Caretha Coleman is Chair of the board of directors for Dignity Community Care; and she is a member of the board of Viridis Learning. She served as Chief Human Resources Officer for Software Publishing Corporation, where her leadership was instrumental in pioneering one of the first successful desktop computer software businesses. Getting her start at … Continued
Carla Harris is Vice Chairman of Wealth Management and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, a multinational investment bank and financial services company. She is also a gospel recording artist, public speaker, and serial author. Previously, Carla was Chair of the Morgan Stanley Foundation and served on President Obama’s National Women’s Business Council.
Robert Raben is President and Founder of The Raben Group, a national public affairs and strategic communications firm. Before starting The Raben Group, Robert served in several high-ranking public service positions, including as Counsel to Congressman Barney Frank, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Legislative Affairs.
William Cohen is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Cohen Group, which provides global business consulting services. Before starting The Cohen Group, William spent his time in public service, first as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives and then U.S. Senator for the state of Maine. In 1997, William was appointed Secretary … Continued
Ronald Kirk is Senior Of Counsel at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, a law firm where he provides strategic advice to companies with global interests. Before joining the firm, he served President Obama as the 16th United States Trade Representative. Prior to that, Ronald was Mayor of Dallas, the first African American elected to that office.
Marva Smalls is Global Head of Inclusion Strategy for Viacom as well as Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Chief of Staff for Nickelodeon. With more than three decades of leadership experience and an extensive political background on the state and national level, Smalls is widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders … Continued
Karen C. Phillips has an extensive background in the non-profit community through her career and voluntary contributions. She has worked at universities in Virginia and New York and managed the Instructor of Trainers Program at the national headquarters of the Girl Scouts. Karen serves on the board of the Phillips Charitable Organization (“PCO”) and is … Continued
Gerald is a former Booz & Company/Booz Allen Hamilton Senior Partner specializing in growth strategy and M&A. During his 35 years at Booz he led the chemicals practice, the global consumer & health practice and the global merger integration practice and served on the Booz Allen Board of Directors. Gerald is an expert in developing … Continued
Frederick O. Terrell is Senior Advisor and former Executive Vice Chairman of Investment Banking and Capital Markets at Credit Suisse. In this capacity he is responsible and has served as advisor for the Bank’s global banking relationships with some of its largest and most admired clients. In addition to corporate advisory work, he has an … Continued
Bruce S. Gordon is the former President & CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He was appointed in August 2005 and served for 19 months before resigning in March 2007. Prior to the NAACP, Gordon had a 35-year career in the telecommunications industry. He retired in December 2003. In … Continued