Dr. Akilah Cadet dismantles white supremacy daily as the Founder and CEO of Change Cadet consulting firm which offers a broad array of anti-racism and diversity services including strategic planning, crisis rebuilding, advising, executive coaching, and facilitation. Cadet (her last name) is a French term that means soldier. As it's often an uphill battle for BIPOC, women, and intentionally ignored communities to achieve success and equity in the workplace, Change Cadet prepares soldiers of change to overcome these continuous battles so individuals and companies can thrive. Akilah was named Forbes Next 1000, has 15+ years of experience working in various organizations, with both private and public sector companies. She literally has all the degrees, is disabled, lives in Oakland, CA, and is a proud Beyoncé advocate.

Elaine Chukan Brown co-founded The Diversity in Wine Leadership Forum with Maryam in the summer of 2020.