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Bridge 2024

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

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BRIDGE 2023 Attendee stats
  • Deborah

    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

  • Randi

    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

  • Elise

    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

  • David

    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
Jonita Wilson
Chief Diversity Officer
Discover Financial
 
Peter Blacker
Peter Blacker
EVP, Streaming & Data Products, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Advertising & Partnerships
NBCUniversal
Yin Woon Rani
Yin Woon Rani
CEO/CMO
milkPEP
Jessica Ricaurte
Jessica Ricaurte
Chief Revenue Officer
Adsmovil
Randi Stipes
Randi Stipes
VP, IBM Brand Marketing
CMO, The Weather Company, an IBM Business
Leslie Waller
Leslie Waller
VP, Marketing
Campbells
Jennifer Warren
Jennifer Warren
VP, Global Brand Marketing and Communications
Indeed

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2023 Speakers Included

Fiona Compton
Fiona Compton
Educator, Cultural Ambassador, Founder
Know Your Caribbean Educational Initiative
Mita Mallick
Mita Mallick
Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact
Carta
Ziad Ahmed
Ziad Ahmed
Founder & CEO
JUV Consulting
Marya Bangee
Marya Bangee
VP, Multicultural Audience Engagement
Disney Studios
Kevin Bradshaw
Kevin Bradshaw
SVP, Executive Director, City Year San Jose
Former Professional Basketball Player
Sarah Camhi
Sarah Camhi
Director, Trade Marketing
adidas
Vanessa Castañeda Gill
Vanessa Castañeda Gill
CEO and Co-Founder
Social Cipher
Kareem Cook
Kareem Cook
Chief Marketing Officer, Owner
Naturade/VeganSmart
Sheryl Daija
Sheryl Daija
CEO & Founder
BRIDGE
Gonzalo Del Fa
Gonzalo Del Fa
President
GroupM Multicultural
Maia Ervin
Maia Ervin
Chief Impact Officer
JUV Consulting
Judy Jackson
Judy Jackson
Former Global Head of Culture, WPP
Co-Founder of We All Rise Together
Elise James-DeCruise
Elise James-DeCruise
Chief Equity Officer
AdCouncil
Wendy John
Wendy John
Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion
Fidelity Investments
Louis Jones
Louis Jones
CMO
The Brand Safety Institute
David Kenny
David Kenny
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Nielsen
Emile Khader
Emile Khader
Chief of Staff to the President of Condé Nast Entertainment & SVP, Global Marketing
Condé Nast
Kevin Larkai
Kevin Larkai
Founder & CEO, Blackleaf Organic &
Co-Founder Proof Theory
Kirk McDonald
Kirk McDonald
Chief Executive Officer
GroupM North America
Joanna McElnea
Joanna McElnea
Community Manager and Disability Advocate
Creative Spirit US
Rebecca Messina
Rebecca Messina
Senior Advisor
McKinsey & Co
Ness Murby
Ness Murby
JEDI Brand Strategist, Counsellor and Paralympian
Lou Paskalis
Lou Paskalis
Chief Strategy Officer
Ad Fontes Media
Lukeisha Paul
Lukeisha Paul
Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
GroupM
Erin Lim Rhodes
Erin Lim Rhodes
Host, “E! News The Rundown”
NBCUniversal
Jessica Ricaurte
Jessica Ricaurte
Chief Revenue Officer
Adsmovil
Michael Roca
Michael Roca
Executive Director, Elevate at
OMG
Dr. Omar Rodriguez Vila
Dr. Omar Rodriguez Vila
Professor in the Practice of Marketing and the Director of Education / Business & Society Institute
Goizueta Business School, Emory University
Jarvis Sam
Jarvis Sam
CEO & Founder, Rainbow Disruption and former Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer
Nike Inc.
Sandra Sims-Williams
Sandra Sims-Williams
Chief Diversity Officer
Nielsen
Deidre Smalls-Landau
Deidre Smalls-Landau
Chief Business Equity Officer, UM
Managing Partner, Identity @IPG Mediabrands
Judy Smith
Judy Smith
Crisis Management Expert & inspiration for the hit TV show Scandal, Founder & CEO
Smith & Company
Randi Stipes
Randi Stipes
VP, IBM Brand Marketing
CMO, The Weather Company, an IBM Business
Jon Suarez Davis
Jon Suarez Davis
Chief Customer Officer
super{set}
Matthew Tsang
Matthew Tsang
Co-Founder
AndHumanity
Christine Wachira
Dr. Christine Wachira
Founder & CEO of The Wachira Group, Wachira Wines, KARIBU by Wachira, and SOKO Distributors
Mark Walker
Mark Walker
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO
Direct Digital Holdings
Leslie Waller
Leslie Waller
VP, Marketing
Campbells
Jennifer Warren
Jennifer Warren
VP, Global Brand Marketing and Communications
Indeed
Jonita Wilson
Jonita Wilson
Chief Diversity Officer
Discover Financial
Yin Woon Rani
Yin Woon Rani
CEO/CMO
milkPEP
Deborah Yeh
Deborah Yeh
Global Brand Purpose Officer
Sephora

Our 2023 Attendees Included

Thank you to our 2023 Partners

discover
fidelity
indeed
adsmovil
hilton
milkpep
nielsen
adcouncil
canela
conde-nast
iheartmedia

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