Diversity & Inclusion Speakers

Rebecca Alexander came to national prominence with the release of her book Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found in which she shares her journey of going deaf and blind due to a rare genetic...

Currently with 46 career titles, Andy Murray is Great Britain's most successful tennis player of the Open era.

Builder, creator, advocate, and organizer, Ashley Allison shares strategies that lead to victory through innovation, data, and lived-experience.

Always candid and insightful, Donna Brazile brings a refreshing perspective and practical sensibility to the discussion of today's political headlines.

Erin Gruwell has earned an award-winning reputation for her steadfast commitment to the future of education. Her ability to relate her experiences to a wide range of audiences has made her a popular speaker. She inspires audiences to...

Sheila Johnson is an entrepreneur and philanthropist whose accomplishments span the arenas of hospitality, sports, TV/film, the arts and humanitarian causes.

"Technology is the greatest equalizer of the 21st century and without Women in Technology, there is no such equality." – Shelly Kapoor Collins

As a combatant Commander, General Lori Robinson was the most senior military woman to serve in the United States Department of Defense and draws on her unique challenges as a powerful woman in a world dominated by men...

The Major League Baseball pitcher who was born with only one hand, Jim Abbott shares with audiences the keys to adapting, persevering and removing obstacles to success.

Allison Baum Gates is a successful venture capital investor, Harvard graduate, McGraw-Hill author, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, a contributing writer for Forbes, a guest lecturer at UC Berkeley-HaaS and an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School. As...

After losing his eyesight while serving in Iraq, Scotty Smiley's life is proof that hope in the face of adversity can conquer all obstacles. He went on to become the first blind active duty officer in the military, the author of the...

"Balance and happiness bring you more success and not the other way around." – Nicole Lapin

Bold, forward-thinking executive leading organizational transformation in the NFL. Sam Rapoport shares actionable takeaways for how to drive seemingly insurmountable progress in organizations that are slow to change. 

Chairman and CEO of Johnson Publishing Company and former Chairman Emeritus of Ebony Media Operations. Linda Johnson Rice has not only chronicled much of American history, she has lived it and shaped it.

Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) defies stereotypes. A leader, a combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, a White House Fellow, a member of both the National Women's Hall of Fame and the...

Where will you be on the other side of fear, on the other side of your mountain, on the other side of your breakthrough? When we amputate limitations and elevate expectations, we can overcome any obstacle. John Register...

Andres Jones-Rooy bridges art and science to help organizations gain insight into data and answer their biggest questions.

Former Treasurer Rosie Rios became an Accidental Educator, Historian and Feminist as one of the longest serving senior Treasury officials in the Obama Administration starting with her time on the Treasury/Federal Reserve Transition Team at the height of...

A gutsy trailblazer, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour's resume is an impressive collection of "firsts" including America's first black female combat pilot. She served two tours of duty in Iraq as a Marine and was a Diversity Liaison Officer to...

With his finger on the pulse of today’s changing workforce, Seth Mattison blends storytelling from his own personal experience working with category-leading brands while leveraging cutting-edge research to develop fresh perspectives on the key strategic issues most relevant...

Historically the most senior woman on Wall Street, Sallie Krawcheck has a record of turning around financial services businesses, even during the financial crisis, by employing an intense and unique client focus that earned her the title “The...

Award-winning Journalist Sue Herera has covered the world of Wall Street, the global economy, and leaders in the business world for over 40-years.

“We need more people like Chris in the world.”, says Dr. Jane Goodall. National Geographic Explorer Chris Bashinelli pulls from experiences in over 40 countries to inspire a practical and powerful message of human connection. An Arab-American from...

Rooted in the latest research and best practices used in cognitive behavioral therapy, Nedra Tawwab shares simple-yet-powerful ways to establish healthy boundaries in all aspects of life.