SPEAKERS & MODERATORS
In Alphabetical Order
In Alphabetical Order
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Victor Arias
Managing Director and Partner in Charge DFW Office DiversifiedSearch Victor has been very involved with diversity issues and was a co-founder and board member of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (now Prospanica) and the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA). He currently serves on the boards of the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Catholic Foundation of Dallas, and Cistercian Preparatory School. He currently serves as the Chair of the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) which is the exclusive collaborator with Stanford University on the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative of which he is also a co founder. |
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Brandi M. Baldwin, PhD
CEO, Millennial Ventures Holdings Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin is a psychology and business professor turned entrepreneur who is a thought leader and author tackling the world's most relevant business challenges: diversity and inclusion, motivating millennials to level-up their leadership, and advocating for equity in all levels of business. |
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Michele Cantos
Managin Director, Fullstak Academy Social impact leader and public relations specialist experienced in managing and scaling education, technology, and workforce development programs for underserved communities. She is also a writer and speaker passionate about the future of work's impact on Latinxs. 
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Nelson Diaz
Senior Member of Dilworth Paxon The Honorable Nelson Diaz concentrates his practice in the areas of litigation, dispute resolution, public housing issues and government relations. He has represented public entities, corporations, hospitals, banks, and non-profit organizations in both state and federal courts. |
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Frederick D. Loomis, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor at Neumann University Dr. Loomis currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Neumann University, teaching in the graduate program in Business and Organizational Leadership. He has held faculty appointments with Penn State and Drexel University. Loomis holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Penn State and has over 40 years of leadership experience in higher education and government, holding the positions of program director, dean, special assistant to the Provost and executive director. |
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Genienne Navarro, MS
Adult & Graduate Admissions Counselor at Newmann University Ms. Navarro provides support to individuals seeking to accelerate their careers through completing their Bachelor’s degrees online, or achieving Master’s degrees in Business & Organizational Leadership; Accounting, Forensics and Fraud Detection; and Sport Business. |
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Paula M. Riley
Communications Consultant & Adjunct Professor at Saint Joseph’s University Paula’s business experience spans human resource management, sales, marketing, and training. She was a founding partner of an SAP solutions firm and a solutions consultant serving multiple industries. Paula has written 700+ articles for hyperlocal publications featuring businesses, individuals, and community organizations. |
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Jennifer I. Rodriguez
President and CEO Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce For over 20 years, Jennifer has worked to empower underserved groups by helping amplify their voice and increase their engagement at the city and regional levels. In her role as the President & CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber, Jennifer focuses on initiatives that ‘close the gap’ for Latinos in the economy. Her work centers on highlighting the contributions of Latinos while supporting the growth of 22,000+ Hispanic-owned businesses in the region and the advancement of Hispanic professionals. |
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Jameel Rush
VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Aramark. In this role Jameel leads all diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives for Aramark’s 270,000+ associates and leads their campus hire programs. Jameel has over 13 years of global talent management and human resources experience having previously held roles in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, organizational development, change management, and several HR business partner roles. |
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Dr. Tim Swift
Professor Strategic Management and Director of the Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Center for Business Ethics in the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. He brings together 14 years of senior management experience with a doctoral degree in Strategic Management. He completed his doctoral studies at Temple University in 2008. |
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Michael Usino
Assistant Dean Admissions, Enrollment Management, & Student Recruitment College of Public Health Michael Usino serves as the Assistant Dean of Admissions, Enrollment Management, and Student Recruitment in Temple University’s College of Public Health. Temple University’s College of Public Health is one of the largest and most diverse colleges of its kind in the country. Michael also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University, where he has taught a variety of undergraduate courses since 2010. |
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