Oyeniran Oyewale
Oyeniran Oyewale
Founder, FHG Project LLC
Oyeniran Oyewale is an aspiring entrepreneur and founder of FHG Project LLC, Impactful Horizons Foundation, and For His Glory Project which is a non emergency medical transportation company. Passionate about sustainability, he is dedicated to creating positive change in his community and uplifting underserved populations through innovative solutions and impactful initiatives.
Saturday, September 7th, 11:00AM - 11:50AM | Inclusive Health: Innovation & Equity
Andrea Ray
Andrea Ray
Director - Belonging & Equity, Lifespan
With almost 20 years of experience in human resources and DEIB, I am a collaborative, innovative, and strategic leader who has successfully advanced human capital initiatives and programs throughout the employee lifecycle. I have successfully executed talent strategies in workforce management that advanced equitable outcomes for employees, and targeted performance-based activities to achieve organizational goals. This includes creating an inclusive excellence framework for DEI engagement, designing and executing strategies for talent systems and emerging leader programs.
Saturday, September 7th, 11:00AM - 11:50AM | Inclusive Health: Innovation & Equity
Blake Johnson
Blake Johnson
Associate Attorney, Sheehan & Associates Law
Blake Johnson is a Rhode Island native, born and raised in Providence. She was a part of the 3+3 program at Roger Williams University with an undergraduate degree in Legal Studies and Philosophy, graduating cum laude in 2019. She then graduated from Roger Williams School of Law in 2021. While in law school, Blake focused on business and transactional classes and was a part of the Business Start-up Clinic. She was also a student ambassador and Vice President of the Alliance. She is a member of the Rhode Island Women Bar Association on the Events Planning Committee, a Co-Founder of the Cannabis Policy Coalition and a Council member for RISCA. She is licensed to practice in New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Blake is the founder and co-owner of Black Dragonfly Events LLC, a full service event planning company that specializes in fundraisers and social events. She enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her turtle and family. In her spare time, she is an amateur photographer and cosplayer.
Saturday, September 7th, 12:00PM - 2PM | Free Legal Clinic
Deborah S. Gonzalez
Deborah S. Gonzalez
Founding Partner, Gonzalez Law Offices
Deborah S. Gonzalez is an attorney in Rhode Island and practices primarily in Immigration Law. She currently holds the position of Clinical Professor of Law at Roger Williams University School of Law and is the director of its Immigration Clinic. She is also one of the founding partners of Gonzalez Law Offices, Inc in East Providence. She is a 2007 graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law. Debbie has dedicated her career to help immigrants in Rhode Island obtain lawful status in the U.S. and/or to help fight against deportation.
Saturday, September 7th, 12:00PM - 2PM | Free Legal Clinic
Monsurat Ottun
Monsurat Ottun
Cybersecurity Advisor & Founder, CISA/ MOCCA
Monsurat Ottun currently serves as a Cybersecurity Advisor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an entity within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Her role involves enhancing the state's cyber resilience in collaboration with key partners. Her professional advancement is rooted in her time as an attorney for the City of Providence, where she distinguished herself by spearheading the development of the city’s cybersecurity infrastructure. This initiative led to her promotion to the city's first Chief Information Security, Data Privacy, and Risk Management Strategist, where she forged significant interagency relationships and laid the foundation for robust cybersecurity practices. Subsequently, Monsurat's career path led her to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where she directed key project initiatives related to data privacy and protection as well as data and AI governance within the Business Services sector, specifically Products and Technology. She holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law and an M.S. in Cybersecurity Governance and Policy from Boston College, supplementing her expertise with certifications including a Certification in Security management (CISM) and specialized certificates in AI and Cybersecurity from Harvard’s Kennedy School.
Monsurat is an active member of several advisory boards, lending her cybersecurity insights to both educational and industry leadership circles. Her mission is firmly centered on elevating cyber and AI practices to create a secure and unbiased technological environment.
Friday, September 6th, 3:30PM - 4:20PM | The Role of Diversity in Technological Innovation
Saturday, September 7th, 12:00PM - 2PM | Free Legal Clinic
Dariela Rivas
Dariela Rivas
General Manager, Fogo de Chão
Saturday, September 7th, 12:00PM - 12:50PM | Diverse Flavors, Inclusive Business: How Diversity is Shaping the Future of the Food and Beverage Industry
Edmund Addai
Edmund Addai
Owner, Stack House
Edmund Addai, CEO of Stack House, is a leader in promoting diversity in business. Awarded the 2024 SBA Rhode Island Young Entrepreneur of the Year and 2023 RIBBA Isaac Rice Entrepreneur of the Year, Edmund's commitment to inclusive practices and innovative strategies makes him an insightful voice on diversity in the business world as a featured panelist.