Leadership can be a lonely place, especially for folks of color. Ron Summers is the CEO of a non-profit focused on providing equitable access to careers in technology. He is a leade...
Everybody deserves to walk down the street and feel safe. James Solomon represents downtown Jersey City as the Ward E Councilperson. As a dad, a cancer survivor, a teacher, and some...
Each person is the director of his or her own life, and even in the face of the most challenging obstacles, is capable of shaping and painting an extraordinary life. Catapulting us ...
Stories are the threads that weave the fabric of our identities, embracing our cultural roots, shaping our resilience, and illuminating the transformative power within us all. Rudy ...
Your story is the single most powerful thing you own. Embrace it, share it, and watch the world transform around you. Renowned for her ability to empower leaders to unleash their ful...
Navigate the dualities, overcome challenges, and lead with compassion; authentic success intertwines passion with purpose while nurturing the soul. Kishshana Palmer introduces hersel...
Education isn’t just about learning, it’s about celebrating differences and fostering inclusivity. As CEO of Ascend Public Charter Schools, Recy Dunn’s story encapsulates the trans...
Empowering minds is the spark, transforming communities is the flame that ignites a brighter future for us all. Dr. Ian Buchanan, the visionary CEO of Nia Education Group, is a role ...
Bring a piece of yourself into everything you do so you can be a role model for others like you. Yexenia Gómez is a renowned culinary director and educator who helps bring health and...
Collective responsibility resonates strongly in supporting our communities, urging us to recognize the beauty and brilliance present within our own people. Dr. Nancy B. Gutierrez, ...
Building communities is essential for creating opportunity, acceptance and prosperity. Kwamara Thompson is a leader, community builder and angel investor who pours herself into numer...
Leading with discernment is a vital part of unlocking the greatness in others. Shanita Rapatalo is a national consultant and expert on literacy, DEI, and education, and helps to cre...
Break free from your scripted role and uncover your authentic self. Rick Andrews is a highly respected trainer, educator, and improv artist with expertise in team development, creati...
Studies have shown that cognition is related to movement. Using dance to transform the STEM experience for girls, has allowed Yamilée to see the progress being made, after finding ou...
Deciding that your belief system will overflow into every aspect of your life, allows you to focus on what you have decided is important. Born into a home upheld by justice and fait...
Realizing the power of your connections is the key to success in business and life. Marcela is the President and CEO of designEDengagement where she co-creates roadmaps to help stre...
Being confident in your identity is the key to growth. Marc Etienne is a Partner at Rethinc where he helps to provide the support and coaching needed to evolve communities and organ...
What you accomplish is not a measure of your value as a human. Stephanie Morimoto is the owner and CEO of Asutra where she shares her passion for self-care through her products and ...
Learning ways to hack the system is the key to living the lives we deserve to live. Atnre Alleyne is the founder of The Proximity Project, where he advocates for diversity and inclus...
To fight inequity, we must slow down enough to review and understand the behaviors that contribute to it. Alli Myatt is the co-founder of The Equity Practice and helps organizatio...
