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The XCEL Summit For Men is the nation’s leading conference dedicated to elevating and empowering men—celebrating their excellence through the XCEL Awards and equipping them with the tools to thrive at every level of leadership, from entry-level to the C-suite.
The XCEL Summit For Men is the nation’s leading conference dedicated to elevating and empowering men—celebrating their excellence through the XCEL Awards and equipping them with the tools to thrive at every level of leadership, from entry-level to the C-suite.
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Vesalius Ventures
Dr. Harris is currently CEO & Managing Partner of Vesalius Ventures, Inc., a venture capital firm that invests in early to mid-stage Healthcare technologies and companies. He is responsible for managing a portfolio of private assets of early and mid-stage venture investments and operating companies.
He served as CEO and Executive Director, National Math & Science Initiative and led the organization’s efforts to improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement in communities across the country. He has been involved in math and science education for over 25 years through his philanthropy as founder of the Harris Institute & Foundation.
Dr. Harris was at NASA for ten years, where he conducted research in musculoskeletal physiology and clinical investigations of space adaptation and developed in-flight medical devices to extend Astronaut stays in space. A veteran astronaut for over thirty years, he has logged more than 438 hours and traveled over 7.2 million miles in space.
He is a member of the Board of Directors for Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX), MassMutual, Solventum (NYSE:SOLV), and U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE: USPH). Dr. Harris served as a Board of Director/Trustee for Salient Midstream & MLP Fund and Salient MF Trust, and Barings Fund & BBDC. In addition, he is on the nonprofit Boards of the Texas Medical Center (past Chair), Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, STEMNext and the Harris Institute & Foundation.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Houston, a Master of Medical Science from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Houston, and a Doctorate of Medicine from Texas Tech University School of Medicine. He completed a Residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, a National Research Council Fellowship in Endocrinology at the NASA Ames Research Center, and trained as a Flight Surgeon at the Aerospace School of Medicine, Brooks Air Force Base. He is also a licensed private pilot and certified scuba diver.
Dr. Harris is the recipient of numerous awards, including nine (9) honorary doctorates, NASA Space Flight Medal, NASA Award of Merit, National Space Grant Distinguished Services Award, James Bryant Conant Award, a fellow of the American College of Physicians, a fellow of the American Telemedicine Association, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the recipient of the 2000 Horatio Alger Award and 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. In May 2025, Dr. Harris was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.
He is the author of “Dream Walker: A Journey of Achievement and Inspiration” 2010 and “Embracing Infinite Possibilities: Letting Go Of Fear To Find Your Highest Potential” 2025.”
Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner,Vesalius Ventures
Dr. Harris is currently CEO & Managing Partner of Vesalius Ventures, Inc., a venture capital firm that invests in early to mid-stage Healthcare technologies and companies. He is responsible for managing a portfolio of private assets of early and mid-stage venture investments and operating companies.
He served as CEO and Executive Director, National Math & Science Initiative and led the organization’s efforts to improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement in communities across the country. He has been involved in math and science education for over 25 years through his philanthropy as founder of the Harris Institute & Foundation.
Dr. Harris was at NASA for ten years, where he conducted research in musculoskeletal physiology and clinical investigations of space adaptation and developed in-flight medical devices to extend Astronaut stays in space. A veteran astronaut for over thirty years, he has logged more than 438 hours and traveled over 7.2 million miles in space.
He is a member of the Board of Directors for Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX), MassMutual, Solventum (NYSE:SOLV), and U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE: USPH). Dr. Harris served as a Board of Director/Trustee for Salient Midstream & MLP Fund and Salient MF Trust, and Barings Fund & BBDC. In addition, he is on the nonprofit Boards of the Texas Medical Center (past Chair), Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, STEMNext and the Harris Institute & Foundation.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Houston, a Master of Medical Science from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Houston, and a Doctorate of Medicine from Texas Tech University School of Medicine. He completed a Residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, a National Research Council Fellowship in Endocrinology at the NASA Ames Research Center, and trained as a Flight Surgeon at the Aerospace School of Medicine, Brooks Air Force Base. He is also a licensed private pilot and certified scuba diver.
Dr. Harris is the recipient of numerous awards, including nine (9) honorary doctorates, NASA Space Flight Medal, NASA Award of Merit, National Space Grant Distinguished Services Award, James Bryant Conant Award, a fellow of the American College of Physicians, a fellow of the American Telemedicine Association, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the recipient of the 2000 Horatio Alger Award and 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. In May 2025, Dr. Harris was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.
He is the author of “Dream Walker: A Journey of Achievement and Inspiration” 2010 and “Embracing Infinite Possibilities: Letting Go Of Fear To Find Your Highest Potential” 2025.”
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Kirk Franklin is a 20-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter, producer, and music icon. For over three decades, he has been a transformative force in contemporary Gospel music, blending Gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop into a sound that resonates across generations. Widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative figures in modern music, Franklin continues to expand the reach of Gospel while redefining its place in mainstream culture.
In October 2023, Franklin released his critically acclaimed album Father’s Day (Fo Yo Soul/RCA), featuring the #1 hit single “All Things,” which earned him his 20th GRAMMY Award at the 2024 ceremony for Best Gospel Performance/Song. In 2025, he followed up with the powerful new single “Do It Again,” which reached #1 on the Gospel charts and further affirmed his ability to deliver both timely and timeless messages through music.
Franklin recently received the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards, recognizing his decades-long influence across music, culture, and entertainment. He also debuted the original series Den of Kings, a bold and compelling platform that explores faith, leadership, and personal growth. The series quickly gained traction, surpassing 1 million views in less than a week and marking a significant moment in faith-based storytelling.
Beyond the studio and stage, Franklin headlined The Reunion Tour 2.0, bringing together Gospel greats including Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, The Clark Sisters, Marvin Sapp, and Kierra Sheard-Kelly. His ability to bridge generations and genres is reflected in collaborations with artists such as Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, and Demi Lovato, extending the message of Gospel music to audiences around the world.
Franklin remains committed to developing the next generation of talent and uplifting communities. Through initiatives like Camp Lotus, he mentors aspiring artists and creatives, while also supporting organizations such as Compassion International and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. His SiriusXM channel, Kirk Franklin’s Praise, and his work as an executive producer across television and film, including Kingdom Business on BET and Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas on Lifetime, highlight his continued impact across multiple platforms.
Kirk Franklin continues to stand as a trailblazer whose influence reaches far beyond music. Whether performing, creating, or mentoring, he inspires millions with a message grounded in faith, love, and resilience.
Kirk Franklin
20-time Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, producer, and music icon
Kirk Franklin is a 20-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter, producer, and music icon. For over three decades, he has been a transformative force in contemporary Gospel music, blending Gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop into a sound that resonates across generations. Widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative figures in modern music, Franklin continues to expand the reach of Gospel while redefining its place in mainstream culture.
In October 2023, Franklin released his critically acclaimed album Father’s Day (Fo Yo Soul/RCA), featuring the #1 hit single “All Things,” which earned him his 20th GRAMMY Award at the 2024 ceremony for Best Gospel Performance/Song. In 2025, he followed up with the powerful new single “Do It Again,” which reached #1 on the Gospel charts and further affirmed his ability to deliver both timely and timeless messages through music.
Franklin recently received the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2025 BET Awards, recognizing his decades-long influence across music, culture, and entertainment. He also debuted the original series Den of Kings, a bold and compelling platform that explores faith, leadership, and personal growth. The series quickly gained traction, surpassing 1 million views in less than a week and marking a significant moment in faith-based storytelling.
Beyond the studio and stage, Franklin headlined The Reunion Tour 2.0, bringing together Gospel greats including Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, The Clark Sisters, Marvin Sapp, and Kierra Sheard-Kelly. His ability to bridge generations and genres is reflected in collaborations with artists such as Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, and Demi Lovato, extending the message of Gospel music to audiences around the world.
Franklin remains committed to developing the next generation of talent and uplifting communities. Through initiatives like Camp Lotus, he mentors aspiring artists and creatives, while also supporting organizations such as Compassion International and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. His SiriusXM channel, Kirk Franklin’s Praise, and his work as an executive producer across television and film, including Kingdom Business on BET and Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas on Lifetime, highlight his continued impact across multiple platforms.
Kirk Franklin continues to stand as a trailblazer whose influence reaches far beyond music. Whether performing, creating, or mentoring, he inspires millions with a message grounded in faith, love, and resilience.
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The RLJ Companies
Robert L. Johnson is the Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies, LLC, an innovative business network, and owns or holds interests in businesses operating in hotel real estate, 401k financial management services, automobile dealerships, digital gaming, sports betting, and Italian menswear clothing.
Prior to forming The RLJ Companies, Mr. Johnson was founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET), the nation's first Black-owned cable TV network.
In 1991 Johnson took BET public, making the network the first African American company to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange. In 2011, Johnson took RLJ Lodging Trust, a real estate investment trust (REIT), public. In 2012, RLJ Entertainment, Inc., a streaming services company, marked the third time Johnson successfully took a company public.
Mr. Johnson serves on the following boards: RLJ Lodging Trust; The Business Council; and Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Mr. Johnson holds a master’s degree in international affairs from the Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs at and a Bachelor of Arts degree in social studies from the University of Illinois.
Robert L. Johnson
Founder and Chairman,The RLJ Companies
Robert L. Johnson is the Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies, LLC, an innovative business network, and owns or holds interests in businesses operating in hotel real estate, 401k financial management services, automobile dealerships, digital gaming, sports betting, and Italian menswear clothing.
Prior to forming The RLJ Companies, Mr. Johnson was founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET), the nation's first Black-owned cable TV network.
In 1991 Johnson took BET public, making the network the first African American company to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange. In 2011, Johnson took RLJ Lodging Trust, a real estate investment trust (REIT), public. In 2012, RLJ Entertainment, Inc., a streaming services company, marked the third time Johnson successfully took a company public.
Mr. Johnson serves on the following boards: RLJ Lodging Trust; The Business Council; and Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Mr. Johnson holds a master’s degree in international affairs from the Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs at and a Bachelor of Arts degree in social studies from the University of Illinois.
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Morgan Stanley
Carla Harris is Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley having finished a 30+ year career as a Vice Chairman and Managing Director. Throughout her career she managed and executed billions of dollars of equity and equity related transactions, including the IPOs of UPS, Martha Stewart Omnimedia and the Immunex Corporation. She was also Chair of the Morgan Stanley Foundation from 2005 to 2014 and sits on the boards of several community organizations. In August 2013, Carla was appointed by President Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council. She is a gospel recording artist, with 4 commercially released CDs under her belt, 6 sold out concerts at Carnegie Hall, 2 at the Apollo Theatre and a popular public speaker who gives impactful career guidance to corporate audiences based on her books, Expect to Win (2009), Strategize to Win (2014), and Lead to Win (2022).
She sits on the boards of the Walmart Corporation, Cummins Corporation and MetLife. Carla joined Morgan Stanley in 1987 after completing an AB in economics, magna cum laude, from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, with honors.
Carla Harris
Senior Client Advisor,Morgan Stanley
Carla Harris is Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley having finished a 30+ year career as a Vice Chairman and Managing Director. Throughout her career she managed and executed billions of dollars of equity and equity related transactions, including the IPOs of UPS, Martha Stewart Omnimedia and the Immunex Corporation. She was also Chair of the Morgan Stanley Foundation from 2005 to 2014 and sits on the boards of several community organizations. In August 2013, Carla was appointed by President Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council. She is a gospel recording artist, with 4 commercially released CDs under her belt, 6 sold out concerts at Carnegie Hall, 2 at the Apollo Theatre and a popular public speaker who gives impactful career guidance to corporate audiences based on her books, Expect to Win (2009), Strategize to Win (2014), and Lead to Win (2022).
She sits on the boards of the Walmart Corporation, Cummins Corporation and MetLife. Carla joined Morgan Stanley in 1987 after completing an AB in economics, magna cum laude, from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, with honors.
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Shellye Archambeau: Fortune 500 board member, Former CEO of MetricStream, Advisor and Author Shellye Archambeau is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations. Ms. Archambeau currently serves on the boards of Verizon, Roper Technologies, Okta and Lineage. She is also a CEO mentor with the EXCO Group and serves on the board of two national nonprofits, Catalyst and Braven. Ms. Archambeau has over 30 years of experience in technology.
She is the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based, governance, risk, and compliance software company. During her tenure MetricStream grew from a fledgling startup into a global market leader. She is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms. A book that will inspire you and provide the tools to enable you to fight the battles, make the tradeoffs and create the life you want. She is also a Forbes contributor and the protagonist of the Harvard Business School Case Study: Becoming a CEO.
She is also the founder of Ignite Ambition, a community focused on the professional development of people in the early to mid-stage of their career. The mission is to provide professionals with the knowledge, inspiration, perspective, and tools that they need to overcome their challenges, achieve their aspirations, and excel in their professional careers.
Ms. Archambeau enjoys the performing arts, traveling, cooking and writing a blog that provides career advice, insights and other musings (https://shellye.com). @shelarchambeau
Shellye Archambeau
Fortune 500 Board Member, Former CEO and Author
Shellye Archambeau: Fortune 500 board member, Former CEO of MetricStream, Advisor and Author Shellye Archambeau is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations. Ms. Archambeau currently serves on the boards of Verizon, Roper Technologies, Okta and Lineage. She is also a CEO mentor with the EXCO Group and serves on the board of two national nonprofits, Catalyst and Braven. Ms. Archambeau has over 30 years of experience in technology.
She is the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based, governance, risk, and compliance software company. During her tenure MetricStream grew from a fledgling startup into a global market leader. She is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms. A book that will inspire you and provide the tools to enable you to fight the battles, make the tradeoffs and create the life you want. She is also a Forbes contributor and the protagonist of the Harvard Business School Case Study: Becoming a CEO.
She is also the founder of Ignite Ambition, a community focused on the professional development of people in the early to mid-stage of their career. The mission is to provide professionals with the knowledge, inspiration, perspective, and tools that they need to overcome their challenges, achieve their aspirations, and excel in their professional careers.
Ms. Archambeau enjoys the performing arts, traveling, cooking and writing a blog that provides career advice, insights and other musings (https://shellye.com). @shelarchambeau
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Spelman College
Rosalind "Roz" Brewer stands as one of the most influential leaders in global business today, recognized for her visionary leadership, strategic expertise, and steadfast commitment to advancing equity. Over a groundbreaking career, Brewer has driven innovation across major industries, serving as President and CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, COO of Starbucks, and President and CEO of Sam’s Club. Brewer’s impact extends beyond the corporate sphere through her service on the boards of United Airlines, the KIPP Foundation, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. A proud Spelman alumna and chemistry graduate, she also holds a rare ownership stake in the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.
Mrs. Brewer now returns to her roots as Interim President of Spelman College, where she champions educational excellence and prepares future leaders for an evolving world.
Brewer’s life’s work embodies a powerful legacy of leadership, empowerment, and transformative change.
Rosalind “Roz” Brewer
Interim President Spelman College
Rosalind "Roz" Brewer stands as one of the most influential leaders in global business today, recognized for her visionary leadership, strategic expertise, and steadfast commitment to advancing equity. Over a groundbreaking career, Brewer has driven innovation across major industries, serving as President and CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, COO of Starbucks, and President and CEO of Sam’s Club. Brewer’s impact extends beyond the corporate sphere through her service on the boards of United Airlines, the KIPP Foundation, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. A proud Spelman alumna and chemistry graduate, she also holds a rare ownership stake in the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.
Mrs. Brewer now returns to her roots as Interim President of Spelman College, where she champions educational excellence and prepares future leaders for an evolving world.
Brewer’s life’s work embodies a powerful legacy of leadership, empowerment, and transformative change.
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Full Circle Strategies
Described by Forbes as the “Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley,” Jotaka is the founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies, where she’s led transformative campaigns for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network, Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women Initiative, and The Color Purple film launch. She’s also the visionary behind #WinWithBlackWomen, the powerhouse network that has influenced major national moments—from Kamala Harris’ presidential run to the confirmation of the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. This is just the beginning—more major announcements are coming soon.
Jotaka Eaddy
Founder and CEO,Full Circle Strategies
Described by Forbes as the “Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley,” Jotaka is the founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies, where she’s led transformative campaigns for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network, Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women Initiative, and The Color Purple film launch. She’s also the visionary behind #WinWithBlackWomen, the powerhouse network that has influenced major national moments—from Kamala Harris’ presidential run to the confirmation of the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. This is just the beginning—more major announcements are coming soon.
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Director on the Boards of the BNY Mellon Mutual Funds and CBIZ
Benaree Pratt Wiley (Bennie) is a long-time Corporate Director and Trustee. Bennie spent the majority of her career as a serial entrepreneur and management consultant. She is most well-known for building a sustainable and influential social enterprise when she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Partnership, Inc., an organization that strengthens Greater Boston’s capacity to attract, retain, and develop talented professionals of color.
Bennie currently serves as a Director on the boards of the BNY Mellon Mutual Funds and CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ). She has served as Chair of PepsiCo’s African American Advisory Board and previously served on the boards of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and First Albany (NASDAQ: FACT). Throughout her career, she has served on the boards of numerous nonprofit and civic organizations, including the Black Economic Alliance, The Boston Foundation, the Board of Trustees of Boston College, Vice President of the Harvard Business School Alumni Board, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of her alma mater, Howard University.
She is a frequent speaker on leadership, diversity, and professional development, and has received numerous awards and honors, including five honorary doctorates from institutions such as Howard University and Boston College. Among her many recognitions are her induction into the Academy of Distinguished Bostonians; the Pinnacle Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; and the Myra Kraft Leadership Award from the National Association of Corporate Directors. Bennie has also been featured on the cover of Boston magazine as one of the city’s most powerful women and was the subject of a Harvard Business School case, “Bennie Wiley and The Partnership”.
As one of the first female and Black graduates of Harvard Business School, Bennie—along with her husband, Flash—has been a driving force in expanding access and advancing economic opportunities for the African American community. Her children continue that legacy: her son, Pratt, a corporate attorney and former National Director of Voter Expansion under President Obama, now serves as President and CEO of The Partnership; her daughter, B.J., a venture-backed entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of SoHookd, an enterprise wellness platform enhancing employee engagement and well-being. Bennie and B.J. were the first African American mother–daughter graduates of Harvard Business School, exemplifying a family tradition of leadership, innovation, and social impact.
Bennie Wiley
Director on the Boards of the BNY Mellon Mutual Funds and CBIZ
Benaree Pratt Wiley (Bennie) is a long-time Corporate Director and Trustee. Bennie spent the majority of her career as a serial entrepreneur and management consultant. She is most well-known for building a sustainable and influential social enterprise when she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Partnership, Inc., an organization that strengthens Greater Boston’s capacity to attract, retain, and develop talented professionals of color.
Bennie currently serves as a Director on the boards of the BNY Mellon Mutual Funds and CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ). She has served as Chair of PepsiCo’s African American Advisory Board and previously served on the boards of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and First Albany (NASDAQ: FACT). Throughout her career, she has served on the boards of numerous nonprofit and civic organizations, including the Black Economic Alliance, The Boston Foundation, the Board of Trustees of Boston College, Vice President of the Harvard Business School Alumni Board, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of her alma mater, Howard University.
She is a frequent speaker on leadership, diversity, and professional development, and has received numerous awards and honors, including five honorary doctorates from institutions such as Howard University and Boston College. Among her many recognitions are her induction into the Academy of Distinguished Bostonians; the Pinnacle Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce; and the Myra Kraft Leadership Award from the National Association of Corporate Directors. Bennie has also been featured on the cover of Boston magazine as one of the city’s most powerful women and was the subject of a Harvard Business School case, “Bennie Wiley and The Partnership”.
As one of the first female and Black graduates of Harvard Business School, Bennie—along with her husband, Flash—has been a driving force in expanding access and advancing economic opportunities for the African American community. Her children continue that legacy: her son, Pratt, a corporate attorney and former National Director of Voter Expansion under President Obama, now serves as President and CEO of The Partnership; her daughter, B.J., a venture-backed entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of SoHookd, an enterprise wellness platform enhancing employee engagement and well-being. Bennie and B.J. were the first African American mother–daughter graduates of Harvard Business School, exemplifying a family tradition of leadership, innovation, and social impact.
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Eve by Boz
Jalen Rose created the blueprint for how athletes catapult professional sports careers into successful corporate and philanthropic empires. Rose burst onto the scene as a member of the “Fab Five” for the University of Michigan, where he was recognized as the leader of a group of freshmen that increased the global popularity and indelibly shifted the cultural impact of basketball and hip-hop. After a successful 13-year NBA career, Jalen is now a CEO, Philanthropist, Multi-Media Personality, Executive Producer, Actor, NY Times Best-Selling Author, and Brand Ambassador, establishing himself as a modern-day Renaissance Man. As the Co-Founder and CEO of the recently launched Same Page Entertainment, Rose is a driving force for the cultural resurgence of his native Detroit. The Detroit-based multi-media production company develops, produces, finances, and distributes scripted and unscripted film, television and podcasts. Founded alongside Tom Gores, Chairman and Founder of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons, Same Page Entertainment is rooted in building stories that celebrate culture, champion new voices and spark meaningful conversations that bring communities closer together. No stranger to the TV & Film industry, Rose produced the critically acclaimed documentary The Fab Five for ESPN’s 30 for 30 franchise, and the viral “81 Olives” video. As an actor, Jalen has appeared in several projects, including South West High, Running Point, The Cookout 2, BMF, Fresh off the Boat, Just Wright, The Game, and Barbershop.
Long before it became common for active athletes to work in media, Rose broke ground as the first active NBA player to serve as a basketball analyst for his work with The Best Damn Sports Show Period for FOX Sports, and covering the NBA Playoffs for TNT. He later helped launch ESPN’s Get Up as an original host, while contributing as an analyst across SportsCenter and NBA Countdown. Currently a college basketball analyst for TNT Sports and making guest appearances on Inside the NBA, he spent 18 years as a lead analyst for ABC/ESPN – most notably as co-host of the award-winning Jalen & Jacoby podcast, which brought ESPN’s Grantland to the forefront and cemented his status as a top multi-media personality. Rose also expanded into print and audio through a partnership with the New York Post on “Renaissance Man,” a weekly column and podcast series. In addition, he served as a studio analyst with NBC Sports and Peacock during the 2024-25 season as part of Big Ten College Countdown, amid the network’s expanded college basketball coverage. In 2015, Rose released his New York Times bestseller, Got to Give the People What They Want: True Stories and Flagrant Opinions from Center Court, with Crown Archetype.
Selected in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft, Rose played 13 seasons in the NBA where he was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player in 2000 and was an instrumental player for the Indiana Pacers reaching the NBA Finals. Despite all of his basketball accolades and cultural impact, Rose has made his biggest contributions off the court founding the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy in 2011. The open-enrollment, tuition-free public charter high school located in the Detroit neighborhood where he grew up now serves more than 400 students annually and over 1,000 alumni, with a 95% graduation rate and 100% college and postsecondary acceptance. Rose has consistently centered his work around the city that shaped him, guided by a belief that access, representation and opportunity are inseparable from lasting impact. Currently a Board Member of the National Basketball Players Association Foundation, Rose’s contributions to society through sports, philanthropy and business have earned him numerous honors, including the NBA’s Bob Lanier Community Impact Award, the National Civil Rights Museum’s Sports Legacy Award, the Inaugural Charter School Trailblazer Award from the National Alliance of Charter Schools, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Mannie Jackson Basketball Human Spirit Award, the University of Michigan’s President’s Medal of Excellence,
induction into the Detroit High School Hall of Fame and Michigan Basketball Hall of Fame, Team ESPN Commentator of the Year, and the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award. Despite leaving the University of Michigan early for the NBA, Rose is a proud college graduate who earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland. He currently resides in Detroit.
Bozoma Saint John
Hall of Fame Inducted Marketer, Author, CEO & FounderEve by Boz
Jalen Rose created the blueprint for how athletes catapult professional sports careers into successful corporate and philanthropic empires. Rose burst onto the scene as a member of the “Fab Five” for the University of Michigan, where he was recognized as the leader of a group of freshmen that increased the global popularity and indelibly shifted the cultural impact of basketball and hip-hop. After a successful 13-year NBA career, Jalen is now a CEO, Philanthropist, Multi-Media Personality, Executive Producer, Actor, NY Times Best-Selling Author, and Brand Ambassador, establishing himself as a modern-day Renaissance Man. As the Co-Founder and CEO of the recently launched Same Page Entertainment, Rose is a driving force for the cultural resurgence of his native Detroit. The Detroit-based multi-media production company develops, produces, finances, and distributes scripted and unscripted film, television and podcasts. Founded alongside Tom Gores, Chairman and Founder of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons, Same Page Entertainment is rooted in building stories that celebrate culture, champion new voices and spark meaningful conversations that bring communities closer together. No stranger to the TV & Film industry, Rose produced the critically acclaimed documentary The Fab Five for ESPN’s 30 for 30 franchise, and the viral “81 Olives” video. As an actor, Jalen has appeared in several projects, including South West High, Running Point, The Cookout 2, BMF, Fresh off the Boat, Just Wright, The Game, and Barbershop.
Long before it became common for active athletes to work in media, Rose broke ground as the first active NBA player to serve as a basketball analyst for his work with The Best Damn Sports Show Period for FOX Sports, and covering the NBA Playoffs for TNT. He later helped launch ESPN’s Get Up as an original host, while contributing as an analyst across SportsCenter and NBA Countdown. Currently a college basketball analyst for TNT Sports and making guest appearances on Inside the NBA, he spent 18 years as a lead analyst for ABC/ESPN – most notably as co-host of the award-winning Jalen & Jacoby podcast, which brought ESPN’s Grantland to the forefront and cemented his status as a top multi-media personality. Rose also expanded into print and audio through a partnership with the New York Post on “Renaissance Man,” a weekly column and podcast series. In addition, he served as a studio analyst with NBC Sports and Peacock during the 2024-25 season as part of Big Ten College Countdown, amid the network’s expanded college basketball coverage. In 2015, Rose released his New York Times bestseller, Got to Give the People What They Want: True Stories and Flagrant Opinions from Center Court, with Crown Archetype.
Selected in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft, Rose played 13 seasons in the NBA where he was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player in 2000 and was an instrumental player for the Indiana Pacers reaching the NBA Finals. Despite all of his basketball accolades and cultural impact, Rose has made his biggest contributions off the court founding the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy in 2011. The open-enrollment, tuition-free public charter high school located in the Detroit neighborhood where he grew up now serves more than 400 students annually and over 1,000 alumni, with a 95% graduation rate and 100% college and postsecondary acceptance. Rose has consistently centered his work around the city that shaped him, guided by a belief that access, representation and opportunity are inseparable from lasting impact. Currently a Board Member of the National Basketball Players Association Foundation, Rose’s contributions to society through sports, philanthropy and business have earned him numerous honors, including the NBA’s Bob Lanier Community Impact Award, the National Civil Rights Museum’s Sports Legacy Award, the Inaugural Charter School Trailblazer Award from the National Alliance of Charter Schools, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Mannie Jackson Basketball Human Spirit Award, the University of Michigan’s President’s Medal of Excellence,
induction into the Detroit High School Hall of Fame and Michigan Basketball Hall of Fame, Team ESPN Commentator of the Year, and the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Ice Cube Impact Award. Despite leaving the University of Michigan early for the NBA, Rose is a proud college graduate who earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland. He currently resides in Detroit.
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Jalen Rose created the blueprint for how athletes catapult professional sports careers into successful corporate and philanthropic empires. Rose burst onto the scene as a member of the “Fab Five” for the University of Michigan, where he was recognized as the leader of a group of freshmen that increased the global popularity and indelibly shifted the cultural impact of basketball and hip-hop. After a successful 13-year NBA career, Jalen is now a CEO, Philanthropist, Multi-Media Personality, Executive Producer, Actor, NY Times Best-Selling Author, and Brand Ambassador, establishing himself as a modern-day Renaissance Man.
As the Co-Founder and CEO of the recently launched Same Page Entertainment, Rose is a driving force for the cultural resurgence of his native Detroit. The Detroit-based multi-media production company develops, produces, finances, and distributes scripted and unscripted film, television and podcasts. Founded alongside Tom Gores, Chairman and Founder of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons, Same Page Entertainment is rooted in building stories that celebrate culture, champion new voices and spark meaningful conversations that bring communities closer together. No stranger to the TV & Film industry, Rose produced the critically acclaimed documentary The Fab Five for ESPN’s 30 for 30 franchise, and the viral “81 Olives” video. As an actor, Jalen has appeared in several projects, including South West High, Running Point, The Cookout 2, BMF, Fresh off the Boat, Just Wright, The Game, and Barbershop.
Long before it became common for active athletes to work in media, Rose broke ground as the first active NBA player to serve as a basketball analyst for his work with The Best Damn Sports Show Period for FOX Sports, and covering the NBA Playoffs for TNT. He later helped launch ESPN’s Get Up as an original host, while contributing as an analyst across SportsCenter and NBA Countdown. Currently a college basketball analyst for TNT Sports and making guest appearances on Inside the NBA, he spent 18 years as a lead analyst for ABC/ESPN – most notably as co-host of the award-winning Jalen & Jacoby podcast, which brought ESPN’s Grantland to the forefront and cemented his status as a top multi-media personality. Rose also expanded into print and audio through a partnership with the New York Post on “Renaissance Man,” a weekly column and podcast series. In addition, he served as a studio analyst with NBC Sports and Peacock during the 2024-25 season as part of Big Ten College Countdown, amid the network’s expanded college basketball coverage. In 2015, Rose released his New York Times bestseller, Got to Give the People What They Want: True Stories and Flagrant Opinions from Center Court, with Crown Archetype.
Selected in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft, Rose played 13 seasons in the NBA where he was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player in 2000 and was an instrumental player for the Indiana Pacers reaching the NBA Finals. Despite all of his basketball accolades and cultural impact, Rose has made his biggest contributions off the court founding the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy in 2011. The open-enrollment, tuition-free public charter high school located in the Detroit neighborhood where he grew up now serves more than 400 students annually and over 1,000 alumni, with a 95% graduation rate and 100% college and postsecondary acceptance. Rose has consistently centered his work around the city that shaped him, guided by a belief that access, representation and opportunity are inseparable from lasting impact.
Currently a Board Member of the National Basketball Players Association Foundation, Rose’s contributions to society through sports, philanthropy and business have earned him numerous honors, including the NBA’s Bob Lanier Community Impact Award, the National Civil Rights Museum’s Sports Legacy Award, the Inaugural Charter School Trailblazer Award from the National Alliance of Charter Schools, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Mannie Jackson Basketball Human Spirit Award, the University of Michigan’s President’s Medal of Excellence,
JALEN ROSE
CEO, Philanthropist, Multi-Media Personality, Executive Producer
Jalen Rose created the blueprint for how athletes catapult professional sports careers into successful corporate and philanthropic empires. Rose burst onto the scene as a member of the “Fab Five” for the University of Michigan, where he was recognized as the leader of a group of freshmen that increased the global popularity and indelibly shifted the cultural impact of basketball and hip-hop. After a successful 13-year NBA career, Jalen is now a CEO, Philanthropist, Multi-Media Personality, Executive Producer, Actor, NY Times Best-Selling Author, and Brand Ambassador, establishing himself as a modern-day Renaissance Man.
As the Co-Founder and CEO of the recently launched Same Page Entertainment, Rose is a driving force for the cultural resurgence of his native Detroit. The Detroit-based multi-media production company develops, produces, finances, and distributes scripted and unscripted film, television and podcasts. Founded alongside Tom Gores, Chairman and Founder of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons, Same Page Entertainment is rooted in building stories that celebrate culture, champion new voices and spark meaningful conversations that bring communities closer together. No stranger to the TV & Film industry, Rose produced the critically acclaimed documentary The Fab Five for ESPN’s 30 for 30 franchise, and the viral “81 Olives” video. As an actor, Jalen has appeared in several projects, including South West High, Running Point, The Cookout 2, BMF, Fresh off the Boat, Just Wright, The Game, and Barbershop.
Long before it became common for active athletes to work in media, Rose broke ground as the first active NBA player to serve as a basketball analyst for his work with The Best Damn Sports Show Period for FOX Sports, and covering the NBA Playoffs for TNT. He later helped launch ESPN’s Get Up as an original host, while contributing as an analyst across SportsCenter and NBA Countdown. Currently a college basketball analyst for TNT Sports and making guest appearances on Inside the NBA, he spent 18 years as a lead analyst for ABC/ESPN – most notably as co-host of the award-winning Jalen & Jacoby podcast, which brought ESPN’s Grantland to the forefront and cemented his status as a top multi-media personality. Rose also expanded into print and audio through a partnership with the New York Post on “Renaissance Man,” a weekly column and podcast series. In addition, he served as a studio analyst with NBC Sports and Peacock during the 2024-25 season as part of Big Ten College Countdown, amid the network’s expanded college basketball coverage. In 2015, Rose released his New York Times bestseller, Got to Give the People What They Want: True Stories and Flagrant Opinions from Center Court, with Crown Archetype.
Selected in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft, Rose played 13 seasons in the NBA where he was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player in 2000 and was an instrumental player for the Indiana Pacers reaching the NBA Finals. Despite all of his basketball accolades and cultural impact, Rose has made his biggest contributions off the court founding the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy in 2011. The open-enrollment, tuition-free public charter high school located in the Detroit neighborhood where he grew up now serves more than 400 students annually and over 1,000 alumni, with a 95% graduation rate and 100% college and postsecondary acceptance. Rose has consistently centered his work around the city that shaped him, guided by a belief that access, representation and opportunity are inseparable from lasting impact.
Currently a Board Member of the National Basketball Players Association Foundation, Rose’s contributions to society through sports, philanthropy and business have earned him numerous honors, including the NBA’s Bob Lanier Community Impact Award, the National Civil Rights Museum’s Sports Legacy Award, the Inaugural Charter School Trailblazer Award from the National Alliance of Charter Schools, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s Mannie Jackson Basketball Human Spirit Award, the University of Michigan’s President’s Medal of Excellence,
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Full Circle Strategies
Described by Forbes as the “Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley,” Jotaka is the founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies, where she’s led transformative campaigns for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network, Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women Initiative, and The Color Purple film launch. She’s also the visionary behind #WinWithBlackWomen, the powerhouse network that has influenced major national moments—from Kamala Harris’ presidential run to the confirmation of the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. This is just the beginning—more major announcements are coming soon.
Jotaka Eaddy
Founder and CEOFull Circle Strategies
Described by Forbes as the “Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley,” Jotaka is the founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies, where she’s led transformative campaigns for Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network, Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women Initiative, and The Color Purple film launch. She’s also the visionary behind #WinWithBlackWomen, the powerhouse network that has influenced major national moments—from Kamala Harris’ presidential run to the confirmation of the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. This is just the beginning—more major announcements are coming soon.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Sandra Douglass Morgan is President of the Las Vegas Raiders, now entering her fourth season leading the iconic NFL franchise’s business operations. She is responsible for shaping the Raiders’ long-term strategic vision and advancing the organization’s position at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and community impact.
Morgan made history in 2022 as the first Black woman to serve as president of an NFL team. She also broke barriers earlier in her career as the first Black City Attorney in the State of Nevada and the first Black Chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Her leadership across government, gaming, and sports has made her a respected voice in corporate governance and civic engagement.
She serves on the Boards of Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) and Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF), and on the Board of Trustees for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation. She is also a member of the State Bar of Nevada and the District of Columbia Bar.
Under her leadership, the Raiders have expanded revenue opportunities, strengthened community engagement, and helped establish Allegiant Stadium as a premier global venue. Working in collaboration with public-private partners, Morgan played a key role in securing major events such as the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, international soccer matches, and bringing the College Football Playoff National Championship (2027) and the NCAA Men’s Final Four (2028) to Nevada for the first time.
Before joining the Raiders, Morgan held senior roles in law and regulation, including as Chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and City Attorney for North Las Vegas. She also served on the Nevada State Athletic Commission, adding sports regulatory experience to her diverse leadership portfolio.
A champion for inclusive leadership, Morgan has prioritized internal culture, workforce development, and philanthropic investment through the Raiders Foundation—supporting mental health, youth sports, and education across Nevada.
She resides in Las Vegas with her husband, Don, and their two children.
SANDRA DOUGLASS MORGAN
PresidentLas Vegas Raiders
Sandra Douglass Morgan is President of the Las Vegas Raiders, now entering her fourth season leading the iconic NFL franchise’s business operations. She is responsible for shaping the Raiders’ long-term strategic vision and advancing the organization’s position at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and community impact.
Morgan made history in 2022 as the first Black woman to serve as president of an NFL team. She also broke barriers earlier in her career as the first Black City Attorney in the State of Nevada and the first Black Chair of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Her leadership across government, gaming, and sports has made her a respected voice in corporate governance and civic engagement.
She serves on the Boards of Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) and Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF), and on the Board of Trustees for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation. She is also a member of the State Bar of Nevada and the District of Columbia Bar.
Under her leadership, the Raiders have expanded revenue opportunities, strengthened community engagement, and helped establish Allegiant Stadium as a premier global venue. Working in collaboration with public-private partners, Morgan played a key role in securing major events such as the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, international soccer matches, and bringing the College Football Playoff National Championship (2027) and the NCAA Men’s Final Four (2028) to Nevada for the first time.
Before joining the Raiders, Morgan held senior roles in law and regulation, including as Chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and City Attorney for North Las Vegas. She also served on the Nevada State Athletic Commission, adding sports regulatory experience to her diverse leadership portfolio.
A champion for inclusive leadership, Morgan has prioritized internal culture, workforce development, and philanthropic investment through the Raiders Foundation—supporting mental health, youth sports, and education across Nevada.
She resides in Las Vegas with her husband, Don, and their two children.
