Speakers

Akisch “Kisch” Lenus is an entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and brand strategist based in Providence. Born on the island of St. Maarten, his…

Deepanshi Bansal is the Founder & CEO of ShineQuo, a student growth platform helping young adults navigate college, career, and life with greater…

Sharlyn Martinez is a Latina entrepreneur and financial literacy expert dedicated to transforming lives through education and entrepreneurship. With…

Kofo Masengere is a biologist, Certified Cosmetic Formulator, NASM Certified Wellness Coach, and experienced biopharmaceutical professional with a…

Michael is a professional makeup artist with over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry, having worked with leading brands such as…

Christelle J. Jean-Felix is a Partner at Casey, Burns & Jean-Felix, practicing law in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She specializes in housing and…

Tamela E. Bailey is Senior Counsel II at National Grid, leading complex projects and transactions to balance legal risks with business goals. She…

Hugo Adames is an entrepreneur, hospitality professional, and creative visionary who believes life should be lived boldly. With more than two decades…

Juan Wilson Jr. aka J'Juan is founder, CEO, and co-director of The MUSE Foundation of Rhode Island. He has spent his career demystifying philanthropy…

East Providence's own Alisha A. Pina calls herself a blessed curator of words - spoken, written and sung. The national award-winning journalist,…

Karah Bailey joined the Coastal ABC team in January of 2026. She also reports for NBC 10 News. She previously worked as the morning news anchor at…

With nearly 30 years of experience with the Rhode Island Division, Leo Lebeuf is currently the Taxpayer Experience Liaison. As part of the Taxpayer…

Emmanuel R. A. Paulus is a dedicated member of the Liberian community in Rhode Island. He currently serves on the board of Ricks Institute Alumni…

Friday, September 11th, 1 PM - 2 PM | Diaspora Wealth Building & Investing: Building Wealth Across Borders & International Markets

Leonard Tshitenge, M.S., is a Boston-based business and leadership consultant, cross-border strategist, speaker, practitioner-lecturer, and Founder &…

As an experienced HR Leader and mediator who specializes in helping teams communicate clearly, navigate conflict and lead through organizational…

I am a Human Resources professional specializing in Talent Acquisition, employee engagement, and employee support. I earned my Master’s degree in…

Heather Singleton is the Chief Operating Officer of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association and the Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation,…

Babawale Jenyo is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, with a B.S. in Accounting (2008), and Suffolk Law School ('14). He is a proud father…

Fabiola Brunache is a serial entrepreneur and licensed real estate broker-owner in Providence, Rhode Island. She leads Fab Living Realty, a…

Monah H. Rhodes is a dedicated Senior Loan Officer and financial empowerment advocate with a bachelor’s degree in human resources management from…

Elaine M. Gatewood, MSW, LCSW, is a social work educator, licensed clinical social worker, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of Rise Up Life Coaching &…

Luis “Louie J ” Chacon is a fitness coach, entrepreneur, creative director, and founder of the Win The Day Expo, a bilingual fitness, wellness, and…

Enith Morillo, M.Sc., is the Founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant of Cadoret Global Inc., a Quality and GxP Compliance consulting firm based in…

Zainabou Thiam is a Senegalese American founder, speaker, and social entrepreneur redefining what it means to build a socially responsible brand in…

Megan has been a dedicated member of the Business Services Team at the RI Department of State, where she began as a counter agent and document…

Collin currently serves as Vice President of Global Procurement at Bally’s Corporation responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement…

I started Crystal Clear Marketing because I saw a need: - For businesses to show up online with clarity and confidence. - For social media that feels…

Dr. Pinto is the Deputy Chief People Officer for Equity, Inclusion & Talent for the City of Providence in Mayor Smiley’s administration, where he…

Doris is a native Rhode Islander with West African roots. She has a passion for entrepreneurship and the economic development of underrepresented…

Nishita Roy-Pope is an award-winning leader, former corporate leader at a Fortune 50 global tech company, founder, speaker, and author. As Founder &…

Raymond Two Hawks Watson, Esq. is an attorney, cultural practitioner, and business professional with 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership…

Saikon Gbehan Isijola is an attorney, entrepreneur, and community advocate dedicated to transforming lives through legal and social justice work. She…

Shameem Awan is the Senior Assistant Vice President of Talent Management and DE&I at Amica Insurance, where she oversees Diversity, Equity &…

Doris M. De Los Santos is a Dominican-American executive and nationally recognized leader in supplier diversity, sustainability, and inclusive…

Victor Regino is a Business Development Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration, where he has spent the past eight years supporting…

Kayleigh Hill leads SupplyRI, a program that sits within Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, where she works to strengthen local economies and build…

Sterling Clinton-Spellman, affectionately known as “The Polisher,” is an author, speaker, transformational consultant, entrepreneur, and master's…

Dr. Ezenwayi Amaechi Ejiribe has years of experience in corporate, teaching, research, and consulting with domestic and international organizations.…