WE’RE GOING BACK TO CALI
Get ready to PIVOT with us as we head back to the City of Angels for our 48th Conference
and Exposition. Whether you’re in search of a new job, looking to shift gears in your career,
or needing professional expertise, NBMBAA is going to make 2026 your most successful
year yet.
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SPEAKERS
Sedric Cade
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
As an Edward Jones financial advisor, I believe it's important to invest my time to understand what you're…
Jason Mayden
Vice President, Jordan Visioneering & LA28 Creative Lead, Jordan Brand (Nike)
Jemal King
Entrepreneur, Wealth-Building Strategist & Speaker, Eric Thomas & Associates (ETA)
Jemal King is a dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, and wealth-building strategist known as “The 9–5 Millionaire.” Born and raised…
Rachelle Pierre-Lott
Director of Enterprise Digital Advancement & Innovation, AbbVie
Rachelle is the Director of Enterprise Digital Advancement & Innovation at AbbVie, where she leads digital transformation and…
Da’Reinn Stevens
Talent Acquisition Business Partner, AstraZeneca
Da'Reinn Stevens leads university recruiting and talent engagement initiatives, connecting students and emerging professionals with meaningful career opportunities.…
Sharon Karbo
Commercial Leadership Associate, Precision Medicine Marketing, AstraZeneca
Sharon Karbo is a physician and Commercial Leadership Associate whose experience spans oncology care, medical affairs, market access,…
Wes Ellis
Head of Customer & Disease Strategy, Breast Cancer, AstraZeneca
Wes Ellis is an accomplished oncology commercial leader with nearly two decades of experience spanning marketing, sales, strategy,…
Elizabeth Bush
Workforce Optimization Lead, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Elizabeth Bush, MBA is Workforce Optimization Lead for US Commercial Oncology at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, where she drives strategic…
Erica Cary
Vice President, Global Community Impact & Strategic Internal Communications, Hilton
As Vice President, Global Community Impact & Strategic Internal Communications, Erica drives initiatives that strengthen Hilton’s social impact,…
Montae Richardson
Artificial Intelligence Enablement Lead, Dairy Farmers of America
Montae Richardson is the Artificial Intelligence Enablement Lead at Dairy Farmers of America, where he leads enterprise AI…
C.J McKinney
Program Manager, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)
C.J. McKinney is a Compliance Program Manager with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), specializing in ethics, workplace investigations,…
Montel Brown
Sr. Finance Director, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)
Montel Brown is a Sr. Finance Director supporting the procurement function at DFA whose career journey reflects continuous…
Damu McCoy
Executive Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Wells Fargo
Damu joined Wells Fargo in November 2022 as Executive Vice President of Talent Acquisition. He is responsible for…
Julius Robinson
Chief Operations Officer, Full-Service MxM Marriott International hotels
Julius Robinson is Chief Operations Officer for Full-Service MxM Marriott International hotels in the U.S. West, serving as…
Vina Morris
Head of Technology and Security, Vera Institute of Justice
Vina Morris is a technology executive, AI strategist, and transformation leader with more than 25 years of experience…
Paul Vannuki
LA Market Leader, Wells Fargo Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors
As a seasoned veteran of the financial services industry in Los Angeles and in my role as LA…
Dr. Tan Morales
Chief Learning Officer, National Black MBA Association
What do you do when you're succeeding on paper and secretly carrying a weight no one around you…
Tashna Loy-Donaldson
Senior Director of Retail Client Success, CBRE
With an exceptional 27-year journey in commercial real estate, Tashna-Loy stands out as an architect of operational excellence.…
Leland Baptist
Professor of Information Systems, UNC Greensboro, Bryan School of Business and Economics
Leland Baptist is a Professor of Information Systems at UNC Greensboro’s Bryan School of Business and Economics, entrepreneur,…
Ama Agyapong
CEO, Inclusion Enterprises
Ama Agyapong, widely known as “That Inclusion Lady,” is a leadership transformation expert, keynote speaker, and CEO of…
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Magic Johnson Enterprises
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson is Chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE), a global investment firm focused on…
Dwayne Dixon
Managing Principal, Dwayne Dixon International
Dwayne Dixon is Founder and Managing Principal of Dwayne Dixon International (DDI), an advisory firm helping executives, boards,…
Don Thompson
Founder & CEO, Cleveland Avenue
A visionary leader with over 35 years of transformational experience, Don founded Cleveland Avenue in 2015 to invest…
Levoyd Robinson
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer, CFI Partners
BIOLevoyd Robinson, CFA, co-founded CFI Partners in 2005 and serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer.…
Join us in Los Angeles, vibrant, evolving city with a rich cultural history and so much to see and do.
We’re proud to be bringing Conference to such a dynamic location.
Learn more about the city’s rich culture, neighborhoods and amazing things to do and start planning
your visit to Conference and beyond.
TRANSFORM 2025
Despite this current climate, we’re continuously growing but with growth, comes change—in our case, a pivot. We’re a reflection of the times but that hasn’t stopped us. We’re remaining steadfast, curious, and committed to being America’s largest workplace portal.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS!
