Shawn Finnie is an entertainment executive with over a decade of experience and most recently served as the Executive Vice President, Member Relations and Awards to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He oversaw member relations, and global outreach for the organization’s global membership of more than 10,000+ artists, filmmakers and executives as […]

Sarah Kate Ellis is the President and CEO of LGBTQ advocacy organization GLAAD. During her nine years of leading GLAAD, she has run winning campaigns for marriage equality, representation of LGBTQ people in media, education on transgender people, and more. She works directly with CEOs, elected officials, and the most recognizable journalists and celebrities to […]

Raquel Willis is an award-winning author, activist, and media strategist dedicated to Black transgender liberation. She has held groundbreaking posts, including director of communications for Ms. Foundation for Women, executive editor of Out magazine, and national organizer for Transgender Law Center. She co-founded Transgender Week of Visibility and Action with civil rights attorney Chase Strangio […]

Todd Triplett is a Father, Husband, Culturalist, Creative, Writer, Environmental Advocate and Founder. Todd has developed and led globally-recognized creative, experiential, branded-content and social campaigns for some of the world’s most respected companies including Apple, TikTok, Ikea, Beats By Dre, Revolt, YouTube, Jaguar, Sprite, Ford and Remy Martin. His work is noted for organically melding […]

Adam Tillman-Young, co-founder and Chief Crea6ve Officer at PASSERINE, has carved a remarkable path in the crea6ve industry, from shoo6ng album covers and music videos for emerging ar6sts to transforming PASSERINE into a globally recognized, full-service crea6ve agency. Born in Washington D.C. and educated at Temple University, Adam’s culturally rich upbringing and varied life experiences, […]

Over the course of an unbelievable journey from the streets of Harlem to touring and recording with Boogie Down Productions to The White House, Derrick “D-Nice” Jones went from being a pillar of the culture’s history to actually making history himself.  The legendary DJ, rapper, beatboxer, producer, photographer, and philanthropist has moved millions on wax […]

Joi Brown, the visionary Founder, and CEO behind Culture Creators has redefined the landscape of diversity, inclusion, and inspiration. With an unyielding commitment to amplifying marginalized voices and bridging the gap between global cultural pioneers and the new generation of diverse creators, Joi has positioned Culture Creators at the forefront of transformative change. Joi brings […]

Kelli Richardson Lawson is an Emmy Award-winning creative visionary and entrepreneurial business leader with a lifelong track record of championing change, impacting people’s lives, and investing in communities of color. Known widely for out-of-the-box thinking and breakthrough ideas, Kelli has over 35 years of experience in brand building, marketing, communications, business development, advertising, and community […]

Ime Archibong is the Head of Product at Messenger, one of Meta’s key global products, a shared space that helps you connect with the people you care about most. In this role, he oversees all teams responsible for building Messenger products, features and experiences. Ime joined Meta in 2010 and has held several leadership roles. […]

As Head of Client Inclusivity & Impact for Digitas, Danisha Lomax takes pride in developing programs that focus on authenticity, cultural impact, and advocacy for women of color. With over a decade of experience in media, Danisha is a master at her craft, but her deep knowledge of social platforms is just the tip of […]