2024 DE&I Conference

Alfred A. Edmond Jr. is an accomplished session moderator, live interviewer and keynote speaker for both virtual and in-person events, widely recognized for his expertise on business and economic trends, entrepreneurship, personal finance, leadership development and mentorship. He appears regularly as an expert/commentator on national television, radio, streaming and podcast programs.

Lindsey Roy was named Vice-President at Hallmark Cards at just thirty-one years old, one of the company’s youngest VPs ever for this top global brand with over a 100-year history. Lindsey has over twenty years in the corporate environment, leading teams in strategy, innovation, marketing, product and digital development. Through her personal journey marked by adversity and resilience, Lindsey exemplifies the power of storytelling to foster empathy and understanding.

Ajit Dodani is the CEO and Founder of EmpathifyU, is recognized for blending empathy with key performance indicators (KPIs) throughout his 20+ years as a C-Suite executive in finance and business leadership. He discovered that deploying an Empathy Strategy© was instrumental in driving sustainable organizational growth, leading him to impact corporate, non-profit, and educational sectors globally. Today, Ajit and his multidisciplinary team empower teams worldwide to adopt "Empathy as a Superpower," fostering thriving workplace cultures and achieving vital business objectives.

Nikki Lewis Simon, a seasoned commercial litigator, currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Greenberg Traurig. In this role, she spearheads strategic initiatives to deepen diversity efforts, aligning with the firm's values of collaboration and inclusion. With extensive experience in litigation and employment counseling, Nikki and her team provide pragmatic legal advice and implement programs to foster positive employee relations while strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of the employment life cycle.

Dr. Joseph Hamlett, a multifaceted professional, serves as the Diversity & Inclusion Lead at the Kansas City National Security Campus, operated by Honeywell FM&T. With a diverse background spanning academia, entrepreneurship, military service, and mentorship, he promotes a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity, and acceptance within and beyond the organization. Dr. Hamlett's extensive educational achievements, including a Doctorate in Business Administration specializing in Organizational Leadership, further underscore his commitment to fostering positive change and innovation.