Neighborhood Vitality Advisory Board
Established in 2019, this group of diverse academics and experts, in the fields of social psychology, equality and civic engagement, advises on the necessary elements of thriving communities and building deeper connections between neighbors.
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Jennifer Eberhardt
Stanford University
Jennifer Eberhardt has spent 22 years as a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. Professor Eberhardt is the author of “Biased” and has studied the science of unconscious bias for more than two decades.
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Eric Goldman
High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University School of Law
Eric Goldman is Associate Dean for Research and Co-Director of the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University School of Law. His research and teaching focus on Internet law, which he also writes about on the Technology & Marketing Law Blog.
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Kelli Harding
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Kelli Harding is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is also the author of The Rabbit Effect and previously served on the board of the Association of American Medical Colleges.
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Julianne Holt-Lunstad
Brigham Young University
Julianne Holt-Lunstad has spent 19 years as a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Brigham Young University. She also serves as a scientific advisor for the Australian Coalition to End Loneliness, the Foundation for Art & Healing, and research advisory panel for AARP Services, Inc., United Healthcare, and Rural Aging.
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Derrick Johnson
NAACP
Derrick Johnson is the President and CEO of the NAACP. He has spent his entire career as an activist fighting for equal rights and has worked at the NAACP since 2004 in state and national roles.
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Ethan Kross
University of Michigan
Ethan Kross is a Professor of Psychology & Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan where he directs the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory. He is also the author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters and How to Harness It.
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Tracey Meares
Yale Law School
Tracey Meares is a Walton Hale Hamilton Professor of Law at Yale Law School and the Founding Director of the Justice Collaboratory with over 20 years in legal education. She is also a board member of the Joyce Foundation.
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C. Dixon Osburn
Institute for Strategic Dialogue
C. Dixon Osburn is the Executive Director of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, U.S., a global think tank dedicated to fortifying democracy and human rights in the digital age against the rising global tide of hate, extremism, polarization, and disinformation.
Client Advisory Board
Established in 2019, this group of marketing, branding and advertising experts advises on best practices, innovative ideas and guidance for our advertising initiatives, while ensuring value and differentiation, for both advertisers and members.
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Kevin Burke
Formerly Square
Kevin Burke is the former Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Marketing, Sales, Partnerships & International of Square Inc. Prior to Square, Kevin was the Chief Marketing Officer at Visa Inc.
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Rachel Chan
Verizon
Rachel is Director of Brand Media Strategy & Activation at Verizon. Prior to Verizon, Rachel held global leadership roles at HP, Inc., and American Express. She is an advocate for education, global consciousness, and celebrating diversity.
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Kim F. Grant
Bank of America
Kim F. Grant is the Strategic Communications Planning and Paid Media Executive for Bank of America, Merrill and Global Markets. A 23 year veteran of BofA, Kim leads a diverse and dynamic team tasked with harnessing consumer insights and designing communications strategies across paid, owned and earned channels globally.
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Melissa Grady
Cadillac
Melissa is the Chief Marketing Officer of US auto manufacturer Cadillac. Prior to her role with Cadillac, Melissa held leadership roles at Jackson Hewitt, MetLife, and Motorola.
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Nick Jezarian
Kraft Heinz Company
Nick Jezarian is the VP of Media for North America at the Kraft Heinz Company. Previously, Nick led media and digital marketing teams at Target, Simmons Bedding, and the Coca-Cola Company.
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Steve Katelman
Omnicom Media Group
Steve Katelman is the Executive Vice President of Global Strategic Partnerships for Omnicom Media Group, where he has worked since 1996. Steve is actively involved in the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the IAB.
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Danisha Lomax
Digitas
Danisha is the Head of Client Inclusivity and Impact for Digitas North America with over 15 years of experience in media. Previously, she was the Head of Media West and National Paid Social Lead for Digitas. She has won awards including Chief Marketer’s Market like a Mother (2021), CampaignUS Media Planner of the year (2021), and the TribecaX Feature Film (2022).
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Allison Lowrie
Vacasa
Allison Lowrie is the Chief Marketing Officer of Vacasa. Prior to Vacasa, Allison was the Chief Marketing Officer of Home Advisor. Allison sits on the board of the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) and is Chairperson of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
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Jeffrey Nicholson
Tracer
Jeffrey Nicholson is the Chief Executive Officer of Tracer, a VaynerX company. Prior to Tracer, Jeff served as the Chief Media Officer at VaynerMedia. Jeff sits on the advisory boards of Pinterest and Roku.
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Andrea Perez
Sony
Andrea Perez is the SVP of Global Marketing at Sony. Prior to Sony, she held several leadership roles with Nike including Head of Women’s and Kids business for Brand Jordan and General Manager for Soccer in North America.
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Matt Story
Visa
Matt is the Vice President of Global Brand Partnerships & Advocacy at Visa. As a diversity, equity, and inclusion advocate, Matt hosts the “What’s Your Story?” podcast where he spotlights people of color leaders that have turned their lived experiences into superpowers.
Public Agency Advisory Council
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Warren Kagarise
King County, Washington
Warren Kagarise is the Digital Engagement Manager for King County, Washington. Prior to King County, he was Communications Coordinator at the City of Issaquah, WA.
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Leah LaRue
City of Atlanta, Georgia
Leah is the Assistant Director of the Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) in the City of Atlanta. Prior to this she served in roles in both public and private sectors in Atlanta.
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Greg Licamele
Fairfax County, Virginia
Greg Licamele is a Director of External Digital Communications at Fairfax County Government. He has worked over 15 years for Fairfax County.
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Janelle McGregor
City of Tampa, Florida
Janelle McGregor is the Community Partnership Manager for the City of Tampa. Prior to the City of Tampa, she worked as a Spokesperson for the Tampa Police Department.
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Larry Merritt
Chicago Fire Department
Larry is the Assistant Director of News Affairs at the Chicago Fire Department. He has spent twenty plus years in City Government in various positions that include public information and community outreach. Prior to the City of Chicago, he worked at FOX 32 Chicago as an Assistant Assignment Editor.
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Chantal Perreault
Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Chantal Perreault is the Digital Communications Specialist for Niagara Region. She has worked in web and digital for over 20 years across private, non-profit and government sectors.
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Sarah Russell
St. Louis Commissioner of Emergency Management
Sarah Russell is the Commissioner of Emergency Management for the City of St. Louis, Missouri. They have also served as public information officer for multiple public safety organizations.
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Dionne Waugh
City of Boulder, Colorado
Dionne Waugh has worked in the field of law enforcement public information for over 14 years. She joined the City of Boulder in November 2020 as the Public Safety PIO for Boulder Police and Fire. Prior to joining the policing profession she was a newspaper journalist.
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David White
Essex Police
David White has worked for Essex Police since 1985. He has been a photographer, video producer/editor and, since 2000, he’s managed Essex Police’s website. This role has expanded to cover all digital public-facing platforms including social media.
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Francis Zamora
San Francisco Department of Emergency Management
Francis Zamora is the Chief of Staff at the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. Prior to the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, he was Vice President at The Thier Group.
