Originally from the South Side of Chicago, Patrick was awarded a scholarship at 14 to Milton Academy through the Boston-based organization A Better Chance. After Harvard College and Harvard Law School, he clerked for a federal appellate judge and then launched a career as an attorney and business executive, becoming a staff attorney at the … Continued

Entrepreneur, investor and social commerce innovator Richelieu Dennis has a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation that traces back to his family’s roots in Africa and is sustained by a mission to serve underserved communities by advancing the philosophy of economic inclusion as a human right. In 1991 upon graduating from Babson College and being unable … Continued

Tia Breakley is the Chief Strategic Development Officer & Chief Governance Officer at Blue Meridian Partners, where she leads Blue Meridian’s Investor Relations team, and as a member of senior leadership, she also provides strategic support and guidance for the growth and development of Blue Meridian’s business model. Before joining Blue Meridian, Tia spent over … Continued

Vicki R. Palmer is President of The Palmer Group LLC, a general management consulting company which she started shortly after her retirement from Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc in 2009. Ms. Palmer’s career in the Coca-Cola system spanned more than 25 years. At the time of her retirement, she was Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration. She … Continued

Scholar, philanthropist, and friend of the arts, Mattie McFadden-Lawson graduated magna cum laude with a Master’s degree from Howard University and holds a M.P.A. degree with honors from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Her extensive work in the arts, government, women’s leadership, and political fundraising has established her as a leader in these areas. … Continued

Broderick Johnson is the EVP, Public Policy & EVP, Digital Equity for Comcast Corporation. Broderick oversees the company’s Public Policy team and holds overall responsibility for Comcast’s role in the digital equity space. Comcast is a leader in solutions to bridge the digital divide, and Broderick works closely with our partners in government and other … Continued

Kneeland Youngblood is a Founding Partner and Chairman of Pharos Capital Group, a physician-founded private equity firm that invests in growing healthcare companies. Previously, Kneeland was Chairman of the American Beacon Funds, a $30 billion mutual fund, and held Director positions at Starwood Hotels, Gap, and Burger King.

Robyn Coles is currently president of TRATE Properties, a real estate management and ventures company. Prior to her current duties, Ms. Coles served as the CEO of Computer Marketing Services and CEO of Scientific Supplies Network, a medical supply company. She has been an active fundraiser for various healthcare causes and served as chairperson of … Continued

Dr. Coles is executive chairman and chief executive officer of Cerevel Therapeutics, a Bain-portfolio biotechnology company specializing in the development of new therapies for diseases of the central nervous system. Prior to Cerevel, Dr. Coles served as co-founder and CEO of Yumanity Therapeutics where he was instrumental in establishing and advancing potential new treatments for … Continued