As organizations strive for greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, more and more companies are looking to partner with  keynote speakers who can help them achieve their DE&I goals.Finding the perfect speaker – one with experience, passion and energy – is key to sparking conversations that will keep those initiatives going strong within an organization. The experts featured here each have varied backgrounds, ranging from executives to performers, and each present compelling insights into the critical need to embrace DE&I in both business and life.

Top leadership and diversity, enquiry and inclusion keynote speaker Verna Myers is an author, activist, and cultural innovator. Dedicated to eradicating barriers to diversity in the workplace, she is the founder of the Verna Myers Company, and has delivered keynotes for NASA, Warner Bros, and The World Bank.

Former CTO of Netflix Patty McCord is a top corporate culture and DE&I keynote speaker. On a mission to reinvent HR to help employees manage their own careers and ambitions, be more productive, and embrace the potential promised by diverse, inclusive workplaces, Patty is a globally in-demand keynote speaker. She currently actively coaches an elite small group of companies on culture and leadership.

Voted one of the Top 100 Black Thought Leaders by BlackList100, top marketing, culture, and diversity, equity and inclusion keynote speaker Omar Johnson is an entrepreneur and innovator. The former VP of Marketing at Apple and CMO at Beats by Dre, he shares his insights on how organizations can promote diversity by making conscious decisions in their marketing and branding efforts with global audiences.

Innovation expert and diversity speaker Tan Le is an award-winning inventor who has been recognized as one of the most influential Women in Technology. As someone who grew up as an outsider, she shares the insights she’s gained into how thinking differently and existing outside social norms can be an advantage.

Cynthia Marshall is a BigSpeak top 10 diversity, equity and inclusion speaker and the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. With an executive career that has seen her leading teams at AT&T, the Dow Chemical Company, and the North Carolina State Chamber of Commerce, she is a dynamic speaker recognized for her energy and effectiveness.

Dr. Kevin Ahmaad Jenkins is a top diversity, equity and inclusion keynote speaker, historian, and sociologist. One of the most electrifying voices in America devoted to eliminating racial health disparities, he is a powerful storyteller with a wide selection of keynotes and interactive workshops.

Award-winning consultant, author and interactive diversity, enquiry and inclusion keynote speaker Risha Grant is a powerhouse presenter who offers both keynotes and deep-dive training sections that empower her attendees to cast aside their biases and build inclusive cultures that help increase a business’ bottom line.

Deborah Rosado Shaw is a trusted advisor, coach and business strategist. The Chief Global Diversity and Engagement Officer at Pepsico, she is sought by the world’s largest organizations for her transformative approach to talent engagement, diversity and leadership.

Author, actor, director and top diversity, equity and inclusion keynote speaker Mickey Rowe is a disability and access expert dedicated to making life easier and more productive for everyone. His audiences have included The Kennedy Center, CUNY, and the DAC of the South Korean Government.

Top DE&I keynote speaker Wema Hoover is the Global Head of Google’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion department and has served as a driver of transformational change for several Fortune 500 companies. Her informative, impactful keynotes demonstrate how embracing diversity leads to surges in employee collaboration, engagement and success.

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