In 2014, Jerelyn co-founded The Knowledge House with Joe Carrano. Under her leadership, the organization has reached 2,500 youth and adults (age 16-36) with technology skills training and expanded from the Bronx to Newark, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. These efforts have garnered recognitions such as Forbes Magazine 30 under 30, 2024 Remarkable Women of the Year by NextStar/PIX11, Forbes 30 under 30, and Afrotech Future 50 Changemaker, 2022 Crain’s Notable Black Leaders & Executives, and TED 2020 Emerging Innovator. She is a proud BME Vanguard and 1954 Cafe Group Luminary and Aspen Institute Fellow.

Jerlisa "Juju" Fontaine is the Founder & CEO of Hue Capital, a digital media platform and community for rising industry experts and thought leaders. Through her company, professionals and founders not only access career/business/wellness content, but they can also leverage Kinnected, a digital tool connecting professionals with niche, career organizations. With 10 years in the healthcare and professional development space, Juju is leveraging her media, tech and community expertise to build a fruitful Future of Work and Health for all.

JoAnn Means, Senior Diversity Talent Sourcer at TD Bank, leverages her extensive experience and MBA background to excel in talent acquisition, particularly focusing on Black and Multicultural realms, while fostering an inclusive workplace culture as co-lead for the Black Employee Network PA/NJ. Her diverse journey includes roles in healthcare, higher education admissions, and over 6 years of service in the U.S. Army medical field, where she honed leadership skills. JoAnn's commitment to diversity and inclusion is further demonstrated through her role as a former Diversity Equity & Inclusion Manager and her co-founding of the Girls Empowerment STEM Initiative, which garnered national attention for empowering underserved girls of color on shows like The Today Show, The View, and The Steve Harvey Show.

Johnathan Lightfoot is the Founding Minister of Faith In Motion Ministries and President of Symbiont, Inc., with over two decades of hands-on IT experience. A seasoned leader and dynamic public speaker, Johnathan specializes in technology, generational wealth, and leadership development. As a proud Navy veteran and influential author, he is committed to fostering growth and innovation in both the IT sector and his community.

Kayla Burke founded The Tech Level, an online Tech Sales Bootcamp & Mentorship Program dedicated to helping minorities get jobs in tech without prior experience. She established this with her background of generating $20M+ in SaaS sales at IBM and Microsoft over the past 8 years. Her mission is to increase Black representation in the tech industry.

Kellie Porter is a UX Designer, Full-Stack Web Developer, and Technical Instructor with 6+ years of experience. She started with a passion for education and the advancement of information accessibility. Kellie is working with master data management and artificial intelligence with her products being designed for users to make confident decisions.

Kerry Ingram is a beauty & fashion influencer, Director of Marketing at Visible Hands VC, and Founder of Residency Reverie, a niche UGC-creator agency that brings more accessibility to the creator space.Kerry has had an extensive career in both the startup/business and beauty industries, having worked prior at Johns Hopkins University's PAVA Center for Entrepreneurship, in cosmetic sales, wedding makeup artistry, and most recently as a TikTok Live host for Too Faced Cosmetics. Her work and content have led to her being covered in publications like Teen Vogue and Allure Magazine, and she hopes to continue to pave the way for more diversity and representation in every industry she touches.

With 7+ years of experience in non-profit development, political campaigns, and project management, Keyla Marte intimately understands the unique challenges entrepreneurs face. As a first-generation college graduate and business owner herself, she provides invaluable insight and blueprints to other entrepreneurs launching their journeys.

Kham Ward is the Founder and CEO of BLK Men in Tech, Incorporated. He is also a diversity executive in the tech space where he has designed and implemented comprehensive D&I strategies across the globe. Kham believes “Diversity can be achieved without commitment, inclusion cannot. It requires a step beyond tolerance, vulnerability, and trust to create an inclusive environment.” He has been recognized by Forbes as a For(bes) The Culture 50 Champions - Rising Star and as a STEM influencer. His passion and purpose for inclusivity is fueled by the strides he has made to personally and professionally elevate underrepresented voices. Kham’s personal mission is to prepare individuals to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.