Speakers

Learn about all of our incredibly talented speakers.

Mainstage Speakers
Award Winning Speaker, Entrepreneur, Host
Disney+
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Master of Ceremonies
Arel Moodie

Arel Moodie

Vice Chancellor, Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
Syracuse University
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Welcome and Introduction of Morning Keynote
Dr. Mike Haynie

Dr. Mike Haynie

President & CEO
LaunchTech
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The Sky Is Not the Limit | Transitioning from the Military to Business
Venus Quates

Venus Quates

President & CEO
Micron Technology
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Building a New Era of Opportunity for Central New York (Virtual Presentation)
Sanjay Mehrotra

Sanjay Mehrotra

Prophetic Pastor, Passionate Leader, Social Activist
MSNBC
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Clarifying the Dream & a Call to Action
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III

Professor
Vanderbilt University
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Closing Keynote Speaker
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson

Mainstage Panelists
Head of Supplier Diversity and Development
Cushman & Wakefield
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DEI Panelist
Egwu Nwankpah

Egwu Nwankpah

Sr. Manager, Supplier Diversity & Development
Floor & Decor
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DEI Panelist
John Terrell

John Terrell

Vice President and Chief Diversity Inclusion Office
Micron Technology
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DEI Panelist
Fran Dillard

Fran Dillard

Founder & CEO
CLLCTVE
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Technology Panel
Kelsey Davis

Kelsey Davis

President & Co-Founder
America On Tech
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Technology Panel
Evin Robinson

Evin Robinson

Board Director
Howard University
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Technology Panel
Erin Horne-McKinney

Erin Horne-McKinney

Breakout Session Panelists
President
INDUSTRY STANDARD USA
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Transitioning from the Military to Business
Chris Dambach

Chris Dambach

Owner
Ecoelectrical Solutions, LLC
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Transitioning from the Military to Business
Karen Jones

Karen Jones

President
United Way of Central New York, Inc.
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Philanthropy and Successful Non-Profit Management
Nancy Eaton

Nancy Eaton

Executive Director
David's Refuge
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Philanthropy and Successful Non-Profit Management
Kate Houck

Kate Houck

Executive Director
On Point for College, Inc
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Philanthropy and Successful Non-Profit Management
Samuel Rowser

Samuel Rowser

Salesforce Public Sector Market Lead
Crowe, LLP
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Philanthropy and Successful Non-Profit Management
Kevin Bailey

Kevin Bailey

Area Manager Minority Entrepreneurs Program
JPMorgan Chase
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Financial Security: Building, Establishing, and Maintaining Wealth
Sean Ramsaywak

Sean Ramsaywak

Regional President CNY, VP Commercial Markets
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
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Financial Security: Building, Establishing, and Maintaining Wealth
Mark Muthumbi

Mark Muthumbi

Branch Manager Vice President
Lyons National Bank
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Financial Security: Building, Establishing, and Maintaining Wealth
Demetrius Murphy

Demetrius Murphy

Director
American Heart Association
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Health & Wellness
Kristin Thompson

Kristin Thompson

ATTORNEY • AUTHOR • ADVOCATE
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Health & Wellness
Corey Minor Smith

Corey Minor Smith

President
JHP Industrial Supply Co;Inc
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Family Business
Emanuel Henderson

Emanuel Henderson

Board Chair
VIP Structures
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Family Business
David Nutting

David Nutting

JPW Companies
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Family Business
John Wozniczka

John Wozniczka

Superintendent
Syracuse City School District
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The Value of Education
Anthony Q. Davis Sr.

Anthony Q. Davis Sr.

Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Fairfield University
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The Value of Education
Dr. Don Sawyer

Dr. Don Sawyer

Vice President for Equity & Inclusion Associate Professor of Education Studies
Middlebury College
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The Value of Education
Dr. Khuram Hussain

Dr. Khuram Hussain

Principal
CPC Development
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Realizing the Dream: Entrepreneurial Success Amongst Immigrants, Refugees, and New Americans
Faraz Khan

Faraz Khan

President/CEO
Cueva Contract Inc. dba Interior Innovations
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Realizing the Dream: Entrepreneurial Success Amongst Immigrants, Refugees, and New Americans
Laura Cueva

Laura Cueva

CEO-Owner
CNY Uniforms Plus
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Realizing the Dream: Entrepreneurial Success Amongst Immigrants, Refugees, and New Americans
Tai Shaw

Tai Shaw

Director of U.S. Government and Public Affairs
Micron Technology
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Civic Engagement
Bo Machayo

Bo Machayo

President
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
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Civic Engagement
Joanie Mahoney

Joanie Mahoney

Artist / Stock Options Trader / Consultant / Content Creator
Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc.
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Arts & Entertainment
Dexter McKinney II

Dexter McKinney II

Executive Director and Assistant Professor
Community Folk Art Center, Inc (Syracuse University)
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Arts & Entertainment
Dr. Tanisha Jackson

Dr. Tanisha Jackson

Director of Community Engagement
Syracuse Stage
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Arts & Entertainment
Joann Yarrow

Joann Yarrow

Managing Principal
DKON Consulting Group, LLC
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Workforce Development/Employment
Davine Bey

Davine Bey

CEO
CPS Recruitment
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Workforce Development/Employment
Susan Crossett

Susan Crossett

President/CEO
Gwen, Inc.
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Workforce Development/Employment
Gwen Webber-McLeod

Gwen Webber-McLeod

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Includes all events on Friday, September 15, 2023 for My Dream Summit 2023.

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