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A business consultant, speaker, and podcaster who is internationally recognized for her work in leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her podcast, Uplifting Impact with a focus on looking at the intersection of Leadership and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, focuses on solutions and is directed at people who want to break the status quo. Deanna helps her
clients create more equitable and inclusive work environments
and engage more authentically within their internal and external communities. A gifted communicator, she is a champion for marginalized communities through her work.​

Kelly McDonald is considered one of the nation’s top experts in leadership, marketing, the customer experience and consumer trends named one of the “10 Most Booked Speakers in the U.S.” and ranked #1 on the list of “25 Hot Speakers” by Successful Meetings Magazine. She is the author of four bestselling books. Her newest, “It’s Time to Talk about Race at Work:  Every Leader’s Guide to Making Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” is one of the top Bestselling Business Books in the U.S.

Co-Founder of btcRE LLC, a boutique real estate redevelopment and consulting firm, Gorman is intrigued by the intersection of people and place, passionate about building communities, and determined to make quality housing more attainable for all.  Previously Gorman was proud to lead Coldwell Banker globally following a career in M&A and strategy in Silicon Valley and on Wall Street.

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