Diversity & Inclusion Speakers

Sundar Pichai serves as CEO of both Google and its parent company Alphabet, overseeing a portfolio that includes Search, YouTube, Android, and Google Cloud. Bor...

Former National Security Advisor and US Ambassador to the United Nations under President Obama who navigated crises from Syria to the Ebola epidemic. Author of ...

Christine Lagarde is the President of the European Central Bank and former Managing Director of the IMF, making her one of the most powerful women in global fin...

Sir David Attenborough is a legendary naturalist and broadcaster whose nature documentaries for the BBC have been watched by billions of people over seven decad...

Founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners and the wealthiest Black American who famously paid off the student loans of the entire 2019 Morehouse College graduati...

Co-founder of KKR and a pioneer of the leveraged buyout who has been one of the most powerful figures in private equity for over four decades. He speaks on deal...

Co-founder and CEO of Blackstone, the world's largest alternative investment firm, and author of 'What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence.' He speak...

Mary Barra became CEO of General Motors in 2014, the first woman to lead a major global automaker, and has guided the company's bold pivot to electric vehicles....

Ken Chenault served as CEO of American Express from 2001 to 2018, guiding the company through 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis with remarkable steadiness. He ...

Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, Chair of Starbucks' Board, and financial literacy advocate whose TED Talk 'Color Blind or Color Brave?' has over 5 million views. S...

Former CEO of Merck who led development of one of the most effective COVID-19 antiviral treatments and famously resigned from Trump's business advisory council ...

Anchor of NBC Nightly News and the first Black solo anchor of a major network evening news broadcast who moderated the first 2016 presidential debate. He speaks...

'Prime Time' Deion Sanders is the only athlete to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series, a two-time Super Bowl champion, and now transformative head foot...

Two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion and one of the most recognizable female athletes in the world who led the fight for equal pay alongside her USWNT teamm...

Shonda Rhimes is the creator of 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Scandal,' and 'How to Get Away with Murder,' and signed a landmark $150 million deal with Netflix. Her memoir...

Ajay Banga served as CEO of Mastercard and is now President of the World Bank. Born in India, he transformed Mastercard into a technology company focused on fin...

Co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group and author of 'How to Lead,' who has interviewed hundreds of the world's most powerful leaders. He speaks on lea...

Academy Award-winning actress for '12 Years a Slave' and author of children's book 'Sulwe' about colorism, who has become one of Hollywood's most compelling voi...

Former CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance and COO of Starbucks, one of the most prominent Black female executives in American corporate history. She speaks on lead...

Emmy-winning actor and producer, Jason Sudeikis is known for his work in comedy, entertainment, and the sports-comedy series 'Ted Lasso.' He brings humor, creat...

Sheryl Sandberg is a prominent technology executive and author of 'Lean In,' known for her advocacy of women's leadership in business and the workplace. Her inf...

Eric Holder served as the 82nd Attorney General of the United States under President Obama and is a prominent voice on criminal justice, voting rights, and demo...

Caitlyn Jenner is an Olympic champion athlete turned media personality and advocate for transgender rights. Her personal journey and visibility have made her a ...

Ursula Burns became the first Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company when she was named CEO of Xerox in 2009, where she led a major transformation of the bus...

Fei-Fei Li is the Sequoia Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University and co-director of the Stanford Human-Centered AI Institute (HAI), known for her ...

Founder of the Algorithmic Justice League and MIT researcher whose work exposed racial bias in major facial recognition systems. She authored 'Unmasking AI' and...

Former CEO of MetricStream and author of 'Unapologetically Ambitious,' one of the few Black women to lead a Silicon Valley company. She serves on the boards of ...

Hall of Fame quarterback who overcame racial barriers to become one of the greatest passers in football history despite going undrafted and starting in the CFL....

Robin DiAngelo is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller 'White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism,' which has sold milli...

Ava DuVernay is an Oscar-nominated filmmaker who directed 'Selma,' '13th,' and 'When They See Us,' becoming one of the most important voices in American cinema....

Kerry Washington is an Emmy-nominated actress known for her starring role in 'Scandal' and advocacy for social issues including racial justice and voting rights...

E.O. Wilson was a biologist and naturalist known as the 'Father of Biodiversity,' who won the Pulitzer Prize twice and proposed the Half-Earth concept to preser...

Sylvia Earle is a legendary oceanographer, explorer, and marine biologist known as 'Her Deepness' who has spent over 7,000 hours underwater and was the first fe...

Rosalind Brewer served as CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance and previously as COO of Starbucks and CEO of Sam's Club. She is one of the most accomplished Black fe...

Jane Fraser is the CEO of Citigroup, the first woman to lead a major Wall Street bank. She has led the company through a major strategic transformation. She spe...

Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and author born in Ethiopia and raised in Sweden who has become one of America's most celebrated chefs with Red Rooster in Har...

The first African American woman in space, physician, engineer, and founder of the 100 Year Starship project to make human interstellar travel possible. She spe...

Professor of animal science at Colorado State University, autism advocate, and the subject of an acclaimed HBO biopic who revolutionized livestock handling and ...

Theoretical neuroscientist, AI entrepreneur, and co-founder of Socos Labs who is one of the most fascinating thinkers at the intersection of AI and human potent...

Founder of Cowboy Ventures who coined the term 'unicorn' for billion-dollar startups. She speaks on consumer technology, diversity in venture capital, and what ...

Author of 'Me and White Supremacy' which began as a 28-day Instagram challenge and became an international bestseller used in corporate and educational settings...

Former Chair of the UK's Equality and Human Rights Commission and one of Britain's most prominent voices on race, integration, and social cohesion. He speaks on...

AEI scholar and controversial author of 'The Bell Curve,' 'Coming Apart,' and 'Human Diversity' whose research on class, culture, and cognitive ability has shap...

Haben Girma is a deafblind attorney and disability rights advocate who has achieved remarkable professional and personal success. She inspires audiences with he...

Princeton sociologist and author of 'Race After Technology,' Ruha Benjamin examines how technology reflects and amplifies social inequalities. Her thought-provo...

Joanne Lipman is an award-winning journalist and author who focuses on workplace culture, leadership, and diversity. Her groundbreaking research and insights ha...

Michael D Rich is a leading expert on urban policy, education, and social equity at the RAND Corporation. His research informs policy discussions on improving o...

Rosie Rios is the former U.S. Treasurer and a passionate advocate for financial inclusion and women's economic empowerment. Her perspective on finance, governme...

Carson Kressley is a television personality, style expert, and entertainer known for his work on Queer Eye and other media ventures. His engaging personality an...

Mallory Weggemann is a Paralympic swimmer and athlete who overcame a devastating spinal cord injury to become a champion. Her powerful story of resilience, dete...

Tina Opie is an organizational psychologist and professor specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Her research-backed insights help o...

Leana Wen is a physician, public health expert, and author focused on healthcare innovation, patient advocacy, and public health policy. Her expertise bridges m...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. is the President and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) with extensive expertise in HR strategy and workplace culture....

Mary Ellen Iskenderian is the CEO of Women's World Banking and a global leader in financial inclusion and women's entrepreneurship. Her work advancing women's e...

Linda Johnson Rice is the former CEO of Johnson Publishing Company and a prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist in media and business. Her extensive experien...

Bill De Blasio is a politician and former Mayor of New York City with extensive experience in urban governance, social policy, and progressive politics. His per...

Cori Bush is a U.S. Representative, nurse, and activist known for her passionate advocacy on healthcare, racial justice, and social equity. Her powerful voice a...

U.S. Surgeon General and prominent health expert, Dr. Rachel Levine is a leading voice on public health, healthcare policy, and health equity. Her expertise spa...

An activist and former member of the Exonerated Five, Yusef Salaam is a powerful speaker on criminal justice reform, racial equity, and resilience. His lived ex...

Venture capitalist and founder of Backstage Capital, Arlan Hamilton champions diverse entrepreneurs and underrepresented founders. Her work in democratizing acc...

Anti-racist educator and author, Tim Wise addresses issues of racial justice and white privilege with academic rigor and accessibility. His work has influenced ...

Kimberle Crenshaw is a groundbreaking law professor and civil rights advocate who coined the term 'intersectionality,' a framework now central to discussions of...

Freeman Hrabowski is a renowned educator and president of UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County), known for his groundbreaking work in STEM education a...

The founder of the Algorithmic Justice League and researcher on AI bias, Joy Buolamwini is a leading voice on the intersection of race, gender, and artificial i...

Safiya Noble is an acclaimed scholar and author of 'Algorithms of Oppression,' examining how algorithms perpetuate systemic racism and inequality in digital sys...

Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast who became the first African American to win Olympic gold in the individual all-around. Douglas is a motivational speaker kno...

Educator and diversity trainer renowned for her pioneering work on racism and discrimination through the famous Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes exercise. Elliott is a powe...

Dr. Patrice Harris is the former President of the American Medical Association and a leading voice on healthcare policy, physician wellness, and equity in medic...

Supermodel and body positive advocate, Ashley Graham has revolutionized the fashion industry by challenging beauty standards and promoting inclusivity. Her powe...

Emmanuel Acho is a media personality, author, and advocate for racial justice and difficult conversations on race. His engaging speaking style and commitment to...

Shaun King is a prominent activist and journalist dedicated to criminal justice reform and racial equality. His passionate advocacy and ability to mobilize comm...

Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and LGBTQ+ advocate known for her groundbreaking role in Orange is the New Black and her work on transgender visibility and ri...

A generational expert and organizational consultant, Lynne Lancaster helps companies bridge generational divides and create inclusive workplaces. Her research o...

Reggie Butler is a renowned speaker, executive coach, and diversity and inclusion expert....

Ryan Deiss founded DigitalMarketer.com, training over 200,000 marketers in digital marketing tactics. He coined 'Customer Value Optimization' and pioneered many...

Wendy Kopp founded Teach For America in 1990 and Teach For All, expanding the model to 60+ countries. She turned her Princeton senior thesis into one of the mos...

Jerome Adams served as the 20th U.S. Surgeon General and was a key public health voice during the COVID-19 pandemic. He previously served as Indiana's State Hea...

Tan France is a fashion designer and star of Netflix's 'Queer Eye' and 'Next in Fashion.' His memoir 'Naturally Tan' chronicles his life as a British-Pakistani ...

Emmy-winning journalist and anchor of NPR's Latino USA who has been reporting on immigration, identity, and social justice for over three decades. She speaks on...

Global Chair of the 30% Club and ANZ Banking Group executive who champions gender diversity on corporate boards. She speaks on gender equality, corporate govern...

The only full-time Black driver in NASCAR's top series who has used his platform to advocate for social justice and racial equality in motorsport. He speaks on ...

AI ethics researcher and advocate for responsible artificial intelligence, Timnit Gebru is a leading voice questioning the societal impact of AI systems. Her wo...

Sociologist and research scholar specializing in race relations, criminal justice, and social inequality. Ray provides evidence-based insights into complex soci...

Business journalist and women's leadership expert with decades of experience covering corporate culture and executive leadership. Sellers brings credibility and...

Adjoa Asamoah is a diversity and inclusion strategist who helps organizations build more equitable and inclusive workplaces. Her expertise in organizational cul...

Jessica Kriegel is an organizational culture expert and author who helps companies build collaborative, engaged workplaces. Her research-driven approach to cult...

Shelly Kapoor Collins is a business executive and entrepreneur focused on building successful companies and leading diverse teams. She shares practical wisdom o...

Siri Chilazi is a behavioral economist and organizational psychologist specializing in workplace diversity, inclusion, and decision-making. Her research-backed ...

José Morey is a leadership development expert and executive coach focusing on emotional intelligence and organizational transformation. His bilingual and bicult...

Svante Myrick is a politician, activist, and thought leader on urban issues, criminal justice reform, and democratic participation. His progressive perspective ...

Maria Flynn is an organizational development expert and thought leader in workplace culture and employee engagement. She helps companies create inclusive, high-...

Sara Minkara is a disability advocate, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who is blind. She inspires audiences through her story of overcoming challenges an...

Ashwin Vasan is a psychiatrist and mental health advocate focused on community wellness and public mental health. His compassionate approach to mental health ch...

Dilawar Syed is a business executive and entrepreneur with expertise in technology, venture capital, and Muslim American entrepreneurship. His work promoting di...

Leadership development expert and organizational consultant, Cassandra Worthy specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Her work has helped o...

An educator and scholar, Ruby Payne has conducted extensive research on poverty, class, and education. Her work helps educators and organizations understand soc...

Patrice A. Harris is a physician and leading voice in healthcare policy, diversity in medicine, and public health advocacy. Her extensive experience in health s...

Walter Kimbrough is an accomplished university president and higher education leader with extensive experience in organizational leadership and institutional tr...

Carmen Best is the former Chief of the Seattle Police Department and a leader in law enforcement reform and community policing. Her experience navigating comple...

Pedro Noguera is a leading education researcher and professor who focuses on school reform, equity, and the needs of marginalized students. His expertise in edu...

Anita Sarkeesian is a media critic and feminist scholar who examines representation in popular culture and video games. Her work on media literacy and gender re...

Linda Sarsour is a Palestinian-American activist, community organizer, and co-chair of the Women's March, known for her work on civil rights and Muslim advocacy...

Gabby Rivera is a Latina writer and advocate known for her work on LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion in entertainment and publishing. She creates stories that...

Dylan Mulvaney is a content creator and transgender activist known for documenting her gender transition on social media and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. She s...

Maysoon Zayid is a Palestinian-American comedian and activist living with cerebral palsy who uses humor to challenge stereotypes and advocate for disability rig...

Baruti Kafele is an educator, author, and motivational speaker focused on empowering African American students and creating inclusive school cultures. His work ...

Gloria Ladson-Billings is an education scholar and pioneer of culturally relevant pedagogy with significant influence on educational theory. She speaks on educa...

Maria Teresa Kumar is an immigrant rights activist and political strategist focused on Latino empowerment and civic engagement. Her passionate advocacy for unde...

Olympic bobsledder and two-time gold medalist known for her athletic achievements and advocacy for diversity in winter sports. Meyers Taylor is an inspiring spe...

Kimberly Bryant founded Black Girls CODE, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the number of women of color in technology by introducing girls to coding and comp...

Opal Lee is a civil rights activist and educator who has dedicated her life to promoting racial justice and equity. Her grassroots activism and community work m...

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, the first Latina and third woman to serve on the nation's highest court, author of 'My Beloved World.' She speaks on jus...

Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris is a prominent political leader and former prosecutor. Her perspective on justice, democracy, and leadership ...

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are influential figures whose advocacy on mental health, social justice, and personal wellness has captured global attention. The...