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Damian Benders is a multicultural digital media veteran with over 20 years of professional experience. As General Manager of B Code, a modern media company that specializes in multicultural marketing and advertising, he works to create real impact across the cultural media landscape and increase the scale, efficacy and authenticity of spend targeting Black Americans.

Previously, Damian spent three years building the digital video business at iONE Digital where he was responsible for driving video programming, production, and revenue across a portfolio of 70 brands as the Vice President of Video & Business Development. Damian has a rich media, marketing and strategy background having worked across digital publishing, film and television with companies including Moguldom Media Group, SnagFilms, FilmBuff, Metro International, American Express and Knight Ridder.

Lauded as one of Media, Marketing & Tech’s 50 “Most Indispensable Behind The Scenes Stars”, Kai Deveraux Lawson is a thought leader, innovator, and advocate for truth-telling in marketing. With over 13 years experience in the industry, she’s helped shape strategies for Advertising’s most recognizable agencies and brands.

Her experience led her to launch the culturally focused platforms, Mixed Company Podcast and her blog, Mylifeofkai.com. On these platforms, she shares her first hand experiences in life, travel and career.

Kai’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and her innovative approach to marketing, has garnered significant recognition throughout her career. In 2024, Kai was named the Ad Age A List & Creativity Awards Diversity & Inclusion Champion of the Year. Additional honors include The 2022 Adweek50 list and New York Moves Magazine’s 2023 Diversity Award, solidifying her status as a respected trailblazer in her field.

In January of 2024, Kai co-founded Valerie, a Hybrid Agency/Consultancy specializing in developing and executing strategy and creative for brands and businesses rooted in life experiences.

Ebony Young boasts an extensive career spanning over 25 years in the Nonprofit, For Profit, and Government sectors, holding executive leadership positions at renowned institutions such as the City of New York, YMCA of Greater New York, TF Cornerstone Real Estate Developers, Incarceration Reform, and the Black Entrepreneur Initiative. Tasked with overseeing, organizing, and operating organizations to peak efficiency, her focus areas encompass leadership, wellbeing, technology, youth development, and social justice reform. She currently holds the role of Queens Deputy Borough President. Notably, she’s credited with establishing New York City’s inaugural fully operational diversity tech hub and collaborating with influencers like LL Cool J to address black male mental health challenges.

Having served on numerous global boards, task forces, and advisory committees, Ebony has made significant contributions to diverse communities, including youth, adults, seniors, athletes, artists, and environmentalists. Her commitment to community enrichment, coupled with her confidence, passion, and innovative spirit, has earned her recognition as a genuine communal builder, connector, and educator.

Ebony’s remarkable ability to captivate audiences, convey powerful messages, translate concepts into tangible outcomes, and leave a lasting impact is truly awe-inspiring. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications from Indiana State University and furthered her education at Indiana Tech, obtaining a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Beyond her academic achievements, Ebony is a dynamic motivational speaker and certified life coach.

Residing in New York City with her husband and three children, Ebony epitomizes the blend of professional prowess and family values.

Reginald Cash is CEO and owner of 3BLACKDOT (3BD), a global entertainment company that champions equity and creator empowerment in media. Cash oversees the company’s multi-platform entertainment business, transforming 3BD into a creator-centric media and entertainment powerhouse.Cash has molded the company’s strategy of driving cross media IP creation in partnership with the most diverse, resonant creators inclusive of gaming talent, athletes, and musicians. He also is responsible for creating unique integration points for brand partners such as PepsiCo, Disney, GMC and McDonald’s.Receiving multiple honors which include Ad Age’s 40 Under 40 and Cynopsis’ It List, Cash has spearheaded 3BD’s award-winning work that even earned the company the title of being one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2022.Prior to joining 3BLACKDOT, Cash founded data aggregation company Markers. He also led the Investor Relations groups for Deutsche Bank and UBS. A graduate of Columbia University, Cash currently resides in Los Angeles.

Armstrong has demonstrated professional excellence within the Automotive industry for over 16 years. Armstrong joined General Motors in 2006 as a marketing intern with the Service Parts Operations (CCA) as an associate analyst with ACDelco & Goodwrench. She furthered her automotive career as the previous Business Planning Manager for General Motors’ Chair & CEO, where she was responsible for leading portfolio studies and the long-term growth strategy for the organization. She’s held several critical regional and sales assignments including supporting the Buick & GMC Dealer Network and its execution of the first-ever Black Friday Select Model 20% incentive program. In 2021, Armstrong was promoted to the Director of Diversity Marketing & Development. In this current role she leads the task of driving measurable business results for multicultural audiences in addition to human capital development initiatives to reskill marketing employees as modern marketers.

In 2023 Armstrong was named an honoree for The Michigan Chronicles – Women of Excellence and Black Enterprise 40 under 40. In 2022 Armstrong was appointed to the General Motors Inclusion Advisory Board, a participant in the Deloitte 2022 Rising Leader Collective, 2022 DBusiness Magazine 30 In Their Thirties, 2020 Michigan Chronicles “40 Under 40” Honoree and was featured in the Working Mother’s Magazine representing GM as the Best Companies for Multicultural Women.

An advocate for Multicultural Marketing and ensuring equal representation in the workforce, Armstrong has been on numerous panels and a guest speaker for events and initiatives such as the Kellogg Business School “CMO” Executive Education, Rainbow Push Automotive Coalition, AdWeek, ANA Global Day of Learning, GM African American Ancestry Network Celebration, and GM Diverse Media Summit.

A native of Flint, Mich., Armstrong holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Wayne State University, with a concentration in Marketing and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan-Flint.