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May 4-6, 2025
The Seabird Resort & Spa
Oceanside, CA
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Sunday, May 4
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Pacific Garden @ Mission Pacific
BRIDGE Board of Directors Lunch
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Longboard Studios A&B + The Shallows @ Mission Pacific
BRIDGE Board of Directors Meeting - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Shore Room & The Kitchen
Cocktails and Connections 
- 7:30 PM - 7:48 PM
Coastal Terrace/Pergola
Welcome
FORWARD in Courage
Sheryl Daija
CEO & Founder
- 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Coastal Terrace/Pergola
Cultural Immersion Dinner
- 8:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Coastal Terrace/Pergola
BRIDGE Stories
How I Became a Man
Nats Getty
LGBTQ+ Activist
- 9:30 PM
The Shore Room
Firepits and Friendships 
Monday, May 5
- 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
The Shore Room
Breakfast
- All Day
The Wood Library
Quiet RoomRetreat, relax and recharge in the beautiful library away from everything!
- 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Morning 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
Session 1 - 9:45 AM - 9:55 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 2A
Inclusive Marketing: Proprietary Research
Jackie Day
Senior Partner, Director, Inclusive Insights and Analytics
- 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
Moderator:
Jessica Ricaurte
Chief Revenue Officer
- 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
Good Growth: 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
- 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
Identity & Impact - 12:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Mission Pacific Pool Rooftop
Lunch
- 2:45 PM - 3:30 PMWorkshops
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Long Board A @ Mission Pacific
Workshop 1In partnership with:
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Long Board B @ Mission Pacific
Workshop 2
One Size doesn't fit all
Alison Mariella Désir
Author, Therapist, Activist
In partnership with:
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The Shallows @ Mission Pacific
Workshop 3
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- 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Grand Coastal Foyer & Terrace
Stronger Together: Mix and Mingle - 3:30 PM - 4:15 PMWorkshops
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Long Board A @ Mission Pacific
Workshop 1
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
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Long Board B @ Mission Pacific
Workshop 2 -
The Shallows @ Mission Pacific
Workshop 3
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- 4:15 PM - 5:00 PMExecutive Sessions
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Long Board A @ Mission Pacific
Session 1 -
Long Board B @ Mission Pacific
Session 2 -
The Shallows @ Mission Pacific
Session 3
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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
Coastal Terrace / Pergola
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 Day
The Wood Library
Quiet RoomRetreat, relax and recharge in the beautiful library away from everything! - 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
BRIDGE Welcome Remarks Sheryl 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
Keynote Session
Representing the Brand without Misrepresenting Culture
Joy Allen-Altimare
Global Chief Marketing Officer
- 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 2
Project FORWARD
Meet the Moment: Understand Risk and Opportunity
Stacy 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
BRIDGE - 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 - 12:30 PM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 5 - 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Session 6
BRIDGE25 Rising StarsModerator:
Judy Jackson
President, JLC Ventures
- 12:50 PM - 1:00 PM
Grand Coastal Ballroom
Closing Remarks Sheryl Daija
CEO & Founder
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMGrab and Go Picnic Lunch
- 2:30 PM - 4:30 PMActivities
Build-a-Bike DonationThis 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 WatchingSpots 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 TastingCassandra 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.
- 8:00 PM
At the Seabird Pool
Movie Night
The Top Gun HouseOriginally built in 1887 by Dr. Henry Graves, a Riverside, CA resident who used the Queen Anne-style cottage as a summer vacation home in Oceanside, the picturesque Top Gun House has been reinvented as a delectable pie-house and is part of the Seabird and Mission Pacific Hotels.
The Folk Victorian Cottage became famous in 1986 when it was featured as the oceanfront "home" of Maverick's (Tom Cruise) love interest, flight instructor Charlie (Kelly McGillis) in the original Top Gun movie. The iconic scene of Maverick riding his motorcycle on palm-lined Pacific Street in Oceanside is every local's favorite. Certainly, for Oceansiders some of the most memorable scenes of the movie "Top Gun" were filmed at this Victorian cottage.
So it seems only fitting that we invite you to join us to watch the original Top Gun for Movie Night at the Seabird Pool! Pies and popcorn will be served!
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
Senior Director of Marketing & Producer of The Paris 3
CMO
Partner, Labor + Employment Group
CEO & Founder
BRIDGE Facilitator, Professor, English & Media Studies
Senior Partner, Director, Inclusive Insights and Analytics
Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff
BRIDGE
Author, Therapist, Activist
Founder & Executive Director
The Paris 3
LGBTQ+ Activist
Communications, Special Projects and Content
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
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
Senior Director of Jewish Affairs
Executive Director
CEO
Chief Equity Officer
Founder and CEO
Identity & Impact
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
Request an Invite
Register before January 3, 2025 and save up to $1,000.
DEI Leaders
Marketing and Business Leaders
A DEI Leader + a Marketing/Business Leader from the same company
If you’re interested in pricing for 3+ people from same company, please email [email protected].
BRIDGE25 Attendees Include
BRIDGE25 Attendees Include
| Company | Title |
|---|---|
| Adsmovil | Chief Revenue Officer |
| Alpha Precision Media | Chief Revenue Officer |
| Bain and Company | Director of DEI |
| Basis Technologies | Chief Investment and Media Officer |
| Basis Technologies | Agency Partnerships |
| Basis Technologies | Head of DEI |
| 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 |
| Colossus SSP (a DDH company) | Head Of Buyer Development |
| Colossus SSP (a DDH company) | CEO |
| Corewell Health | Advisor, DEI Partner |
| Corewell Health | Sr. DEI Director |
| Corewell Health | Diversity Equity Inclusion Partner Advisor |
| creADtura Advertising | Founder/CEO |
| Davis + Gilbert LLP | Partner |
| DevelopWell | CEO & Principal |
| Direct Digital Holdings | SVP Strategic Development |
| Draper | Chief Corporate and Community Engagement Officer |
| Draper | Director of Communications |
| Elloree Talent Strategies | Founder & CEO |
| Flywheel Digital | Vice President, Media |
| GALE | Director of Marketing Strategy |
| GALLO | Diversity & Inclusion Sr Analyst |
| GALLO | Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging Leader |
| GroupM | Head of Inclusion & Impact |
| H&M | Head of I&D |
| iHeartMedia | President |
| Indeed | Director of Accessibility |
| Indeed | VP Corporate Marketing |
| Index Exchange | Chief Marketing Officer |
| International | Diversity & Inclusion Analyst |
| Interpublic | Chief of Staff, DEI |
| Interpublic Group of Companies | Chief DEI Officer |
| JAMS | Director of Diversity Outreach |
| JAMS | Vice President, Practice Development |
| JLC Ventures | President |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Senior Associate |
| Kalouti Consulting Ltd. | CEO |
| Khader LLC | Marketing Strategy Consultant |
| 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 |
| National Geographic Society | Vice President, Engagement & Marketing Strategy |
| National Geographic Society | Chief Campus & Experiences Officer |
| National Geographic Society | Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer |
| Navistar | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Analyst |
| Navistar | Senior Diversity Coordinator |
| New & Improved | Founder, Certified Diversity Executive, Creative Director |
| Nielsen | SVP, Business Inclusion, Impact & Belonging |
| Nielsen | Chief Business Inclusion, Impact & Belonging |
| Nielsen | SVP Inclusive Insights |
| Open to All | Managing Director |
| Pondurance | Sr. Project Manager |
| Portalus | President & CEO |
| Quigley-Simpson | VP Talent and Culture |
| SASHE, LLC | President & Founder |
| Sonos, Inc. | Principal DEI Program Manager, Product Inclusion |
| Subaru of America | Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging |
| Subaru of America | VP, Digital Customer Experience & Marketing Analytics |
| Subaru of America | Manager, Assistant General Counsel |
| Subaru of America | Human Resources Business Partner |
| Subaru of America | Talent Acquisition Leader |
| T. Bryce Consulting | President & Founder |
| The Advertising Council, Inc | Chief Equity Officer |
| The Advertising Council, Inc | Director, Culture & Community |
| The E.W. Scripps Company | Sr. Coordinator, EDI |
| 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 |
| USTA | Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer |
| 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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