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.
Susan is a Partner Development Manager overseeing the Partner Development Representatives at Seramount. She is responsible for managing the teams who cultivate and the beginnings of our partnerships across all sectors. A passionate advocate of DEI in her both personal (as a queer woman) and professional life, Susan is committed to the success of our partners – driving positive and innovative change. Prior to working with Seramount, Susan was a DEI Manager for a pet company based out of Knoxville, TN where she designed and implemented their first DEI strategy. This experience provided her the tools to think through this work with heart and critical analysis, which is something she brings to this role every day.
She holds a BA from Christopher Newport University in Philosophy and Religious Studies and an MPhil from the University of Oxford in Visual, Material, and Musuem Anthropology. She resides in Richmond, VA and enjoys singing, playing games, and playing with her four animals.
As Vice President, Research, Carla leads the design and development of research initiatives, experiences, and services to drive action and results for our Strategic Advisory Services partner institutions. Proud to be counted among the first EAB Research employees, Carla has specialized across her career in supporting institutions with strategy and organizational design, innovative credential design, and understanding and responding to shifts in student and employer demand. A seasoned facilitator, Carla enjoys helping partners apply insights to their context and needs to ensure results.
Following her time as an undergraduate at Colgate University, Carla cultivated a passion for education as a K12 teacher in the Bronx and Washington, DC. She holds an MS in Teaching from Pace University and a Duke MBA from the Fuqua School of Business.
Sarah De Leon is the Managing Director of the Relationships team at Seramount. In this role, she leads the team responsible for driving revenue growth and delivering value through Seramount’s research memberships.
With over 25 years of experience in customer success, account management, and commercial strategy, Sarah brings deep expertise and a client-centered mindset to her work. She is a core member of Seramount’s executive leadership team, helping to shape the organization’s growth through strong partnerships and a focus on long-term impact.
Before joining EAB in 2017, Sarah led client-facing commercial teams at firms including The Advisory Board Company, Discovery Education, and the Corporate Executive Board (now Gartner).
She holds bachelor’s degrees in Russian and International Studies from Miami University and an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources from George Washington University.
Sarah lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband, daughter, and their labradoodle, Lucky. Outside of work, she serves on the executive board of her daughter’s school PTA and leads her local Girl Scout troop.
Daniel Nguyen is a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner with a unique people-first approach rooted in his social work background. Since 2014, he has consistently developed impact-driven programs addressing systemic barriers and creating equitable opportunities for underrepresented employees and communities.
Daniel serves on the board of Viet Rainbow of Orange County, working with LGBTQIA+ Vietnamese Americans and their loved ones through research, education, and advocacy. His commitment to social justice earned him a certificate of appreciation from Los Angeles Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell for his work within the trans community. Daniel’s expertise spans racial equality, LGBTQIA+ civil rights, mental health, affordable housing, and climate change, reflecting his holistic approach to creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.