Michael Bennett

As an award-winning corporate attorney, former BAE Systems CIO, and Presidential USPS Board nominee, Bennett’s corporate executive experience includes navigating complex, multi-billion dollar mergers and acquisitions, Information Management and Cyber Security strategy and execution, Organizational Management, and IT Transformation as well as Executive Leadership.

Kenneth E. Bentsen Jr.

Mr. Bentsen is President and CEO of SIFMA. He is also the CEO of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA), SIFMA’s global affiliate, Co-Chair of the British American Finance Alliance (BAFA), and Chairman of Engage China. He also serves on the boards of the Unit The Memorial Foundation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation.

LaDavia Drane

LaDavia Drane is the Global Head of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity for Amazon Web Services. LaDavia is a bridge between the worlds of technology and inclusion, diversity, and equity. Leveraging technology for good, in ways both big and small, and with a global impact is her personal and professional mission.

Sandra Evers-Manly

Sandra Evers-Manly is a retired Foundation President and A&D Executive. Since 1995, she has also served as the Founder and President of the Black Hollywood Education Resource Center (BHERC), an educational and advocacy program created to inspire, uplift, educate, and help bring about positive change.

Phil Goldfeder

Phil Goldfeder currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the American Fintech Council (AFC). In addition to professional expertise in the financial sector, Phil has also dedicated his time and talents as an elected public official, serving as a member of the New York State Assembly representing diverse neighborhoods in Queens, New York.

Will Jurist

Will Jurist is a Managing Director in Evercore's strategic advisory business. He is focused on advising clients on a wide range of financial and strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and restructurings. He leads the firm’s practice in the restaurant sector and, more broadly, has experience across food, specialty retail and consumer services.Since joining Evercore in 2012, Will has been a thought-partner to executives on several notable transactions, including advising Whole Foods in its sale to Amazon, Pinnacle Foods in its sale to Conagra, Coach in its acquisition of Kate Spade, and Kellogg in its sale of Keebler Brands to Ferrero.

Reverend Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff

Reverend Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff is a native of Lumberton, North Carolina; where in 1962, he began his Christian journey with Mt. Sinai United Holy Church of Lumberton. Seven years later, he answered his call to ministry while attending Morehouse College. His current congregation has reached a plateau of more than 7,000 members with over 5,000 worshipers attending its two Sunday morning worship services.

Rita Sampson

Ms. Sampson is the Chief of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity (EEOD) within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). She is the principal advisor to the Director of National Intelligence on all matters relating to diversity within the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). She also oversees compliance with the federal EEO laws, policies, and directives that impact the ODNI workforce and the IC.

Larry Young

Lawrence is a results-oriented senior executive with demonstrated successes in leading multinational companies through difficult strategic and operational transformations. With 25 years of experience in senior corporate management, he has a track record of improving financial returns by driving costs and refocusing operations while also positively affecting the top line. Lawrence has served in a variety of roles to drive success, including as CEO, chief financial officer (CFO), and chief restructuring officer (CRO).