A seat is a position. An alliance is a legacy. When Black women lead together, we don’t just access power—we redefine it, and elevate entire systems.

Marisa Hall, MBA is a healthcare executive, strategic leader, and community advocate with more than 20 years of experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. A graduate of the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, she earned her Executive MBA and has cultivated a successful career with several Fortune 500 healthcare and life sciences organizations, including GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), AbbVie, GE Healthcare, Abbott Laboratories, Eisai, and Puma Biotechnology. Throughout her career, she has partnered with healthcare providers, community organizations, policymakers, and industry leaders to advance health equity and improve access to care.

Marisa is a former Commissioner of Affordable Housing for the City of Los Angeles and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Build Hope, Inc., the philanthropic arm of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA). She has championed initiatives that support underserved communities, expand access to resources, and create pathways to opportunity.

Her commitment to civic engagement and public service continues through her active involvement in leadership organizations, including The Links, Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Los Angeles African American Women's Public Policy Institute (LAAAWPPI/LAAAWPAC), and Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA).

Marisa is passionate about empowering women and girls through mentorship, leadership development, public policy, and strategic partnerships that create lasting impact and opportunities for future generations.

 Kenya Lee is the CEO of Faith In Girls, a real estate developer, and an elected official serving on the Venice Neighborhood Council in Los Angeles. Through her leadership, she has created a powerful pathway to economic independence—designing programs that prepare women for homeownership while expanding access to housing for women and girls. Her work sits at the intersection of development, empowerment, and public service, advancing both stability and generational wealth in the communities she serves. 

Trista Harris, President of Future Good, is the leading voice at the intersection of futurism and the social sector, helping changemakers use long-term thinking to create more equitable and just communities. She is the author of FutureGood, a guidebook for leaders who want to harness the tools of futurism to drive bold social change. Trista has been featured on CNN and her work has appeared in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, The New York Times, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Forbes, and numerous social sector publications for her groundbreaking work. 

Andrea Foggy-Paxton is the Founder and CEO of the Social Studies Accelerator. A true believer in equity and justice for the neediest and most vulnerable communities.  A leader with the unique ability to take bodacious ideas and develop and implement initiatives, programs and grant making designed to transform the lives of young people. Experienced senior executive and advisor, social entrepreneur with three start-up non-profit organizations and a dozen K12 product development investments. Industry match-maker, successfully developing and managing complex partnerships that cut across government, K12 systems, non-profit organizations, philanthropy, higher education, and profit organizations.  A “can-do” team player who thrives in collaborative environments driven by impact and results. An empowering team leader and manager that has built and mentored diverse teams of up to eight direct reports, forty team members, and hundreds of volunteers. 

 Kaprisha Hosey, Esq. is a Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice, where she leverages her extensive legal expertise to serve the public interest. A graduate of Cornell University and the USC Gould School of Law, she has established a distinguished career specializing in high-stakes litigation and civil rights advocacy.

In addition to her work at the Department of Justice, she is a committed community leader who has served on the LA-32 Neighborhood Council. With a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a background as a national moot court finalist, she combines sharp analytical skills with a deep dedication to justice and civic engagement.

Kim Anthony is the Founder & CEO of Urban Excellence and a certified Transformational Trainer who has been leading individuals and communities in breakthrough work for over 30 years. A community-centered leader and masterful space-holder, Kim is devoted to helping entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers rise with clarity, confidence, and purpose. She partners with leaders to uncover what’s beneath the surface—shifting limiting beliefs, reframing perspectives, and creating new possibilities for action and impact.

Grounded in transformational training principles, Kim’s work goes beyond strategy. She empowers leaders to move from default ways of being to intentional creation—where they can operate with authenticity, ownership, and vision. Through coaching, training, and immersive experiences, she supports individuals in moving from overwhelm to clarity, from ideas to committed action, and from possibility to measurable outcomes.

Tanya Diggs is a results-driven marketing strategist with more than 25 years of experience shaping global brands, Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits. As Managing Partner at Going Public PR, she brings a 360-degree approach to every campaign, blending traditional marketing with experiential, digital, and social media to deliver measurable outcomes. Her career spans senior roles at Sony Electronics, AT&T, Walton Isaacson, Burrell Communications Group, and Honeywell Aerospace. A USC Marshall School of Business MBA graduate, certified Six Sigma Green Belt, and YouTube Content Strategy Professional, Tanya connects research, product marketing, events, PR, and media to craft inspiring campaigns for diverse consumer markets. 

Monalisa Okojie is a community leader, nonprofit executive, and advocate dedicated to empowering women, youth, and underserved communities. She is the Founder and CEO of EXPOSE, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit focused on education, mental wellness, leadership development, and cultural engagement. With a background in law, business, and psychology, Monalisa has spent more than a decade creating programs and partnerships that expand opportunities and strengthen communities locally and globally. She is passionate about bringing people together, building bridges across cultures, and creating lasting social impact. 

Tiffany Owens, DNP-NP, is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and executive nurse practitioner leader dedicated to building innovative healthcare programs, developing high-performing clinical teams, and advancing the advanced practice workforce.  Dr. Owens currently serves as the  Director of Geriatrics and Extended Care Nurse Practitioner Residency with the Veterans Association Healthcare System.  Throughout a distinguished career  focused on strategic leadership, clinical education, and population health, she has consistently translated complex organizational priorities into measurable outcomes that enhance both patient care and provider development. Notably, Dr. Owens led the development, implementation, and successful national accreditation of a multi-track Nurse Practitioner Residency Program, establishing a sustainable educational infrastructure that prepares clinicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across diverse populations.

Her extensive clinical expertise spans primary care, women’s health, geriatrics, and home-based primary care, with a profound commitment to improving outcomes for veterans, older adults, and underserved communities through targeted initiatives addressing healthcare access, food insecurity, homelessness, and caregiver support.  Driven by a mission to develop people, transform programs, and engineer sustainable healthcare solutions, Dr. Owens to influence healthcare strategy, strengthen workforce pipelines, and drive organizational excellence for optimal patient outcomes.

 Stasia Washington advises successful families, nonprofits, and private foundations on complex financial decisions, centering her practice on the seamless alignment of investment strategy, financial planning, non-legal trust services, and strategic philanthropy to ensure capital is responsibly stewarded across generations. Driven by the belief that thoughtfully managed wealth can create a lasting legacy, she pairs her advisory work with active governance, serving on the boards of The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation and the LA84 Foundation. By contributing to audit, grants, and investment committees in these roles, Washington reinforces a steadfast commitment to disciplined oversight and fiduciary accountability, ensuring that resources are optimized to strengthen both institutions and the broader community. 

 Kathryn Shirley is a seasoned financial strategist and President and CEO of World Management Solutions, Inc., a boutique firm delivering customized financial, tax, and operational solutions to individuals and organizations navigating complex landscapes. Beginning her career at KPMG before transitioning to corporate leadership, she developed a deep expertise in navigating intricate tax structures, strengthening financial reporting, and designing efficient systems across the entertainment, sports, medical, and nonprofit sectors. A trusted governance leader, Shirley serves on boards like Valley Presbyterian Hospital and the American Heart Association, ensuring long-term institutional sustainability and compliance. Driven by a commitment to mentorship and community impact, she actively champions youth financial literacy and remains deeply engaged with organizations such as The Links, Incorporated and the USC Black Alumni Association to expand access to opportunity. 

 Starr Thompson, a Six Sigma Black Belt in Human Resources, is the Chief People and Administrative Officer for the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA), where she aligns talent acquisition, leadership development, and JEDI strategy with the company's national business goals. With a proven track record of transforming HR cultures, she previously directed comprehensive human resources, compliance, and talent planning strategies for organizations including Fitness Club Manager, The Medical Group Executive Services, and Lemonade Restaurant Group. Beyond her executive leadership, Thompson serves on the Board of Directors for Maternal Mental Health Now and is a dedicated mentor to emerging HR professionals. Driven by a passion for community impact, she actively advocates for the empowerment and advancement of Black women and girls.