Jeremy Fusilier is an accomplished operations leader, resilience coach, and author. As an Assistant Vice President and Senior Manager at U.S. Bank, he oversees operations within the credit card division, leading more than 130 employees. With over a decade of experience in operations management, he is recognized for optimizing processes, driving performance, and developing leaders who excel under pressure. He also serves as a Board Member of the Denver Black Heritage Business Resource Group, where he works to amplify Black voices and align the bank’s strategic objectives with the communities it serves. He is the founder of Becoming the Blueprint, a leadership and resilience coaching platform built on his journey of overcoming adversity and redefining success. Through coaching, speaking, and content creation, Jeremy equips professionals and aspiring leaders with the tools to build confidence, navigate challenges, and create sustainable growth in their careers and lives. Jeremy is als

Jennifer Jackson is the Denver Southwest Merchant Market Manager at U.S. Bank, where she leads with purpose and a deep commitment to community impact. As a proud second-generation Colorado native and Cherry Creek High School alumna, Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship. As the daughter of entrepreneurial parents, she draws inspiration from her family’s legacy to empower others through economic opportunity. She is the Founder and current Geo-Lead of the Denver Black Heritage Business Resource Group, a platform dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion for Black professionals and business owners. Jennifer’s passion lies in service to others, a value that guides both her professional and personal life. She serves on the board of the Bridge the Gap Foundation, helping to create pathways for underserved youth and families. As a devoted mother of one, she balances leadership and advocacy with a strong sense of purpose and care. Whether me

Charles is a proud Colorado native, and serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Inner City Health (ICH), a faith based non-profit clinic on the historic east side of Denver. ICH provides quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services to the uninsured and underinsured. Their mission is to serve the community through dignity, respect, and access to high quality health care. Additionally, prior to his current role, Charles served as a Mayoral appointee in the city of Denver. His scope included being a bridge between the legislative and executive governmental branches, regional partners, operations, and the people. He led projects that impacted $3.65B of capital expenditures, worked to achieve bipartisan results across city/county lines, and efficiency. In his spare time, he serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Denver Housing Authority, is a Trustee of the CU Foundation, Co-Chair of the Judicial Performance Review Commission via Gubernatorial appointment, is an Associate

Value-Centric is a global economic transformation firm dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and innovation across governments, businesses, and organizations. Built on three foundational pillars—Government Strategic Initiatives, Startup Business Advisory Services, and Corporate Workforce Development—Value-Centric delivers tailored solutions that drive impactful change and long-term value creation. While Value-Centric serves clients worldwide, its core mission is rooted in addressing one of the most pressing economic challenges of the 21st century: Africa’s rapidly growing population. By 2050, the company aims to help create 100 Million Jobs across the African continent, unlocking the potential of its burgeoning workforce and empowering communities with access to economic opportunities. Through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge advisory services, and innovative workforce training programs, Value-Centric is redefining the pathway to inclusive growth and economic resilience on a

With over 20 years of experience in professional services, Elisa Romero is a dynamic business leader specializing in business development, sales, and vendor management within the tech industry. She has built a robust network among mid-market and enterprise clients, consistently delivering tailored solutions that drive measurable success. Currently serving as Principal Client Executive at Kforce Inc, Elisa partners with industry-leading organizations to provide tech staffing and project-based solutions, ensuring scalable, high-impact outcomes. Her ability to address complex business challenges and build trusted relationships has positioned her as a strategic advisor in the technology sector. Prior to Kforce, Elisa held executive roles including Client Services Director at SOC Media Tech and Senior Director of Client Service & Delivery at The Brixton Group, Inc. In these leadership capacities, she spearheaded business development strategies, optimized client engagement, and led high-pe

Latricia Ferris is a highly accomplished leader and mentor with over 20 years of experience inspiring individuals to reach their full potential. She is the founder and CEO of Dream, Believe & Imagine, a business dedicated to empowering people through motivation, personal development, and self-discovery. In addition, Latricia works in supplier diversity with Comcast, where her expertise continues to drive positive change and equity. Her extensive board service includes roles on the Disability IN Certification Board, as Chairman of the Comcast Mountain West Region Black Employee Network Employee Resource Group, and as a former Chairman of the Comcast Mountain West Region Women’s Network Employee Resource Group. Latricia also serves as a board member of the Comcast West Division Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Council and is the former Vice President of Membership for Toastmasters International at Comcast. Latricia’s impactful contributions have earned her notable accolades, includ