Black History Month is here. If your group would benefit from the perspective of a Black History Month speaker, we have assembled a great list of highly-accomplished individuals from government and business to media and even sports for you to consider bringing to your next event or meeting stage.

TOP BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPEAKERS

• Nadja West, First African American Army Surgeon General and Former Commanding General, US Army Medical Command
• Reggie Fils-Aimé, Former President and COO of Nintendo of America Inc.
• Jason O. Harris, Decorated Combat Leader, Trust & Leadership Advisor, & Creator of No Fail Trust
• Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, Life Sciences Leader, Former EVP, Chief Medical Officer, & Chief Patient Officer at Pfizer, Inc.
• Chief Carmen Best, Former Chief of Police in Seattle, WA
• Ginny Clarke, Former Director, Executive Recruiting at Google and Holistic Leadership Strategist
• Carla Harris, Vice Chairman Of Global Wealth Management & Senior Client Advisor At Morgan Stanley
• Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, Astrophysicist, Space Science Education Lead for NASA, & Inspirational Speaker
• Dr. Tarika Barrett, CEO, Girls Who Code
• Jessie Hayes-Stallings, Beauty Industry Leader, Founder & CEO of Skinphorea Facial Bar, and Creator of RevitalizeU Skincare Line
• Sekou Andrews, Creator of “Poetic Voice” & Inspirational Speaker
• Joan Higginbotham, Retired NASA Astronaut, Electrical Engineer, & Third African American Woman in Space
• Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown, Sales Mindset Advisors, USC Adjunct Professors of Entrepreneurship, Authors, & Founding Partners of Agency18
• Nichol Bradford, Futurist and Transformative Tech Pioneer, Founder, & Executive
• Jonathan Capehart, Journalist & Television Personality
• Amy Holmes, Acclaimed Political Commentator & Host of PBS' In Principle
• Anthony Foxx, Former US Secretary of Transportation
• James D. White, Transformational Leader and Former Chair, President, & CEO of Jamba Juice
• Ashley Farmer, Assistant Professor, History & African & African Diaspora Studies, University of Texas-Austin
• Maurice Ashley, First African-American Chess Grandmaster, Analyst, Commentator and Emcee
• Laila Ali, Mom, Wife, Boxing Champion and Elite Athlete, Fitness & Nutrition Expert, TV Host, Beauty and Lifestyle Brand CEO, Actress, Advocate for Women and Children, & Author 
• Greg Gadson, Decorated Army Commander & New York Giants Honorary Captain
• Reggie Rivers, Former Denver Bronco, Media Personality, Author, and Motivational Speaker
• Donna Brazile, Renowned Political Strategist & Commentator and Former Interim Chair of the DNC
• Bakari Sellers, CNN Analyst and Former Representative from South Carolina
• Vernice Armour, American’s First African American Female Combat Pilot
• Chris Gardner, Founder of Brokerage Firm Gardner Rich & Inspiration for the Hollywood Film, The Pursuit of Happyness
• Crystal Washington, Nationally-Recognized Social Media Marketing Specialist
• Shellye Archambeau, Former Chief Executive Officer, MetricStream
• Gianno Caldwell, Fox News Political Analyst & Founder of Caldwell Strategic Consulting
• Earvin Magic Johnson, Legendary NBA Player
• Daymond John, Founder of FUBU & Star of ABC's Hit Show, Shark Tank
• Kimberly Bryant, Founder & CEO of Black Girls CODE and Aspen Institute Fellow
• Dr. Myron Rolle, Former NFL Player, Neurosurgeon, and Humanitarian
• Lauren DeLisa Coleman, Digi-Cultural Trend Analyst, MSNBC Commentator, Forbes Contributor, & Inc. Columnist 
• Dusty Baker, Legendary Baseball Player and Former Manager of the Washington Nationals
• Mo Elleithee, Former Communications Director of the Democratic National Committee (DNC)
• Ambassador Ron Kirk, Former US Trade Representative & US Political Insider
• Jamal Simmons, Democratic Strategist & Political Commentator
• Lauren Simmons, Youngest Trader, Only Female and Second-Ever African American Woman at the New York Stock Exchange
• Jessica O. Matthews, Innovator and CEO, Uncharted Power
• Linda Johnson Rice, Chairman and CEO of Johnson Publishing Company | Former Chairman Emeritus of Ebony Media Operations
• Antoinette Clarke, Author, two-time Emmy Award-winning television producer and the SVP of Branded Entertainment and Media Innovation at ViacomCBS
• Tricia Clarke-Stone, Entrepreneur, Former CEO, Author, Award-winning Marketer
• Dr. Ivan Joseph, Award-Winning Performance Coach, Leadership and Cultural Transformation Expert

Keep reading to learn more about each of these fabulous and diverse speakers and click on the links below to browse through each of their individual speaker profile pages and find out more about their speaking topics and expertise.

NADJA WEST

First African American Army Surgeon General and Former Commanding General, US Army Medical Command

A trailblazer in female leadership, Lieutenant General (ret) Nadja West is the 44th Army Surgeon General and the former Commanding General of US Army Medical Command. She is the first African American woman 3-star General in the Army’s history, and currently the highest-ranking woman to ever graduate from West Point. | See more on Nadja West.

REGGIE FILS-AIMÉ

Former President and COO of Nintendo of America Inc.

An award-winning innovator and disruptor, Reggie Fils-Aimé is a proven expert on transforming companies, re-vitalizing brands, and reshaping industries to solve daunting challenges and achieve ‘the impossible.’ Most recently, he was the president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America – the first American and African-American to hold this position. | See more on Reggie Fils-Aimé.

JASON O. HARRIS

Decorated Combat Leader, Trust & Leadership Advisor, & Creator of No Fail Trust

A decorated combat veteran, U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jason O. Harris is revered for his distinguished track record leading his air crews on successful missions and instilling a culture of trust in which each person owned his or her role in keeping the team out of harm’s way. | See more on Jason O. Harris.

DR. FREDA LEWIS-HALL

Life Sciences Leader, Former EVP, Chief Medical Officer, & Chief Patient Officer at Pfizer, Inc.

A pioneer in medicine and leadership, Freda Lewis-Hall, MD, DFAPA, MFPM has been on the frontlines of healthcare for more than 40 years as a clinician, researcher, and leader in the biopharmaceuticals and life sciences industries. | See more on Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall.

CHIEF CARMEN BEST

Former Chief of Police in Seattle, WA

The first African-American woman to hold the top policing job in Seattle, Washington, Chief Carmen Best (Ret.) served with the Seattle Police Department for 28 years. In 2018, Best was promoted to Chief of Police, a job she called “a dream of a lifetime,” managing approximately 2,000 sworn and civilian employees. Best quickly began efforts to diversify the police force, which had long been less diverse than the city, recruiting more than 40 new officers of color. | See more on Carmen Best.

GINNY CLARKE

Former Director, Executive Recruiting at Google and Holistic Leadership Strategist

Dedicated to helping leaders create the conscious workplace for tomorrow, Ginny Clarke has advised at the highest levels of corporate America for decades. A proven expert in driving diverse leadership, she is the former director of executive recruiting at Google, where she led the company’s diversity, non-tech recruiting, and leadership internal mobility teams – finding and hiring senior leaders across the company. She also built a scaled internal mobility program for Google’s senior leaders to advance within the organization, and designed much of the infrastructure that supports their executive recruiting function today. | See more on Ginny Clarke.

CARLA HARRIS 

Vice Chairman Of Global Wealth Management & Senior Client Advisor At Morgan Stanley

Carla Harris is the Vice Chairman of Global Wealth Management and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, who talks audiences through “Carla’s Pearls,” her evergreen wisdom for getting ahead. Carla Harris speaks powerfully about the proven strategies that have helped her get ahead on Wall Street. With this presentation, she shares her hard-won "Pearls" to help audiences maximize their chance for success in the seat they are sitting in as well as their odds of reaching the seat they aspire to sit in. | See more on Carla Harris.

DR. HAKEEM OLUSEYI 

Astrophysicist, Space Science Education Lead for NASA, & Inspirational Speaker

Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi is a renowned scientist who has worked on Nobel Prize-winning teams and created 12 patents globally on manufacturing computer chips. He shares his powerful story of overcoming class and race barriers to become a leading astrophysicist, educator, and advocate. | See more on Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi.

DR. TARIKA BARRETT

CEO, Girls Who Code

Dr. Tarika Barrett is a pioneer who is leading initiatives to address inequities for women in the workplace and close the gender gap in technology. She speaks to the importance of leading diversity and equity in the workplace, along with actionable steps to create an environment that is more inclusive and supportive of women and minorities. | See more on Dr. Tarika Barrertt.

JESSIE HAYES-STALLINGS

Beauty Industry Leader, Founder & CEO of Skinphorea Facial Bar, and Creator of RevitalizeU Skincare Line

A beauty industry vanguard, Jessie Hayes-Stallings is the founder and CEO of Skinphorea Facial Bar & Acne Clinic who took her passion for skincare and manifested it into the first facial bar and acne clinic in Metro Detroit — a concept that has made waves in the industry. Noticing a gap in the market for the on-the-go client with limited time for professional skincare services, she created an express service that offers women a faster, best-in-class facial spa experience without breaking the bank. | See more on Jessie Hayes-Stallings.

SEKOU ANDREWS 

Creator of “Poetic Voice” & Inspirational Speaker

Sekou Andrews is the creator of the “Poetic Voice” who helps groups rethink their strategies and embrace creative, innovative, and disruptive thinking and behavior. Sekou disrupted what a conventional keynote speaker looks like and is a true unicorn in the industry. Powerful and with a unique ability to connect with audiences, Sekou’s motivational speeches are more performance than keynote speech and are each 100% customized. He grabs the audience through an emotional and intellectual connection while packing his performance with takeaways on the power of storytelling and the need to stay ahead of your industry’s emerging trends. At a recent speech in Vegas, Sekou kept getting interrupted by applauses because so many attendees just got into it. | See more on Sekou Andrews. 

JOAN HIGGINBOTHAM

Retired NASA Astronaut, Electrical Engineer, & Third African American Woman in Space

A former NASA astronaut, Joan Higginbotham is a trailblazing electrical engineer who, in December 2006, flew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery mission STS-116 to become the third African American woman to travel into space. Over the nearly 13-day mission, she joined the seven-member crew to continue construction of the International Space Station (ISS), embarking on four space walks and operating the station’s robotic arm. | See more on Joan Higginbotham.

COLIN COGGINS & GARRETT BROWN

Sales Mindset Advisors, USC Adjunct Professors of Entrepreneurship, Authors, & Founding Partners of Agency18

Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown are on a mission to change the way the world views salespeople by radically changing the way salespeople think about sales… and themselves. They are the creators of “The Unsold Mindset,” a counterintuitive and highly effective method for growing sales and revenue that focuses on why great salespeople (including those that don't have "sales” in their title) are actually the opposite of who you think they are. | See more on Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown.

NICHOL BRADFORD

Futurist and Transformative Tech Pioneer, Founder, & Executive

Working at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, behavior, technology, and science, Nichol Bradford’s mission is to empower human transformation and wellbeing by catalyzing new visions, opportunities, and tech-enabled tools for all. She ignites new ways to use technology to expand beyond our perceived limits and reach our fullest potential through her global non-profit Transformative Tech.org, working with talented researchers, founders, and investors across the globe who build tech for human health and happiness that will redefine wellbeing for the next decade. | See more on Nichol Bradford.

JONATHAN CAPEHART 

Journalist & Television Personality

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart is a member of The Washington Post editorial board, writes about politics and social issues for the PostPartisan blog, and hosts the Post’s “Cape Up” podcast. He is also an MSNBC Contributor who regularly serves as a substitute anchor. Known for his insightful, hard-hitting reporting and writing, as well as his eloquent, witty, and thought-provoking commentary. | See more on Jonathan Capehart.

AMY HOLMES 

Acclaimed Political Commentator & Host of PBS' In Principle

Amy Holmes is a familiar face with an unconventional voice in political news. As an on-air political analyst, Amy dissects and debates the issues of the day, appearing regularly on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and PBS. She is co-host of the new PBS weekly show In Principle, where she will be conducting serious, thought provoking, in-depth interviews with the nation's leading thinkers and newsmakers. | See more on Amy Holmes. 

ANTHONY FOXX 

Former US Secretary of Transportation

Sec. Anthony Foxx is a digital cities and Internet of Things (IoT) visionary. While he was Secretary of Transportation, Foxx launched the Smart City Challenge, a national competition to embrace data-driven ideas in transportation. He also worked with companies like Tesla and Uber on developing guidelines for autonomous cars. He speaks to the ways our cities and businesses will change as a result of AI and robotics. | See more on Anthony Foxx. 

JAMES D. WHITE

Transformational Leader and Former Chair, President, & CEO of Jamba Juice

A transformational leader with more than 30 years of experience as a CEO and operating executive, James D. White has overseen the evolution and growth of some of the world’s most iconic brands in the consumer products, retail, and restaurant industries. Most recently as the former chair, president, and CEO of Jamba Juice, he led the successful turnaround and transformation of the company from smoothie shop to a leading global, healthy active lifestyle brand, and has held senior executive roles at Safeway Stores, Inc., the Gillette Company, Nestle-Purina PetCare, and Coca-Cola. | See more on James D. White.

ASHLEY FARMER

Assistant Professor, History & African & African Diaspora Studies, University of Texas-Austin

Ashley Farmer is a well-known historian as well as an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. As a contributor to The Washington Post, The Independent, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and Public Books, she is well-versed in making historical issues and concepts accessible to the general public. | See more on Ashley Farmer.

MAURICE ASHLEY

First African-American Chess Grandmaster, Analyst, Commentator and Emcee

Maurice Ashley made history in 1999 when he became the first African-American chess grandmaster. He is a three-time national championship coach, author of Chess for Success: Using an Old Game to Build New Strengths in Children and Teens, ESPN commentator, iPhone app designer, puzzle inventor, and motivational speaker. | See more on Maurice Ashley.

LAILA ALI 

Boxing Champion and Elite Athlete, Fitness & Nutrition Expert, TV Host and Cooking Enthusiast, Beauty and Lifestyle Brand CEO, Actress, Advocate for Women and Children, & Author

Laila Ali is a four-time boxing world champion, fitness and nutrition expert, TV host, cooking enthusiast, founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand and mother of two. She motivates young women to find their strength, spirit, and power from within and uses her life experiences as examples of how to achieve success through courage, passion, and a positive mindset. | See more on Laila Ali. 

GREG GADSON 

Decorated Army Commander & New York Giants Honorary Captain

Retired US Colonel Greg Gadson has survived the very worst of war, but this highly-decorated American soldier has not been defeated by unfortunate circumstances. Gadson speaks with fervor about the crucial role teamwork and camaraderie play when facing life’s obstacles. He applies his story of personal adversity to every level of an organization, showing how every team depends on every one of its players. | See more on Greg Gadson.

REGGIE RIVERS

Former Denver Bronco, Media Personality, Author, and Motivational Speaker

Reggie Rivers is a renaissance man whose talents and achievements have spanned many different disciplines. He’s a former NFL running back, a media personality, a business owner, an author, and a motivational speaker, master of ceremonies, and auctioneer. Reggie entered the NFL as a classic underdog—an undrafted rookie free agent and a longshot to make a team. But he managed to win a roster spot with the Denver Broncos and stayed with the team for six seasons. | See more on Reggie Rivers.

DONNA BRAZILE 

Renowned Political Strategist & Commentator and Former Interim Chair of the DNC

Political Strategist, Donna Brazile, is the former interim chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), as well as a, professor, author, and commentator. She was also the first African American woman to manage a US presidential campaign. Her southern charm, big personality, and hilarious anecdotes make her an instant audience favorite. She is known for her ability to expertly analyze the political climate and the driving factors behind it. | See more on Donna Brazile. 

BAKARI SELLERS 

CNN Analyst & Former US Representative From South Carolina

Bakari Sellers is the youngest-ever member of the South Carolina state legislature and offers passionate political and social commentary and analysis informed by first-hand experience. As a rising voice in the Democratic party, he is a great speaker to provide insights into the current political landscape. | See more on Bakari Sellers. 

VERNICE "FLYGIRL" ARMOUR 

American’s 1st African American Female Combat Pilot

Vernice "FlyGirl" Amour talks about how after the Combat Exclusion Policy was overturned by the Pentagon in 1994, she came across a female pilot at an ROTC career day and a dream was first born. She went on to become a Captain, serve two tours in Iraq, and write the book, Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step Battle-tested Method for Accomplishing Goals That Matter. | See more on Vernice Armour. 

CHRIS GARDNER 

Founder of Brokerage Firm Gardner Rich & Inspiration for the Hollywood Film, The Pursuit of Happyness

Chris Gardner is the author of the 2006 autobiography, The Pursuit of Happyness, a New York Times and Washington Post #1 best-seller that has been translated into over forty languages. Gardner is also the inspiration for the acclaimed movie The Pursuit of Happyness for which Will Smith, starring as Gardner, received Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Academy Award nominations for his performance. | See more on Chris Gardner. 

CRYSTAL WASHINGTON 

Nationally-Recognized Social Media Marketing Specialist

Crystal Washington is a social media and tech trends guru who helps teams fuel growth and sales by using technology to enhance interpersonal relationships. She uses her insights in social media and trends to explain how your company can use the current technology to remain innovative. In her talk, among other things, she explains what the current internet landscape means for recruitment, client engagement, and brand differentiation. | See more on Crystal Washington. 

SHELLYE ARCHAMBEAU 

Former Chief Executive Officer, MetricStream

Shellye Archambeau has proven global business expertise combined with public policy passion. She shares her powerful personal story of overcoming the odds to achieve enormous success, and provides audiences with the four-step framework she has used throughout her entire life to achieve happiness and prosperity in her personal and professional lives. | See more on Shellye Archambeau. 

GIANNO CALDWELL 

Fox News Political Analyst & Founder of Caldwell Strategic Consulting

Gianno Caldwell frequently provides analysis and commentary on Fox News Channel, Fox Business Channel, CNN, HLN, BET, TV One, as well as various national news networks. He is also a contributor to The Hill Newspaper. His opinions are sought out on a wide variety of topics including domestic policy, the economy, and Congress. | See more on Gianno Caldwell. 

EARVIN MAGIC JOHNSON 

Legendary NBA Player

Having left the basketball court for the boardroom, Earvin “Magic” Johnson has successfully parlayed his skills and tenacity from the court into the business world as Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE). MJE provides high-quality products and services that focus primarily on ethnically diverse and underserved urban communities. | See more on Earvin Magic Johnson. 

DAYMOND JOHN 

Founder of FUBU & Star of ABC's Hit Show, Shark Tank

A young entrepreneur, industry pioneer, highly-regarded marketing expert and a man who has surpassed new heights of commercial and financial success are just a few ways people have described Daymond John. He is the founder of FUBU and Star of ABC’s hit show, Shark Tank, who inspires audiences to achieve the impossible by cultivating the goal-setting mentality he’s used all his life. Over the last 20 years, Daymond John (The Shark) has evolved from one of the most successful fashion icons of his generation to a highly-sought after branding expert, author, consultant, and as a speaker in business and motivational genres. From guerrilla marketing and branding techniques, to using cutting-edge innovation with social media, he is one of the top business strategists. Daymond provides attendees with proven tips on negotiating, boosting sales, and increasing productivity within the team. | See more on Daymond John.

KIMBERLY BRYANT 

Founder & CEO of Black Girls CODE and Aspen Institute Fellow

Coming from humble beginnings, Kimberly Bryant is no stranger to hard work. As a young girl, she developed an uncommon passion for math and science which eventually lead her to the prestigious Vanderbilt University where she majored in Electrical Engineering and minored in Math. Often being the only minority in her classes, she entered the work force in the same predicament. This disconnect continued into her professional life and eventually broached her personal life. Kimberly’s daughter, Kai, inherited the same interest in math and science and the same lack of access to opportunities in the tech space as young girl of color. So, in 2011, Kimberly founded Black Girls CODE, a non-profit organization dedicated to “changing the face of technology” by introducing girls of color (ages seven to seventeen) to the field of technology and computer science with a concentration on entrepreneurial concepts. As Oprah describes, Black Girls CODE is “the first organization of its kind.” | See more on Kimberly Bryant. 

DR. MYRON ROLLE

Former NFL Player, Neurosurgeon, and Humanitarian

Sports enthusiasts and intellectuals alike know Dr. Myron Laurent Rolle as a gifted athlete, scholar and philanthropist. Born on October 30, 1986 in Houston, Texas to Whitney and Beverly Rolle of the Bahamas, Dr. Rolle grew up in Galloway, New Jersey as the youngest of five brothers, including Marchant, Marvis, Mordecai and Mckinley. | See more on Dr. Myron Rolle.

LAUREN DELISA COLEMAN 

Digi-Cultural Trend Analyst, MSNBC Commentator, Forbes Contributor, & Inc. Columnist 

A successful digi-cultural trend analyst, author, speaker, consultant, and digital entrepreneur with over 14 years of experience working for notables from Snoop Dogg and Jay Z to Microsoft executives, Lauren DeLisa Coleman, is an expert at deciphering and forecasting power trends and public sentiment within the intersection of popular culture and emerging tech and the impact of such on business and governance. She helps brands and politicos understand how to create messaging that better resonates with today’s tech-savvy, pop culture millennials consumers/constituents by providing forecast and analysis on cultural trends, attitudes, and behavior as it all intersects with emerging tech usage. | See more on Lauren DeLisa Coleman. 

DUSTY BAKER 

Legendary Baseball Player and Former Manager of the Washington Nationals

Johnnie B. “Dusty” Baker Jr. is an American former Major League Baseball manager and retired all-star Major League baseball player. A legend in baseball, Dusty Baker is the only three-time Major League Baseball Manager of the Year in Major League history, a former All-Star as a baseball player, and a former US Marine. Dusty Baker’s record-setting career as a Major League Baseball manager is legendary—Dusty was the first National League manager to earn the revered "Manager of the Year" honors three times, in 1993, 1997, and 2002 (he also finished third in 2016). Dusty is  bilingual keynote speaker—who is fluent in both English and Spanish—who talks on leadership, teamwork, motivation, and success. Dusty is an accomplished and versatile inspirational authority who now shares his love and skill with the sport for all, Dusty easily connects with his audience by sharing candid stories of his life experiences. His gift for relating his fascinating life experiences—both on and off the field—have been enjoyed by audiences all over the country. | See more on Dusty Baker. 

MO ELLEITHEE 

Former Communications Director of the Democratic National Committee (DNC)

Mo Elleithee is the former communications director of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the founding executive director of Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service, who illuminates the current state of politics by giving audiences an insider’s glimpse into the workings of Washington, DC. | See more on Mo Elleithee. 

AMBASSADOR RON KIRK 

Former US Trade Representative & US Political Insider

Ambassador Ron Kirk is the former United States trade representative (USTR), the former mayor of Dallas, and the first African American to fill those roles. With nearly 20 influential years in politics and as a respected member of President Obama’s Cabinet, he was the principal advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on trade issues and an important member of the economics team. He is now frequently sought-after for his expertise on politics and trade and can be seen nationwide on top-tier media outlets. | See more on Amb. Ron Kirk.

JAMAL SIMMONS 

Democratic Strategist & Political Commentator

Jamal Simmons, a well-known and experienced Democratic strategist and political commentator, is a principal at The Raben Group, a Washington, DC consulting firm, where he provides communications and strategic counsel to corporate and non-profit clients. | See more on Jamal Simmons.

LAUREN SIMMONS

Youngest Trader, Only Female and Second-Ever African American Woman at the New York Stock Exchange

Lauren Simmons shares her story of becoming the youngest and second-ever African American woman equity trader at the NYSE at just 22 years old. She was named to Harper’s Bazaar’s “Woman Who Dare” 2019 list and is executive producing her biopic, starring Kiersey Clemons. Simmons is also the host of “Going Public” – a new financial TV series on Entrepreneur.com. | See more on Lauren Simmons.

JESSICA O. MATTHEWS

Innovator and CEO, Uncharted Power

Jessica O. Matthews founded an award-winning power and data infrastructure tech company at just 22 years old and went on to be listed on over 10 patents and patents pending, including her first invention of the SOCCKET, an energy generating soccer ball. She has been recognized as Fortune’s Most Promising Women Entrepreneurs, 30 Under 30 list for Forbes and Inc., and Scientist of the Year by Harvard University and inspires audiences to use innovation and tech disruption to power the needs of people, businesses, and communities worldwide. | See more on Jessica O. Matthews.

LINDA JOHNSON RICE

 

Chairman and CEO of Johnson Publishing Company | Former Chairman Emeritus of Ebony Media Operations

Linda Johnson Rice shares invaluable lessons, she’s gained by building a world-renowned business brand, as well as her view of how far we’ve come as a nation and where we go from here. Over the past 30 years, Linda has served on 10 corporate boards and has been featured in Chicago Sun-Times' list of Chicago’s 100 Most Powerful Women and the Top 10 Women in Media. | See more on Linda Johnson Rice.

ANTOINETTE CLARKE

Author, two-time Emmy Award-winning television producer and the SVP of Branded Entertainment and Media Innovation at ViacomCBS

Antoinette Clarke is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television producer and former Supervising Producer & Producer for a variety of award-winning talk shows with hosts Montel Williams, Tyra Banks, Rachael Ray, and Nate Berkus. She uses expert marketing knowledge to develop ideation, pitching, selling, negotiating, developing and activating strategic branded content and advertiser partnerships across multiple platforms for the CBS Daytime slate of shows and specials. | See more on Antoinette Clarke.

TRICIA CLARKE-STONE

Entrepreneur, Former CEO, Author, Award-winning Marketer

Tricia Clarke-Stone has created over 100 digital, social, experiential and immersive campaigns for blue chip brands and startups like Under Armour, JCPenney, Samsung, Toyota, P&G, and Universal Pictures. She is the cofounder and former CEO of WP Narrative, an award-winning creative and tech agency and has been featured in the New York Times, Fast Company, Elle, USA Today, Marie Claire, Forbes, and Fortune. Clarke-Stone has frequently enlisted to share her expertise at numerous conferences discussing marketing, tech, entertainment, culture, and retail and has built an innovation lab focused on leveraging emerging technology to develop culturally-focused products, platforms, IP and patents for a variety of brands and partners. | See more on Tricia Clarke-Stone.

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