Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Chief Diversity Officer and Corporate Vice President of Talent Development, Microsoft, leads the company’s strategic efforts and systemic solutions to advance diversity and inclusion and create equitable access to opportunity for all employees at Microsoft. The work she drives is guided by a commitment to be mission-driven, outcome-oriented, globally informed, science-based, and culturally competent.  

Under her leadership, her global team of human resources professionals and employee engagement strategists are driving the adoption of Microsoft’s Core Priority for Diversity & Inclusion, taking a holistic and intentional approach to talent development motions at all levels, cultivating thriving employee communities, building leadership capability, scaling enterprising solutions to advance inclusive behaviors, and helping leaders and managers apply a growth mindset and adaptive approach to talent development and diversity and inclusion. 

As the Chief Diversity Officer, Shane leads the firmwide diversity, inclusion, and belonging strategy and advises executive leadership at Baker Tilly. Prior to joining the top 10 professional services firm based in the United States, he worked at Amazon’s Worldwide Consumer and Global DEI teams. Additionally, he’s held positions at Brown and Yale University, two of the nation’s leading academic institutions. He also worked at Cook Ross, one of the world’s leading diversity and inclusion consulting firms as a consultant. In 2022, Shane was named to the Washington Business Journal’s 40 under 40 List. Shane’s work and insights have been featured in Insider, Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg and a Netflix documentary.

Shane holds a Master of Public Health degree from Brown University and a Bachelor’s in Behavioral Neuroscience from Northeastern University. Outside of work, Shane sits on the Racial Equity and Social Justice Advisory Committee for Montgomery County of Maryland.

Paula Mobley is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at ADUSA Distribution & ADUSA Transportation, where she has championed transformative DEI initiatives since July 2023. With a robust background as a Talent Program Manager, Paula has seamlessly transitioned her expertise to foster an inclusive workplace. Her strategic vision has galvanized C-suite leaders and BRGs, driving impactful change. Paula’s commitment to DEI is underpinned by her passion for early talent and her proactive engagement with Seramount to inspire the next generation of leaders. Her dynamic approach and passion for equity make her a pivotal force in cultivating a diverse and inclusive organizational culture.

John McMillian is the head of New Corporate Ventures at Seramount, part of EAB. In this role, he is responsible for launching and scaling new innovative HR solutions with a focus on setting up Seramount’s partners for success in an ever-changing talent landscape.

Prior to joining the Seramount team, John has spent nearly 13 years at EAB, focusing on partner development. He has dedicated the last five years to building EAB’s international division as the firm continues to expand its global footprint.

John received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and has an MBA from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business. He currently resides in Washington, DC, and is a passionate comic book collector (be careful asking him about this!), an avid traveler, and a self-described foodie.

Vanessa Santos Fein is an award-winning entrepreneur, global brand strategist, investor, and heart-centric motivational speaker with success in mindset elevation and personal transformation. A social entrepreneur, Vanessa is a catalyst and thought leader for gender equality, brand amplification, product development, mindset shift, elevating the
voices of BIPOC women and business growth.
Vanessa is co-founder of Bodega Records, where she partners with independent artists to enhance their creative brands and businesses. Vanessa is also a published songwriter
with BMI and a creative partner of recording artist Derik Fein.
Additionally, Vanessa is passionate about advocating for BIPOC women. Her life’s work is to launch women into their power. As a strategic advisor, Vanessa mentors ambitious women of color supporting them to flourish in their lives, careers and entrepreneurial ventures. To further amplify her mission of empowering millions of women, Vanessa serves as Co-CEO & Partner of #WeAllGrow Latina, the most prominent lifestyle and community platform for impactful Latinas and Femme Latines.
Vanessa is a dynamic keynote speaker, and speaks on harnessing the power of your mind, personal branding, small business growth, inclusion in the workplace, and, women’s rights, gender, pay, and investment disparity with the goal of spreading awareness of the value that women bring to the global economy. Vanessa gave the keynote address at Forbes Most Powerful Women in Latin America. She inspires and captivates audiences with her authenticity, humor, and actionable, life-changing advice.

Vanessa lives by pursuing your joy and has been on a mission since leaving the constraints of the corporate world to explore her passions and has tried something new every month. She has since explored getting back to her off-broadway roots, creative writing, dancing, hiking, plant-based cooking, and creating motivational content on TikTok and Instagram.
Vanessa resides in California with her singer-songwriter husband Derik Fein and their two fur babies, Elvis & Teddy.

Pedro Rodriguez has over 20 years of dedicated service to J&J, specializing in Clinical Supply Operations. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Clinical Supply Operations, Pedro leads strategic initiatives and ensures the efficient management of clinical supplies. He possesses expertise in warehousing, logistics, planning, and Process Excellence.

Pedro’s academic achievements include a Master of Science degree in Clinical Research Organization and Management from Drexel University School of Medicine, and he holds an MBA from Drexel University LeBow School of Business.

Pedro’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in his roles as the co-leader of the Open&Out LABS Initiative and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team for the Open&Out Employee Resource Group at Johnson & Johnson. Through these positions, Pedro actively advocates for a supportive and inclusive work environment for the LGBTQ+ community within the organization.

Refugio Atilano is 2^nd-gen Mexican and native Chicagoan.  He’s a first-generation graduate and business leader with vast experience working in many corporate environments for Fortune 500 companies.

He is a senior business leader for the world’s third largest global pharmaceutical company and is currently the Director, Cultural Competency, where he helps connect with under-served communities.

Ref’s passion is advancing the leadership representation of the Latino community.  He is the Global Chair of the award winning AHORA Latino ERG, is a DEI Champion, Author of The Latino Leadership Playbook, and creator of the top-tier Latino-centric development program, The Latino Leadership Club.

Ref is an influencer for the Latino professional community and uses his network to help drive the collective leadership development of the Latino everywhere.

Anthony is entering his 13th year with the leading vertical transportation company worldwide, Otis Elevator. He is the founder and chair for New Talent Network which launched in fall of 2018. NTN exists to create a seamless transition for new talent joining Otis by offering an improved new hire experience, internal networking, and continued career development.
Anthony joined Otis as a Business Development Manager in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He transitioned into a Service Sales Account Manager role in 2014 and became Sr. Service Sales Account Manager in 2015 where he managed key accounts such as Amway Hotels and Steelcase. He was promoted to Branch Sales Manager in late 2016. He was assigned his most recent role as Regional Sales Manager, Repair nearly 2 years ago and now covers 6 states, 64 account managers, and 9 larger branch offices.

He has a bachelor’s in general management from Michigan State University, and an MBA from Grand Valley State University.

Tshombe is the deputy director for Open to All, where he manages the program’s educational offerings, from the monthly briefing series to the Mitigate Racial Bias in Retail Working Group to the annual convening. For nearly two decades, Tshombe worked in nonprofit community development creating opportunities for the underserved to improve their lives and strengthen their communities. He has extensive experience directing the evolution of impact programs that build sustainable change. Tshombe is a certified (PMP) Project Manager Professional and holds a master’s in organizational development.

Beverly Passos is a forward-thinking and dedicated professional specializing in workplace culture and DEI. With a master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from New York University and a stellar academic record, Beverly brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as Global Diversity & Inclusion Specialist at Capri Holdings Limited.
Beverly’s experience in DEI underscores her ability to drive initiatives that cultivate inclusive cultures while optimizing people operations. Her approach to strategic implementation and diversity is not just about meeting the immediate needs of an organization; they are about laying the groundwork for sustained success and growth.