Rebecca Lee

she, her, hers Rebecca Lee is the co-founder and Safe Space Chair for Duke’s Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) affinity group, which began as a virtual conversation with eight colleagues following the Atlanta spa shootings in 2021. Under her leadership, the group has grown to over 275 members and includes a professional development series, cultural

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McArthur (Mac) Stephen

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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Felicia J. Murrill

she, her, hers Felicia J. Murrill is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program Manager for Corning Optical Communications (COC). In collaboration with Corning’s Global Diversity Office, she is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the DEI programs, processes, and policies of Corning’s largest sector. These efforts focus on the areas of attracting,

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Nathan Kotecki

he, him, his Nathan Kotecki is a Senior Employee Experience Advisor in the office of DEI & Diversified Talent Strategies at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. He holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architecture) from Miami University and a Master of Fine Arts (Creative Writing) from North Carolina State University. Prior to his

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Joy Hunt

she/her/hers As a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Joy is passionately committed to revolutionizing the landscape of nutrition by promoting Indigenous food pathways. As a licensed and registered dietitian nutritionist, she seamlessly merges ancestral food traditions with modern science, fostering a holistic and culturally enriched approach to health and well-being. Her

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Erin O’Connor Jones

she/her/hers Erin is a Director of Goodness at Benevity, the global leader in corporate social responsibility (CSR) technology with two decades of leadership experience in the CSR, nonprofit, and social impact sectors. For the last ten years, Erin has either led corporate engagement programs or guided conversations focused on DEI and engagement. At Benevity, Erin

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Calvin Pegus

he/him/his Calvin specializes in program development, strategic planning, educational outreach, and diversity and inclusion, focusing on improving representation for women, LGBTQIA, and BIPOC individuals at all organizational levels. With a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies and a Master of Public Health in Public Policy, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to

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LaToy Fields

she, her, hers LaToy joined Siemens USA a year ago and plays a key role in developing and implementing initiatives that support Siemens USA’s overall DEIB philosophy. She leads internal programs and is responsible for project development through measuring program effectiveness for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Diversity Councils. LaToy serves as an integral part

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Asheli Mann-Lofthouse

she/her/hers Asheli Mann-Lofthouse is an Organizational Anthropologist that draws from her personal background and 15 years of DEI, human resources, and organizational development experience to lead the design and implementation of organizational, community and educational strategies that foster a culture of belonging and inclusion aligned with entity imperatives. With expertise in development and execution of

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