Mike is the CEO and co-founder of Aclymate. Previously, Mike founded RenewWest, where he developed the largest carbon reforestation project in U.S. history, the two million tree Collins-Modoc Project. 

He is a former US Naval Officer and FA-18 pilot, where he attained the rank of Commander and had experience leading projects with $1.2B in assets under management, $7MM per month operations budgets, and 250+ personnel during 12+ years of active-duty service.

He is a featured expert for the U.S. Climate Alliance, the Council on Western State Forests, and more. As a 2002 honors graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering with a minor-equivalent in Political Science, both with an environmental focus.

Amy Graves is the founder of Hidden Consumers Consulting, which helps companies understand how to find more of their ideal clients. She focuses on the food industry and helps her clients understand how shoppers read between the ingredient lines to determine if a product is safe for them.

Amy is a certified Business Analyst through UC-Davis and holds a Bachelor of Science in Research and Analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She is also Google Analytics certified.

Ashley Brundage is the President & CEO of Empowering Differences, a company dedicated to fostering leadership through empowerment. Starting as a part-time teller, she rose to VP of Diversity & Inclusion at a major financial institution in under five years after openly identifying as a transgender woman during her interview process. She captured her four-step empowerment model in her book and leadership course, inspiring leaders nationwide.

A sought-after speaker, Ashley has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, InStyle, and more. She has served on national boards, including GLAAD and the NGLCC, and received numerous awards, including the Stevie Award for Global Social Change Champion. In 2024, she made history as the first trans person elected to office in Florida. Ashley’s mission is to drive inclusive leadership, track empowerment through data, and create actionable allyship that leads to real change.

Berwick Mahdi Davenport  is a trailblazing social justice facilitator with over 30 years of experience. As the CEO of Human Solidarity Project and a pioneer in life coaching, Mahdi has mentored and coached thousands of leaders worldwide. He is the visionary behind the Ego Reduction Formula, a groundbreaking approach integrating social, political, and spiritual consciousness.

A celebrated author and loving father of three daughters, Mahdi dedicates his work to strengthening human connection and helping individuals recover and heal from racism and emotional trauma. His expertise, wisdom, and transformative approach create space for genuine healing, empowering people to break free from cultural programming and find common ground. Mahdi’s mission is to inspire deep connections that birth meaningful relationships, partnerships, and change.

Beth Bengtson is a changemaker who doesn’t wait for solutions—she builds them. As Founder and CEO of Working for Women (W4W), she leads a business giving community that channels corporate dollars, skills, and support into programs that help women thrive in the workforce and gain financial independence. With 25+ years in marketing, CSR, and entrepreneurship, Beth specializes in aligning purpose with strategy and helping companies #givebackbetter. 

She knows how to turn social good into smart business—creating stronger partnerships and a more equitable economy. When she’s not leading programs or advising funders, she’s speaking, supporting organizations to grow their impact, or catching a sunrise from her kayak in the Hudson Valley. 

Beth holds an MBA from Schiller International University in Paris, a BS from Penn State, and certification in empowerment design and facilitation.

Chandra Chea is the co-founder of Essence Consulting Collaborative, a LGBTQ+ and women-owned multilingual organizational development collective. 

Chandra brings more than a decade of expertise in community outreach, public health, and humanitarian services, specializing in process improvement and capacity building. With her team, she delivers practical solutions that transform organizations to provide stronger, more resilient services to their communities. 

She is passionate about social justice and human rights and is dedicated to finding ways of advancing equity across all aspects of her life.

Fiona Dawson is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, author, and DEIBA consultant specializing in LGBTQIA+ inclusion. She is the founder of Free Lion Productions and the director of the Emmy-nominated New York Times op-doc Transgender, at War and in Love and the award-winning documentary TransMilitary, which premiered at SXSW and won the Audience Award. Fiona’s books, Are Bisexuals Just Greedy? and What Does That LGBTQIA Label Mean? :Explaining the Spectrum of Gender and Sexuality with Humor and Ease, provide education around topics of gender and sexuality

Recognized as an LGBT Artist Champion of Change by President Obama, Fiona has served on the boards of the Human Rights Campaign and NLGJA. Through her work, Fiona uses storytelling to advocate for understanding, inclusion, and accessibility, inspiring change across communities and industries.

Hank Azaria, an Emmy-winning actor, comedian, and producer, is celebrated for his legendary career and cultural impact. Best known for voicing beloved characters on The Simpsons, Hank has earned six Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award nomination for his exceptional talent. 

Beyond entertainment, Hank is a passionate advocate for equity and transformation. Through his partnership with the Human Solidarity Project, Hank is breaking barriers by making essential programs accessible to underserved communities. His deep commitment to human connection and dismantling limiting beliefs inspires meaningful change. By extending conversations on equity and solidarity to overlooked spaces, Hank is helping transform societal norms and create opportunities for lasting impact.

Mary Fehlig is the founder and president of The Fehlig Group, a sustainability consulting firm that has helped organizations integrate environmental, social, and workplace practices into their business strategies since 1993. The firm works with companies of all sizes—from global corporations to local businesses—bringing practical experience and a broad perspective to every stage of sustainability integration.

Mary is especially recognized for guiding procurement and category managers in engaging suppliers and building clear roadmaps that advance corporate sustainability goals. 

A long-time leader in corporate social responsibility, Mary has served on the global board of Business for Social Responsibility and has been active with Green America, Corporate Volunteer Councils, and Sustainable Business Networks. Before founding The Fehlig Group, she held roles in business development and systems implementation at Xerox and IBM.

Named by Fortune Magazine as one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders, honored with the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award, and one of the only people recognized as a 3x recipient of TIME’s Best Invention of the Year, Mick Ebeling is a groundbreaking innovator, entrepreneur, and humanitarian.

As Founder of Not Impossible Labs—an innovation studio tackling seemingly impossible problems and creating real-world solutions for humanity—Mick has spent over a decade driving a movement of purposeful, life-changing innovation.

His approach of COMMIT, THEN FIGURE IT OUT fuels Not Impossible Labs, where innovation, technology, and story come together to push boundaries and address critical human needs. Through his work, Mick inspires, educates, and empowers individuals, organizations, and communities to take action and make the impossible NOT impossible. But as Mick tells everyone, he just likes to invent solutions that help people.

Monica Mockus is the Founder and CEO of mock5 design, a diverse-certified creative agency serving the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Since 2014, she has built a reputation as a trusted partner, blending research-driven strategy with bold design to deliver science-rooted solutions that elevate impact and spark possibility. A two-time Philadelphia Titan 100 honoree, Monica also serves on the board of The Alliance for Science (DA4S) and leads its SPIRAL committee, advancing supplier growth through partnership and innovation. She is a graduate of Goldman Sachs’ 10KSB Program and has completed leadership and innovation programs with Genentech, IDEO U, and CapitalOne Catapult, where she developed a proprietary business solution. Monica shares her expertise as a Professor of Graphic Design at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art. Her career includes senior roles at Aquent Studios at Merck, Koncordia Group, and a global digital firm supporting DuPont, Lilly, and AstraZeneca.

Nancy Levine Stearns is a journalist and founded of nonprofit project Impactivize. Her reporting has been cited by The New York Times, NBC News, and Forbes, among other publications. 

She was the No. 1 ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) Influencer on Twitter in 2020, according to a Commetric study. Nancy was a career executive recruiter, starting at American Express headquarters in New York City, later recruiting for companies and nonprofits including Clorox, Wells Fargo, and Autodesk, among many others. 

She is the author of The Tao of Pug book four-book series (Penguin/Skyhorse) and attended New York University Stern School of Business. Nancy is originally from Scarsdale, New York, and now resides with her husband Michael in Eugene, Oregon.

Nicole Van Valen, M.S., L.M.F.T., SHRM-SCP, is the CEO of Keane Insights, bringing over 20 years of expertise in healthcare, behavioral health, and social services. She specializes in reducing burnout, cultivating resilience, and driving inclusive leadership to create thriving, collaborative cultures. Nicole’s signature framework, The 3 Stages Along Your Resilience Journey™, empowers healthcare professionals to overcome challenges and deliver better patient outcomes through holistic, evidence-based strategies.

With a background as a professional dancer for the Miami HEAT and Dolphins Cheerleaders, Nicole blends discipline and creativity with her passion for leadership and mental well-being. A native of the Bahamas and mother of three, her empathetic leadership has transformed organizations by promoting joy, belonging, and inclusivity.

Noel is the U.S. Communications Specialist for Tony’s Chocolonely, a Dutch chocolate company on a mission to end exploitation in the cocoa industry. Founded in 2005 by Dutch journalist Teun van de Keuken and some of his colleagues, Tony’s Chocolonely is an impact-driven brand dedicated to raising awareness about inequality in cocoa farming and proving that chocolate can be made differently—fairly and deliciously. 

Through innovative branding, activism, and paying farmers a higher price, Tony’s leads by example, inspiring others to join the movement for a more equitable chocolate industry. Noel helps drive how Tony’s communicates its mission, tells a compelling story through marketing, and creates a purpose-driven employee culture.

Sergio Mata'u Rapu is a native Rapanui (Easter Island) filmmaker whose work has aired on History Channel, Discovery, National Geographic, and PBS. His award-winning directorial debut, EATING UP EASTER, was broadcast on PBS's Independent Lens. He produced and edited BRING HER HOME, a feature film following Indigenous women fighting for justice for missing and murdered relatives. His latest film, PROFE, explores the push for a decolonized education system for Latine students. Sergio is passionate about uplifting stories from underrepresented communities and empowering storytellers.