Member Webinar: International Women’s Day 2025: Session One

Barbara Frankel is the Managing Director of the Insights division at Seramount, working on global and US diversity surveys, national thought-leader projects, and groundbreaking research on inclusion and DEI topics and how to create family-friendly workplaces. She was the leader of the recent Pledge to Progress research project, which details corporate America’s progress in combating racism in the year since the murder of George Floyd.

Barbara is a thought leader, editor, writer, manager, and consultant in global and US diversity management, business development and marketing, business journalism, and human- and civil-rights advocacy.

She previously was executive editor and senior vice president at DiversityInc. Barbara has served on the national Board of Directors of GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network) and the global advisory board of WeConnect International, a nonprofit that helps women entrepreneurs be corporate suppliers, as well as Garden State Equality.

Juliana Huffman is a Senior Associate, Consulting at Seramount. Juliana holds an MA in Social Justice and Education from the University College of London, as well as a BS of Education in Youth and Social Innovation, and a BA in American Studies with a concentration on Race and Ethnicity from the University of Virginia. Before pursuing her master’s degree in London, she was a Research Associate on the K-12 Team at EAB. Juliana currently lives outside of Washington, DC, and enjoys kickboxing, trying out new restaurants, and volunteering with youth.

Miracle Olatunji is a Gen-Z leader, changemaker, and author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact.

Miracle is a mission-driven entrepreneur, community builder, and author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead with Impact. She is an advocate for gender and racial equality, mental health, and financial literacy. She is also the creator of Her Wallet Media, an inclusive financial literacy and wellness platform. She has been honored as a “Young Futurist and Game-changer” by The Root Magazine and her work has been featured in Forbes, The Female Lead, and other publications. Miracle was part of a campaign by Melinda Gates and the Harvard Business Review called ‘Equality Can’t Wait’ focused on accelerating progress towards gender equality globally. Recently, Miracle partnered with Colgate on ‘The Optimism Project’, an initiative to empower fellow Gen Zers.

Susan Smith is a dynamic leader with over 20 years of marketing experience in the travel and auto industry. As the Sr. Manager of Regional Marketing at AAA-The Auto Club Group, she excels in leading a remote team across 14 states, driving strategic marketing initiatives and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Susan’s leadership extends to her role in developing, leading and now supporting the Women in Leadership ERG, where she champions talent retention and attraction through innovative programming and workshops. Her efforts have significantly enhanced company culture, promoting inclusivity and professional growth. Susan’s ability to inspire and guide her team has been instrumental in achieving consistent brand success and customer engagement.