Michelle Mendez
Friday, September 12th, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | The Business of Inclusion: Navigating Supplier Diversity Portals, Procurement & Programs
Peter Hurst
Friday, September 12th, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | The Business of Inclusion: Navigating Supplier Diversity Portals, Procurement & Programs
Wilmot Allen
Wilmot is the Founder and Chairman of VentureLift Africa (VLA), a holding company facilitating financial investment, trade, tech transfer, FDI,…
Wendy Wallace
Wendy Wallace is the Co-Founder of Wallace Consulting/Wallace Career Coaching, where she has supported and coached over 600 clients in advancing…
Remi Jones
Remi Jones is a nationally recognized television personality, journalist, entrepreneur, and community leader from Providence, Rhode Island. She is…
Ndoumbe Laye Ndoye
Ndoumbe Ndoye is the creator of They Lied About Africa, a podcast reclaiming African narratives and spotlighting Gen Z change-makers across the…
Mofoluso Agbelese
Dr. Mofoluso Agbelese is a Doctor of Nursing Practice with extensive clinical experience in both primary care and behavioral health. As the founder…
Magda Delgado
Magda Delgado is the Chief Operating Officer of EYL University, where she leads with vision, strategy, and heart to help scale one of the largest…
Kerlie Merizier
Kerlie is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and creative, owning three thriving businesses: Kerlie Foto, a portrait and event photography brand; Joyful…
Julia Broome
Friday, September 12th, 2 PM - 3 PM | Kitchen to Commerce: Building Scalable Food-Based Businesses & Nonprofits
Doris Blanchard
Dynamic and results-driven leader with extensive experience in real estate, economic development, small business advisory services, and public…
Funmi Olowookere
Funmi Olowookere is an experienced professional with over 10 years of expertise in marketing, website design, social media, graphic design, and…
Michael Franklin
Michael Franklin is the Founder of Words Normalize Behavior, a Black and Gen Z-owned, NGLCC-certified LGBT Business Enterprise specializing in…
Celia J. Blue
Friday, September 12th, 2:30 PM - 4 PM | “Power Hour” Speed Networking & Coaching
Aaliyah Haqq
Aaliyah Haqq is a dedicated leader with over two decades of experience in strategy, operations, and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion.…
Zainabou Thiam
Zainabou Thiam is a Senegalese‑American social entrepreneur and business student at Babson College. At 16, she founded Sunu Body, a modern African…
Savannah Campbell
I’m the owner of Caribe & Co - a Caribbean inspired coffee & cocktail syrup brand. I’m a Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts and Food and Beverage…
Megan Labbe
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…
Helen Elizabeth Baskerville-Dukes
A proud native of Providence, Rhode Island, Helen Baskerville-Dukes is a dedicated community leader with a passion for empowerment and equity. A…
Grace Díaz
Grace Díaz has been a dedicated public servant and State Representative for Rhode Island’s District 11 since 2004. She made history as the first…
Collin Bailey
Collin currently serves as Vice President of Global Procurement at Bally’s Corporation responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement…
Crystal Cordones
I am a content creation, social media marketer, Dominican American entrepreneur born & raised in Providence RI. As someone who grew up in the age of…
Jessica (Jessi) Bankston
Jessica (Jessi) Bankston is the CEO/Founder of Virtual Oasis Solutions, LLC (VOS), where clients receive proactive virtual assistant and marketing…
Christopher Parisi
Christopher Parisi is the founder and CEO of Trailblaze Marketing, an AI-powered growth agency recognized as one of Rhode Island’s fastest-growing…
Kas DeCarvalho
25+ year business attorney, now Associate Justice on the R.I. District Court. Friday, September 12th, 2:30 PM - 4 PM | “Power Hour” Speed Networking…
Kymara Mary Owusu
Kymara Mary-Owusu is an accomplished food industry professional and entrepreneur with a passion for quality, safety, and community health. With years…
Lindsey Ramirez
Lindsey Ramirez is a connector and entrepreneur with experience in tech, education and building ecosystems that empower women and communities. She…
Tanaesha King
I created QUERÍDA as a love letter to self-care and self-love. For me, candles are more than beautiful scents—they’re moments of peace, intention,…
Silas Pinto
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 Adesuyi
Doris is a native Rhode Islander with West African roots. She has a passion for entrepreneurship and the economic development of underrepresented…
Shawndell Burney-Speaks
Shawndell Burney-Speaks, a Certified Relationship Coach and public speaker, served as the first Black female Senior Advisor to Providence’s Mayor and…
Collette Onyejekwe
Friday, September 12th, 9 AM - 2 PM | Lt. Governor's "Back to School, Back to Business!" Youth Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
Raymond Watson
Raymond Two Hawks Watson is an attorney, advocate, educator, cultural practitioner, convener, and business professional with sixteen years of…
Saikon Gbehan Isijola
Saikon Gbehan Isijola is an attorney, entrepreneur, and community advocate dedicated to transforming lives through legal and social justice work. She…
Luke Blackadar
Luke is an entertainment attorney who counsels creative workers, small businesses, and nonprofits. In addition to his work at the Arts & Business…
Alejandro Tirado
Alejandro Tirado caught fire by learning and practicing public procurement. He currently serves as a transformational procurement leader for the City…
Keith Stokes
Keith received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his formative graduate work at the University of Chicago. Woven into the formal…
Victor Regino
Victor Regino, of Latin descent, is a Programming Services Officer focused on advancing equity in Rhode Island. Outside of his work in contract…
Khamry Varfley
Khamry Varfley is a passionate community member and entrepreneur which can be shown in her work as Entrepreneur Specialist for the Community…
Sterling Clinton Spellman
Speaker, Author, Success Alchemist & Consultant, Entrepreneur, Mentor and Youth Advocate. My mission? It's all about weaving together the worlds of…
Riley Jones IV
Riley Jones, IV is a doctoral student at Harvard Graduate School of Education focusing on economic access and innovation. As a co-founder of Sector…
Shonte Davidson
Shonté Davidson, co-founder of Better Together Brain Trust (d/b/a BT2 Energy), has an eleven-year career in the energy sector, focusing on program…
Jim Vincent
Jim Vincent is currently the Community Outreach Officer at RIPTA. He is the immediate past president of the NAACP Providence Branch. Currently, Jim…
Joe Wilson Jr.
Mr. Wilson, Jr. holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame, and an MFA in Acting from the University of Minnesota/Guthrie…
Yemi Sekoni
Yemi Sekoni, MBA, is a seasoned leader in Rhode Island’s fashion and entertainment industry with over 45 years of experience. She directs Donahue…