Rosalind (Roz) Brewer is an influential corporate executive celebrated for her visionary leadership, trailblazing initiatives, and advocacy for positive change in global business. Repeatedly recognized by Fortune and Forbes among their “Most Powerful Women in Business,” Brewer’s strategic acumen and commitment to excellence have cemented her status as one of today’s most influential figures. Her … Continued

Benaree Pratt Wiley (Bennie) is a Corporate Director and Trustee. For fifteen years, Bennie was the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Partnership, Inc., an organization that strengthened Greater Boston’s capacity to attract, retain, and develop talented professionals of color. Bennie is currently a Director on boards of the BNY Mellon Mutual Funds and … Continued

Mr. Patrick is Senior Advisor to The Vistria Group, a private investment firm that invests for both financial return and positive social impact. He is also the David R. Gergen Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. From 2022 to 2024, he was Co-Director of the Center for Public Leadership … 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