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Keisha M. Bell is the Global Head of the Office of Black Affairs at JPMorgan Chase, where she leads the firm’s global strategy to advance and support the Black community and its allies as part of the company’s Diversity, Opportunity & Inclusion commitment. With more than 20 years of experience in financial services and human capital, she is a recognized leader in product strategy, risk management, talent development, and inclusive leadership.
Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase, Keisha served as Managing Director and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at DTCC, where she led global talent development, DEI innovation, ESG, and corporate social responsibility initiatives, launching award-winning programs that advanced women’s leadership and inclusive workplace practices.
A sought-after speaker and industry advisor, Keisha has been recognized on Diversity Woman Magazine’s Elite 100, Diversity Global’s Top 15 Champions of Diversity, and the World Federation of Exchanges Women Leaders List. She has also contributed thought leadership to Forbes, HR Magazine, FinTech Futures, and other leading publications.
Kate joined Bridgewater in 2017 and is currently the Head of Macro & Policy Research and a Partner at the firm. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing and evolving Bridgewater’s estimates of growth, inflation, and their impact on global policy. Kate works closely with Bridgewater Associates’ co-CIOs and regularly shares her insights in the Bridgewater Daily Observations.
In 2023, Kate was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 – Finance list, and was a 2024 Millenium Fellow at the Atlantic Council. Prior to joining Bridgewater, she studied English Literature at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge.
Tony Allen is the Chief Executive Officer of Delaware State University, one of the nation’s most diverse contemporary HBCUs. Since taking office, he has led the growth of the university’s academic, research, and community impact initiatives, serving more than 6,000 students globally.
Before joining DSU, Tony built a distinguished career in public service, communications, and corporate leadership, including serving as a speechwriter for then-U.S. Senator Joe Biden and later leading communications and corporate reputation efforts at Bank of America.
In 2020, Tony served as CEO of the 59th Presidential Inaugural and later chaired the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. A nationally recognized civic and education leader, he has received numerous honors for advancing racial equity, education, and public leadership.
Tony holds degrees from the University of Delaware and Baruch College and is a proud husband and father of five.
