Diversity & Inclusion

<p>Alison Mariella Désir inspires audiences to find meaning and wellbeing through the transformational power of running, movement and the outdoors. </p><p>Research shows a powerful connection between movement and positive health outcomes. For Alison Mariella Desir, the bestselling author of <em>Running While Black</em>, running saved her life, connected her to community, and helped her find her purpose. </p><p>Alison got her start in the running and outdoor industry unintentionally, after seeing a Black friend train and complete a marathon.

<p>Maja Kazazic is a survivor of the Bosnian genocide, a successful tech entrepreneur, and the author of <em>Scale Up Blueprint™.</em> After losing her leg in a grenade attack and immigrating to the U.S., she rebuilt her life and went on to help Fortune 100 companies scale during times of challenge and change. Her story—featured by the BBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, and Discovery Channel—is a powerful testament to resilience, purpose, and human potential. Today, she delivers deeply moving, results-driven keynotes that help leaders and teams grow through grit and grace.</p>

<p>A renowned cultural critic, feminist scholar, and award-winning author, who coined the term “Know-Your-Place Aggression, Koritha analyzes American culture to empower audiences and advocate for social equity.</p><p>Her first book, <em>Living with Lynching</em>, won awards from the American Theatre and Drama Society (ATDS) and from the Society for the Study of American Women Writers (SSAWW).

<p>From “ball girl to CMO,” Melissa Proctor shares stories from her trailblazing career journey, providing powerful strategies to help audiences navigate high-stakes decisions and achieve success. </p><p>Though Melissa Proctor never played basketball herself, it was her passion—in fact, her childhood dream was to be the first female coach in the NBA.

<p><em>Fortune</em> magazine named Anna Maria Chávez one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” citing her vision and creativity in revitalizing the Girl Scout brand for a new century and transforming it into one of the top 10 most innovative nonprofits in the world.</p><p>The first woman of color to lead the iconic Girl Scouts of the USA in their 104-year-old history, Anna Maria Chávez is a renowned leadership expert who harnesses the power of technology and her passion for public service to transform organizations, earning her a place in U.S.

<p>Jessamyn Stanley is an award winning yoga instructor, founder of The Underbelly, and author of <em>Every Body Yoga</em> and <em>Yoke</em>. She empowers her audience of 500k+ to break down barriers: both those that society has set and that they have set for themselves. </p><p>Jessamyn's work in the wellness space centers around being in community and creating space for students to restore and honor their authentic selves.

<p>With humor, intelligence, and humility, iconic athlete Alex Rodriguez inspires audiences with stories of his journey from young phenom, to poster child for baseball, to public failure—followed by his comeback and self-made business career—and shares the leadership and team-building lessons he's learned along the way. </p><p>Alex Rodriguez is a businessman and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp, a broad-based investment firm that bets on world-class startups and partners with leading global companies across the real estate, health and wellness, t

<p>Anika Collier Navaroli is an award-winning journalist and lawyer.

<p>Michael C. Bush is a global chief executive with over 25 years of experience leading small and mid-sized organizations through transformational growth.

<p>This UC Berkeley Law Professor and Supreme Court expert shares stories from the book she co-wrote with friend and mentor Ruth Bader Ginsburg and gives audiences a behind-the-curtain look at the inner workings of the nation’s highest court.</p><p>A Supreme Court, civil liberties and constitutional law expert who served early in her career as a law clerk to the late and Honorable Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amanda Tyler is currently the Shannon Cecil Turner Professor of Law at UC Berkeley and an author.