meet the Voices of frank
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David MorseCEO & President, New American DimensionsDavid Morse is a cultural insights leader guiding brands on connecting authentically with all audiences. His research and consulting empower organizations to communicate inclusively and thrive in an increasingly multicultural marketplace.
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David Sleeth-KepplerPh.D.David Sleeth-Keppler holds a doctorate in psychology from the University of Maryland and was a recipient of a postdoctoral research fellowship in Marketing from Stanford. He currently teaches marketing and strategy at Cal Poly.
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Davin PhoenixEducator and AuthorDavin Phoenix is a teacher and scholar of race, emotion and political behavior. A first generation college graduate, Davin researches how humans interact with various spheres of U.S. politics to shape the attitudes, emotions and behavior of both everyday people and elites. -
Debbie AlmontaserScholarDr. Debbie Almontaser is an internationally recognized, award-winning educator, speaker and authority on cross cultural understanding. She is an influential community leader and the Founder and CEO of Bridging Cultures Group, Inc. -
Deborah JacobsLaw Enforcement DirectorDeborah Jacobs is a longtime civil liberties and justice leader. A former ACLU Executive Director and Ms. Foundation VP, she directed King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight and now leads the Ernest Becker Foundation. Based in Seattle, she advances accessibility, accountability and compassionate leadership.
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Diane McFarlinDean Emeritus, Univeristy of Florida College of Journalism and CommunicationsDiane McFarlin led UF’s College of Journalism and Communications for eight years, overseeing 100+ faculty and 3,000 students. Under her leadership, the College grew enrollment and expanded research and interdisciplinary classes, launched The Agency, earned major awards and advanced strategic initiatives in communication innovation.
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Dr. Alissa RichardsonFounding Director of USC Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice LabFounding Director of the Charlotta Bass Journalism & Justice Lab at the University of Southern California. With over 17 years of experience, she is a leading expert on how African Americans use mobile and social media to produce innovative forms of journalism, particularly during times of crisis. She is the bestselling author of Bearing Witness While Black and a pioneer of mobile journalism, having launched the first smartphone-only college newsroom. Her work has been recognized with numerous honors, including a Nieman Fellowship at Harvard University.
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Dr. Omar WasowAssistant Professor, Political Science, UC BerkeleyOmar Wasow is an Assistant Professor of Politics at Princeton University whose research explores race, protest movements and political behavior. His work has been featured in The New Yorker, The Atlantic and The Washington Post. A co-founder of BlackPlanet.com, he holds a PhD in African American Studies and MAs in Government and Statistics from Harvard University.
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Duane BrayChief Product Officer, GroopitDuane Bray is the Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of Groopit, a company focused on transforming enterprise problem-solving using a blend of human and artificial intelligence. Based in New York, he is passionate about workplace innovation and helps leaders solve complex challenges through technology.
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E. CiszekAssociate Professor of Advertising and Public Relations at UT AustinE. Ciszek is an associate professor at UT Austin’s Moody College of Communication, specializing in strategic communication and inclusion, Their work bridges rigorous research with actionable insights for organizations and has been published in top communication journals worldwide.
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Eileen BooneSocial Impact and communications executive, coach and board memberEileen Howard Boone is an ESG and social impact executive with a proven track record in Fortune 500 companies. Founder and CEO of Booneday Advisors, she specializes in ESG strategy, social impact and community investment. She focuses on authentic, measurable sustainability goals, stakeholder engagement and social responsibility leadership.
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Eli PariserAuthor, Media Entrepreneur and Democracy ChampionEli Pariser is an author and media entrepreneur focused on technology serving democracy. Former executive director of MoveOn.org and co-founder of Avaaz and Upworthy, he introduced the concept of the “filter bubble” in his NYT bestselling book and speaks globally on media, civic engagement and the Internet.
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Elizabeth CargerDirector of Analytics, LeadElizabeth Carger, based in Milwaukee, holds a BA and MA from the University of Chicago. She has led roles as VP at Thinkgen and CEO of Beacon Insight Group, specializing in consumer insights, social marketing and public policy. Elizabeth advises organizations on complex social challenges with expertise and experience.
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Elizabeth CushingCEO at PlayworksExperienced executive with a demonstrated history of strategic leadership of nonprofit organizations. Strong business development professional skilled in Management, Executive Team Leadership, Strategic Growth, Youth Development and Fundraising.