2022 Speaking Engagements
It's hard to truly describe what happens when
Dr. Brandi speaks at an event. She's witty, relatable, inspiring, and sharp as a tack, but there's an even more powerful energy that you can only experience if you're in the room.
Select Engagements
January 2022
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Keynote
"Inclusive Leadership: Developing an Inclusive Professional Brand"
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Keynote
Future Blue Leaders: Putting in the Work
Independence Blue Cross
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February 2022
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Presenter
Culture & Conversations Diversity & Inclusion Meeting
University of Massachusetts- Donahue Institute
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Guest Judge
The Changemaker Challenge- Temple University Entrepreneurship Academy Changemaker Challenge and Social Impact Summit
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Keynote
Mosaic Co-worker Resource Group
IKEA North America Services LLC
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Keynote
Affirming Us
GoPuff
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March 2022
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Podcast Guest
TOPIC- Avoiding Per-FAKE-tionism
LEAPCast with Dr. George James
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April 2022
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Presenter
Professionals of Color HR Power Summit
Hosted by Color Magazine
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Keynote
Equity Summit 2022
Steppingstone Scholars + The Wharton School
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Keynote
Manager Training
Calm
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May 2022
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Podcast Guest
TOPIC- "Tackling The World's Business Challenges"
The Donald Thompson Podcast
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Guest Presenter
TOPIC- Resilience While Pursuing DEI
CUNY Initiative on Immigration Education
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June 2022
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Keynote
TOPIC- The Future of Work, DEI, Technology, and Leadership
WICT Tech It Out Summit 2023
July 2022
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Podcast Guest
TOPIC- Overcome Uncertainty and Imposter Syndrome
#ThePivot with Stephanie Humphrey (Black Star Network)
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August 2022
Keynote
TOPIC- Leadership, Boldness, and Entrepreneurship
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week
Keynote
Having Courage & Confidence as a Youth Leader
Philadelphia's Power Up Teen Summit
September 2022
Moderator
TOPIC- Moving L&D to Systemic and Strategic Impact
HRD Connect + Coursera Leadership Development Series
Guest Presenter
TOPIC-Demystifying DEI for Business Leaders
Business Journal Leadership Trust
Panelist
Women Changing The City Annual Summit
Philadelphia's Center City Business Association
Keynote
Diversity & Inclusion Week
Villanova University
Guest Presenter
TOPIC- How to Launch a Sustainable DEI Committee
Temple University- Fox School of Business
November 2022
Keynote
Culture and Conversations: Igniting Workplace Unity with DE&I
Walnut Street Theater
Panelist
Black Founders Chat- Thriving as a Entrepreneur of Color
Brandywine Penn State University
Keynote
R&D Inclusion Champions Summit
GSK
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December 2022
Keynote
TOPIC- Redefine, Rediscover, and Restore: Leveling Up Your Leadership
Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers Annual Summit