Rachel Cargle is an Akron, Ohio born writer, entrepreneur and philanthropic innovation. Her work and book “A Renaissance of our Own” published by Penguin Random House, centers the reimagining of womanhood, solidarity and self and how we are in relationship with ourselves and one another. In 2018 she founded The Loveland Foundation, Inc., a non-profit offering free therapy to Black women and girls.  

Her umbrella company, The Loveland Group houses a collection of Rachel’s social ventures including The Great Unlearn, a self-paced, donation-based learning community, The Great Unlearn for Young Learners – an online learning space for young folks launching in 2022, and Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre – an innovative literacy space designed to amplify, celebrate and honor the work of writers who are often excluded from traditional cultural, social and academic canons.

Rachel is a regular contributor to Cultured magazine, Atmos magazine and The Cut, and has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar and The New Yorker. Rachel lives & loves in Brooklyn, New York.

Born in Ohio, Joe decided to leave his hometown of Columbus,Ohio in 2006 to attend the illustrious Howard University. Passionate to help people in his community lead Joe to purse a pre med curriculum. Often spending his time volunteering eventually lead him to starting his own nonprofit while attending Howard. After graduating with a B.S from Howard; he knew there was more he wanted to achieve in business. He then pursued a career in sales and business development while pursuing several entrepreneurial goals. Joe spends the majority of his time working with private clients to grow their businesses. Aside from working Joe enjoys spending time with his family, working out, cooking/eating and traveling.

Donita joined Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors in May 2012, and serves as Manager of Knowledge Management. Through her previous roles at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Donita has engaged with a range of individual donors and family foundations, and is now working with her team to catalog and disseminate organizational knowledge with the goal of enhancing Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ profile as a thought leader. Based in New York, she helps internal and external clients develop and implement effective strategies to achieve their philanthropic goals. She is deeply interested in creating and implementing a theory of change, not only as a means of harnessing knowledge, but also as a means of effecting cultural change that serves to inform the sector.

Donita holds extensive experience in the performing arts, having sung in such varied places as London, Paris, Harare, San Francisco, and Tulsa. She attended Oberlin College for her undergraduate studies and The Cleveland Institute of Music for her graduate work, studied German literature and holds a B.M. and M.M in vocal performance. She was born in South Africa and has lived there as well as in Germany, Belgium, and the United States.

Dr. Raquel Martin, PhD, is a dynamic force in Black Mental Health and Liberation Psychology. Standing confidently at the intersection of clinical psychology and social advocacy, Dr. Martin has earned a reputation as a pioneering thought leader. Her presentations, filled with depth and passion, don’t merely inform—they ignite a spark, inspiring attendees to delve deeper and think broader. Dr. Martin brings to the table a unique blend of critical education, offering fresh perspectives that challenge traditional norms and encourage mind evolution.

Nicole Alexander is a marketing executive known for driving sustainable growth through the integration of technology, marketing science, and innovative strategies. Her global leadership experience—including roles as Global Head of Marketing at Meta, SVP of Innovation at Ipsos, and VP of Innovation for Greater China at Nielsen—has shaped a deep understanding of diverse markets and consumer behaviors.

She advises organizations across technology, automotive, consumer packaged goods, and finance on accelerating growth through digital transformation and the ethical adoption of AI. As an Adjunct Professor of Marketing and Technology at NYU, she guides future leaders in leveraging data-driven strategies and emerging technologies to drive revenue growth while championing ethical marketing practices.

A sought-after speaker on ethical AI, innovation, and marketing leadership, Nicole explores these subjects in her forthcoming book, Ethical AI in Marketing: Aligning Growth, Responsibility, and Customer Trust (Kogan Page, 2025). Beyond her advisory and academic work, she serves on the boards of Per Scholas and The Loveland Foundation, reflecting her dedication to inclusive technology and mental health advocacy.

Nicole holds a Master’s in AI Ethics and Society from the University of Cambridge and an Executive MBA from the TRIUM Global EMBA program (NYU Stern, HEC Paris, and LSE). Her mission is to help organizations scale responsibly—leveraging data-driven insights, cutting-edge technology, and customer-centric marketing to drive long-term, global growth.

Kat Calvin is the Founder and Executive Director of Spread The Vote + Project ID and the Co-Founder and CEO of the Project ID Action Fund. A lawyer, activist, and social entrepreneur, Kat has built a national organization that has helped more than 13,000 people obtain the IDs they need for jobs, housing, and life and that also allows them to go to the polls. Spread The Vote registers 92% of their eligible clients, taking them from 0 to 40% voter turnout through their voter education program. Through their Vote By Mail in Jail program, they have a 79.4% turnout rate of incarcerated voters.

Kat is currently working towards the passage of the IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act. Her book American Identity in Crisis was released on Amistad by Harper Collins.

Kat is one of the TIME Magazine 16 People and Groups Fighting for a More Equal America, 2018 Fast Company 100 Most Creative People in Business, and has been a Business Insider 30 Under 30, The Grio 100, and more. Kat has been featured in the New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, Atlantic, Essence, Glamour, NPR, PBS, BET, Marie Claire, and many more print and digital outlets. She has been a guest commentator on MSNBC, CNN, Headline News, Sirius XM, and more. She is a frequent keynote speaker and a sought-after voice for her expertise and opinions on politics, voting, ID-related issues, and more.