Dabo Ché is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of CHÉ Creative, a culturally-led advertising and marketing agency based in Brooklyn. As a serial creative entrepreneur, Dabo leans into spaces where art and culture create positive change in the world.

Tamberla Perry is an accomplished actress known for her dynamic performances on both stage and screen. Currently, she stars as Dr. Carol Pierce in the new NBC drama “Brilliant Minds.”

Perry recently recurred on Hulu’s “Career Opportunities in Murder & Mayhem” and showcased her talent alongside Jamie Foxx in the Netflix comedy feature “They Cloned Tyrone.” Her television credits also include notable roles in acclaimed series such as “Suits,” “APB,” “All-American: Homecoming,” “The Good Lord Bird,” “The Good Fight,” “Dare Me,” “Bosch,” and “How to Get Away With Murder.”

In addition to her screen work, Perry has made a significant mark in theater. She recently portrayed the Title Character in Center Theatre Group’s production of “Clyde’s” and has performed at prestigious venues including Steppenwolf Theater, Goodman Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre, and Victory Gardens Theatre in Chicago, as well as the Public Theater in New York8

With her diverse experience and powerful performances, Tamberla Perry continues to captivate audiences across various mediums.

Dr. Anastasia Kārkliņa Gabriel is a cultural theorist, researcher, and strategist. Dr. Gabriel earned her doctorate in cultural studies from Duke University, where she trained as a scholar of culture and identity, specializing in Black critical theory, whiteness studies, and critical race, gender, and sexuality studies. Following her doctoral training, she consulted on cultural strategy for the world’s top brands at global agencies, including Wieden+Kennedy, McCann, and Dentsu Creative. Currently, she is the senior insights lead at Reddit. A lifelong activist, writer, and social critic, her insights have been featured by the AMA, ANA, the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, Advertising Week, Reuters, Campaign US, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Teen Vogue. She is a public intellectual whose commentary on racial justice, cultural transformation, and social change is followed by an audience of over 45,000 across socials. Dr. Gabriel is the award-winning author of Cultural Intelligence for Marketers, published by Kogan Page.

Zekeera leads efforts and programs to identify, analyze and address client’s needs at Collage Group. She and her team work in partnership with Fortune 500 companies, helping them gain a better understanding of diverse consumer segments to connect engage, and ultimately drive growth.

Zekeera is a proven leader with real world expertise and application of national, regional, and grassroots strategies. She is one of Collage’s experts on Black, Hispanic, women and LGBTQ+ consumers. Zekeera regularly leads presentations and brand/strategy workshops, demonstrating how companies can better connect and authentically engage with diverse segments.

She is a results-driven marketing and communications professional with 20+ years of experience developing and executing private and public (government) sector campaigns and programs. Prior to Collage, Zekeera served as a Marketing Director for Penn, Good & Associates, a Marketing Services Consulting firm located in Washington, DC. In previous years, she was a consultant at MarketBridge, a management consulting firm, leading sales and marketing optimization engagements for global corporates such as IBM, Microsoft, SAP and others.

Zekeera holds a B.S. in Business Administration, with a double concentration in Finance and Management, from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. She is originally from Harlem, New York City and now lives in Southern Maryland. In her spare time you may find her playing pick-up basketball, flag football, or hosting social gatherings in the DC area.

Allison Stadd is currently the SVP of Brand, Culture & Media at Shipt, a wholly owned subsidiary of Target, where she spearheads brand, transformational creativity, and full-funnel media. She has over 15 years of experience in marketing leadership roles at consumer-obsessed, digital-first brands, including 3 IPOs (Shake Shack, Sweetgreen, BarkBox) and led the global digital advertising and content transformation for Stella Artois at Anheuser Busch InBev.

Allison was a member of the inaugural U.S. class of 30 of The Marketing Academy, a 9-month fellowship targeting the fastest rising stars in U.S. marketing, and was selected as one of Ad Age’s “40 Under 40” and Brand Innovators’ “40 Under 40” in 2019.

Samuel Monnie is a marketing reformer and Co-Founder & CO-CEO of Purpose Hive a strategic brand purpose consultancy where guidance and support is provided to brands and organizations in their quest of prospering from good growth. He is the former SVP Revenue (Sales & Marketing) for Sustainable Brands. His global marketing leadership experiences include brand-building, integrated marketing, digital and eCommerce, innovation, thought leadership and culture mobilization at Procter & Gamble, Gillette, Campbell’s, Grainger, Safeway. He brings experience in transforming capabilities and organizational performance via Center of Excellence roles and as a marketing transformation consultant and co-host of the Marketing Transformed Podcast. He was an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University and has taught International Business, and Brand Strategy. From the UK, and of Ghanaian heritage, he’s lived in Germany, and Switzerland and now resides in the NYC area. He speaks German, French, and Ga (Ghana).

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Damian Benders is a multicultural digital media veteran with over 20 years of professional experience. As General Manager of B Code, a modern media company that specializes in multicultural marketing and advertising, he works to create real impact across the cultural media landscape and increase the scale, efficacy and authenticity of spend targeting Black Americans.

Previously, Damian spent three years building the digital video business at iONE Digital where he was responsible for driving video programming, production, and revenue across a portfolio of 70 brands as the Vice President of Video & Business Development. Damian has a rich media, marketing and strategy background having worked across digital publishing, film and television with companies including Moguldom Media Group, SnagFilms, FilmBuff, Metro International, American Express and Knight Ridder.

Lauded as one of Media, Marketing & Tech’s 50 “Most Indispensable Behind The Scenes Stars”, Kai Deveraux Lawson is a thought leader, innovator, and advocate for truth-telling in marketing. With over 13 years experience in the industry, she’s helped shape strategies for Advertising’s most recognizable agencies and brands.

Her experience led her to launch the culturally focused platforms, Mixed Company Podcast and her blog, Mylifeofkai.com. On these platforms, she shares her first hand experiences in life, travel and career.

Kai’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and her innovative approach to marketing, has garnered significant recognition throughout her career. In 2024, Kai was named the Ad Age A List & Creativity Awards Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year. Additional honors include The 2022 Adweek50 list and New York Moves Magazine’s 2023 Diversity Award, solidifying her status as a respected trailblazer in her field.

In January of 2024, Kai co-founded Valerie, a Hybrid Agency/Consultancy specializing in developing and executing strategy and creative for brands and businesses rooted in life experiences.

Ebony Young boasts an extensive career spanning over 25 years in the Nonprofit, For Profit, and Government sectors, holding executive leadership positions at renowned institutions such as the City of New York, YMCA of Greater New York, TF Cornerstone Real Estate Developers, Incarceration Reform, and the Black Entrepreneur Initiative. Tasked with overseeing, organizing, and operating organizations to peak efficiency, her focus areas encompass leadership, wellbeing, technology, youth development, and social justice reform. She currently holds the role of Queens Deputy Borough President. Notably, she’s credited with establishing New York City’s inaugural fully operational diversity tech hub and collaborating with influencers like LL Cool J to address black male mental health challenges.

Having served on numerous global boards, task forces, and advisory committees, Ebony has made significant contributions to diverse communities, including youth, adults, seniors, athletes, artists, and environmentalists. Her commitment to community enrichment, coupled with her confidence, passion, and innovative spirit, has earned her recognition as a genuine communal builder, connector, and educator.

Ebony’s remarkable ability to captivate audiences, convey powerful messages, translate concepts into tangible outcomes, and leave a lasting impact is truly awe-inspiring. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications from Indiana State University and furthered her education at Indiana Tech, obtaining a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Beyond her academic achievements, Ebony is a dynamic motivational speaker and certified life coach.

Residing in New York City with her husband and three children, Ebony epitomizes the blend of professional prowess and family values.