MEET THE FOUNDERS

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  • Alana is a seasoned global leader with nearly 20 years of corporate experience, known for delivering innovative solutions that help public and private sector organizations achieve their strategic goals. Formerly the Global Head of Inclusion & Diversity at Cash App and a diversity executive at Microsoft, she is a trusted advisor known for orchestrating impactful DEI initiatives, external partnerships, and community engagement, with the goal of empowering businesses to thrive globally through authentic customer connections, sustainable growth, and positive societal impact.

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  • Gary Johnson is a social innovation and strategy leader with 17+ years of experience bridging culture, design thinking, business, and policy. A seasoned social impact innovator and partnerships executive, he has led initiatives across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to drive growth and equity in global multicultural markets. As a servant leader with a growth mindset, Gary collaborates with creative, mission-driven teams to design forward-thinking strategies that advance business goals, build community trust, and deliver measurable impact.

ADVISORY BOARD

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    Kelvin Womack

    Retired Partner | Deloitte Consulting

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    Jessica Jolley

    Global Director DEI | Pendo

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    Jonathan Jackson

    Entrepreneur | Media Executive | Writer

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    Camille Cheeks-Lomax

    EVP, Group Brand Director | Deutsch

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    Omari Souza

    Professor of Communications & Design | University of North Texas

  • Viya Nsumbu

    Founder, VMN Communications | Reputation Expert