As Head of Client Inclusivity and Impact for Digitas North America, Danisha Lomax develops programs focused on authenticity, cultural influence, and impact. In this position, she works to bring clients along the inclusive journey through the Multicultural Center of Excellence – a collective that sits at the intersection of race, culture, identity, and brand responsibility. Danisha strives to further establish Digitasas a leader in the DE&I and CSR space and engage with clients to drive a thoughtful strategy to create more inclusive work in-market for their consumers. Danisha partners with client and capability leaders to influence and accelerate inclusion in client work across the intersections of marketing, content, creative, media, and measurement.

Danisha was instrumental in developing Sephora’s The Beauty of Blackness, a documentary about Fashion Fair Cosmetics, the first Black-owned beauty brand, and The Foundation of Belleza which tells a generational story of Latina beauty and cultural pride through the eyes of Latina founders. With TikTok and Sephora, she co-developed an industry-changing Incubator partnership. It is the first program that provides access, opportunities, and overinvestment to BIPOC beauty founders and rising creators.

Her experience allowed her multiple nominations and awards, including ADCOLOR Rockstar Nominee (2023), AdMonsters + AdExchanger Top Women in Media & Ad Tech Awards, DE&I Champion (2023), Campaign US’ Media Planner of the Year (2021), among others.

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Rebecca Aliab Deng (aka RAD) is the Commercial Advisor to the CRO at TripleLift. In her role she acts as a thought partner to the CRO, Revenue Leadership Team, Executive Leadership team, and cross-functional teams on revenue generating strategies, company policies, and operating systems. RAD is also the US Principal board member for The Women in Programmatic Network. Since 2020, the network provides networking events and speaking opportunities, leads industry initiatives, discusses the latest and greatest in the industry, and pushes to eradicate the gender pay gap.

Nate Parker, a 2x founder and 20+ year veteran in the entertainment media space has teamed up with longtime friend and collaborator David Oyelowo to launch Mansa, a groundbreaking streaming platform that brings curated Black culture to a global audience. With Mansa, Parker and Oyelowo are both disrupting and redefining the streaming landscape, offering a dynamic and inclusive platform where Black culture inspired artists and creatives can showcase their talents globally without the barriers of antiquated systems and traditional gatekeepers. By providing a space that amplifies diverse voices, Mansa aims to revolutionize the entertainment industry, forging meaningful connections between creators and audiences worldwide.

Mansa’s purpose is clear: to establish itself as the premier streaming platform for diverse and underrepresented creators, while engaging underserved and over-indexing audiences across the globe. Through strategic partnerships with brands, advertisers, and content creators, Mansa is poised to expand its reach, enhance brand recognition, and continually innovate in content delivery.

Mansa’s mission is to connect Black culture-inspired creators with global audiences, delivering compelling content without the friction of traditional gatekeeping. As Mansa continues to grow, it presents a unique opportunity for brands and advertisers to collaborate in a way that not only uplifts diverse voices but also reaches an engaged and culturally connected audience. For content partners, Mansa offers an unprecedented platform to tell authentic, impactful stories on a global stage. Backed by a team of proven executives and luminary investors, such as Robert Smith, Jeffery Katzenberg, Marlon Nichols and Mike Novogratz, Mansa is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of creative expression and cultural influence worldwide.

Gabrielle Shirdan is Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Kitchen Table, a full service creative agency built so all brands have a seat, creating work for the culture from within the culture. She’s received recognition from Adweek, Ad Age and the Ad Council for her creative leadership.