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S.E.A.T. is a premier leadership ecosystem connecting Black women CEOs and C-suite executives to cultivate strategic alliances, expand access, and strengthen collective influence at the highest levels.
Connecting Power. Building Alliances. Expanding Influence.
Through S.E.A.T. at Every Table: The Podcast, we share stories of power, proximity, and purpose—highlighting how Black women lead, build, and shape industries —while redefining what is possible for the next generation.
S.E.A.T. in the Room is an invite-only, highly curated network for Black women CEOs and C-suite executives. This is where relationships deepen, strategies are sharpened, and alliances are formed.
The Architect of the Room: Dr. Dorothy Height
Why Dorothy Height is the Epitome of a S.E.A.T. Leader
We pay homage to Dorothy Height because she transformed the "lone seat" into a collective movement. Dorothy Height was more than a civil rights icon; she was the architect of the "seat at the table" for Black women long before the phrase became a modern professional anthem. For S.E.A.T., she represents the ultimate standard of strategic leadership, intersectional advocacy, and enduring grace.
As president of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), she worked closely with MLK Jr., Roy Wilkins, and others to strategize and organize the 1963 March on Washington and much more. Dr. Height didn’t just wait for an invitation; she built her own chairs and expanded the rooms they were placed in.
The Big Six
Dorothy Height (1912–2010) was a pivotal civil rights leader often considered the "seventh" member, yet frequently overlooked, participant in the "Big Six" group of male civil rights leaders. Height collaborated with the "Big Six" (King, Farmer, Lewis, Randolph, Wilkins, Young), and although she was often the only woman at the table, her role was frequently ignored by the press.
Dorothy Height quietly changed the face of the civil rights movement. Dr. Height fought not just for racial justice but for women’s equality. Despite being largely pushed to the background during this time, Dr. Height is now known as the “godmother of civil rights.” She did this with style and grace, always dawning her signature hats, with purple being a particular favorite.
Activist James Farmer wrote in his 1985 autobiography that, “Women were everywhere in the movement yet most of the bows were taken by men. Dorothy Height’s presence helped to change that.” This is demonstrated above as Dr. Height is pictured meeting with President Lyndon B. Johnson and key civil rights leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King at the White House.
Height and other members of Delta Sigma Theta sorority present Mrs. Eisenhower with their song, "There'll be a Jubilee," on May 14, 1953 in Washington. Height is credited as the first leader in the civil rights movement to recognize inequality for women and Foundational Black Americans as problems that should be considered as a whole.
S.E.A.T Founder & CEO
Jasmine Taylor, MA
Jasmine Taylor is seasoned CEO and Compton native who has spent over three decades at the forefront of community transformation. Her leadership journey began at just 16 years old, when she launched her first nonprofit through Rebuild LA following the 1992 uprisings. Today, that lifelong commitment culminates in her role as the Founding Executive Director of the philanthropic arm of the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA). In this capacity, Jasmine's work supports a $2.2 billion system serving more than 200,000 residents, spearheading strategic initiatives that drive philanthropy, housing stability, economic mobility, and educational equity across the region.
A nationally and globally recognized leader, Jasmine was awarded the prestigious National Urban Fellowship and the Reinhard Mohn Fellowship, an international honor for social entrepreneurs. Her work and love of travel has taken her to 42 countries, including directing corporate social responsibility initiatives in the UK, Germany, and France. This global lens allows her to blend international innovation with deep-rooted, cross-sector advocacy to create sustainable local impact. Jasmine’s professional excellence is grounded in her academic and spiritual foundations. She holds a BS in Public Policy from the University of Southern California and an MA in Psychology from Dallas Baptist University. A licensed and ordained minister of 20 years, she leads the Marriage and Family Ministry at her church and is a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc and a CORO Women In Leadership alumna.
Above all, Jasmine is fueled by faith and family. She and her husband of 22 years, Deacon Taylor, are the proud parents of five children (including two sets of twins). Whether in the boardroom or the community, Jasmine remains passionate about living a life defined by service, purpose, community and joy.
S.E.A.T. Leadership
Marisa Hall, Vice President & Chairwoman of Enterprise & Partnerships
Marisa Hall, Vice President & Chairwoman of Enterprise & Partnerships
Marisa Hall, Vice President & Chairwoman of Enterprise & Partnerships
Commissioner Marisa Hall is a pharmaceutical executive and civic leader whose work spans industry and public service. As a former HACLA Commissioner, she has helped shape policy and strategy impacting housing and community development, while leading in the pharmaceutical sector to advance innovation and patient access. Her leadership is d
Commissioner Marisa Hall is a pharmaceutical executive and civic leader whose work spans industry and public service. As a former HACLA Commissioner, she has helped shape policy and strategy impacting housing and community development, while leading in the pharmaceutical sector to advance innovation and patient access. Her leadership is defined by a cross-sector approach to driving equitable, systems-level change. Her work reflects a commitment to influence, impact, and leadership that extends from boardrooms to communities.
Kenya Lee, Parlimentarian & Chairwoman of Governance & Public Policy
Marisa Hall, Vice President & Chairwoman of Enterprise & Partnerships
Marisa Hall, Vice President & Chairwoman of Enterprise & Partnerships
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 gir
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, Chairwoman of Strategy
Marisa Hall, Vice President & Chairwoman of Enterprise & Partnerships
Trista Harris, Chairwoman of Strategy
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. Tris
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, Chairwoman of Education & Philanthropy
Andrea Foggy-Paxton, Chairwoman of Education & Philanthropy
Andrea Foggy-Paxton, Chairwoman of Education & Philanthropy
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. Ex
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 Cressel-Hosey, Chairwoman of Law & Advocacy
Andrea Foggy-Paxton, Chairwoman of Education & Philanthropy
Andrea Foggy-Paxton, Chairwoman of Education & Philanthropy
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 adv
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, Chairwoman of Leadership & Development
Andrea Foggy-Paxton, Chairwoman of Education & Philanthropy
Kim Anthony, Chairwoman of Leadership & Development
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, confi
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.