he/him Jason Wei is the Founder and CEO of Discover Live, a live video travel platform where real local guides lead interactive, live-streamed cultural experiences. The platform spans hundreds of destinations on six continents and has served hundreds of thousands of participants worldwide. Discover Live partners with Fortune 100 companies to help ERGs and people teams
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Amber uses any pronouns with respect. Amber (am-ber) Maynard (may-nerd) is the Senior Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility and HR Communications at Elanco (ee-laan like “and” -coh) Animal Health. A popular speaker and thought leader for I-D-E-A, Amber holds degrees from Ball State University and a certificate in diversity, equity, and inclusion from
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he/him/his At GEICO, Mac nurtures strategic community partnerships and leads campaigns that bolster diversity and inclusion initiatives, fostering associate engagement and enhancing brand reputation. His focus on innovative philanthropic grants and corporate support for social justice exemplifies GEICO’s commitment to societal impact. With expertise in campaign management and corporate affairs, Mac has implemented national campaigns
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She/her/hers Sunny Myers, a proud member of the Lumbee and Sappony tribes of North Carolina, is a senior leader specializing in DEI initiatives, strategy, operations, and engagement. With a strong engineering background, she excels in stakeholder management, data-driven decisions, and corporate partnerships. Sunny volunteers with organizations such as Last Mile Education Fund, AISES, and Reboot
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he/him/him Creighton P. Blackwell is an accomplished financial professional and a financial education and community advocate for over 20 years on a local and national level. He currently serves as the Coastal Credit Union Chief Community and Public Affairs Officer, after successfully holding the positions of Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Community Engagement and Vice President of
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she/her Tricia spent two decades building some of the world’s most recognized brands – Timex, Bulova, Reebok, Versace, Ferragamo – across 70+ countries, managing global P&Ls, turning around underperforming businesses, and finding growth that had been missed. Then she co-founded something entirely new. Discover Live is the pioneer and established leader in live, interactive virtual
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he/him Executive Leader & Team Integrator | Strategic Program Developer | Top-Tier Talent Builder & Problem Solver Strategic senior leader of tech-enabled, integrated organizations around the world, developer of long-term plans, and activator of operational excellence and organizational success with more than 25 years’ experience gained as a military veteran of the United States Navy.
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she/her Dr. Torri Staton is the Director of Equitable Economic Development at the Raleigh Chamber. In her employment experience – she is a leadership professional who specializes in workforce and professional development, investor engagement, and equitable business practices for creativity, innovation, retention and profit. She’s also a Higher Education professional who specializes in college access,
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he/him Strategic leader with expertise in community impact, stakeholder engagement, and program management. Proven ability to build partnerships, lead complex initiatives, and drive measurable outcomes that strengthen organizations and communities.
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she/her/her Tamara Terry is the Founder & CEO of FDW Strategic Solutions. She is a seasoned Engagement Executive, Principal Strategist, and research scientist with 25 years of experience driving transformational strategy across life sciences, higher education, and the nonprofit sector. Her work sits at the intersection of inclusive leadership, evidence-based research, and organizational strategy—bringing clarity,
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