Recognized as one of the most brilliant minds in education and business, Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon has transformed the lives of thousands of Black entrepreneurs across the country. Her mantra, “Support Is A Verb,” inspires and educates African-Americans to create generational health and wealth. Hallmon’s innovative Village model has become highly sought-after for Black businesses, facilitating 8.3 million […]

Krystle Watler is the Head of Creative Agency Partnerships responsible for engaging the creative agency community. Krystle’s team services and creates programs for creative agencies to help increase their fluency on the platform and create standout campaigns that drive impact. Prior to this role, Krystle was Managing Director at Virtue, the full-service creative agency born […]

Kristen Dufauchard is a connector who utilizes storytelling to create social and economic opportunities for underrepresented communities. As the Founder and CEO of aKrewe NOLA, she leads an experiential marketing agency and produces immersive community events designed for business professionals.Kristen has over a decade of experience executing campaigns for international brands. She previously managed global […]

KJ Rose’s mission is to agitate areas of potential that have simply been lying dormant; Stretch the audience beyond their perceived capacity; and Redefine their Edge! She equips audiences to masterfully Show Up, Embrace their Force, and Seize their Power, so that you can Command ANY Stage. As a creative performance director, KJ has worked […]

Julie Ann Crommett has worked in the DEI space for over 14 years leading disruptive, systemic change across media and tech. As Founder and CEO of Collective Moxie, Julie Ann works with organizations and individual artists on revolutionizing their DEI creative and business strategies. Previously, she was an executive with Disney, Google, and NBCUniversal working […]

Jason is Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer and sits on the BBDO Worldwide Board of Directors. In this role, he impacts agency diversity policy, influences the agency’s creative product, and counsels clients on best practices for inclusive marketing. As part of the OPEN Leadership team, he partners with other Omnicom agencies to help […]

Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator. He is the former head of strategy at Wieden+Kennedy, New York, a marketing professor at the University of Michigan, and the author of the best-selling book For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want To Be. Collins […]

Life isn’t perfect, but your sneakers can be!

Danny Hernandez is a Global PR Director at Wieden+Kennedy, and has a knack for creative reputation-building in the world of agencies and brands. Danny’s journey has seen him craft earned media strategies for major brands like Clash of Clans, MLB, Hennessy, MailChimp, and more. Since joining Wieden+Kennedy in 2022, he’s been collaborating with their dynamic […]

While on a marketing assignment, Dana was introduced to working on camera as a correspondent. Her interviews have carried her from the red carpet to intimate studio segments with entertainment and tech industry powerhouses.