CEO & Founder of Radiante Strategy Group (RSG), specializing in social impact consulting across diverse sectors including child welfare, healthcare, and social services. With over 15 years of expertise, I drive strategic initiatives, foster cross-sector collaboration, and implement innovative solutions to address complex societal challenges. Committed to global impact and international collaboration. Led transformative initiatives at Ashoka's AYUDA Inc. (American Youth Understanding Diabetes Abroad), addressing health disparities in underprivileged communities worldwide. Trusted advisor to esteemed clients such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Programs Foundation, UCLA, Delaware State Housing Authority, and the Inter-American Development Bank, providing strategic guidance and facilitating impactful programs to drive positive change. Founder & CEO of Casa Innovation, empowering Latin American social entrepreneurs and fostering innovation, talent, and sustainability through strategic partnerships and initiatives like the Festival of the Diaspora. Holds a Master's in Public Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with Administration & Public Policy from the University of Delaware.

Social Impact + Technologist + Entrepreneur , Pahara Aspen Institute Fellow

Marco A. Davis is President and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders. CHCI provides public service and policy experiences to outstanding Latino/a/x students and young professionals, with a network of more than 5,000 highly accomplished alumni, and also convenes Members of Congress, other public officials, corporate executives, nonprofit advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the nation and the Hispanic community. Prior to joining CHCI, he was a partner at New Profit, a national nonprofit venture philanthropy, where he led an effort to create a more equitable social sector, and served as organizational lead on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Davis served in the Obama Administration as Deputy Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics and as Director of Public Engagement for the Corporation for National and Community Service (now AmeriCorps). Previously, he was Director of Global Fellowship and Regional Manager for Latin America at Ashoka’s Youth Venture, and led leadership development for UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza), where he created the Líderes Initiative. Davis has more than 25 years of experience in leadership development, educational achievement, community advocacy, and civic engagement. He is a frequent speaker on topics including the Latino community, diversity in the nonprofit sector, and education, and has been featured at major events such as the Aspen Ideas Festival and Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship. He has been a Pahara-Aspen Fellow, and in 2021, he was appointed to the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships. Davis serves on the board executive committees of Hispanics in Philanthropy and the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR). He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and holds a B.A. in History and Latin American Studies from Yale University. Originally from the New York City area, he lives in the District of Columbia.

Responsable de la sensibilización y capacitación a servidoras(es) y líderes en enfoque étnico

Hola, soy Zuly Peláez, diseñadora floral y fundadora de Rosa Púrpura Taller Floral y Eventos. Orgullosamente chocoana, nací en Istmina, Chocó, y aunque llevo más de 28 años viviendo en Medellín, sigo sintiéndome tan chocoana como un “pastel de arroz o un arroz bochinche”. Mi formación académica incluye Administración de Empresas de la Fundación Universitaria Autónoma de las Américas y Licenciatura en Educación Primaria de la UdeA. Aunque mi pasión por el diseño floral es empírica, siempre he estado apasionada por ayudar y servir a los demás. A lo largo de mi carrera, he desempeñado roles diversos, desde docente hasta Jefe de Facturación y Cartera en una Agencia de Aduanas. También fui Asistente de Dirección en una Agencia de Comunicaciones y Relaciones Públicas, y Directora de Arte en la revista IMPACTO bajo la dirección de mi amiga Nathalia Zarama. Un día decidí dejar atrás todo eso para perseguir mi verdadera pasión: crear Rosa Púrpura Taller Floral y Eventos. Como mujer negra, estoy orgullosa de mi herencia africana y agradezco a Dios por ello. Además, soy madre de Mariana y Salomé, y una mujer alegre, luchadora y apasionada. Creo firmemente en Dios, la disciplina y la perseverancia. Me encanta traducir los sueños de mis clientes en lenguaje floral y compartir mi conocimiento con los demás. Ser semifinalista del Concurso para Emprendedoras Afrocolombianas en proceso de crecimiento, organizado por la Incubadora para Emprendedores Sociales Casa Innovation, me llevó a mi nuevo proyecto como Gerente de Casa Innovation y miembro del comité organizador del Festival Of the Diaspora. En Casa Innovation, una corporación dedicada a empoderar a emprendedores sociales subestimados, promuevo el desarrollo sostenible a través de la capacitación, conexión y co-creación. Además, soy becaria de la Tercera Cohorte del programa “Liderando Colombia 2050” creado por Colfuturo y The Aspen Institute.