Tarana Burke is an activist, advocate, author, and the founder of the Me Too movement.

Matthew Abrams — facilitator, entrepreneur, coach, and author of Inviting Genius: How Good Leaders Use Conflict to Become Great.

Dr. LaJerne Terry Cornish, President of Ithaca College

Guy Stanley Philoche is an internationally acclaimed Haitian-American contemporary artist known for his richly textured works blending abstract realism, pop art, and cultural storytelling.

A. Curtis Farrow is an American producer, director, and community leader best known as the longtime executive producer of McDonald's Gospelfest.

Paulette Cleghorn is the Head Designer and Creative Director of Yumi Katsura Couture, where she leads the creative vision for one of the world’s most renowned bridal fashion houses.

Desirée Rogers is the CEO and Co-Owner of Black Opal Beauty and Fashion Fair Cosmetics, two iconic brands serving women of color.

Blair Underwood has built a distinguished career across film, television, andtheatre, earning acclaim as an actor while expanding his creative influence as adirector, producer, and author.

J. Ivy is a Grammy Award-winning poet, recording artist, and author whose work bridges spoken word, music, and storytelling.

Ro Reddick is a queer Black playwright, songwriter, and educator known for writing off-kilter comedies—and the theme songs to your late capitalist nightmares.

Michaela angela Davis is a writer, creative director, producer, and image activist whose work explores the intersections of gender, race, fashion, culture, beauty, and identity.

Sue Hitzmann is an exercise physiologist, manual therapist, and the founder of the MELT Method®, a self-treatment technique designed to help people reduce chronic pain, improve mobility, and restore balance in the body.

Tamika D. Mallory is a bestselling author, award-winning social justice leader, and movement strategist.

Eric Easter is a producer, writer and media executive and CEO of BlackBoxDigital Studios, which produces non-fiction multi-platform programming.

Born from a leap. Built from survival. Designed as a safe space.
JOSEPHMcRAE is more than fashion — it’s reclamation, identity, and the courage to take up space unapologetically.

Keith Michael Brown is an award-winning filmmaker, visual artist, journalist, and media executive whose work reflects a deep commitment to equity, truth-telling, and the transformative power of storytelling.

Susan L. Taylor is a legendary voice in media, widely known for her profound impact as former Editor-in-Chief of Essence magazine.

Stephen Powell is a nationally respected leader in youth development and mentorship, with decades of experience building programs that uplift Black boys and young men through accountability, love, and community.

Together, Susan and Stephen co-founded the National CARES Mentoring Movement, an organization dedicated to healing, empowering, and guiding Black children through culturally responsive mentorship.

Charlie Lewis Jr. is a real estate professional, author, and lifestyle visionary focused on intentional living and personal alignment.