BRIDGE 2024 - Pioneering DEI Next Practices

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Get actionable DEI and inclusion strategies from the top diversity, marketing, and business executives driving systemic change.

View 2023 Highlights

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I am coming away from this event feeling really optimistic. This is actually one of the few events that I've been to where the lens has been mission-driven. I'm feeling really refreshed by what I'm seeing and inspired by all the people here.”

— Deborah Yeh, Global Brand Purpose Officer, Sephora
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There are good industry events - even some great ones. And then there are experiences that fundamentally change how we think, how we act, how we lead. #BRIDGE2023 was an experience. ”

— Randi Stipes, VP, IBM Brand Marketing, CMO, The Weather Company, an IBM Business
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This was an amazing experience, Sheryl and team. I feel so full right now. It's easy to get defeated when you are doing this work, so I want to thank you for holding space for us to give back and share.”

— Elise James-DeCruise, Chief Equity Officer, AdCouncil
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I was delighted and honored to join Bridge 2023 today for a powerful conversation about the critical role CEOs play in building DE&I into their company's core strategic and operational priorities.”

— David Kenny, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nielsen

Who should attend Bridge 2024

Drive Systemic Change by Building an Inclusive Workplace, Workforce and Marketplace.

At BRIDGE we believe that the change will happen with the convergence of diversity and business leaders. In keeping with the makeup of our board, attendees will represent this convergence.

Please join us if you’re a:

Chief DEI Officer, DEI Leader
Chief Marketing Officer, Marketing Leader
CEO, COO, Business Leader
Rising Stars - we want future Leaders!

Why Sponsor Bridge 2024

Give Back with Authentic Cultural Experiences and Thought Leadership Opportunities

In keeping with our mission to make the world a better place, every BRIDGE sponsorship package includes a give back!

For every meal we serve, we will donate a meal.
All products, swag, giveaways will support an under-represented community.
All experiences will be curated to authentically celebrate diverse cultures.

For more information on sponsoring BRIDGE 2024, please email Keith D Wright II.

Our 2023 Steering Committee

Chair

Jonita Wilson
Chief Diversity Officer
Discover Financial

Peter Blacker
EVP, Streaming & Data Products, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Advertising & Partnerships
NBCUniversal

Yin Woon Rani
CEO/CMO
milkPEP

Jessica Ricaurte
Chief Revenue Officer
Adsmovil

Randi Stipes
VP, IBM Brand Marketing
CMO, The Weather Company, an IBM Business

Leslie Waller
VP, Marketing
Campbells

Jennifer Warren
VP, Global Brand Marketing and Communications
Indeed

BRIDGE 2023 Photo Gallery

2023 Speakers Included

Fiona Compton
Educator, Cultural Ambassador, Founder
Know Your Caribbean Educational Initiative

Mita Mallick
Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact
Carta

Ziad Ahmed
Founder & CEO
JUV Consulting

Marya Bangee
VP, Multicultural Audience Engagement
Disney Studios

Kevin Bradshaw
SVP, Executive Director, City Year San Jose
Former Professional Basketball Player

Sarah Camhi
Director, Trade Marketing
adidas

Vanessa Castañeda Gill
CEO and Co-Founder
Social Cipher

Kareem Cook
Chief Marketing Officer, Owner
Naturade/VeganSmart

Sheryl Daija
CEO & Founder
BRIDGE

Gonzalo Del Fa
President
GroupM Multicultural

Maia Ervin
Chief Impact Officer
JUV Consulting

Judy Jackson
Former Global Head of Culture, WPP
Co-Founder of We All Rise Together

Elise James-DeCruise
Chief Equity Officer
AdCouncil

Wendy John
Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion
Fidelity Investments

Louis Jones
CMO
The Brand Safety Institute

David Kenny
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Nielsen

Emile Khader
Chief of Staff to the President of Condé Nast Entertainment & SVP, Global Marketing
Condé Nast

Kevin Larkai
Founder & CEO, Blackleaf Organic &
Co-Founder Proof Theory

Kirk McDonald
Chief Executive Officer
GroupM North America

Joanna McElnea
Community Manager and Disability Advocate
Creative Spirit US

Rebecca Messina
Senior Advisor
McKinsey & Co

Ness Murby
JEDI Brand Strategist, Counsellor and Paralympian

Lou Paskalis
Chief Strategy Officer
Ad Fontes Media

Lukeisha Paul
Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
GroupM

Erin Lim Rhodes
Host, “E! News The Rundown”
NBCUniversal

Jessica Ricaurte
Chief Revenue Officer
Adsmovil

Michael Roca
Executive Director, Elevate at
OMG

Dr. Omar Rodriguez Vila
Professor in the Practice of Marketing and the Director of Education / Business & Society Institute
Goizueta Business School, Emory University