BRIDGE25: Forward
May 4-6, 2025
The Seabird Resort & Spa
Oceanside, CA
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Sunday, May 4
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMPacific Garden @ Mission PacificBRIDGE Board of Directors Lunch
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMLongboard Studios A&B + The Shallows @ Mission PacificBRIDGE Board of Directors Meeting
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMThe Shore Room
Cocktails and Connections 
- 7:30 PM - 7:48 PMGrand Coastal BallroomWelcome
FORWARD in Courage
Sheryl Daija
CEO & Founder
- 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Cultural Immersion Dinner
- 8:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
BRIDGE Stories
How I Became a Man
Nats Getty
LGBTQ+ Activist
- 9:30 PM
The Shore Room
Firepits and Friendships 
Monday, May 5
- 6:30 AMGrand Coastal TerraceWalk/Run Along the Oceanside Beach
In partnership with:
- 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
The Shore Room
Breakfast
- All DayThe Wood LibraryQuiet RoomRetreat, relax and recharge in the beautiful library away from everything!
- 9:00 AM - 9:15 AMGrand Coastal BallroomMorning WelcomeBRIDGE Chair Welcome Remarks BRIDGE CEO Welcome Remarks
Sandra Sims-Williams
Chief Business Inclusion, Impact and Belonging Officer
Sheryl Daija
CEO & Founder
- 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Good Growth: How Brands Win with Social Impact
How Brands Win with Social Impact
Dr. Omar Rodríguez-Vilá
Professor in the Practice of Marketing and the Director of Education / Business & Society Institute, Goizueta Business School
- 9:45 AM - 9:55 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 2A - 9:55 AM - 10:25 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 2B
Inclusive Marketing: How to tap into $6 Trillion of Buying Power
Ronald Méndez
EVP, Cultural Investment & Strategy Lead
Donna Bungard
Director of Accessibility
Moderator:
Jessica Ricaurte
Chief Revenue Officer
- 10:25 AM - 10:30 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
You Can't Change What You Can't See
Navigating DEI Transformation with the Four Currents™
Marcus Stephens
Transformation Guild Fellow
In partnership with:
- 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
BRIDGE Stories
Coming to America
Berenice Alcalá Jimenez
Executive Assistant for the Elizabeth Richardson Center and DACA Recipient
- 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Grand Coastal Foyer
Stronger Together: Mix and Mingle In partnership with:
- 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 3
Inclusive Leadership: Internal and Industry-Wide
Tony Coles
President, Black Information Network
Lori Goode
Chief Marketing Officer
Phil Cowdell
Global Chief Strategy Officer
Moderator:
Valerie Irick Rainford
CEO
- 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 4
The Risks and Rewards of Generative AI
Michelle Vincent
CEO
Egbavwe Pela
Group SVP, Engagement Strategy, and lead of CMI Media Group's Inclusive Media Center of Excellence
Rebekah Tweed
Executive Director
Moderator:
Kerel Cooper
CMO
- 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 5
Inclusion: From Workplace to Marketplace Impact
Victoria Russell
Managing Director, Inclusion & Sustainability Strategy Leader
Claude Green
Director D&I, Community Relations, Journeys for All, Supplier Inclusion, Recruiting
George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga
Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Moderator:
Geraldine White
Founder and CEO
- 12:45 PM - 2:45 PMGrand Coastal TerraceLunch
- 3:00 PM - 3:45 PMWorkshops In the Round
- Workshop 1
The Shallows @ Mission Pacific
The Future of Inclusive Creative: Using AI to Build Resonance through Representation
Jamie Lemle
CMO
In partnership with:
- Workshop 2
Long Board B @ Mission Pacific
One Size doesn't fit all
Alison Mariella Désir
Author, Therapist, Activist
In partnership with:
- Workshop 3
Long Board A @ Mission Pacific
How to Manage Religion in the Workplace: Leveraging Learnings from the Exponential Rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Maha Elgenaidi
Founder & Executive Director
Karen Stiller
Senior Director of Jewish Affairs
- Workshop 4
The Wood Library @ Seabird
BRIDGE25 Rising Stars Roundtable (for Rising Stars Only)Sheryl Daija
CEO & Founder
Judy Jackson
President, JLC Ventures
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- 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Pacific Garden @ Mission Pacific
Stronger Together: Mix and Mingle - 3:45 PM - 4:20 PMWorkshops In the Round
- Workshop 1
Long Board A @ Mission Pacific
Supplier Diversity Open MicFacilitated by:
Stacy Hawkins
Diversity & Employment Practices Consultant and Professor of Law
- Workshop 2
Long Board B @ Mission Pacific
Inclusive Marketing Open MicFacilitated by:Ronald Méndez
EVP, Cultural Investment & Strategy Lead
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- 4:20 PM - 5:00 PMExecutive Sessions
- Session 1
Long Board A @ Mission Pacific
Marketer and Business Leaders RoundtableFacilitated by:
Randi Stipes
Chief Marketing Officer
Meredith Brace
Chief Marketing Officer
- Session 2
Long Board B @ Mission Pacific
DEI Leaders RoundtableDEI Leaders:
Lukeisha Paul
Head of Inclusion & Impact, GroupM US
Marisa Grimes
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
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- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMYour Time
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Shore Room
Cocktails and Connections In partnership with:
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Grand Coastal Terrace
Cinco de Mayo DinnerIn partnership with:
- 9:00 PM
The Shore Room
Firepits and Friendships
Tuesday, May 6
- 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
The Shore Room
Breakfast - All DayThe Wood LibraryQuiet RoomRetreat, relax and recharge in the beautiful library away from everything!
- 9:00 AM - 9:10 AMGrand Coastal BallroomBRIDGE Welcome RemarksSheryl Daija
CEO & Founder
- 9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
BRIDGE Stories
The Paris 3
Weida Allen
The Paris 3
Augustine Fields
The Paris 3
Margaret Nichols
The Paris 3
Moderator:
Karrié Claybrook
Senior Director of Marketing & Producer of The Paris 3
- 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Fireside Chat
Representing the Brand without Misrepresenting Culture
Joy Allen-Altimare
Global Chief Marketing Officer
Sheryl Daija
CEO & Founder
- 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 2
Project FORWARD
Meet the Moment: Understand Risk and OpportunityStacy Hawkins
Diversity & Employment Practices Consultant and Professor of Law
Jessica Golden Cortes
Partner, Labor + Employment Group
Moderator:
Erica DeLorenzo
Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 3
The Fight for Democracy and Human Rights
Trovon Williams
SVP, Marketing and Communications
Meghan Bartley
Senior Director of Agencies, Brands, and Engagement, GLAAD Media Institute
George Walker
Chief Equity Officer
Moderator:
Dr. Wiley Davi
BRIDGE Facilitator, Professor, English & Media Studies
- 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Grand Coastal Foyer
Stronger Together: Mix and Mingle - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 4
Gen Z'ers Influence on Brand Inclusion
Micah Jesse Koffler
Global Director, Influencer and Creator Marketing
Michael Jennings
Director, Inclusion Strategy, Product
Noah Gonzalez
Communications, Special Projects and Content
Moderator:
Ziad Ahmed
Head of Next Gen
United Talent Agency
- 12:00 PM - 12:25 PM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 5
BRIDGE25 Rising StarsModerator:Judy Jackson
President, JLC Ventures
- 12:25 PM - 12:30 PM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Closing RemarksSheryl Daija
CEO & Founder
- 12:30 PM - 2:00 PMGrab and Go Picnic Lunch
In partnership with:
- 2:30 PM - 4:30 PMActivities
Build-a-Bike Donation
This hands-on experience combines purpose with impact! Each group will build a bike to be donated to San Diego Bike Coalition giving a child in need the gift of freedom and fun!
Whale Watching
Spots are limited for this first-come-first-served adventure! Set sail for an unforgettable dolphin whale watching experience. Boats must leave on time which means we must depart the Seabird Resort promptly at 1:30PM - returning around 4:30PM.
Wine Tasting
Cassandra Schaegisan, Emmy Award-winning television producer, acclaimed series host and founder of SIP Wine & Beer has utilized the strength of community, culture, and meaningful dialogue to elevate and amplify the voices of underrepresented brands. Experience wines and beers from a selection of these winemakers and breweries.
2025 Speakers
Head of Next Gen
United Talent Agency
Executive Assistant for the Elizabeth Richardson Center and DACA Recipient
The Paris 3
Global Chief Marketing Officer
Senior Director of Agencies, Brands, and Engagement, GLAAD Media Institute
Director of Accessibility
Senior Director of Marketing & Producer of The Paris 3
President, Black Information Network
CMO
Partner, Labor + Employment Group
Global Chief Strategy Officer
CEO & Founder
BRIDGE Facilitator, Professor, English & Media Studies
Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff
Author, Therapist, Activist
Founder & Executive Director
The Paris 3
LGBTQ+ Activist
Communications, Special Projects and Content
Chief Marketing Officer
Director D&I, Community Relations, Journeys for All, Supplier Inclusion, Recruiting
Diversity & Employment Practices Consultant and Professor of Law
President, JLC Ventures
Director, Inclusion Strategy, Product
Global Director, Influencer and Creator Marketing
Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
EVP, Cultural Investment & Strategy Lead
The Paris 3
Group SVP, Engagement Strategy, and lead of CMI Media Group's Inclusive Media Center of Excellence
CEO
Chief Revenue Officer
Professor in the Practice of Marketing and the Director of Education / Business & Society Institute, Goizueta Business School
Managing Director, Inclusion & Sustainability Strategy Leader
Chief Business Inclusion, Impact and Belonging Officer
Transformation Guild Fellow
Senior Director of Jewish Affairs
Executive Director
CEO
Chief Equity Officer
Founder and CEO
SVP, Marketing and Communications
BRIDGE25: FORWARD
There has perhaps never been a more important time for us to come together as a resolute community committed to building a more inclusive industry. While DEI has become politicized, misrepresented and overstated, the practice of inclusion remains transformational to business growth. And those companies that understand this will future proof their businesses for years to come.
With an extraordinary NPS score of over 90 for 2 years in a row, this 2 ½ day retreat immerses Chief Diversity Officers, CMOs, CEOs and other senior leaders in a unique environment built to deliver actionable insights and foster data-driven solutions to operationalize inclusion across the workplace, workforce and marketplace and protect it from unfounded attacks.
BRIDGE25: FORWARD will center around data-driven best practices and business capabilities needed to ensure that brands tap into their growth markets with robust strategies on how they see, serve and show up in the marketplace.
Our commitment is that BRIDGE25: FORWARD will be unapologetically indelible, determined and audacious as we bring together an incredible lineup of speakers, actionable content, close friends and partners and immersive cultural experiences all in one place!
And, together with our second class of Rising Stars, we will define the future for the next generation, who are more committed than ever to social causes, racial justice and an expectation that it is the role of companies to make the world a better place.
Request an InviteWho should attend BRIDGE25
At BRIDGE we are committed to bringing together diversity, marketing and business leaders to unlock a powerful collaboration to drive real change.
Please join us if you’re a:
- CDO or DEI Leader
- CMO or Marketing Leader
- CEO, COO or Business Leader
- Rising Stars - we love to include our future leaders!
Why Sponsor Bridge25
In keeping with our mission to make the world a better place, every BRIDGE partnership package is curated intentionally and thoughtfully.
- Products, swag, giveaways support an underrepresented community or charitable organization
- Experiences are curated to authentically celebrate diverse cultures
- Activities are designed in support of the community
For more information on BRIDGE25 Partnership Opportunities:
Who’s Your RISING STAR?
BRIDGE25 is where ideas flow, connections are made, and the future of inclusion as a business strategy is shaped. With your registration, you can nominate a RISING STAR to join our annual retreat and give them the experience of a lifetime. Eligible candidates should represent an underrepresented community, have 5-7 years of impactful experience, and be eager to contribute their unique perspectives to our community.
Send your nomination by March 21, 2025.
Our 2025 Steering Committee
Chief Revenue Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
President, Black Information Network
CMO
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Leader
Customer Experience Evangelist
CEO/CMO
Chief Marketing Officer
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO
VP, Global Brand Marketing and Communications
BRIDGE25 Attendees Include
BRIDGE25 Attendees Include
| Company | Title |
|---|---|
| Adsmovil | Chief Revenue Officer |
| All Tech Is Human | Executive Director |
| Alpha Precision Media | Chief Revenue Officer |
| Bain and Company | Director of DEI |
| Basis Technologies | Head of DEI |
| Basis Technologies | Senior DEI Manager |
| Basis Technologies | Agency Partnerships |
| Basis Technologies | Chief Investment and Media Officer |
| Bentley University | Professor of English and Media Studies |
| Bentley University | Director, Programs & Communication |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Chief People and Culture Officer |
| BOMESI | CEO |
| Brand Safety Institute | Senior Fellow |
| Burr & Forman LLP | Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer |
| Channel Factory | Chief Strategy Officer |
| CMI Media Group | GSVP, Engagement Strategy |
| Colossus SSP (a DDH company) | CEO |
| Colossus SSP (a DDH company) | Head Of Buyer Development |
| Corewell Health | Diversity Equity Inclusion Partner Advisor |
| Corewell Health | Advisor, DEI Partner |
| Corewell Health | Sr. DEI Director |
| Costco | Director, Costco Journeys Diversity & Inclusion |
| creADtura Advertising | Founder/CEO |
| Davis + Gilbert LLP | Partner |
| Davis + Gilbert LLP | Labor & Employment Associate |
| DevelopWell | CEO & Principal |
| DevelopWell | Principal Consultant |
| Digitas Health | Vice President, Engagement Strategy |
| Direct Digital Holdings | SVP Strategic Development |
| Draper | Chief Corporate and Community Engagement Officer |
| Draper | Director of Communications |
| e.l.f. Beauty | Director, Influencer & Creator Marketing |
| Elizabeth Richardson Center and DACA Recipient | Executive Assistant |
| Elloree Talent Strategies | Founder & CEO |
| Flywheel Digital | Vice President, Media |
| GALE | Associate Creative Director |
| GALE | Social Creator, Strategist |
| GALLO | Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging Leader |
| GALLO | Diversity & Inclusion Sr Analyst |
| GALLO | Brand Marketing Manager |
| Gap Inc | Chief Inclusion & Belonging Officer |
| Gap Inc | Equality & Belonging: Internal Communities, Heritage Month + Cultural Activation Programming |
| Gap Inc | Head of Brand Enablement, Inclusion & Belonging |
| Gap Inc | Director of I&B Talent and Learning |
| General Motors | Responsible Media |
| GLAAD | Head of Corporate Engagement |
| GroupM | Inclusive Insights and Analytics Director |
| GroupM | Head of Inclusion & Impact |
| GroupM | EVP, Cultural Investment & Strategy Lead |
| GumGum | CMO |
| GumGum | Senior Corporate Communications Manager |
| H&M | Head of I&D |
| H&M | Head of Celebrity & Influencer, Region Americas |
| Harlem Run | Author, therapist, activist |
| IDENTITY & IMPACT | Founder & CEO |
| iHeartMedia | President |
| Indeed | VP Corporate Marketing |
| Indeed | Director of Accessibility |
| Index Exchange | Chief Marketing Officer |
| ING | Executive Director |
| International | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Analyst |
| International | Senior Diversity Coordinator |
| International | Diversity & Inclusion Analyst |
| Interpublic | Chief of Staff, DEI |
| Interpublic Group of Companies | Chief DEI Officer |
| Jake’s Del Mar | |
| JAMS | Director of Diversity Outreach |
| JAMS | Vice President, Practice Development |
| JCRC Bay Area | Senior Director of Jewish Affairs |
| JLC Ventures | President |
| Kalouti Consulting Ltd. | CEO |
| Khader LLC | Marketing Strategy Consultant |
| Leo Constellation | SVP Belonging and Participation lead |
| LIT Enterprises | Founder/CEO |
| Magnet Media | Chief Executive Officer |
| McCann Worldgroup | Global EVP Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer McCann W • Diversity/Inclusion |
| Michelin North America | Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer |
| MilkPEP | CEO |
| Multnomah County Dept. of Community Justice | Human Resources Manager |
| Museum of Fine Arts, Boston | Senior Director, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access |
| My Code Media | CRO |
| NAACP | SVP, Marketing and Communications |
| National Geographic Society | Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer |
| NBCUniversal | VP, Inclusion - Advertising & Partnerships |
| New & Improved | Founder, Certified Diversity Executive, Creative Director |
| Nielsen | Chief Business Inclusion, Impact & Belonging |
| Nielsen | SVP, Business Inclusion, Impact & Belonging |
| Nielsen | SVP Inclusive Insights |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Chief Equity Officer |
| Pondurance | Sr. Project Manager |
| Portalus | President & CEO |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | Managing Director, Inclusion Strategy Leader |
| Publicis Groupe | Chief of Staff |
| Publicis Groupe | Chief Impact + Equity Officer |
| Publicis Groupe | Manager, Learning & Development |
| Purpose Worldwide | Founder and CEO |
| Quigley-Simpson | VP Talent and Culture |
| Raptive | VP, Inclusive Partnerships |
| Richemont | Sustainability Coordinator |
| Robins Have Wings | Founder and CEO |
| Running Industry Diversity Coalition | Executive Director |
| Rutgers Law School | Professor of Law |
| SASHE, LLC | President & Founder |
| Saucony | Field Marketing Specialist |
| Self | Preventive Medicine Consultant |
| Sephora | Vice President of DE&I |
| Sonos, Inc. | Principal DEI Program Manager, Product Inclusion |
| Strike Oil | Designer |
| Subaru of America | Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging |
| Subaru of America | Manager, Assistant General Council |
| Subaru of America | VP, Digital Customer Experience & Marketing Analytics |
| T. Bryce Consulting | President & Founder |
| The Advertising Council, Inc | Chief Equity Officer |
| The Advertising Council, Inc | Director, Culture & Community |
| The E.W. Scripps Company | VP, and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer |
| The E.W. Scripps Company | Sr. Coordinator, EDI |
| The Paris 3 | Member |
| The Paris 3 | Member |
| The Transformation Guild | Fellow |
| The Weather Company | CMO |
| TheAList | Founder CEO |
| Tinuiti | Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |
| Topspin | Advisor |
| TripleLift | CMO |
| TripleLift | VP, Marketing |
| TripleLift, Inc. | VP, Economic Inclusion |
| Tru Access | Chief Bridge Builder |
| United Talent Agency | Head of Next Gen, Entertainment Culture & Marketing |
| United Talent Agency | Marketing Coordinator |
| USTA | Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer |
| Walmart | Senior Director, Marketing |
| XR Extreme Reach | CMO |
| Yelp | Senior Manager, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging |
| Human Resources Leader |
A Timeless SoCal Retreat By The Beach
Welcome to Oceanside, CA – San Diego County’s coastal “living room,” voted as one of the best resorts in California by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2024! Enjoy a stunning oceanfront experience featuring curated art by visionaries hailing from the SoCal region, fragrances that will ease you into a beach mood, CA cuisine you’ll want to savor with good company, the No. 2 Spa in the country voted by USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and so much more! A fresh take on the classic seaside stay invites you to unwind in our breezy living rooms and suites with private balconies for the perfect day of play along Oceanside’s vibrant beach. From sunrise to sunset, let us host you for a true taste of the California dream.
The Seabird Experience
Explore a host of coastal luxury during your stay at The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa. Treat yourself to an indulgent treatment at Sunny's Spa & Beauty Lounge or rejuvenate with seasonal wellness activities. As you dine, you’ll enjoy bright California cuisine prepared with ingredients drawn from the bounty of our local farms and regional purveyors. Indulge in fresh, farm-to-table fare for breakfast, lunch, or dinner on Piper’s sunny sidewalk patio. Inventive dishes and bespoke cocktails await at The Shore Room, with ocean views from our wraparound porch. Or head poolside to The Shelter Club for delicious bites and a full menu of cocktails and specialty drinks. We can't to welcome you to our shoreline!
Hotel Reservations
BRIDGE has secured a special group rate so don't wait to reserve your room using our special room block or call (877) 724-5016 and mention BRIDGE25 with our Group Booking Code G-BRM5. To qualify for the special rate, you must book by April 11th!
Or call (877) 724-5016 using the group code "G-BRM5"
Travel Information
San Diego International Airport is approximately a 40-minute drive from the Seabird Resort.
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