Contessa Lobley (Cole)

Lobley has extensive experience in community relations and arts administration. She has actively participated in various initiatives, including having previously served on the boards of Catch a Rising Star Foundation and the Peace Learning Center and on Usher’s New Look ... read more

Cheryl McMurtry

Cheryl J Muldrew-McMurtry is an accountant, certified non-profit consultant, global financial educator, speaker and senior executive with an expertise in managerial accounting, financial and strategic planning, data analysis, risk management and taxes. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Cheryl graduated from ... read more

Natanya Pope-Sohel, J.D.

A community lawyer at heart, Natanya has more than 17 years of experience in public service, including the past eight years working and volunteering in Chicago’s legal nonprofit community. Before becoming an attorney, Natanya worked at Illinois Legal Aid Online ... read more

Kobena-Marcus Collins

Kobena-Marcus J. Collins is a diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging (DEIB) professional. Holding several certifications in DEI, marketing and leadership, two degrees and a lifetime of experience, Kobena has been an advocate for DEIB in a professional capacity since 2008. ... read more

Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson is an award-winning journalist, a speaker, researcher and writer with a deep, comprehensive knowledge of how our country’s racial hierarchy developed historically and its impact on our lives today. Reggie is a graduate of Concordia University, co-founder of ... read more

Dr. Alonzo Kelly

A dynamic Executive Coach, Professor, 3x Best Selling Author, and Radio Host, Dr. Alonzo Kelly has gained international and global attention as a premier consultant and strategist. Alonzo is recognized as one the nation’s leading experts on leadership development, strategic ... read more