Mark Clennon is a self-taught photographer and director whose work captures the essence of the Black experience. He became internationally recognized for his work during the 2020 protests in New York City. Since then his pieces have been acquired by institutions like the Whitney Museum, and his work has been auctioned internationally with Phillips. He […]

Stephanie Nadi Olson is the Founder & Chair of We Are Rosie, a flexible marketing talent platform championing inclusive work environments. A passionate advocate for equity and belonging, Stephanie launched the company, which now consists of more than 30,000 independent marketers coming together for project-based work, to disrupt traditional agency and consulting models. Her visionary […]

George Felix has spent his career building iconic brands like Old Spice, KFC, Pizza Hut, Tinder, and Chili’s Grill & Bar where he currently serves as Senior Vice President and CMO. George has helped return Chili’s to relevance and in 2025, George was named AdAge’s CMO of the year and Chili’s was named Brand of […]

Richelieu Dennis is the Executive Chairman of the Sundial Group of Companies, spanning beauty, media, technology, and culture. He founded Sundial Brands (SheaMoisture, Nubian Heritage), which eventually led to a historic acquisition by Unilever. Shortly thereafter, Richelieu launched the New Voices Fund to invest in and empower emerging entrepreneurs. As Chair of Sundial Technology & […]

Ryan Ford is a visionary strategist and creative executive reshaping how brands move through culture. As the former President and Chief Creative Officer of Cashmere, he pioneered the “Culture Agency of Record” model and led the agency through a successful exit and merger, delivering campaigns for Disney, Google, BMW, and Kraft Heinz. A New York […]

At VML, Kaleeta helps companies drive intimacy at scale while harnessing the power of innovation, design, data, and technology. Her twenty years of experience span numerous industries and geographies, holding notable leadership and creative roles with Google Brand Studio, Apple, Sapient Shanghai, Deloitte Digital, and Ogilvy. Kaleeta has a proven ability to drive impact for […]

Oved Valadez is the co-founder and executive creative director of INDUSTRY, a creative agency working at the intersection of culture, innovation, and brand impact. He recently led the launch of Toma El Juego, Nike’s global youth-led street soccer platform, the debut of Almavé, the world’s first premium non-alcoholic agave spirit, and the rebrand of the […]

Ri-Karlo Handy is a pioneering force in the entertainment industry with over 25 years of experience in editing and producing. As CEO and Founder of Handy Foundation and Sunwise Media, he has built a strong reputation as an award-winning showrunner and producer, with partnerships spanning NBC, MTV, OWN, BET, and Starz. He is the creative […]