prestigious awards, including the Webby and Telly Awards. Shaun has worked with industry […]

Sharita Petersen is an award-winning creative executive and visionary leader with a proven track record in high-impact creative marketing. As Vice President, Creative Director at Paramount’s MTV Entertainment Studios, she is the driving force behind the network’s iconic unscripted series. With experience at MTV, VH1, Showtime, NBCUniversal, and BET Networks, Sharita has led campaigns that […]

Shantia (Tia) Washington is a boundary-breaking sales leader whose career in sports and media celebrates culture, creativity, and authenticity. As Senior Manager of Global Partnerships for the Atlanta Hawks, she has driven $6.5M in new business by building inclusive, community-rooted brand experiences. A former Director at the Jacksonville Jaguars and alum of Pandora Music and […]

Sara Porritt is the Chief Inclusion and Impact Officer at Omnicom Media Group.  Expanding her advocacy beyond the walls of OMG, Sara is the Board Chair of the 4A’s Foundation.  As an R&B vocalist and yogi, she co-launched a record label with a Grammy winning music producer in her teens.  Since that time, she has […]