Director of Programs and Operations, ADN Omolayo is a multi-lingual strategist and researcher with over ten years experience in international development and has worked with or for African diaspora communities across the US, Europe and Africa to mobilise, impact and advocate for their needs and interests. Omolayo holds an MSc with Distinction in Migration, Mobility… Continue reading Omolayo Nkem Oyudo
Program Director of DEI Initiatives at the Silicon Valley Executive Center at Santa Clara University Heather Buffington-Anderson currently serves as the Program Director of DEI Initiatives at the Silicon Valley Executive Center at Santa Clara University. In this role, she works with our partners at the African Diaspora Network to manage the Accelerated Black Leadership… Continue reading Heather Buffington-Anderson
Sr. Assistant Dean and Executive Director, Silicon Valley Executive Center Dennis Lanham is the Sr. Assistant Dean of Executive Education, and Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Executive Center at Santa Clara University. With more than 15+ years of experience in business education, nonprofit, and program management, Dennis has built numerous programs for businesses and… Continue reading Dennis Lanham
CEO and Founder, ADN Almaz Negash, a prominent trailblazer in Silicon Valley, has been recognized as one of the 12 inaugural members of President Biden’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. Leveraging 25 plus years of experience in international trade, business management, and social innovation, Negash is able to build successful… Continue reading Almaz Negash
CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group Ahmad Thomas is the CEO of the Silicon Leadership Valley Group, the region’s most dynamic business association. As a change agent and next generation business leader, Thomas partners with the organization’s 350+ member companies to promote entrepreneurial solutions to strengthen Silicon Valley business competitiveness, bolster its innovation ecosystem, and create… Continue reading Ahmad Thomas
Managing Partner, Thrillerdome Guy Primus is a technology executive with over 20 years of experience operating at the intersection of media and innovation. Throughout his career, Guy has demonstrated the ability to combine technology and popular culture to create aggressive organic growth for companies from early-stage startups to Fortune 100. He is also lead inventor… Continue reading Guy Primus
VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, BILL Cynthia Owyoung is VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at BILL, where she is focused on building diverse teams, inclusive leaders and a culture of belonging to support business growth. She is also the author of “All Are Welcome: How to Build a Real Workplace Culture of Inclusion… Continue reading Cindy Owyoung
SVP, Corporate Development, The LongBoard Group. Lyndon Mouton is an entrepreneurial leader in the alternative investments space, covering the spectrum of private equity assets across a range of industries. He currently works as an investor and COO at New Paradigm Technology Partners, a multi-family investment firm focusing on venture capital investments in the CPG and… Continue reading Lyndon Mouton
Founder, Period Element LLC Michael is the founder of Periodic Element LLC, a consultancy focused on creating social impact and improving employee job satisfaction through purposeful support of social startups. In 2023, Michael retired from Johnson & Johnsen, after 28+ years in Research, Development & Engineering, both in North America and Germany. He is a… Continue reading Dr. Michael Moscherosch
Co-Founder, Black Corporate Board Readiness Program Thane is a CEO, board member, and independent advisor with over 27 years leading systemic change to improve health and wellness for people and planet by creating strategy, driving innovation, and building successful enterprises. He is committed to diversity and inclusion, informing corporate purpose, ESG strategies, and high-performance teams.… Continue reading Thane Kreiner
