September 29TH, 2023

8:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.

MILWAUKEE, WI

Location: Henry Maier Festival Park - Summerfest Grounds, Milwaukee WI

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agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration & Welcome
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Kickoff and Keynote
Change your Circle; Change your Life by Jamar Jones
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break & Networking
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel
Building on Culture
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel
DEI Breaking Barriers
Sponsored by Unspoken Conversations with Candace
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Break & Networking
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Panel
Recruitment & Retention
Sponsored by RippleWorx
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Closing Segment and Surprise Reveal

VIP HAPPY HOUR

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
PENROD - 219 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

PROGRAM

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Host

Tim McMurtry

Executive Director
Infrastructure Business Development

Milwaukee native Promise Bruce is known professionally as “Promise” and has over 10 years of experience in media and entertainment. He is currently the host of "The Morning Grind w Promise" on Hot 105.7 where his content revolves around Hip Hop culture, Celeb interviews, various trending topics and a focus on the local scene.
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In addition to his radio career Promise is a community advocate and does youth outreach by speaking at schools and various functions. He is VP on the board of directors for The New State, a historical redevelopment project seeking to transform the old State Theater into a community music hub for all ages. Promise also is the founder of the lifestyle brand The Fly Intellect and an alum of Carroll University where he was recently awarded Graduate Of the Last Decade (2021).

Career Highlights: Host of 2020 Bublr Bash, Milwaukee Bucks in Game Guest Host 21-22, Migos, Big Sean & Future Summer Jam at Summerfest, Sesame Street Live, My Crew Happy hour Host at Miller Park, Host for Ice Cube's/Big 3 Lounge Visit/Meet & Greet
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Keynote

Jamar Jones

Founder
Foureva Media

Building on Culture PANEL

DEI Breaking Barriers PANEL

Nick Dillon

Founder and CEO
Believe University

Shary Tran

DEI Practitioner

Sky McCloud is a multi-talented, multi-hyphenated artist and fashion curator from Milwaukee WI. His main instrument is the Alto sax. He has a hip hop R&B electronic jazz sound. Most of his music is mid-tempo to upbeat.
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Sky McCloud has been featured in magazines as a recording artist and fashion curator. Such as info magazine breaking & entering just to name a few. Sky McCloud's mission as an artist is to make people feel good. Create one big live party atmosphere. He describes his performances as a pregame club and then after party.

Robert Marshall

Founder
Survivor Circle

Established in 2013, Salsabrositas is Wisconsin's youngest Latin dance team. Under the direction of Daniel Balderas and Jenniffer Sarda, The troupe consists of over 20 young dancers between the ages of 5 and 21 years old.
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They've had the honor of opening for: Luis Enrique, Brenda K. Starr, Leslie Grace, Toby Love, Karlos Rose, Tito Nieves, Andy Montañez, Elvis Crespo, La India, Victor Manuelle and El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico.

They are also 4x World Junior Salsa Champs in the Ladies' team, duet, and solo categories.

Salsabrositas’ mission is to provide affordable dance instruction to young people in the greater Milwaukee area and to showcase their progress locally while raising funds for them to compete internationally.

Carmen Santiago-Keenon

Director of Business Development
RWS Group

Devin Jenkins aka “Jenk The DJ” is the Founder/CEO of Share The Vibes, LLC – a company that connects different people through the intersectionality of music and technology. Share The Vibes offers professional DJ services, playlist curation, music-based events, and exclusive merchandise. The Inaugural Share The Vibes Music & Technology Festival was held inMilwaukee, WI, in June 2022, and provided 100+ attendees with an engaging experience filled with performances, Web3 workshops, podcasting, and more!

Devin was born and raised in Fitzgerald, GA, and moved toMilwaukee, WI, in 2015 after graduating from Miles College in Fairfield, AL, with a B.S. in Management Information Systems to join General Electric’s Digital Technology Leadership Program. He is currently a Staff Technical Product Manager in Supply Chain Analytics at GE Healthcare. Additionally, Devin serves on the Board of Directors for New Concept Self Development Center inMilwaukee, WI, The Harmonie Grace Foundation based in Houston, TX, and is a former General Board member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is also actively involved with BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates), Toastmasters International, Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals, and Social X MKEYoung Professional Group.

He enjoys listening to music and podcasts, running/exercising, traveling, and trying new foods. Last but certainly not least, he is the husband of Shadrika Jenkins and proud father of his 2 daughters Saniya and Emery.

Jahmaal Marshall

Podcast Host and Founder
Listen then Speak LLC

A Refreshing Balance Of Creativity & Authentic Word Play Over New Age Hip-Hop Production. B Justice Is A Timeless Composer With A Passion To Motivate His Listeners To Greatness With His Scholar Life Movement. He Believes A “Scholar Life” Is Accomplished When One Can Make A Living Doing Something They Love And Have Perfected. B Justice Delivers An Explosive Live Performance Leaving His Audience Feeling Empowered And Motivated To Be Scholars In Their Own Right.

Powered By His Clothing Line "Scholar Life Apparel" & Ownership Of A Used Car Dealership In His Hometown Of Milwaukee WI, The Entrepreneur Has Independently Release Numerous Singles & Music Videos. In The Near Future He Plans On Touring And Putting Himself In Front Of Many More Potential Members Of The Scholar Life Movement.

Worked With: National R&B Singer & Actor Jacob Latimore, American Songwriter, Record Producer & Singer Rico Love.

Opened For: Machine Gun Kelly, Tyga, Big Sean, DJ Premier, Trevor Jackson, Mark Battles, & MorePress

Features: Vibe Magazine, WorldStarHiphop.Com, AllHipHop.Com, Blkdmds.Com, Hiphopsince1987.Com, Milwaukee Journel Sentinel

Recruitment & Retention PANEL

Erica Conway

Co-Owner
C2 Staffing

Tim Dickson

Chief Information Officer
Generac

Sky McCloud is a multi-talented, multi-hyphenated artist and fashion curator from Milwaukee WI. His main instrument is the Alto sax. He has a hip hop R&B electronic jazz sound. Most of his music is mid-tempo to upbeat.
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Sky McCloud has been featured in magazines as a recording artist and fashion curator. Such as info magazine breaking & entering just to name a few. Sky McCloud's mission as an artist is to make people feel good. Create one big live party atmosphere. He describes his performances as a pregame club and then after party.

Jonaed Iqbal

Founder & CEO
NoDegree

Established in 2013, Salsabrositas is Wisconsin's youngest Latin dance team. Under the direction of Daniel Balderas and Jenniffer Sarda, The troupe consists of over 20 young dancers between the ages of 5 and 21 years old.
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They've had the honor of opening for: Luis Enrique, Brenda K. Starr, Leslie Grace, Toby Love, Karlos Rose, Tito Nieves, Andy Montañez, Elvis Crespo, La India, Victor Manuelle and El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico.

They are also 4x World Junior Salsa Champs in the Ladies' team, duet, and solo categories.

Salsabrositas’ mission is to provide affordable dance instruction to young people in the greater Milwaukee area and to showcase their progress locally while raising funds for them to compete internationally.

Adam Gabornitz

Senior Director | Diversity & Inclusion
Northwestern Mutual

Devin Jenkins aka “Jenk The DJ” is the Founder/CEO of Share The Vibes, LLC – a company that connects different people through the intersectionality of music and technology. Share The Vibes offers professional DJ services, playlist curation, music-based events, and exclusive merchandise. The Inaugural Share The Vibes Music & Technology Festival was held inMilwaukee, WI, in June 2022, and provided 100+ attendees with an engaging experience filled with performances, Web3 workshops, podcasting, and more!

Devin was born and raised in Fitzgerald, GA, and moved toMilwaukee, WI, in 2015 after graduating from Miles College in Fairfield, AL, with a B.S. in Management Information Systems to join General Electric’s Digital Technology Leadership Program. He is currently a Staff Technical Product Manager in Supply Chain Analytics at GE Healthcare. Additionally, Devin serves on the Board of Directors for New Concept Self Development Center inMilwaukee, WI, The Harmonie Grace Foundation based in Houston, TX, and is a former General Board member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is also actively involved with BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates), Toastmasters International, Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals, and Social X MKEYoung Professional Group.

He enjoys listening to music and podcasts, running/exercising, traveling, and trying new foods. Last but certainly not least, he is the husband of Shadrika Jenkins and proud father of his 2 daughters Saniya and Emery.

DR. Gretchen Jameson

Vice President for Learning,
Development, and Client Experience
Rippleworx

A Refreshing Balance Of Creativity & Authentic Word Play Over New Age Hip-Hop Production. B Justice Is A Timeless Composer With A Passion To Motivate His Listeners To Greatness With His Scholar Life Movement. He Believes A “Scholar Life” Is Accomplished When One Can Make A Living Doing Something They Love And Have Perfected. B Justice Delivers An Explosive Live Performance Leaving His Audience Feeling Empowered And Motivated To Be Scholars In Their Own Right.

Powered By His Clothing Line "Scholar Life Apparel" & Ownership Of A Used Car Dealership In His Hometown Of Milwaukee WI, The Entrepreneur Has Independently Release Numerous Singles & Music Videos. In The Near Future He Plans On Touring And Putting Himself In Front Of Many More Potential Members Of The Scholar Life Movement.

Worked With: National R&B Singer & Actor Jacob Latimore, American Songwriter, Record Producer & Singer Rico Love.

Opened For: Machine Gun Kelly, Tyga, Big Sean, DJ Premier, Trevor Jackson, Mark Battles, & MorePress

Features: Vibe Magazine, WorldStarHiphop.Com, AllHipHop.Com, Blkdmds.Com, Hiphopsince1987.Com, Milwaukee Journel Sentinel

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The experience

This unique event connects inclusion, business, and community through the power of entertainment.
And results in diversity, inclusion, and positive culture within individuals, brands, and business.

EXPERIENCE a conference by day and a concert by night.

LEARN TO ReCRUIT DIVERSE TALENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY AND CORPORATIONS BUILD RESOURCES TOGETHER, BRAND YOUR COMPANIES CULTURE FOR RETENTION, AND CREATE AN AUDIENCE.
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Unique panels that will have expertise within community, corporations, small business and entertainment to widen your prospective and walk away with actionable techniques.

The experience

MOST INTERACTIVE TRAINING EXPERIENCE
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HR Professionals: Learn innovative recruitment strategies, attract diverse talent, and how to lead with DEI.
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Sales and Marketing Leaders: Learn about Branded Entertainment and how to create an audience.

Business Owners: Come connect and build resources to take your business to next level.
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Community Leaders: Obtain resources, Learn how to use new technology and unique ways to promote your mission.

Students: Come Network with business professionals
and the community. Learn what companies are doing and what they are looking for.

What

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Entertainment bridges communities of—business, non-profits, and people. Music is a common language for connection. Let’s celebrate who we are and who we can be!

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Sessions

Energize Business Strategy and Branding for Transformative Disruption

Location: Arena Floor
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Energize business strategy, branding, and marketing to transform business for the future. Today’s methods need to entertain, engage, and connect with people. Get actionable ways to help company culture, recruitment, inclusion, relatability, and community connection. This conversation aims to empower business sustainability and introduce entertainment as an amplifier.

‍Key Takeaways:
• Establish your personal brand to empower yourself and build relationships

• New methods to develop a company culture that remove barriers and create relatability

• Build strategies to invite DEI culture

• Learn innovative techniques to recruit, retain, and reach a diverse workforce

• Understand inclusive language for brand development

• Introduction to marketing methods that entertain, engage, and connect with your audience

Group discussion
9AM
Workshop
10AM–4PM
Dinner
6PM
Group discussion
7PM
Group discussion
8PM

Captivating audiences and creating raving fans through entertainment

Location: Arena Floor

The panel will strive to create solutions to empower attendees in the community, business, and self.

Learn how entertainment can amplify initiatives, push the boundaries, and provoke ideas. This unique panel will bring together the community, business leaders, and entertainment moguls. Learn how different perspectives lead to innovative solutions.

‍Key Takeaways:
• Learn new ways to connect with audiences

• Launch new initiatives to capture attention

• Enticing methods for recruiting and retaining employees

• Navigate and engage with essential community members

• Innovative solutions to your strategies and goals

• Infuse branded entertainment into organizational culture

• How to utilize Influencers to promote marketing efforts

Group discussion
9AM
Workshop
10AM–4PM
Dinner
6PM
Group discussion
7PM
Group discussion
8PM

How Tech Leads Change and Disrupts the Status Quo

Location: Arena Floor

Experience a fireside chat conversation about shifting tech into an inclusive mindset and action.

Technology can demolish barriers and lead to new business strategies. Though so much fear of the unknown surrounds technology. Learn how to stay relevant by balancing technology trends. From attracting diverse tech talent to building diverse communities to changing work models. And hear how technology and entertainment can combine to drive change. The Tech Session will provoke thought, challenge constructs, build ideas, and create action.

According to Forbes, diverse companies see a 19% increase in revenue. “Diversity in tech is essential for businesses that want to stay relevant to their customers and competitive in the talent market. An inclusive work environment offers opportunities for growth and achievement in a broader range of work. This is an important step towards creating more resilient communities and a more equitable world. When a company has a diverse workforce, they can understand their customers better.” https://www.betterup.com/
blog/diversity-in-tech

‍Key Takeaways:
• How to use technology to drive change and deliver results

• How to bring diverse tech talent to the table

• Discuss technology's impact on the changing workforce and business models

• How to make tech accessible

• Learn how tech influences your career

• Reach and build diverse communities with technology

• Implement tech as a tool to amplify, transform, and entertain

• Hear how technology opens inclusive work models

Group discussion
9AM
Workshop
10AM–4PM
Dinner
6PM
Group discussion
7PM
Group discussion
8PM

How to Shatter Traditional Recruitment and Open Doors to Opportunity

Location: Arena Floor

Experience a fireside chat conversation about shifting recruitment strategies from tradition.

Shatter traditional recruitment thinking to find, recruit, and retain talent. Because talent is the key to innovation, stability, and revenue. Create new strategies. Lead the charge. The old way is broken and fragmented. From the message you communicate to community connection to the creation of raving fans, the panel will break from tradition and promote new activations.

‍Key Takeaways:
• Create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce

• How to turn apathetic employees and customers into raving fans

• Keys to the retention of an engaged workforce

• Resources for grants to train employees

• Hear about the importance of brand building to attract and retain

• How diversity improves company culture

• Get ideas for new recruiting methods beyond the job description

Group discussion
9AM
Workshop
10AM–4PM
Dinner
6PM
Group discussion
7PM
Group discussion
8PM

PANELISTS

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Tim McMurtry

Brand and Strategy Panel

Founder and President of Tim McMurtry International, LLC a business consultancy specializing in personal development coaching and training, public affairs, multicultural outreach, business-to-business marketing and community, and corporate relations.

His first book, Morning Timspiration, Daily Devotion for the Workplace & Entrepreneurs: Volume 1, Edition 2, is based on my inspirational vlog, 'Morning Timspiration.’

Tim also currently serves as Community Relations and Outreach Manager at Employ Milwaukee, Associate Pastor at World Outreach Center in Milwaukee, WI, as Wisconsin State Director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), and former chief of staff to a City of Milwaukee Common Council President and was a community blogger (The Skinny) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Purple Wisconsin initiative.

Dr. Joe Johnson

Brand and Strategy Panel

Dr. Joe Johnson is a highly regarded international speaker on unleashing your purpose. With a PhD in Counselor Education, common sense, and street sense; Dr. Joe’s versatility has allowed him to gain over 20 years of experience in transformation work. He’s worked in and with the K-12 school system, higher education institutions, and fortune 500 companies.

He is the author of the book, “Pursue Your Purpose Not Your Dreams,” the creator of the Strategic Goal Setting Mastermind Session and the Heal Now Masterclass, Dr. Joe continues to transform the lives of individuals and take organizations to their next level by helping them to Think, Act, and Live with purpose and intention.

Steven Philip 'Phillyflyboy'

Entertainment Panel

My name Steven Philip, more commonly known as Philly, and I’m a music video director. I’ve had the pleasure of working in diverse music genres with artists including: T.I., Lil Wayne, J. Cole, Snoop Dogg, Trae Tha Truth and many more. Throughout my career, my videos have been placed on major networks and have acquired millions of views; over 25 of my videos were placed on MTV last year alone. Self-taught with no formal film school training, I’ve been able to develop a unique style and approach to music videos that’s set me apart from the traditional filmmaker.
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I strongly believe this different perspective has helped me attract as well as sustain short and long-term partnerships and clientele. Because of this, I try and empower other filmmakers by encouraging them to embrace their differences and individual talents, instead of shying away from “non industry standard” way of doing things.

Yvette Moyo

Entertainment Panel

Yvette Moyo is a social entrepreneur, brand builder, marketer, author, publisher and co-founder of the Real Men Cook® event that became a national Father’s Day tradition. In 2018 she became the President & CEO of the Quarry Event Center, owned by the social enterprise of the nonprofit she co-founded, Real Men Charities, Inc.
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Even the White House celebrated Father's Day with men serving dishes and promoting responsible fatherhood. In 2001 before becoming U.S. President Barack Obama donned a Real Men Cook bandana and served at the event. He mentioned Yvette in the foreword he wrote to the Simon & Schuster published book, “Real Men Cook: 100 Recipes for Family Celebration” in 2004.

In 1992 Moyo created the MOBE symposium series (Marketing Opportunities in Business & Entertainment).

Montréal Cain

Tech Panel

Montreal founded MERA Wisconsin out of special care for his loved one who lives with a mental illness. His vision is to replicate this wraparound solution with families across Wisconsin.
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He began his work with technology when he worked for Apple Incorporated where he was promoted to an accessibility champion working with customers who had an audio, visual, or autistic impairment.

Montreal is an educator at heart and believes that education, preventative care, and mentorship is truly the key to building community.
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One of the highlights of Montreal's love for music was his time competing in American Idol in August of 2011.
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‍Montreal is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin Native whose life purpose is to enrich lives by being influential in a positive light for his family.

Candace Sanchez

Tech Panel

Candace Sanchez's mottos are dream big, you can accomplish anything, treat others the way you want to be treated and everything happens for a reason; with faith, hope and perseverance, YOU are more than capable to BE the BEST version of YOURSELF!

Candace is an experienced Director of Operations Services with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Industry, Physician Relations, U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Healthcare Information Technology (HIT). Strong business development professional who graduated from the University of Phoenix.

Vanessa A. Vining

Tech Panel

Culturally inclusive ecosystems are at the heart of what drives this Chicago native. Vanessa Vining has an uncanny ability to enter a room, any room, and come away with new relationships. Learning and teaching are in her DNA and that openness in an ever-evolving world fuels her ability to articulate culture.
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‍Vanessa is the Chief Diversity Officer at VaynerX. As a seasoned marketing executive with over 25+ years in advertising, she has held leadership positions at top general market and multicultural agencies in Chicago and New York, which shaped her understanding of marketing and the importance of diversity to brand business.
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She has the agile ability to envision, create and execute successful data-driven omni-channel strategies that effectively deliver communication goals for brands.
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Vanessa also has a profound passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Supplier Diversity and works tirelessly to improve inequality and foster inclusion in the workplace and beyond.

Travis Lachner

Entertainment Panel

Most companies feel invisible trying to reach key decision-makers... We help you capture crucial clients with a proven playbook that works for any B2B industry.

Entertainment.

Use a signature show + daily content marketing to build relationships loaded with positive rapport.

Here's the breakdown:
• Professional Media Production, Coaching, and Consulting
• Post-Production Support & Media Management
• Social Media Management and Business Development for 2 Channels

JMatt

Entertainment Panel

JMatt is the host of HashtagMKE, a Senior Content Strategist at Hoffman York, and a TikTok content creator with a focus on the city of Milwaukee (for locals).
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He is a pro when it comes to short-form video content and how important it is for brands to be authentic and entertain an audience, especially if they're trying to get more awareness around what their business does. Through his previous experience as a radio personality for 103.7 KISS-FM, his current success on TikTok, and his position with Hoffman York, JMatt offers a unique perspective on influencer marketing (both as an influencer and as someone who represents brands hiring influencers).
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Additionally, JMatt will be in the social media experience area interviewing attendees about all things Milwaukee for a new series he'll be posting to YouTube, supported by his TikTok account with over 180,000 followers. He'll also be available to answer questions and talk about social media strategy with those looking for some advice.

Marcela López Lozano

Tech Panel

Marcela López Lozano is a master communicator, NGO activist, successful entrepreneur, and a policy influencer in the financial and technology sectors.

She works as a content creator, interviewer and heads up a digital media company in Mexico. She holds two board positions as Vice President of Business Relations at National IMEF and Director of Empowerment and Gender Equality at the Mexico Business Club in Canada’s Toronto Chamber of Commerce.
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Marcela facilitated commercial channels and government affairs for Banco Azteca with a focus on financial inclusion. She later served as the Director for banking and financial institutions in Mexico and Latin America at Kyriba.
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While working in government, Marcela was Chief of Staff for the Foreign Relations Commission of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico. She also worked in the Mexican Embassy in Singapore. She completed studies in Mexico and in Montréal Canada. Her post-graduate degrees are in Banking and Finance from the University Anahuac. Her studies have focused on international cooperation, human rights, political rights, legal argumentation, psychology and human welfare.
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The International College of Professionals in 2021 awarded her the Doctorate for honorary cause. They recognized her work in empowering women in the promotion of inclusive finance, economic reactivation and for all of her altruistic work.
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She has a vast knowledge of governmental workings, business economics as well as experience captivating audiences as an influencer and conducting professional activities in the public and private sectors in four continents.

Randy Wilinski

Recruitment and Retention Panel

Randy Wilinski's passion is people. He loves helping them grow, challenging their thinking, learning from them and finding solutions together. You know he is having a great day when he is on stage, leading a small group workshop or coaching someone one-on-one.

His background is in business management, leadership, and customer service. Randy loves sales, marketing, process implementation, and business development.

Randy's strengths include a determined work ethic, creative problem solving, leading people, customer service, relationship building, managing deadlines, conflict resolution, and energetic enthusiastic personality.

Tim Dickson

Tech Panel

Tim Dickson has served as our Chief Information Officer at Generac Power Systems since August 2020. Tim previously served as the Vice President of Front Office IT at Motorola Solutions from 2015-2018, and additionally served as a divisional CIO leading Emerging Technologies, M&A, and User Experience for Dell, Inc from 2004-2015. Tim has a passion for leading Digital Transformation efforts, upskilling and investing in Digital Talent, and helping to make the greater Milwaukee area and the state of Wisconsin a popular tech hub.

Teegan Bartos

Recruitment and Retention Panel

Teegan Bartos founded her career coaching practice Jolt Your Career by leveraging the insights she gained through government, nonprofit, and recruiting roles in the careers industry.

Teegan is a WIOA Certified Case Manager for Business and Career Services, Inc., Teegan worked closely with veterans and job seekers impacted by RIFs, poverty, and unemployment. Teegan then shifted to recruitment.

Teegan’s Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University is supplemented by Certifications as a Career Management Coach and Case Manager, as well as an upcoming credential from Northwestern University in Organizational Leadership.

Leonard Green

Brand and Strategy Panel

Leonard Green is the Vice President of Customer Success (Sales Technology). In this role Leonard leads a department of 140+ Customer Success Consultants and Technology Specialist that enable the adoption of customer experience driven technology to drive a faster, seamless, optimized sales cycle.

Prior to that, Leonard served as the Sr. Director of Change Management (Sales),responsible for driving the thoughtful strategy and execution of all changes effecting Northwestern Mutual’s sales force of 8000+ financial advisors. Leonard joined Northwestern Mutual in 2017 as a Principal (Sr. Director), leading sales performance oversight teams in the Southern region of the UnitedStates. In this role, he partnered with Northwestern Mutual field leaders to strategically growth plan, and align to company priorities.

Jason Fields

Recruitment and Retention Panel

Offering an 'Award-winning' track record of leadership, financial acumen, diverse business strategies, and financial analytical expertise.

Goal: To provide key leadership qualities and access for businesses to interact with governmental bodies throughout the US. To also be in a key management role for a major organization. Finally to bridge the gap between American businesses and the International community.

Rashi Arora Khosla

Recruitment and Retention Panel

Rashi Arora Khosla is Founder and CEO of MARS Solutions Group, the diverse IT consulting company known for consistently connecting the ideal blend of technical skills and personality fit with organizational culture, management style, and team dynamics. In 2020, Rashi launched MARS Returnship, an on-ramp for professionals looking to restart their careers in technology following a gap in employment. The program provides on-the-job training, mentorship, and a partnership approach to prepare cohort members to successfully rejoin the workforce. MARS Returnship looks to provide high-caliber, technical talent to employers that value gender diversity and inclusion. The exceptional graduates of the program and partner companies enjoy a customized experience to meet the unique technical and interpersonal needs of all involved. Under Rashi’s leadership, MARS has earned numerous awards and accolades, including spots on the Inc 5000 list, the Future 50 list, and several CIO review recognitions. Rashi was also named the Enterprising Women of the year in 2017, and is a Milwaukee Business Journal 2022 Women of Influence award recipient. Rashi is dedicated to serving the greater Milwaukee area and working towards building the local tech talent, and was elected to serve on the board of directors for the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition. She has special philanthropic interests in helping kids with disabilities and mentoring women in the STEM field, and supports numerous organizations involved in these causes. As such, Rashi serves on the board of Ronald McDonald House of Charities Eastern Wisconsin as well as on the HR committee for this organization. Rashi also serves on Social Committee for I.C. Stars in Milwaukee, that is an immersive technology workforce training and placement program for promising young adults.

Danny Martin

Brand and Strategy Panel

Danny Martin started making his mark on the esports industry during his time as a University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) student-athlete studying small business management and entrepreneurship. His first gig in gaming involved repairing gaming equipment for his classmates with the knowledge and skill he’d gained in the infancy of esports.
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After leaving UTSA, Danny’s career and interest in esports continued to grow. Today, Danny is the Co-Founder and CEO of Esposure, a global esports technology company with a proprietary Education to Entertainment(E2E) ecosystem focused on developing the next generation of esports professionals and competitive gamers.
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Danny has been featured in Forbes, New York Times, and Esports Insider, and was recently awarded the “Most Admired CEO in Dallas” by Dallas Magazine.

Kate Weiland

Recruitment and Retention Panel

Kate Weiland serves as Chief People Officer at Concurrency, Inc. She sits on the Executive Team and works closely with Concurrency’s technical delivery and sales leaders in setting corporate strategy and direction.

Before 2012, Kate was Vice President at Milwaukee-based Elite Human Capital Group. Her expertise in IT recruiting, sales, ownership, organizational development and executive leadership includes more than 25 years’ consulting service to both large enterprises and private startups.

She is herself an entrepreneur, having built own firm, C&C Recruiting and Consulting, which merged with Elite Human Capital Group. In the community, Kate serves as a mentor to young women developing their careers. She is a member of Tempo Milwaukee Foundation and sits on the board of the Woman and Girls Fund of Waukesha County.

Motivational Moment

Jarrett Bush

Motivational Moment
Brand and Strategy Panel

As a motivational speaker, sports influencer and life coach, my mission is to motivate to inspire people to reach for their life goals in the corporate world or on the sports field. I will help generate the momentum you need to find the spark inside you so that you can achieve your dreams. My method will create a ripple effect that instills in you the grace and determination to push forward!

My time with the Green Bay Packers from 2006 to 2014 inspired me to share how you can revive ambition. During Superbowl XLV, I had the ultimate test of physical and mental endurance. I learned how to bust thru the obstacles and rise to the occasion. Get ready to seize the opportunity and achieve your moment.

The Movement Continues…

For a limited time, attendees can connect within the Foureva Movement on Discord and Like|Minded www.likeminded.ai. Movements continue. Propel sustained action after the conference. Watch for future events to move initiatives forward.

Come together as a collective to solidify ideas into an actionable plan
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Create connections to put solutions into action
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Identify points of leverage to accelerate action

First Part

Group discussion
9AM
Workshop
10AM–4PM
Dinner
6PM
Group discussion
7PM
Group discussion
8PM

Friday

Group discussion
9AM
Workshop
10AM–4PM
Dinner
6PM
Group discussion
7PM
Group discussion
8PM

Saturday

Group discussion
9AM
Workshop
10AM–4PM
Dinner
6PM
Group discussion
7PM
Group discussion
8PM

Videos of Past Events

Day 1

Summary

Product Design

Day 2

Summary

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Straighter teeth.

Day 3

Summary

LEAD THE MOVEMENT

BUSINESS CONFERENCE

Thank You FoR Leading the Movement!

Sponsors

Career Fair

Esports Area

Non Profits Supported

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September 29TH, 2023

MILWAUKEE, WI

TICKETS

agenda

Registration & Welcome

Event Kickoff and KeynoteChange your Circle; Change your Life by Jamar Jones

Break & Networking

Panel Building on Culture

Lunch & Networking

Panel DEI Breaking Barriers

Break & Networking

Panel Recruitment & Retention

Closing Segment and Surprise Reveal

PROGRAM

Host

Tim McMurtry

Keynote

Jamar Jones

Building on Culture PANEL

Stacia Thompson

Nate Lasnoski

Keishawn Blackstone

Keishawn Blackstone

Adam Kroener

DEI Breaking Barriers PANEL

Nick Dillon

Shary Tran

Robert Marshall

Carmen Santiago-Keenon

Jahmaal Marshall

Recruitment & Retention PANEL

Erica Conway

Tim Dickson

Jonaed Iqbal

Adam Gabornitz

DR. Gretchen Jameson

This unique event connects inclusion, business, and community through the power of entertainment. And results in diversity, inclusion, and positive culture within individuals, brands, and business.

EXPERIENCE a conference by day and a concert by night.

MOST INTERACTIVE TRAINING EXPERIENCE‍ HR Professionals: Learn innovative recruitment strategies, attract diverse talent, and how to lead with DEI.‍Sales and Marketing Leaders: Learn about Branded Entertainment and how to create an audience.

Business Owners: Come connect and build resources to take your business to next level. ‍Community Leaders: Obtain resources, Learn how to use new technology and unique ways to promote your mission.

Students: Come Network with business professionals and the community. Learn what companies are doing and what they are looking for.

What

is

the

concert

Sessions

Energize Business Strategy and Branding for Transformative Disruption

Group discussion

Workshop

Dinner

Group discussion

Group discussion

Captivating audiences and creating raving fans through entertainment

Group discussion

Workshop

Dinner

Group discussion

Group discussion

How Tech Leads Change and Disrupts the Status Quo

Group discussion

Workshop

Dinner

Group discussion

Group discussion

How to Shatter Traditional Recruitment and Open Doors to Opportunity

Group discussion

Workshop

Dinner

Group discussion

Group discussion

PANELISTS

Event Kickoff and Keynote
Change your Circle; Change your Life by Jamar Jones

Panel
Building on Culture

Panel
DEI Breaking Barriers

Panel
Recruitment & Retention

This unique event connects inclusion, business, and community through the power of entertainment.
And results in diversity, inclusion, and positive culture within individuals, brands, and business.

MOST INTERACTIVE TRAINING EXPERIENCE
‍
HR Professionals: Learn innovative recruitment strategies, attract diverse talent, and how to lead with DEI.
‍
Sales and Marketing Leaders: Learn about Branded Entertainment and how to create an audience.

Business Owners: Come connect and build resources to take your business to next level.
‍
Community Leaders: Obtain resources, Learn how to use new technology and unique ways to promote your mission.

Students: Come Network with business professionals
and the community. Learn what companies are doing and what they are looking for.

Clear aligners.
Straighter teeth.

September 29th, 2023
MILWAUKEE, WI

join us to celebrate talent
and togetherness