Yolanda Green Barnes is the Founder and Chief Leadership Strategist of The Ashayé Group, partnering with organizations to unlock the potential within their people and strengthen the human capabilities that drive lasting performance. A dynamic keynote speaker and former corporate executive, she blends strategic insight, real‑world leadership experience, and compelling storytelling that resonates across every level of an organization. Her journey, from becoming a mother at sixteen to building a career as a television host and later a corporate executive, shaped a philosophy rooted in resilience, authenticity, and purpose-driven growth. Those lived experiences fuel her work helping organizations cultivate stronger communicators, more connected teams, and environments where people and performance thrive. Through The Ashayé Group, she equips professionals with the mindset, skills, and confidence to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose.

Kristin Crockett, Senior Consultant at Synexe Consulting, is a seasoned leader in organizational effectiveness and human capital strategy. With two decades of experience in international and Fortune 50 environments, she has driven measurable gains in performance, engagement, and culture. Her background includes leading integrated talent development, onboarding and career pathways, data‑driven team performance systems, sales enablement, skills‑based employee journeys, and comprehensive DEIB strategies. Kristin partners with executives to design innovative solutions that strengthen workforce capability and support strategic transformation. Her consulting spans telecommunications, agriculture, government, gaming, nonprofit, financial services, biotech, hospitality, manufacturing, and technology. Previously, she served as Senior Director of Learning Engagement at Comcast and SVP of People and Culture at Complete Recovery Corporation.

RJ Jackson, known as “The Courage Giver,” is a renowned international speaker, executive mindset coach, and best-selling author, with works like A 31-Day Journey to Unstoppable Confidence and Courage. With over 20 years in leadership development, she helps individuals and teams achieve clarity and resilience. As a certified facilitator in Anger Management and Conflict Resolution, RJ empowers people to embrace their potential. She has worked in more than 10 countries, including with Celebrity Cruises and the U.S. Army, receiving praise for enhancing team morale and productivity. RJ inspires transformation, assisting leaders to “See Beyond the Wreck” by equipping them to face adversity. Her dynamic approach encourages people to pursue their purpose. Her work has reached places like Kenya, Thailand, and the Virgin Islands, collaborating with organizations such as Mary Kay and the University of California.

Patricia “PE” Edwards is a Capital Architect and Founder & CEO of disruptD, where she turns information into opportunity and innovation into income through media production, applied R&D, and growth acceleration. She helps founders move from ideas and visibility to contracts, clients, and capital by structuring real pathways to revenue and investment. Through disruptD, she produces media platforms that build credibility, leads applied R&D that structures innovation into viable opportunities, and designs growth pathways that position founders for partnerships, procurement, investment, and revenue. As Chief Innovation Officer at Dube Capitol Solutions, she advances strategic development and government contracting initiatives across emerging markets, supply‑chain opportunities, and global access. Her work ensures innovators are capital‑ready with verified data, protected IP, and the visibility required to convert momentum into measurable growth.

Tori Boykins is the Founder & CEO of HERizon Connect, a digital community and storytelling platform created for women working across the sports industry. HERizon exists to connect women to the people, organizations, and opportunities that fuel individual growth and collective progress. With nearly a decade in the sports industry, Tori is a digital product leader with a strong foundation in visual and graphic design and a user-centered approach to building digital experiences that actually work. She leads with empathy, operates with intention, and believes that design should solve problems and serve people — not just look good. That philosophy is the backbone of everything she builds, including HERizon Connect, where she’s creating a space for women in sports to connect, grow, and access the kind of authentic relationships that move careers forward.

Nicole Nixon is the Inventor, Visionary, and CEO/Founder of Listing Central LLC (LC), one of the most trusted Telecom Data SMEs in the industry. She was among the first to develop consumer data automation for Verizon and later became the consumer data SME for Time Warner Cable (now Charter Communications), supporting their entire U.S. footprint. In 2010, she launched LC—the first national, independent, woman‑owned data technology company designed to transform consumer data access and controls. Listing Central is dedicated to strengthening consumer data protections, with a special focus on safeguarding vulnerable groups including seniors, domestic violence survivors, and children. Nicole’s expertise is recognized internationally, and she currently shares LC’s data protection model across the continent of Africa.

With over 25 years in telecommunications and fiber optics, Alaina Nash is deeply committed to delivering high‑quality communication services and expanding advanced connectivity across America. As a Sr. Territory Manager for Corning Optical Communications, she partners with leading MSO carrier networks to align best‑in‑class optical solutions with rapidly growing infrastructures, helping accelerate reliable connectivity for families and communities nationwide. Her passion for advancing fiber‑optic deployment is matched by her dedication to working with top‑tier companies to meet evolving network needs. A seasoned entrepreneur, Alaina has also founded and successfully exited three companies, reflecting her drive to innovate and create meaningful, results‑driven solutions that bring people together in an increasingly connected world.

With more than two decades in technology and consulting services, Elisa Romero specializes in building strategic relationships that fuel growth and long‑term business value. At Kforce, she serves on the national enterprise sales team within a dedicated vertical, supporting one of the firm’s largest Fortune 100 technology clients with tailored, scalable talent solutions. A Denver native, Elisa is deeply committed to community impact. She proudly serves on the boards of PBS12 and the Media+Tech Collective, where she champions access, innovation, and representation across the media and technology landscape. At the heart of her work, whether in business or community leadership is a belief in the power of people, connection, and purpose‑driven collaboration.

Corey Portfolio’s path into Cable Construction at Comcast is shaped by a lifetime of resilience and adaptability. She began her career in fast‑paced airline operations, where calm under pressure and precise coordination were essential. After stepping away to raise her two children on the autism spectrum and navigating multiple relocations, she strengthened her ability to create stability, connection, and momentum in any environment. Today, Corey brings that steadiness to Construction Management Operations in Denver, guiding complex projects with clarity and consistency. Known for her coordination, foresight, and calm confidence, she keeps teams aligned and work moving. She also believes deeply in the power of narrative, using intentional communication to create visibility for herself and others, especially in technical spaces where women’s contributions are often overlooked. At Evolve Momentum 2026, Corey offers a grounded, real‑world perspective on owning one’s voice.

Randall René is the Principal Advisor & Founder of Waypoint 33, a veteran-owned consulting firm helping telecom and infrastructure organizations modernize their networks and operations through digital transformation. With more than twenty-five years of industry experience, including his most recent service as the Telecom Industry Solutions Director at Esri, he brings deep expertise in strategy, technology, and change management. Randall is known for his practical insight, approachable style, and commitment to helping others grow. His work focuses on empowering people and organizations to build smarter networks, stronger teams, and a lasting positive impact on their communities.

Latricia Ferris is a visionary leader, author, and founder of Dream, Believe & Imagine, Inc., a Colorado-based organization focused on resilience, mentorship, and transformational leadership. She is the author of Beyond the Storm: A Journey of Turning Pain into Power, where she explores identity, healing, and the courage to rebuild after disruption. With over 20 years of leadership and mentoring experience, Latricia has mentored hundreds of youth and professionals through life-skills development, prevention programming, and community-based initiatives. Her work has earned her global recognition as a LeadHERship Trailblazer, along with honors including being named a Top Black Educator in the State of Colorado and receiving the Green Apple Award for youth mentorship. Known for her authentic voice and powerful storytelling, Latricia challenges audiences to reimagine what’s possible, lead with intention, and turn adversity into purpose.

Brandon began his career in banking in 1999 and has been in the financial services industry for 26 years total. He joined US Bank in January of 2020. He sees this role as a continuation of his focus on investing in the success of BIPOC owned businesses. This is the culmination of 25+ years of serving the Metro Denver community as a mentor, coach, volunteer, and board member. Brandon is a Denver native and proud graduate of University of California, Berkeley. Brandon’s wife is an elementary school teacher. Together they have a nine-year-old daughter who attends the Denver Language School, where she receives her instruction in Mandarin. Brandon has served on the board of directors for Denver CASA and JK Mullen High School. He currently volunteers for Project Angel Heart. He also coaches youth soccer and basketball.

Dr. Tucker is the executive you bring in when your vision is too important to fail. She works with CEOs, founders, investors, and global leaders when growth, capital, or complexity reach a point where the vision cannot afford missteps. Dr. Tucker’s role is not advisor; she is brought in to architect clarity at the executive level, design enterprise systems that can hold scale, and ensure strategy is translated into execution that produces measurable results.   With more than 20 years of experience across technology, education, infrastructure, agriculture, renewable energy, entertainment, and nonprofit sectors, she has served as CEO, COO, Founder, and Co-Founder of multiple organizations. Her work has supported revenue growth exceeding 1,500%, delivered more than $18 million in cost savings through systems design and operational restructuring, and helped build the infrastructure behind multi-million and billion-dollar growth trajectories.

Jeremy Fusilier is an Assistant Vice President and Senior Manager at U.S. Bank with more than a decade of leadership experience across financial services and the telecommunications industry. He currently oversees large-scale credit card operations in a highly regulated environment, bringing a disciplined approach to accountability, compliance, and organizational performance. Prior to banking, he held leadership roles at Dish Network in fast-paced, metrics-driven operations. Jeremy brings a systems-level perspective to leadership, shaped by experience developing teams, driving performance, and navigating complex regulatory and operational environments. He holds a board seat with Scholars Unlimited and also serves as President and Geographic Lead of the Denver Black Heritage Business Resource Group, providing oversight, stakeholder coordination, and strategic leadership within the organization.

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.