Intercultural
Culture & Belonging
Culture & Belonging:
Globally Recognized Authority on Leading & Creating Cultures of Dignity
Harvard’s Dr. Donna Hicks is an expert in human dignity and a specialist in conflict resolution. Through her work Dr. Hicks has identified a major obstacle in our human relationships and shares how to use dignity as a way of repairing relationships.
Writer & Social Justice Educator Focused on Gender, Race & Media
Dr. Higgins is a speaker, writer, and social justice educator who focuses on issues related to gender, race, and media. Named Business Equality Magazine’s “Top 40 LGBTQ Under 40” for 2020, they have written for numerous media outlets.
Award Winning Corporate Head of DEI & Multidimensional Change Leader
Amy E. Hull, M.Ed. is the First Director and Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Paycor, Inc. She brings authenticity to the forefront of leadership, action, and learning in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Education Policy Advisor, Children’s Book Author, Film Producer, & Public Servant
Nicole Jain has dedicated her career to public service and leadership specifically in the realm of K-12 public education policy and management.
Founder & CEO of Simply Pure
James is the co-founder and CEO of Simply Pure and is a leading advocate in the cannabis industry. In 2009, she and her husband, Scott Durrah, became the first African Americans, legally licensed, to own a dispensary, a cultivation and edible company.
Dean, Brown University School of Public Health
A global leader driving public health research, policy, and practice, Dr. Jha is a trusted expert on major issues impacting public health, and a catalyst for new thinking and approaches.
Face of Innovation Thought Leadership
Frans Johansson is the best-selling author of The Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation. The Click Moment was named one of the top 10 business books of the year by Fast Company.
First Black Female POW in US War History
US Army officials identified Shoshana Johnson as the 1st female POW of Operation Iraqi Freedom & the 1st black female POW in US war history. Johnson wrote a memoir about her experience entitled I’m Still Standing.
NAACP President & CEO
In 2017, the executive committee of the NAACP National Board of Directors elected Derrick Johnson President and CEO. Derrick Johnson formerly served as vice chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors.
Entrepreneur, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate
An industry thought leader in marketing, technology, and fostering gender diversity, former SAP CMO Jones is committed to empowering more women and people of color to reach the C-Suite.
Diversity & Inclusion Specialist and Author
Justin Jones-Fosu MBA, CSP is a full-time dad-e who also happens to be a social entrepreneur, and author. He is the Founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful. where he speaks 50-60 times a year for professionals, corporations and organizations.
Thought Leader & Founding Director, LBJ School of Public Affairs CSRD
In Fall 2015, Dr. Peniel E. Joseph joined the University of Texas at Austin as Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy.
Founder of the Global Soap Project, Executive Director for Clean Production Action & Renowned Human Rights Activist
Derreck Kayongo's remarkable journey exemplifies the power of combining profit with purpose. As a successful entrepreneur, CEO, and renowned human rights activist, Derreck has demonstrated that businesses can thrive while making a positive impact on the world.
Professor of Sociology and American Studies, Princeton University; Co-Author of Sexual Citizens
Shamus Khan is the Willard Thorp professor of sociology and American Studies at Princeton University. He writes on culture, inequality, gender and elites.
CEO & President of The Education Trust
An inspiring educational leader and advocate, King’s own story is proof of the transformative power of education. He shares a passionate message about access to opportunity and America’s future.
Son of Martin Luther King, Jr. & Civil Rights Activist
As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III serves as an ambassador of his parent’s legacy of nonviolent social change.
Author, Entrepreneur & Teacher
Robert Kiyosaki authored Rich Dad, Poor Dad where he explains what the rich teach their children about money that the poor and middle class do not. His talks reshape how you think about what to do with your money.
Professor at Montclair State University in the Department of Teaching and Learning & the Department of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies
Emily J. Klein is a professor at Montclair State University in the Department of Teaching and Learning, the PhD program in Teaching and Teacher Education, and the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.
Award-Winning Artist & Subject of the Hulu Series, Woke
Keith Knight is one of the funniest and most highly regarded cartoonists in America, and the creator of three popular comic strips. His life and cartoons are the inspiration of the Hulu streaming-series Woke, which he also co-created.
Legendary Music Mogul Behind Destiny's Child, Beyoncé & Solange
Mathew Knowles taps into every area of his expertise to deliver engaging, educational, and motivating keynotes that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.
Chair of Ellevate Network & Former CEO
Sallie Krawcheck is the Chair of Ellevate Network, the global professional woman’s network. She has a track record of turning around and innovating to drive growth in several businesses.
Mental Health & Recovery Advocate, Actor & Entrepreneur
Kevin Kreider is an actor, speaker, the breakout star in Netflix's Bling Empire, and Founder/CEO of Sans by Taejin Beverage Inc. and Taejin Entertainment, LLC.
Emmy Award Winning TV Personality & Style Expert
Emmy Award winning TV personality, style expert, fashion designer, interior designer and New York Times best-selling author are some of the credits of the multi-talented and unforgettable Carson Kressley.
Champion NASCAR Driver
Julia Landauer is a NASCAR racer and 2-time champion. With dozens of wins across different series, Julia has set records since she was 10 years old, including becoming the highest finishing female in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series’ 64-year history.
Award-Winning Journalist, Creator of Queer News Daily & Author
Nico Lang is a multi award-winning journalist, editor, culture critic, and essayist. In the decade they’ve spent in journalism, Lang has also served as the deputy editor for Out magazine.
Award-Winning Director & Producer
Kat Lazo is a director, producer and host. As well as the Internet's favorite no-nonsense Latina who tells it how it is. The half Colombian - half Peruvian New Yorker has made a name for herself for educating folks on all things Latinidad.
Executive Public Policy Storyteller & Convener
Jeff Le has had a career at the highest levels of public policy and politics at the state, federal and international levels. He is a recognized thought leader in political advocacy and representation, and his analysis and opinion-writing has been featured in many publications.
Spoken Word Poet & Winner of Season 15 of America's Got Talent
Let Brandon Leake, the winner of America's Got Talent 2020 and an acclaimed spoken word artist deliver the keynote speech at your upcoming event or meeting.
Grief Advocate, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author
Marisa Renee Lee is a called upon grief advocate, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Grief is Love: Living with Loss.
Former Head of Training, Walt Disney University
Formerly the head of training at the Walt Disney Company's Disney University and NEC Electronics, Douglass Lipp is an internationally acclaimed expert on customer service, leadership and global competitiveness.
Sec. General, Council of Women World Leaders
Laura Liswood co-founded the Council of Women World Leaders to expand the understanding of leadership, establish a network of resources for women leaders, and provide a forum to shape international issues.
Global Ambassador for Technology & Inclusion, Disability Rights Activist
Srin is an entrepreneur who sold the company he co-founded, Accomable, to Airbnb. Srin has been a wheelchair user since childhood and co-founded Accomable to make it easier for people with disabilities to find accessible travel accommodation.