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Diversity, Inclusion & Intersectionality:
Chairman & CEO Emeritus, BET Networks
Honored as one of the most powerful women in the media and entertainment industries, Debra Lee led BET Networks to become the largest global company dedicated to African-American programming.
Global Head of Inclusive Engagement at Uber
Bernard is the Global Head of Inclusive Engagement at Uber Technologies Inc. In this role, Bernard drives the diversity and inclusion programs and his efforts span the boundaries of Uber working in close collaboration with people program areas.
Author & Chief HR Officer, Workhuman
Considered one of America’s most inspiring business and HR leaders, Steve Pemberton’s triumphant life story is about defying seemingly insurmountable beginnings as a child orphaned into foster care.
Former Director, Global D&I, Starbucks
Boldly challenging the status quo and decades of diversity and inclusion practices, Dr. Tony Byers is transforming D&I from “the right thing to do” to the business imperative of our time.
Former NFL Player, Corporate Inclusion Advisor & Educator
A thought leader, advocate and writer on gender, race and orientation equality and intersectionality, Davis is the NFL’s first LGBTQ+ consultant and works with numerous pro teams.
Former Head of Global HR at Starbucks
One of the nation’s most recognized business leaders, Taylor has spent his career innovating with some of the nation’s biggest consumer and philanthropic brands.
First Female U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral
A ground-breaking leader during her 35-year career in the U.S. Navy, Michelle Howard was the first woman to achieve the rank of four-star admiral and the first woman to be appointed to the position of vice chief of naval operations.
Unconscious Bias & Diversity Expert
A seminal thought leader on addressing unconscious bias, best-selling author Howard Ross is one of the nation’s most influential diversity consultants and workplace experts, specializing in corporate culture change and leadership development.