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Cordell brings 20 years of experience to his leadership of the Aspen Institute Socrates Program, a global education forum for leaders and Expectant Advisory, a privately-held leadership consultancy. Previous to his current roles, Cordell held leadership roles with TechTown Foundation, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Business Roundtable, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and the IBM Corporation.

Honors include: an Eisenhower Fellowship to China; designation as a White House Champion of Change for Computer Science Education; designation as a “40 under 40” by business and civic organizations in Washington State and Tennessee; University of Notre Dame Law School alumni of the year awardee; selections as a Robert Bosch Foundation Fellow for Young American Leaders and a Broad Foundation Resident in Urban Education. Current board service includes the Alumni Council for Cultural Vistas, AIPAC National Council and the privately-held blockchain start-up Injii. He previously served on the Advisory Council for the Center for Democracy and Technology and the boards of the United Way of Greater Chattanooga, United Way of King County, Downtown Seattle YMCA and the Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation.

Cordell speaks at conferences, leads workshops and moderates panels and seminars all over the world. Recent appearances include: Congressional testimony before the US Congressional Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe (December 2019); 2019 Horasis Conference (Las Vegas, NV); 2019 SmartCity Expo (Atlanta, GA); 2019 Concordia Summit (Bogota, Colombia); 2019 Young Leaders Academy of Macedonia (Skopje, Macedonia); 2018 Blockchain Trends Summit (Seoul, South Korea); 2018 The Wright (Golden, CO); 2018 SXSW Festival (Austin, TX); 2017 YSEALI Summit (Manila, Philippines); Confluence ROME (Rome, GA); Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank District’s Reinventing Community Conference (Philadelphia, PA); US News STEM Solutions Leadership Summit (Dallas, TX); ACT Board of Directors Annual Meeting (Washington, DC); Council of Chief State Schools Officers Legislative Conference (Washington, DC); and the Association for Career and Technical Education’s National Policy Seminar (Washington, DC).

Cordell earned a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School, a M.Sc. in Public Policy and Management Studies from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington.

Dr. Michael Baran is the CEO of Iris Inclusion, a global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) firm. Dr. Baran draws on his own social science research to inform his DEI speaking engagements, writings, consulting, leadership development, and eLearning. After teaching at Harvard University, he has been supporting DEI in organizations for 20 years. His work has been covered in the New York Times, BBC, Forbes, CNN, NPR, and more.

His recent book, Subtle Acts of Exclusion, was named by Forbes as one of “The 11 Books To Read To Be A More Inclusive Leader” and has won several awards.

Kenston Henderson Sr., CSP, is the founder and CEO of Live With Lyfe, LLC, a premier training and development company. A TEDx Signature Speaker, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), and certified John Maxwell Leadership Trainer, Kenston brings over 20 years of expertise in Human Resources and personal development. His powerful presentations have reached audiences across 40+ U.S. states and around the globe. Kenston is also an Amazon bestselling author, accomplished musician, and a devoted husband and father, dedicated to living out the values he inspires in others.

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Believing passionately in the power of community to expand human services, transform lives, and impact communities with shaped civic engagement is what drives Dr. Dione Christy to contribute global leadership and innovative service. As Senior Vice President, Dr. Christy leads the Business Office of Cultural Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity with the Human Services Management Corporation and serves as Executive Consultant with Beacon ABA Services and Beacon Services of Connecticut. Dr. Christy has the daily privilege to influence C-suite executives and lead organizational effectiveness while contributing expertise for intentional transformation strategy for positive impact outcomes. Expertise includes Keynote Speaking; Environmental Scans; Mapping/Needs Assesment; Strategic Consulting; Organizational Audits; Executive Coaching; Leadership Advising; Systemic Integration; Change Management; Business Strategy; Implementation Framework; Accountability Blueprints; Learning and Training; Research, Measurement, and Evaluation; and Customized Developments.

Dr. Christy brings decades of executive leadership experience and consulting with noted schools, systems, state agencies, federal offices, business corporations, and international organizations in leading and deploying divisions and agencies for several award-winning improvement and redesign initiatives to innovate and turn around low performing schools, systems, and institutions that were featured in the United States Department of Education’s PROGRESS in Education, United States Department of State Oversea Schools Advisory Briefs, Education Week, and other national publications. In this work, Dr. Christy has led and partnered with local, state, national, and international organizations to develop dynamic leaders, effective teams, efficient systems, and creative resources while overseeing rigorous external reviews, accreditations, and change management initiatives to a variety of over 34,000 educational institutions across states that were within the divisions of the Northeast Central Association Commission, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council, Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Department of State Overseas Defense Education Commission. As a president and nonprofit executive, she has positioned associations to benefit from high profit-driven and customized professional business services and resources for corporate executives, commissioners, and superintendents that supported over 25,000 elementary and secondary leaders dedicated solely in their commitment to 35 million students in the United States of America and other affiliates worldwide. Moreover, Dr. Christy has served as a visiting university adjunct professor of research, policy, and evaluation as well as a chairperson of doctoral program dissertation institutional review boards and global corporations accreditation reviews.

In addition to her professional work, Dr. Christy brings decades of volunteering and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with marginalized needs across communities. In Massachusetts, Dr. Christy was a founding member of the state-wide Brain Building in Progress Action Planning Team for early education partnership with birth to grade three strategy of the MA Department of Early Education and Care and has previously been appointed to the state-wide Educator Workforce Diversity Initiative and Equity Task Force of the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Harvard University and Boston Public Schools’ Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee and Working Group.

Dr. Christy has been invited to address diverse audiences at thought leadership events and has received numerous service honors such as the United States Presidential Education Awards for Educational Excellence, Chamber of Commerce’s International ATHENA Individual Leadership Award, Economic Council and the Education Foundation’s Executive of the Year, DWYER Award for Excellence in Special Education, and Executive Women’s National Female Executive Award. Dr. Christy earned postdoctorate advanced certification in change leadership, education reform, and the urban superintendency from Harvard University; global education senior policy fellow designation from the Institute of Education Leadership (IEL); a Ph.D. (College of Sciences Marshall, Kappa Delta Pi honors distinction) in leadership and education from Barry University, and a M.S. in speech language pathology administration and supervision from Purdue and Nova University. Additionally, she is a certified Facilitative Leadership Coach from the Interaction Institute for Social Change.

Javier is a co-founder of The House of Purpose, an HR consultancy providing training and support for DEI and workplace mental health.

Fueled by his passion for helping people develop their emotional skills at work, Javier is positioned at the intersection of business and mental health; with rich international            experience as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, executive coach, speaker, and psychotherapist.

As a member of two diverse populations (LatinX & LGBTQ), Javier has inspired hundreds of professionals from diverse roles and backgrounds around the world. He is an engaging speaker that helps audiences understand the potential of putting our emotions to work.

CJ Johnson is an acclaimed Content Creator and Startup Advisor, successfully servicing small businesses to Fortune 50 clients, worldwide and a prominent digital influencer with hundreds of thousands of online supporters. CJ is best known for creating successful influencer marketing campaigns as both a Content Creator and as a Consultant. Listed as one of the “Top Creators To Watch” and “Rising Voices in Media”, he uses his voice for creative storytelling to provide inspiration, industry insights, and work/life balance tips for emerging generations. As an advisor, CJ specializes in digital brand strategy, creative campaigns, influencer marketing, future of work, diversity & inclusion, and trend forecasting. His work focuses on the following industries: technology, fashion, lifestyle, social, entertainment, and travel. Currently, he continues to service his clients while also being an active board member of various social organizations and tech startups. When he isn’t working he’s enjoying life as a #girldad and cherishing the small moments with his family, friends, and community.

Isaac Agbeshie-Noye hails from Hyattsville, MD. As a proud son, brother, uncle, and friend, he is most excited about the opportunities to build a culture of equity and innovation in research and education that centers access and justice in its design. Professionally, Isaac has been working in education for over 10 years in a variety of roles across non-profits and colleges and universities in the Washington, DC area.  

His experience includes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and strategy, college student transition, talent developent, and crisis management. Since 2012, he has also served as an instructor for undergraduate and doctoral student seminars, where he explores his passions for easing student transitions to and through their experiences with and in higher education.  

Isaac earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Virginia, as well as a master’s and doctoral degree in higher education administration from George Washington University. His research investigates organizational culture and brand equity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). 

At 18, Daniel pioneered the first youth-led America’s Promise effort in Pittsburgh under Retired General Colin Powell, landing him a seat on the national board of directors and recognition from President George W. Bush. Daniel has 20+ years of experience working in the business and nonprofit sectors, fueled by his commitment to increasing others’ access to relationships and growth opportunities. 

At CoLabL, Daniel is working at the intersection of talent development and community building, creating and facilitating brand, relationship and skill-building experiences that support existing and future talent. 

He has worked with brands including Starbucks, Nike, Apple and LinkedIn, schools, nonprofits and government agencies. Daniel has served on boards including City Year DC, Community Foundation of the National Capital Region, Team Kids, and Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership. Named one of Pittsburgh’s 40 Under 40 Honorees, Daniel has facilitated hundreds of training experiences, published articles on Forbes.com, and authored Tell Me I Can’t…and I Will.