Abby is an intrapreneur with 20+ years of experience in fundraising, program management, and strategic partnerships. From fourth generation farm girl to international nonprofit CEO, Abby brings an energetic and community-based approach. Her proven expertise includes designing and implementing high-impact funding initiatives, cultivating donor relationships, and building dynamic networks to advance social sector initiatives. During her tenure at Atlas Corps, Abby successfully led a multi-million dollar international leadership fellowship that engaged thousands of social change leaders from around the world. Abby balances her professional endeavors with her family responsibilities raising two vibrant sons. Her personal motto is Make It Big! 

Anisat Ahmed is a passionate accessibility advocate and the founder of Accessibly Speaking, a platform dedicated to building awareness around digital accessibility and its importance. With over four years of experience creating accessible, human-centered web experiences, she is committed to transforming how small businesses and technology professionals think about access in the online experience. Anisat actively participates in public discussions, educational sessions, and advocacy initiatives to emphasize the importance of designing digital products and services that work for everyone, especially people with disabilities. Her work centers on bridging knowledge gaps and empowering others to prioritize accessibility into their work. 

Chrissie Kayode is a Co-Director at The X Element, where she is reimagining finance for impact. With several years of expertise in Structured Finance and Energy & Climate Finance, she designs financial structures that unlock capital for innovation. As an Adjunct Professor at Parsons and mentor through Techstars, Nasdaq, and Village Capital, she helps entrepreneurs develop investor-ready, sustainable business models. Blending financial analytical rigor with creative problem-solving, Chrissie bridges the gap between capital, design, and impact, shaping a future where money moves with purpose. 

Erica Crowley, MSW is the Senior Director of Academic Programs in Trinity College’s Center for Hartford Engagement & Research where she oversees programs on community-based research and public humanities. She fosters relationships with partners, faculty, staff and students to develop projects on arts and culture, environment, education, food, immigration, and social justice. She is also a mentor to Posse Foundation scholars. Prior to this, Erica was an organizer with ReproEquityNow. 
 
Most recently, Erica founded CM Creative where she supports nonprofits, museums, cultural institutions and small businesses in telling stories. 
 
Erica holds an MSW, community organizing concentration, from University of Connecticut. 

Jamee is the founder of The National Youth Foundation (NYF). The National Youth Foundation is a nonprofit organization in the U.S. focused on promoting literacy, diversity, and inclusion through youth-led projects. Founded by Black women, NYF empowers students, especially from underrepresented communities, to amplify their voices through writing, publishing, and creative expression. 

Kelly is a storyteller, communications leader, and feminist advocate with over a decade of experience managing full-service communications for social impact organizations in caregiving, global health, gender equity, and violence prevention. 
 
She has a Master’s degree in social work, where her therapy work focused on reproductive justice and supporting new mothers in Chicago’s public school system. Every day, this experience deeply informs her strategic communications vision, ensuring the dignity, agency, and voices of people and communities are always at the center. 

Kristen Dufauchard, founder and CEO of aKrewe NOLA Consulting, brings over a decade of expertise in marketing, brand experience, and event strategy. She creates immersive cultural experiences that authentically connect with diverse audiences across higher education, cultural institutions, and corporate environments.

Under her leadership, aKrewe has produced 15 high-impact events and cultivated a network exceeding 2,000 members, primarily underrepresented professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs who actively collaborate to strengthen each other’s businesses.

As a New Orleans native, Kristen is developing more than just a business; she’s fostering a movement that champions inclusivity, preserves cultural heritage, and creates meaningful community transformation. 

Laura Robert-Rivera is a storyteller, advocate, and social impact leader. She co-created Outrage to Organizing, a public platform using emotional literacy and civic engagement pathways to sustain collective action. 
 
Laura is the youngest Director on the Board of the World Foundation for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and has a decade of experience in nonprofits and philanthropy. In 2012, she founded a national awareness campaign recognized by Puerto Rico’s Governor, State Legislature, and Department of Education. A Vital Voices Visionary Leader, HERlead Fellow/Grantee, and 2014 Girl Scouts National Woman of Distinction, Laura holds a B.A. from Barnard College, Columbia University. 

Neetal Parekh is a social impact strategist, founder, and author passionate about making social entrepreneurship more actionable, transformative, and accessible. She is the convener of Impactathon®, an interactive social impact experience for students, professionals, and communities, and Pineapple Friends®, a book series and storytelling platform that introduces kids to kindness, sustainability, and civic action. Trained as an immigration immigration attorney, Neetal draws on her legal background to explore the intersection of social entrepreneurship, technology, and law through her company Innov8social. She is the author of 51 Questions on Social Entrepreneurship and a frequent speaker and facilitator. 

Robin Brazier is a passionate social impact consultant with expertise in intersectional gender equality, committed to ensuring all voices are represented in global development efforts. She has over 10 years of experience managing education, health, and economic empowerment initiatives across both small community NGOs and large, federally funded programs. In addition to being a collaborative project manager and leader, Robin thrives in mission-oriented environments, where she supports organizations in training staff and developing gender equality strategies tailored to their unique contexts. 
 
Robin was born and raised in the DC suburbs and has also lived in Guatemala and Spain.

Mink is a mission-driven change maker, founder, and advocate with 12+ years of experience in finance, entrepreneurship, and advancing equity for women and families. She is the creator of Trus, a financial wellness app for women, and founder of the InvestHer Summit, a national platform for women in business. As host of Totally Unmuted, she amplifies real conversations on money, motherhood, and mental health. A U.S. Air Force veteran and IDEA Committee Chair for AFP, Mink brings mission-driven leadership to every space she enters, bridging financial literacy and lived experience to drive bold, sustainable change. 

Sophie Sandberg is a speaker, street artist, and founder committed to combating gender-based violence on and offline. She created the popular initiative, Catcalls of NYC, which raises awareness about street harassment using colorful chalk art and digital media. Since starting Catcalls of NYC in 2016, she has reached millions of people online and inspired the youth-led movement Chalk Back, consisting of “Catcalls of” sites spanning six continents. An educator at heart, Sophie facilitates workshops and presents on topics such as gender justice, youth activism, mental health, and digital wellness at high schools and colleges across the country. 

Teresa is a visionary operations leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and a proven track record in start-up environments. Thriving at the intersection of people, process, and technology, she takes innovative approaches to drive scalable, sustainable change across businesses and communities. Passionate about mentorship, Teresa actively supports women transitioning into tech or pivoting into entrepreneurial ventures, empowering them to apply their transferable skills in creative ways. Her commitment to advancing women’s careers on their own terms fuels her entrepreneurial pursuits and drives transformative outcomes for women and communities. 

Vasundhara Kamath works to mobilize resources to build inclusive and equitable democracies. She’s part of the team at Running Start, a nonprofit dedicated to helping young women realize their political potential. In this role, she works with various stakeholders to raise funds for organizational efforts, and uses data to inform program development. Her goal is to build a sustainable political pipeline for young people from underrepresented communities. She is interested in making political leadership programs accessible to young people, regardless of where they live in the world.