Sachin Jain is the Managing Director & Global Head of Talent Strategy for Citi. He and his team focuses on future proofing our Talent to drive the business outcomes. Before his current role, he worked at PepsiCo, where he was part of the Global Talent Management Centre of Excellence (COE). Over last 20 years, he has had different experiences within HR function across different international geographies. 

Dr. Shanita Williams, is the Vice President of People Experience & Inclusion at Southern New Hampshire University. With over 16 years of progressive experience in higher education administration, Dr. Williams has dedicated her career to transforming workplaces by designing employee centric programs that help attract, develop and retain world class talent.

Among her notable responsibilities: oversees 39 employee networks and employee resource groups, leads employee recognition programs, manages the first-year onboarding experience, analyzes monthly engagement surveys, and directs the impactful “Standing Together for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion” program—all essential drivers of employee engagement, organizational health and employee retention.

Dr. Williams empowers others to thrive by creating environments where they can embrace their most authentic selves in the workplace. In recognition of her leadership, Dr. Williams was named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Georgia and in Education by Women We Admire in 2023, and the recipient of the Diversity Impact 50 Award in 2025

Sam Lalanne is a Managing Director and Chief Diversity Officer at Morgan Stanley. As Chief Diversity Officer, Sam works with leaders across the Firm on innovative strategies for attracting, advancing, and retaining top diverse talent. In addition, Sam is the Head of Strategy for the Institute for Inclusion, leading the critical work of the Institute in supporting internal diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts, driving equity in education and careers, and investing in diverse communities and businesses.

Prior to his current role, Sam was the Head of D&I for the Institutional Securities Group (ISG), Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), and International. In this role, Sam served as a strategic partner and trusted advisor across institutional businesses, and integrated regional initiatives across the global footprint to deliver to our colleagues, our communities, and our clients.

Sam joined Morgan Stanley in 2019 from Citi where he had a distinguished career spanning 19 years. During his tenure, Sam held leadership positions in the Talent & Diversity, Institutional Client, and Private Banking organizations.

Sam holds his B.S. in Finance from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College. He lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife and two daughters.

Amy Trutor, Vice President, Office of the CIO (Boston) is a Portfolio Manager responsible for the investment of State Street’s US Credit portfolio.  In addition to her portfolio management responsibilities, she leads many of the Impact and Sustainability programs across State Street’s treasury and balance sheet which includes the oversight of State Street’s Sustainability Bond program, partnerships with diverse firms in capital markets activities, and the organization of State Street’s MDI and CDFI deposit initiative.  

Amy has been with State Street for 8 years where she has held other trading roles in funding / liability management.  Prior to joining State Street she spent several years at MFS Investment Management working as part of their fixed income trading team.  Outside of State Street she is an advocate for underserved youth and sits on the Associate Board of BUILD Boston.  Amy has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Northeastern University. 

Devean R. Owens-Toler, Ph.D. is an Associate Director on the Insights team at Seramount. With extensive experience in designing, executing, and managing data-driven client engagements, Devean combines strategic thinking with sharp analytical skills, allowing her to see both the big picture and the finer details.

Previously, she served as Operations & Analytics Manager at KEIRUS by KJE, where she partnered with the CEO to build a dynamic team, launch a virtual learning platform, secure new business, and analyze client data.

Devean earned her Ph.D. in Diversity and Equity in Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Southern Methodist University. She has co-published research on topics such as Black women doctoral students’ use of peer mentorship, anti-racist change leadership, and the praxis of intersectionality for women of color in academia.

Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Devean now lives in the Dallas area with her husband, three children, and two dogs. A lover of colorful sticky notes, reading, calendar organization, and coding qualitative data, she brings enthusiasm and precision to everything she does.

Melinda Wolfe has served as Chief People Officer and led talent initiatives with a passionate focus on diversity, equity and inclusion at companies including 2U, GLG, Pearson, Bloomberg, American Express and Goldman Sachs. Across industry, she has joined leadership teams to optimize organizational design, culture and human resource priorities, while driving outcomes for employee engagement, productivity and profitability. Ms. Wolfe began her career in public finance at Merrill Lynch where she managed billions of dollars of project finance and public power transactions for public and private sector clients.

Currently, Ms. Wolfe consults on a wide range of HR, talent and culture issues and serves as an Executive Coach to company leaders and their teams. She holds Board positions at several start-up companies and serves as an advisor to SemperVirens Venture Capital.

In addition to her work in the private sector, Ms. Wolfe serves on several non-profit boards focused on social impact.

Megan Hogan is Global Head of Talent and Chief Diversity Officer at Goldman Sachs responsible for driving the firm’s development, retention and growth strategies, strengthening the leadership pipeline and ensuring the firm’s workforce reflects the diversity of its clients and communities. Megan serves as a member of the Human Capital Management Global Leadership Group, the Vendor Diversity Steering Group, and One Million Black Women Steering Committee. Prior to joining the firm, Megan worked as a litigation associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP covering white collar, insurance, and complex commercial cases and trials. During that period, she dedicated significant time to pro bono cases, primarily representing immigrants seeking asylum. Megan serves as the chair of the Stephen Gaynor School’s Board of Trustees. She is also a member of the Advisory Board for the New York Botanical Garden.

Anne Erni joined Audible as Chief People Officer in 2016. She most recently served as Head of Human Resources at Bloomberg L.P. Anne spent six years at Bloomberg, during which the global workforce doubled, and where her passion for nurturing talent led to the creation of Bloomberg’s Global Leadership Forum.

Before Bloomberg, Anne was Managing Director and Chief Diversity Officer at Lehman Brothers, focusing on the recruitment and retention of women and under-represented groups. Anne also spent fifteen years with P&L responsibility in fixed income and equity sales at Lehman Brothers and Bankers Trust. A New Jersey native, Anne holds a BA and MA from Johns Hopkins University.

Ana Duarte McCarthy has 25 years’ experience providing advisory consulting services on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy, policy, and practices to Fortune 500 companies across the pharmaceutical, financial services, insurance, and legal industries.   

During her more than twenty-year tenure as Chief Diversity Officer of Citi, Ana led the company’s global diversity and inclusion strategy for hiring and developing diverse talent, fostering an inclusive work environment, and ensuring management accountability. Most recently she served as Director, Corporate Partners, Forté Foundation, managing more than 60 companies and driving measurable efforts to increase the advancement of women in business leadership roles.  

Ana served as an adjunct faculty member at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, lecturing on Women in the Global Economy. She is also a featured “Ask the Expert” speaker within three online of Cornell University’s online certificate programs. 

As a change agent, Ana places a high commitment on service to organizations in her community. This includes serving on and chairing the DEI task force for the Greater Somerset County YMCA Board of Directors, and as an elected official on the Bernards Township Committee.  

Shenelle Brooks is an Associate Director on Seramount’s Advisory team, where she guides companies in developing impactful HR strategies through a DEI-focused lens. A SHRM-certified HR professional, Shenelle has over eight years of experience specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Her passion for creating inclusive workplaces is evident in her expertise with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where she has played a pivotal role in shaping their strategic direction and aligning them with global DEI initiatives.

Beyond her professional work, Shenelle serves on the boards of the Independence Business Alliance (IBA), City Year Philadelphia, and HopePHL, championing initiatives that uplift diverse communities. She holds a BA in Business Administration and Communications from The College of New Rochelle and an MS in Human Resource Management from Capella University, which she leverages to implement innovative strategies across both corporate and non-profit sectors.

A proud Bronx native, Shenelle is deeply attuned to the challenges faced by underserved communities and uses her platform to advocate for equitable opportunities. She is committed to educating others on the importance of inclusion and celebrating the unique stories that shape our identities. In her free time, Shenelle enjoys exploring new destinations, outdoor activities, and volunteering to support those in need.