Our LGBTQ+ speakers are doing the important work that is happening not just during Pride Month, but all year round. These speakers are dedicated to creating a more inclusive world through education, opportunity, and support of the LGBTQ+ community.


D’Lo (he/they) is a queer/transgender Tamil-Sri Lankan-American actor/writer/comedian whose work range includes stand-up comedy, solo theater, plays, films and music production, poetry and spoken word. Rooted in social justice, D’Lo brings the fierce with the funny through his stories and stand-up comedy.

Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour is America's first Black female combat pilot, a diversity liaison officer, entrepreneur, and author. As a top keynote speaker and consultant, she helps individuals and organizations achieve breakthrough results using her "Zero to Breakthrough" success model. Vernice is also a member of the Forbes School of Business & Technology Board of Advisors and COMCAST/ NBCUniversal Joint Diversity Council. Her story has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, and Oprah Winfrey.

David & John Auten-Schneider, known as the Debt-Free Guys, host the Queer Money® podcast. They are the first LGBTQ+ personal finance contributors to Forbes and have worked with major companies like Capital One and Orbitz, as well as leading LGBTQ+ non-profits such as The Trevor Project and Out & Equal. They recently co-authored two LGBTQ+ money studies with The Motley Fool. Their work has appeared in Yahoo! Finance, CNBC, Good Morning America, and more.

Jayce Baron is an accomplished Afro-Latinx screenwriter, director, and advocate for the Black and Brown LGBTQ+ community. He is the founder of jBaron Creative House and has worked with prestigious organizations such as Forbes, Billboard Magazine, and GLAAD. Jayce is also known for his advocacy work, including his involvement in passing bill SB816 and his role as an Advisory Board Member at Yale University. In 2024, he was elected to the Neighborhood Council of Los Angeles.

Aubrey Blanche (The Mathpath) is an ethical business and technology executive, keynote speaker, and advisor specializing in equity-centered systems design, responsible AI, and organizational culture. She is the Director of Ethical Advisory & Strategic Partnerships at The Ethics Centre, Founder of an equitable design consultancy, and a master’s student in AI Ethics and Society at the University of Cambridge.

Madison Butler is a keynote speaker and culture strategist who champions authenticity, psychological safety, and human-centered leadership. She is known for addressing the emotional realities of modern work—including burnout, stress, mental health, and the toll that outdated workplace norms take on people and teams. Through bold storytelling, tough empathy, and data-driven insight, Madison helps leaders create environments where people feel safe to show up fully, set boundaries, and thrive without compromising their wellbeing. Recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Black Voice to Follow, she continues to reshape conversations around workplace culture, leadership development, and sustainable performance. Her book, Let Them See You: Empowering Change Through Authenticity, offers a powerful guide to creating spaces where people can lead, work, and live out loud.

A Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach to self-aware visionaries, Kelly L. Campbell’s work exists at the cross section of trauma integration and conscious leadership. They are an inspiring keynote speaker and host a popular podcast on conscious leadership. Kelly writes for Entrepreneur, has written for Forbes, and has been featured in Woman Entrepreneur and The Startup on Medium.

Dr. Magie specializes in sharing the power of mindfulness in the workplace. She uses research-backed strategies to optimize performance & improve employee happiness and transform workplace cultures into more equitable, creative environments for leaders to grow. She delivers high-energy keynotes that integrate data and inspirational storytelling, offering a pragmatic approach to tackle work and life challenges. Her charismatic humor, vulnerability, and practical mindset shift inspire audiences to realize their potential for success.

Nik Dodani is an actor, writer, filmmaker, and comedian best known for his breakout role as Zahid on Netflix’s Atypical. Since making his late-night stand-up debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, he has built a career across television, film, and Broadway, co-producing the Tony Award–winning Life of Pi and developing new work through his production company, Cosmic Pomegranate. He is also the co-founder of The Salon, a nonprofit supporting South Asian artists and executives in film and television.

Melinda Briana Epler has over 25 years of experience developing business innovation and inclusion strategies for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and global NGOs. As CEO of Empovia, Melinda works with the tech industry to solve diversity and inclusion together. Using her background in storytelling and large-scale culture change, she is a strategic advisor for tech companies, tech hubs, and governments around the world.

Luchina Fisher is an Emmy Award‑winning filmmaker, writer, speaker, and educator dedicated to telling stories that move the world. She teaches documentary filmmaking at Yale University and Fairfield University and won a 2024 Daytime Emmy for her Netflix documentary The Dads. Raised as an Army kid across Texas, Germany, and North Carolina, she studied journalism at UNC‑Chapel Hill and film in England as a Rotary Scholar. Fisher began her career as a journalist writing for publications like the Miami Herald and The New York Times before moving into film. Her work explores race, gender, and identity, and has appeared on Netflix, Hulu, PBS, and other major platforms. A proud mom of three, she is also a sought‑after speaker and educator devoted to supporting the next generation of storytellers.

Pinquelton Group was founded by Andy Eninger and John Loos, two learning designers & facilitators who are partners in business, comedy and life (yep, we’re married, which is why we often dress alike.) What started 10 years ago as a critically acclaimed sketch and improv comedy duo called Pinque Pony has evolved into a dynamic employee development business that marries our unique comedic perspective and sense of play with our 25+ years of combined corporate facilitation experience. We also proudly resource a deep well of experienced talent with similarly unique corporate learning perspectives to deliver memorable, fun and discovery-filled ideation, collaboration and storytelling experiences.

Arlan Hamilton is a serial entrepreneur, investor, author of three books, and culture-shifter who turns underestimated talent into undeniable impact. She’s the founder of Backstage Capital, co-founder of the women’s pro basketball league 3XBA, and the force behind communities like Arlan’s All-Access and Inner Circle. Always innovating, Arlan now reaches millions through her Your First Million YouTube channel, coaching and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs worldwide.

Josh Miller is a queer changemaker, public speaker, photographer, and outdoor explorer who believes that being visible and sharing our stories can shift culture and enhance people's well-being. As a 2x TEDx speaker who has engaged Fortune 500 and international audiences from Colorado to Salzburg. He is the co-founder & CEO of IDEAS xLab, and was honored with the 2022 Nonprofit Visionary Leader Award from Louisville Business First.

Damian Pelliccione (they/them) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Revry, the world’s first LGBTQ Global Content Streaming Network. With over 15 years of experience in the digital and new media world and as an avid speaker, passionate about supporting the LGBTQ community in both authentic representation and entrepreneurship, Damian has spoken at more than over 250 conferences and film festivals around the world.

Dr. Kryss Shane is a globally recognized expert on inclusion, belonging, and workplace culture, with 20+ years of experience helping organizations build environments where people feel safe,seen, and supported. She is the author of four best-selling books. She brings practical, research-based strategies that help organizations retain talent, improve morale, and lead with empathy. Her work spans Fortune 500 companies, higher education, healthcare, nonprofits, and tech, always with a grounded focus on equity and impact.