Geena Mayback is a Managing Director and the New York Tri-State Division Executive for Bank of America Private Bank. Geena leads a high-performing team of more than 500 Client teams and Associates who work in concert to deliver deeply customized wealth strategy, advice, and service to an accomplished clientele. She helps to ensure that the firm’s private and institutional clients receive the highest caliber of integrated investment and wealth management, drawing on an expansive suite of capabilities, enterprise wide. Geena’s areas of focus include communicating the strategic priorities of the Market; attracting and developing premier advisory talent; identifying opportunities to deepen client engagement; connecting her team to the resources and technology that can help them thrive in their roles; and collaborating with senior leaders to support and sustain a culture of excellence. Her background in banking, investing, and wealth transfer intensifies Geena’s ability to streamline decision making and promote effective collaboration. Since joining the firm in 2007, Geena has taken on increasing leadership responsibilities. Most recently, she was the Division Performance Executive for the New York Tri-State region. Her tenures also include Market Executive for St. Louis and Kansas City, Client Business Management Executive for the Central North Division, and Division Sales Executive for the West. Her penchant for quickly adapting and contributing to new environments has a lowed her to assume leadership roles spanning ten states. She has more than thirty years of financial services experience. Geena serves on the Central Park Conservancy’s Business Leadership Council in New York City. She is also the Executive Advisor to the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement, an Executive for the New York City Hispanic and Latino Business Council, and Chair of the Private Bank Hispanic Executive Council. Geena resides in Manhattan with her family.

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As an inclusion professional, speaker, coach, and talent development consultant – Dr. Ryan has a mind for business and a heart for people. Having successfully led teams in finance, healthcare, and non-profit, and commercial real estate organizations, Ryan brings a unique mix of practical experience and professional research. His areas of expertise include virtual teaming, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development. He uses those skills while serving as Global Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CBRE responsible for Advisory and Real Estate Investments lines of business. Additionally, he is a professor at a Warner University teaching MBA students Organizational Behavior, Strategic Talent Management, Diversity and Inclusion, and Compensation courses.

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A visionary and mission-focused exec on the leading edge of tech-enabled business innovation. A 25 year Microsoft exec, strategic business leader recognized for changing businesses and business models with extensive sales, marketing, and product development expertise helping companies transform through tech. Now a PE advisor and Member of the Board of Open Systems, Nerdio, Mimecast and Included.  As a fierce advocate for DEI, she is a founding sponsor of WIC, WIT Network and serves on the boards of several DEI non-profits.  She is a TEDx speaker, host of a podcast called “The Big Idea” and author of an eBook and training on #ALLIES.  

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Belen is the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Communications and oversees operations and partnerships related to Equilar’s corporate governance research. She also leads Equilar’s Diversity Network (EDN) initiative focused on increasing diverse representation in boardrooms across the globe. Through the EDN program, Belen established partnerships with leading ethnic and gender diversity-focused organizations creating a “registry of registries” of board-ready executives. EDN partners include Catalyst, 30% Club, CalPERS and CalSTRS, Committee of Economic Development, among others.

With more than ten years in the corporate governance industry, Belen has extensive experience working with boards and senior executives from Silicon Valley start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Prior to joining Equilar, she managed executive leadership development and board recruitment practices where she worked closely with board leadership and potential candidates to place top board talent.

Belen often speaks publicly on board diversity and corporate governance matters, including events hosted by the Society for Corporate Governance, NASDAQ, Stanford Women on Boards, National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP), and Global Equity Organization (GEO). Her research on board composition and executive compensation has been cited in several regional, national, and trade publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Directorship, Directors & Boards, and Agenda.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree and MBA from Santa Clara University.

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From his early career in international business at Inland in Chicago, to his current role leading SodexoMagic, a joint venture between Sodexo and Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE) that he personally helped to create, Charles has consistently built businesses.  His vision for success coupled with his ability to develop relationships with a strong foundational understanding of his partners’ business models has allowed him to deliver win-win partnerships.

Since launching SodexoMagic in 2006, Charles played a vital role in making SodexoMagic the fastest growing majority minority-owned food and facility service company in the U.S. During Charles’ leadership at SodexoMagic, he developed strategic partnerships with some of the world’s largest corporations, healthcare systems, and educational school districts.

Prior to re-joining SodexoMagic, Charles ran Ideal Concepts Group, a consulting firm that helps clients in the areas of strategy, government relations and supplier diversity. Simultaneously, Charles also served as Vice President and Partner of F.H. Paschen in Chicago, a General Contractor and Construction Management firm with annual revenue of $800 million.

As a native of Chicago, IL who graduated from Tuskegee University, Charles believes that the foundation of a healthy community is economic empowerment. Today, he works with organizations to understand their business and its relation to the community. His challenge is always to develop a community benefits agreement that integrates public outreach with tested and proven business practices.

He supports his community by serving as a mentor to at risk youth through various organizations, both for- and non-profit.

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Caring for people, love of business and economics led me to the wealth advisory business. I have the privilege to advise and empower individuals and families to overcome obstacles, navigate changes, consider all options and optimize their financial decisions for a better future. This has kept the fire in my belly from the age of 22. Every day, I get to dig in and make a difference to the people I meet and to be a thought leader in the financial industry. I live by my own personal motto: Show up and follow up. Keep moving. Persevere. And when things get difficult, follow your moral compass.

As the Managing Director of Total Wealth Management West Coast and a Principal at Aspiriant, I provide practical financial planning advice, guidance, and investment management. My knowledge and experience give me a deep understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and choices facing clients in Silicon Valley and beyond. I would like to think that I bring a refreshing and creative perspective to each client’s situation and financial plan. The greatest value I provide my clients is helping them navigate roadblocks and recognize how to capitalize on opportunities to make the most of their wealth. At Aspiriant, I mentor the Gen Now group which is the second and third generation of upcoming advisors and leaders in the firm. I have been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list for 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Outside of Aspiriant, I am professionally and personally dedicated to women’s education and leadership. I have mentored with The Idea Village, a New Orleans-based community of entrepreneurs and those who believe in them, and served on the board of directors for Notre Dame High School in San Jose, California; I have also served on the school’s Finance and Investment and Strategic Planning Committee.

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Amy LaBella Rossi recently joined Wells Fargo within Commercial Banking Diverse Segments as a Lead Business Execution Consultant. Amy is a communications and marketing strategist within financial services where she delivers world class client engagements, relationship management, and strategic programming. In her current role, 

She most recently headed Community Impact Banking Sponsorships within JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking. There she led the management of priority sponsorships focused on driving meaningful brand awareness and engagement with Diverse audiences: Women, Hispanic / Latino, Black/African American, LGBTQ+, and Veteran Business Owners. Amy advised leadership on the development and execution of strategic national sponsorship initiatives and oversaw multiple complex projects focused on creating community impact, driving growth, and supporting enterprise business objectives.

Prior to JPMorgan, Amy spent sixteen years at Citi as a Senior Roadshow Manager within Global Event Marketing, where she crafted communications and executed logistics for Equity and Debt Capital Markets Roadshows. She arranged in-person and virtual client events, ranging from large investor presentations, conferences, shareholder meetings, town halls, to cocktail receptions, and one-on-one meetings. 

Amy is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) by the Events Industry Council and a graduate of Fordham University.  

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With a global and unique perspective on everything, Tiffany Norwood is considered one of the top innovators and tech entrepreneurs in the world. Seeing patterns of opportunities, Tiffany often creates years into the future and has been a pioneer in multiple industries from digital broadcasting, broadband internet, digital music, ed-tech, eSports, and more. Her start-ups have impacted billions of people in more than 150+ countries. She is known worldwide as a changemaker. Tiffany was recently named the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year by Cornell University, the first black woman to receive this lifetime achievement award in its nearly forty-year history.

Tiffany first became a CEO while a junior at university, filed for a patent at the age of 19, licensed her first software code for a multibillion-dollar bank merger at the age of 24, and by the age of 27, Tiffany did something that no other entrepreneur has done since– she raised over $670 million dollars to fund a start-up called WorldSpace. As early space entrepreneurs, WorldSpace used that money to launch three satellites into space; build the first-ever global digital radio platform, including XM Radio; support the development of MP3/MP4 technologies; and, at the request of then-President Nelson Mandella, invest in a new generation of solar-powered satellite radio receivers to help in his campaign for truth and reconciliation.

Tiffany is one of few global serial entrepreneurs and one of the first successful black female tech entrepreneurs. With a career spanning 35 years, 9 start-ups, and multiple exits, she has personally worked in more than 50 countries. Tiffany believes in the potential of all human beings regardless of race, age or gender and encourages everyone to take their imagination seriously, like she did as a young girl.

“Your best role model is your own imagination” -Tiffany Norwood

Although predominantly a frontier technologist, Tiffany’s ventures have ranged from the first one-strap backpack; to the automation technology behind self-install kits for broadband internet and digital phone activations; to a healthcare clinic in Ethiopia that has treated thousands of patients. She also led some of the first-ever digital content licensing deals, with Michael Bloomberg at Bloomberg News, and Phil Kent at CNN International more than twenty years ago and set the stage for a new digital content revenue stream that redefined media. Tiffany was an early collaborator with the Fraunhofer Institute on their MP3 and MP4 technologies.

And she hasn’t stopped. Currently, Tiffany is transforming education and disrupting sports and healthcare, as the Founder and CEO of Tribetan, a Co-Founder of SimWin Sports, and most recently a co-founder of Elfkare. Using technology, music, video, and animations, Tribetan is teaching the world how to be more innovative and entrepreneurial for success in business, school, and life. SimWin Sports is the first-ever digital sports league platform, with tokens, online betting, and esports fantasy tournaments. SimWin announced its new platform at the 2022 SuperBowl. And Elfkare, which launched in 2023 is using an AI digital assistant to support everyday caregivers taking care of family members.

Tiffany was the first in her family to be born with all of their civil rights and attributes those rights to her success as an innovator and entrepreneur. In 2020 she published her first book, Vote Like a Boss: An Entrepreneur’s Perspective on Innovation, Leadership, Creativity, Storytelling, and Voting. Making the case for voting as an important life skill.

Tiffany is a highly respected and sought after global speaker on entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. She has spoken around the world, including venues like the US Patent and Trademark Office, the Newseum, the European Parliament, Cornell University, Yale University, the Italian Parliament, Platform Summit, Intel, the Creative Business Cup, KPMG UK, Georgetown Law School, the United Nations, ABC News, and many others. Her most iconic performances are “The Power of We”, “The ROI of Faith ” and “Hermione Rising”. These talks make the business case for unity, trust, and practice. Tiffany is also a US Speaker on Entrepreneurship and Innovation for the US State Department.

Tiffany describes herself as a self-made black woman of faith, who creates new realities, loves travel, speaks bad Italian, and practices servant leadership. Tiffany has 13 godchildren, is an avid yogi and athlete, loves spicy food, and spends her free time with friends and family. Someday she plans to go to space.

Tiffany is currently a Master of Engineering candidate in Systems Engineering at Cornell University, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning and Blockchain. Tiffany also has a Bachelor’s in Economics with a concentration in statistics and computer science from Cornell University, where she also rowed Varsity Crew her Freshman year. She has an MBA from Harvard University.

Highlighted Speeches
The Power of We https://youtu.be/0Gw_FKfghsI?t=41
The ROI of Faith http://youtu.be/4WHKPECLEbM

Social Media
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyanorwood/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tiffanynorwood/

Links
Elfkare https://elfkare.com/
Tribetan https://tribetan.com/
SimWin Sports https://simwinsports.io/
Vote Like a Boss https://www.amazon.com/Vote-Like-Boss-Entrepreneurs-Storytelling/dp/0578758377/ref=nodl_

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Gracie Lozano serves as a Vice President in Human Resources at USAA, a mission led financial services organization that serves the military, our veterans, and their families.  She is the Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for Insurance (P&C and Life), Strategy, Digital, Brand, Human Resources, and Transformation organizations. She leads a team of 35 HR executives and professionals that provide HR solutions to acquire, develop, and retain talent. In this role, Gracie works directly with Executive Council leaders and their organizations comprising of over 18K employees. She serves as a key and trusted advisor providing strategic HR guidance to C-Suite and the executive leadership team to design and execute HR strategies to deliver on key business initiatives. In her capacity, she provides thought leadership to influence and enable the business to serve members, deliver their plan, and drive employee growth and engagement. Gracie represents HR on critical business committees, is an executive sponsor of a Diversity and Inclusion business group and a member of the Senior HR Leadership team reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Gracie joined USAA in 1994 and became a member of executive leadership in 2014. Within her USAA tenure, Gracie has 23 years of HR experience. She served as a Strategic HR Business Partner supporting Insurance, Investment and Banking organizations. She has an in-depth knowledge of organizational design, influencing business transformation, leading divestitures, talent development, and strategic workforce planning. Gracie has served on several governance committees and a trusted partner with Legal, Licensing, Risk and Compliance.

Gracie holds a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration from Old Dominion University. She is intimately involved in outreach for the military and community. Gracie has a deep connection to USAA’s mission as a proud Navy spouse and daughter of a Vietnam War Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps. Gracie and her husband, Gilbert, are blessed with 2 incredible boys, Gavin and Gerik.

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Emily Wilkins is a CNBC correspondent for the network’s Washington, D.C. bureau, covering Congress, key regulatory issues and policies that impact American businesses and the economy. She is also covering House and Senate campaigns for the 2024 election. She is the 117th President of the National Press Club.

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