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The Seabird Resort & Spa
Oceanside, CA

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  • Immersive cultural experiences

  • Actionable takeaways

  • Lifelong friendships

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    • Sunday, May 4

      • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
        BRIDGE Board of Directors Lunch
        BRIDGE Board of Directors Lunch
      • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
        BRIDGE Board of Directors Meeting
      • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
        Stronger Together Cocktails and Connections
        Cocktails and Connections
      • 7:30 PM - 7:48 PM
        Welcome
        FORWARD in Courage
        Sheryl Daija
        Sheryl Daija
        CEO & Founder
      • 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

        Grand Coastal Ballroom

        Cultural Immersion Dinner
        Cultural Immersion Dinner
      • 8:45 PM - 9:00 PM

        Grand Coastal Ballroom

        BRIDGE Stories
        How I Became a Man
        Nats Getty
        Nats Getty
        LGBTQ+ Activist
        BRIDGE Stories
      • 9:30 PM

        The Shore Room

        Stronger Together Firepits and Friendships
        Firepits and Friendships
    • Monday, May 5

      • 6:30 AM
        Walk/Run Along the Oceanside Beach

        In partnership with:

        Saucony
        Walk/Run Along the Oceanside Beach
      • 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

        The Shore Room

        Breakfast
        Breakfast
      • All Day
        Quiet Room
        Retreat, relax and recharge in the beautiful library away from everything!
        Quiet Room
      • 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
        Morning Welcome
        BRIDGE Chair Welcome Remarks BRIDGE CEO Welcome Remarks
        Sandra Sims-Williams
        Sandra Sims-Williams
        Chief Business Inclusion, Impact and Belonging Officer
        Sheryl Daija
        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
        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
        Ronald Méndez
        EVP, Cultural Investment & Strategy Lead
        Donna Bungard
        Donna Bungard
        Director of Accessibility
        Moderator:
        Jessica Ricaurte
        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
        Marcus Stephens
        Transformation Guild Fellow

        In partnership with:

        Transformation Guild
      • 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

        Grand Coastal Ballroom

        BRIDGE Stories
        Coming to America
        Berenice Alcalá Jimenez
        Berenice Alcalá Jimenez
        Executive Assistant for the Elizabeth Richardson Center and DACA Recipient
        BRIDGE Stories
      • 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

        Grand Coastal Foyer

        Stronger Together Stronger Together: Mix and Mingle

        In partnership with:

        Sephora
        Stronger Together: Mix and Mingle
      • 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

        Grand Coastal Ballroom

        Session 3
        Inclusive Leadership: Internal and Industry-Wide
        Tony Coles
        Tony Coles
        President, Black Information Network
        Lori Goode
        Lori Goode
        Chief Marketing Officer
        Phil Cowdell
        Phil Cowdell
        Global Chief Strategy Officer
        Moderator:
        Valerie Irick Rainford
        Valerie Irick Rainford
        CEO
      • 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

        Grand Coastal Ballroom

        Session 4
        The Risks and Rewards of Generative AI
        Michelle Vincent
        Michelle Vincent
        CEO
        Egbavwe Pela
        Egbavwe Pela
        Group SVP, Engagement Strategy, and lead of CMI Media Group's Inclusive Media Center of Excellence
        Rebekah Tweed
        Rebekah Tweed
        Executive Director
        Moderator:
        Kerel Cooper
        Kerel Cooper
        CMO
      • 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

        Grand Coastal Ballroom

        Session 5
        Inclusion: From Workplace to Marketplace Impact
        Victoria Russell
        Victoria Russell
        Managing Director, Inclusion & Sustainability Strategy Leader
        Claude Green
        Claude Green
        Director D&I, Community Relations, Journeys for All, Supplier Inclusion, Recruiting
        George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga
        George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga
        Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
        Moderator:
        Geraldine White
        Geraldine White
        Founder and CEO
      • 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM
        Lunch
        Lunch
      • 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
        Workshops In the Round
        • Workshop 1

          The Shallows @ Mission Pacific


          The Future of Inclusive Creative: Using AI to Build Resonance through Representation
          Jamie Lemle
          Jamie Lemle
          CMO

          In partnership with:

          XR Extreme Reach
        • Workshop 2

          Long Board B @ Mission Pacific


          One Size doesn't fit all
          Alison Mariella Désir
          Alison Mariella Désir
          Author, Therapist, Activist

          In partnership with:

          Gale
        • 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
          Maha Elgenaidi
          Founder & Executive Director
          Karen Stiller
          Karen Stiller
          Senior Director of Jewish Affairs
        • Workshop 4

          BRIDGE25 Rising Stars Roundtable (for Rising Stars Only)
          Sheryl Daija
          Sheryl Daija
          CEO & Founder
          Judy Jackson
          Judy Jackson
          President, JLC Ventures
      • 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

        Pacific Garden @ Mission Pacific

        Stronger Together Stronger Together: Mix and Mingle
        Stronger Together: Mix and Mingle
      • 3:45 PM - 4:20 PM
        Workshops In the Round
        • Workshop 1

          Long Board A @ Mission Pacific


          Supplier Diversity Open Mic
          Facilitated by:
          Stacy Hawkins
          Stacy Hawkins
          Diversity & Employment Practices Consultant and Professor of Law
        • Workshop 2

          Long Board B @ Mission Pacific


          Inclusive Marketing Open Mic
          Facilitated by:
          Ronald Méndez
          Ronald Méndez
          EVP, Cultural Investment & Strategy Lead
      • 4:20 PM - 5:00 PM
        Executive Sessions
        • Session 1

          Long Board A @ Mission Pacific


          Marketer and Business Leaders Roundtable
          Facilitated by:
          Randi Stipes
          Randi Stipes
          Chief Marketing Officer
          Meredith Brace
          Meredith Brace
          Chief Marketing Officer
        • Session 2

          Long Board B @ Mission Pacific


          DEI Leaders Roundtable
          DEI Leaders:
          Lukeisha Paul
          Lukeisha Paul
          Head of Inclusion & Impact, GroupM US
          Marisa Grimes
          Marisa Grimes
          Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
      • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
        Your Time
      • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

        The Shore Room

        Stronger Together Cocktails and Connections

        In partnership with:

        Gallo
        Cocktails and Connections
      • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

        Grand Coastal Terrace

        Cinco de Mayo Dinner

        In partnership with:

        AdsMovil
        Cinco de Mayo Dinner
      • 9:00 PM

        The Shore Room

        Stronger Together Firepits and Friendships
        Firepits and Friendships
    • Tuesday, May 6

      • 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

        The Shore Room

        Breakfast
        Breakfast
      • All Day
        Quiet Room
        Retreat, relax and recharge in the beautiful library away from everything!
        Quiet Room
      • 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
        BRIDGE Welcome Remarks
        Sheryl Daija
        Sheryl Daija
        CEO & Founder
      • 9:10 AM - 9:30 AM

        Grand Coastal Ballroom

        BRIDGE Stories
        The Paris 3
        Weida Allen
        Weida Allen
        The Paris 3
        Augustine Fields
        Augustine Fields
        The Paris 3
        Margaret Nichols
        Margaret Nichols
        The Paris 3
        Moderator:
        Karrié Claybrook
        Karrié Claybrook
        Senior Director of Marketing & Producer of The Paris 3
        BRIDGE Stories
      • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

        Grand Coastal Ballroom

        Fireside Chat
        Representing the Brand without Misrepresenting Culture
        Joy Allen-Altimare
        Joy Allen-Altimare
        Global Chief Marketing Officer
        Sheryl Daija
        Sheryl Daija
        CEO & Founder
      • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

        Grand Coastal Ballroom

        Session 2
        Project FORWARD
        Meet the Moment: Understand Risk and Opportunity
        Stacy Hawkins
        Stacy Hawkins
        Diversity & Employment Practices Consultant and Professor of Law
        Jessica Golden Cortes
        Jessica Golden Cortes
        Partner, Labor + Employment Group
        Moderator:
        Erica DeLorenzo
        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
        Trovon Williams
        SVP, Marketing and Communications
        Meghan Bartley
        Meghan Bartley
        Senior Director of Agencies, Brands, and Engagement, GLAAD Media Institute
        George Walker
        George Walker
        Chief Equity Officer
        Moderator:
        Dr. Wiley Davi
        Dr. Wiley Davi
        BRIDGE Facilitator, Professor, English & Media Studies
      • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

        Grand Coastal Foyer

        Stronger Together Stronger Together: Mix and Mingle
        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
        Micah Jesse Koffler
        Global Director, Influencer and Creator Marketing
        Michael Jennings
        Michael Jennings
        Director, Inclusion Strategy, Product
        Noah Gonzalez
        Noah Gonzalez
        Communications, Special Projects and Content
        Moderator:
        Ziad Ahmed
        Ziad Ahmed
        Head of Next Gen
        United Talent Agency
      • 12:00 PM - 12:25 PM

        Grand Coastal Ballroom

        Session 5
        BRIDGE25 Rising Stars
        Moderator:
        Judy Jackson
        Judy Jackson
        President, JLC Ventures
      • 12:25 PM - 12:30 PM

        Grand Coastal Ballroom

        Closing Remarks
        Sheryl Daija
        Sheryl Daija
        CEO & Founder
      • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
        Grab and Go Picnic Lunch

        In partnership with:

        Direct Digital Holdings
        Grab and Go Picnic Lunch
      • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
        Activities
        • Build-a-Bike Donation
          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
          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
          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

    Ziad Ahmed
    Ziad Ahmed
    Head of Next Gen
    United Talent Agency
    Berenice Alcalá Jimenez
    Berenice Alcalá Jimenez
    Executive Assistant for the Elizabeth Richardson Center and DACA Recipient
    Weida Allen
    Weida Allen
    The Paris 3
    Joy Allen-Altimare
    Joy Allen-Altimare
    Global Chief Marketing Officer
    Meghan Bartley
    Meghan Bartley
    Senior Director of Agencies, Brands, and Engagement, GLAAD Media Institute
    Donna Bungard
    Donna Bungard
    Director of Accessibility
    Karrié Claybrook
    Karrié Claybrook
    Senior Director of Marketing & Producer of The Paris 3
    Tony Coles
    Tony Coles
    President, Black Information Network
    Kerel Cooper
    Kerel Cooper
    CMO
    Jessica Golden Cortes
    Jessica Golden Cortes
    Partner, Labor + Employment Group
    Phil Cowdell
    Phil Cowdell
    Global Chief Strategy Officer
    Sheryl Daija
    Sheryl Daija
    CEO & Founder
    Dr. Wiley Davi
    Dr. Wiley Davi
    BRIDGE Facilitator, Professor, English & Media Studies
    Erica DeLorenzo
    Erica DeLorenzo
    Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff
    Alison Mariella Désir
    Alison Mariella Désir
    Author, Therapist, Activist
    Maha Elgenaidi
    Maha Elgenaidi
    Founder & Executive Director
    Augustine Fields
    Augustine Fields
    The Paris 3
    Nats Getty
    Nats Getty
    LGBTQ+ Activist
    Noah Gonzalez
    Noah Gonzalez
    Communications, Special Projects and Content
    Lori Goode
    Lori Goode
    Chief Marketing Officer
    Claude Green
    Claude Green
    Director D&I, Community Relations, Journeys for All, Supplier Inclusion, Recruiting
    Stacy Hawkins
    Stacy Hawkins
    Diversity & Employment Practices Consultant and Professor of Law
    Judy Jackson
    Judy Jackson
    President, JLC Ventures
    Michael Jennings
    Michael Jennings
    Director, Inclusion Strategy, Product
    Micah Jesse Koffler
    Micah Jesse Koffler
    Global Director, Influencer and Creator Marketing
    George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga
    George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga
    Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    Ronald Méndez
    Ronald Méndez
    EVP, Cultural Investment & Strategy Lead
    Margaret Nichols
    Margaret Nichols
    The Paris 3
    Egbavwe Pela
    Egbavwe Pela
    Group SVP, Engagement Strategy, and lead of CMI Media Group's Inclusive Media Center of Excellence
    Valerie Irick Rainford
    Valerie Irick Rainford
    CEO
    Jessica Ricaurte
    Jessica Ricaurte
    Chief Revenue Officer
    Dr. Omar Rodríguez-Vilá
    Dr. Omar Rodríguez-Vilá
    Professor in the Practice of Marketing and the Director of Education / Business & Society Institute, Goizueta Business School
    Victoria Russell
    Victoria Russell
    Managing Director, Inclusion & Sustainability Strategy Leader
    Sandra Sims-Williams
    Sandra Sims-Williams
    Chief Business Inclusion, Impact and Belonging Officer
    Marcus Stephens
    Marcus Stephens
    Transformation Guild Fellow
    Karen Stiller
    Karen Stiller
    Senior Director of Jewish Affairs
    Rebekah Tweed
    Rebekah Tweed
    Executive Director
    Michelle Vincent
    Michelle Vincent
    CEO
    George Walker
    George Walker
    Chief Equity Officer
    Geraldine White
    Geraldine White
    Founder and CEO
    Trovon Williams
    Trovon Williams
    SVP, Marketing and Communications

    BRIDGE25: FORWARD

    Watch video highlights from BRIDGE25

    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.

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    Who 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:


    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:

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    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

    Co-Chair
    Jessica Ricaurte
    Jessica Ricaurte
    Chief Revenue Officer
    Co-Chair
    Lori Goode
    Lori Goode
    Chief Marketing Officer
    Tony Coles
    Tony Coles
    President, Black Information Network
    Kerel Cooper
    Kerel Cooper
    CMO
    Jacqueline Crombie
    Jacqueline Crombie
    Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Leader
    Amy Horn
    Amy Horn
    Customer Experience Evangelist
    Yin Woon Rani
    Yin Woon Rani
    CEO/CMO
    Randi Stipes
    Randi Stipes
    Chief Marketing Officer
    Mark Walker
    Mark Walker
    Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO
    Jennifer Warren
    Jennifer Warren
    VP, Global Brand Marketing and Communications

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    This is an inclusive and welcoming event. If you have questions about accessibility or would like to request an accommodation, please include your requirements with your registration or contact Erica DeLorenzo at [email protected]. Requests should be made by March 15 to allow for coordination of services. You can read more about our Event Accessibility & Accommodation Policy here.

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    101 Mission Ave.
    Oceanside, California 92054
    United States | theseabirdresort.com
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      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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