Grace Licsko is a Research Analyst at Seramount, where she works closely with CHROs to address their most pressing workforce challenges through research-driven insights and strategic content. She joined Seramount after serving as a research analyst at EAB, where she built a strong foundation in qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, writing, and partner engagement.

Grace is currently pursuing her M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Baruch College. Her interests include building equitable workplace cultures and applying evidence-based practices to develop high-impact leaders. She holds a B.A. in Economics with a minor in General Business from the University of Maryland and also studied at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) in Copenhagen.

Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Grace now lives in New York City, where in her free time she enjoys going to live music events, practicing yoga, and spending time with friends and family.

Caroline Rock is a Research Analyst on the HR Executive Board team at Seramount. Prior to joining Seramount, Caroline was a Research Associate on the K-12 Short-Term and Custom Research team at EAB, with research in areas including middle school math instruction, elementary school computer science, and work-based learning programs.

Caroline graduated from Hamilton College with a dual BA in World Politics and French. She is based in Washington, D.C., and enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, watching the New York Giants, and taking care of her large plant collection.

Vincent (Vince) E. Ceccacci Jr. is a Tax principal in KPMG’s Accounting Methods and Credit Services (AMCS) practice and resides in Dallas, TX. Vince’s primary focus is within the Research Credit Services (RCS) practice for software-related claims in the financial services and technology industries. He has more than 20 years of experience serving both private and publicly traded companies. Vince serves clients nationally and is a leader in the banking and capital markets industry driving AMCS services. Vince received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Virginia, JD degree cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School, and LLM degree in Taxation from the New York University School of Law. Vince is a licensed attorney in California, the District of Columbia, and Illinois.

Leadership highlights
•Member of Pride@KPMGBRG Advisory Board
•Partner Champion of the Dallas Pride@KPMGBRG Chapter
•AMCS National Total Wellness and Inclusion (TWI) Leader:leads a team of partners to drive people-related initiatives within AMCS
•Member of Tax Culture & Inclusion Leadership Council
•Member of Board of Community Partners of Dallas, a nonprofit founded in 1989 as a way for the community to support the work of Child Protective Services in Dallas County

Jessica Posey is the Director of US Investment and Research Liaisons at T. Rowe Price. She is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, currently serving as the chair of PRIDE and having previously led committees dedicated to enhancing TRP’s collaborative culture at a Business Unit level. Jessica oversees Investment Liaisons supporting Equity, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset, and Private Asset Management Investment Staff, Research Liaisons supporting Fixed Income Research Staff and Proxy Liaisons supporting Corporate Governance processes. As part of the Global Investment Operations organization, Jessica’s teams are responsible for delivering investment strategy expertise and serving as a vital resource to key front office stakeholders and partners around the firm. Her commitment to DEI and strategic alignment across diverse investment disciplines enhances the firm’s ability to deliver exceptional value to clients, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Christopher Vaeth is Associate Director for USI/RPS Capabilities within T. Rowe Price’s Global Distribution Division leading sales discipline and process innovation initiatives across the enterprise. He also serves as the Operating Sponsor for the global Client Journey program focusing on enhancing the End-to-End client experience and enterprise capabilities. He is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, having been a founding member of Morgan Stanley’s Baltimore Pride BRG prior to joining T. Rowe. At T. Rowe Price, he served as Global co-chair of Pride, focusing on amplifying associate voices and fostering meaningful conversations. His entrepreneurial spirit drives impactful programming, events, and content development, nurturing a vision for inclusion and equity. Christopher’s commitment to DEI is evident through his active involvement in BRG work, creating spaces that enhance participation and advocacy.

Dr Saundarya Rajesh, an award-winning social entrepreneur, is the Founder-President of the Avtar Group – a leading workplace-culture consulting firm in India. An expert in women’s careers, she is the architect behind many transformative concepts, including flexi-work, second careers for women, and career intentionality – a unique career success tool for women. Avtar has provided Intentional Career Pathing Training to 200,000+ women, helping them strategically advance in their careers. Through MyAvtar.com, India’s first diversity job portal, ~1,00,000 women have secured fulfilling jobs.

She’s a sought-after speaker who has demystified workplace-culture dynamics to a wide range of audiences including policymakers, CEOs and HR leaders, through her keynote speeches across various platforms such as TedX, the International Conference on Future of Women in Sri Lanka, Target Elevate, the World AI Conference in Dubai, the TOP women conference in South Africa, and many more.

She’s also a best-selling author of two books published by Penguin – ‘The 99 Day Diversity Challenge’ is a first-of-its-kind DEI guide for organizations and ‘Conversations with the Career Doctor’ is a practical handbook for women to win professionally.

For her pioneering work, Dr Saundarya has received the UN Women Transforming India award, the British Chevening Changemaker award and the President of India’s 100 Women Achiever award among many others.

Annika Allen Gray is a trailblazer in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) with a proven track record of driving meaningful change across the finance, creative, and media industries. As Head of DE&I at All3Media—a global production powerhouse with 40+ production companies—she architects and implements strategic initiatives that foster inclusive cultures, establish equitable frameworks, and empower underrepresented talent.

With roots in television and journalism, Annika built her expertise through roles at Cactus TV, TalkbackThames, Maverick, and RDF Television. Her enduring commitment to amplifying unheard voices and untold stories has defined her career trajectory.

Before joining All3Media, Annika made significant contributions to global DE&I at Barclays. She crafted and managed Barclays’ inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Annual Report and spearheaded the creation of the widely embraced Power of Allies Toolkit—an internal resource that nurtures a sense of belonging among colleagues. Recognising the importance of difficult conversations for workplace success, she also designed Courageous Conversations, a global monthly webcast and podcast series that empowers colleagues to listen, learn, speak up, and challenge constructively.

Beyond corporate achievements, Annika’s entrepreneurial vision has launched groundbreaking platforms. Annika co-founded The Black Magic Awards—an annual ceremony celebrating trailblazers from the Black community—and Black Leaders in TV, a platform dedicated to fostering connection, collaboration, and career advancement within the industry. She is also the co-founder of Join Our Table; a groundbreaking initiative established by eight influential Black British women to celebrate and champion Black women in the UK advertising and media industry. Join Our Table acts as a vibrant hub and resource for allies and partners, amplifying the achievements of Black women, enhancing their visibility, and creating pathways for greater access to opportunities.

A compelling speaker and thought leader, Annika regularly shares insights at global conferences and industry events. Her collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups—from C-suite executives to creatives, celebrities, and influencers—has earned her recognition as one of the most inspirational Black British women by The Metro.

Annika’s mission remains unwavering: creating pathways for professionals from underrepresented communities to thrive, transforming equitable access to opportunity from exception to standard.

Jenny Morales is a Senior Partner Development Representative at EAB, where she supports the Adult Learner Recruitment Team in helping institutions grow and sustain graduate and adult learner enrollment. A first-generation college graduate, Jenny is passionate about expanding access to education, especially for historically underserved student populations. She holds a BSBA in International Business from Elon University and brings experience in marketing, communications, and student mentorship. Now based in the D.C. area, she enjoys volunteering with youth and exploring new cities in her free time.

Dr. Victor Santiago Pineda is a globally recognized human rights expert, investor, and social impact entrepreneur. A two-time presidential appointee, he leads the Pineda Foundation/World
Enabled, advancing disability inclusion and accessible urban development worldwide.

He has advised global organizations including the World Bank, UN agencies, and Fortune 500 companies, and played a key role in international frameworks such as the UN Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the New Urban Agenda. His book “Building the Inclusive City” has earned global recognition, and he sits on the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Councils. He directs the Inclusive Cities Lab at UC Berkeley and is a Senior Fellow at the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government.

Dr. Pineda holds a Ph.D. in Urban Planning from UCLA and degrees in Political Economy and Business from UC Berkeley.