Your Voice Matters

Learn how diversity and inclusion matters are not the domain of people of color or the differently-abled or the LGBTQ community, it must be the work and mission of ALL stakeholders in the business community.

Driven by her passion for matters of diversity, inclusion and talent management, Kimberly Hulsey recently left the active practice of law to enter the profession of legal search consulting. As a Director with Major, Lindsey and Africa, Kimberly supports in-house legal departments in their strategic hiring decisions, placing the best fit legal, government affairs and compliance talent in corporations, government agencies, not-for-profits and higher education institutions throughout the D.C. metro area.

Monica Lucero has over 20 years of operational leadership, business development and partnership building experience. She is the Senior Manager, Future Workforce Solutions Lead for Deloitte Open Talent where she is focused on building out independent contractor clouds as part of the talent management for Deloitte U.S. Her subject matter expertise will help in driving technology deployment, sourcing and recruiting strategies for an optimized contingent workforce approach.

“Helping leaders at all stages of their careers make meaningful change for personal and business growth with candid and actionable insight.” Jackie has a passion for helping leaders unlock their potential and accomplish their goals. Through her 25-year career, she has honed the ability to quickly and expertly identify meaningful adjustments to foster growth and success.

Most recently Kate served as the Chief of Staff to Congressman Joseph Crowley, who was Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. After working more than two decades on Capitol Hill in senior-level positions, Kate has built one of the most expansive networks within the House Democratic Caucus and is a trusted advisor to members and staffers on both sides of the aisle.

Elizabeth Lafontaine is an industry analyst and director of thought leadership at The NPD Group, with expertise in the retail industry. In her current role, she focuses on uncovering trends and insights across NPD’s data assets to craft and report the new stories emerging from the retail landscape and the ever changing retail consumer. Elizabeth works closely with NPD’s senior leadership and Industry Advisors to drive retail thought leadership initiatives across the organization.

Carletta S. Hurt is a District-based film and television producer, education and youth empowerment advocate. In 2017, Hurt was elected President of Women in Film & Video of Washington, DC (Women in Film & Video), a District of Columbia-based media profession organization dedicated to offering networking and professional advancement support for local women (and men) working in the media production industry. Founded in 1979, Hurt served as the 32nd WIFV President.