After learning about the human trafficking epidemic in India, where Chet’s parents were born and extended family remains, Chet became determined to be a part of the solution. Appreciating the correlation between education and opportunity led Chet to Empowered Network, where she is excited by...

Kerri McKeever, CFA was valedictorian of her MBA class at Babson College and has been in finance for over 15 years, starting as a bond trader and working her way up to specializing in institutional investments. She understands the power of funding and how its...

Brooke is a social impact executive and consultant with over 20 years of experience across the non-profit, technology, and consulting sectors. Early in her career, she spent over 12 years working with global technology consulting companies Accenture and Cognizant, supporting Fortune 500 clients in telecommunications,...

Melanie is a transformative leader with two decades of social impact and communications experience across the corporate, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors. At present, she is the managing director of Panorama Strategy, a consulting firm that partners with organizations and leaders to turn their vision for...

Cortney is CEO and owner of The Bliss Group, a 50-year-old marketing communications firm focused on Financial Services, Professional Services, Healthcare, Tech, and Impact. She is also the founder of the marketing platform The Next Practices Group. In addition to EN, she sits on the...

With over 25 years in branding and public, media, and community relations, Crystal brings her expertise to Empowered Network. Crystal joins the board to propel EN’s strategy, growth, and vision, bringing Empowered Network a premier thought leader in the industry. Crystal has a master’s in...

Felicia Rosario was born in New York City to immigrant parents from the Dominican Republic. She attended Harvard College, where she earned a degree in Biochemical Sciences and published her thesis in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Felicia went on to study medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and...

Kayla Burton works for the Walmart Foundation where she leads the cause marketing campaigns that engage customers and members, to benefit nonprofits. Before joining the Walmart Foundation, she worked in Walmart Global Communications, supporting Walmart’s HR organization to streamline storytelling around career mobility and positioning...

Lisa Specht is a civic leader, accomplished attorney, philanthropist, journalist, activist, and door-opener for those who share that tenacious spirit. Lisa is listed as one of the most influential people in Los Angeles “LA 500” along with many honors and awards (including SUPER Lawyer—our personal...

After working with a woman who had been trafficked, Nicole committed to supporting survivors with career development and placement opportunities. Nicole has worked in the career industry for over 20 years, most notably as LinkedIn’s Career Expert and Consumer Spokesperson and as the TODAY SHOW...