Reaching new heights: Helping Black Professionals Climb the Corporate Ladder - Presented by RBC

As Sr. Director, Card Operations, Elfreda is responsible for the leadership, development, refinement, transformation and successful execution of Card & Payments Operations strategies and performance in Canada, USA and the Caribbean. She also has accountability for the global relationship and risk management for RBC’s critical Third Party Suppliers and Global Payment Networks. https://www.linkedin.com/in/elfreda-pitt-hetherington/

Nicole is a marketing professional with a successful track record for building innovative marketing programs and collaborating with global teams to generate demand, and drive pipeline. Her love for B2B software marketing has afforded her the opportunity to work in various industries within the space. She has worked for start-ups like event app QuickMobile (which was acquired by Cvent), mid-sized data visualization companies like Qlik, and has recently returned to large enterprise powerhouse - SAP to lead the Data to Value Marketing Integrated Communications team https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolesteele/

An innovative results-oriented and accomplished human resources professional, with an extensive background in strategic business partnering, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HR policy and development, recruitment and selection, training and talent development, as well as leadership development and coaching. Possesses a proven track record of developing value-added workforce solutions and leading complex projects from kick-off through implementation https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiamgordon/

Chinedu is an experienced Agile Consultant, Enabler and Coach, with 10+ years of experience applying agile mindset, methods and practices to solving complex problems and impediments. Chinedu is a Director with RBC's Agile Center of Excellence; where he has played a key role in shaping Technology amp; Operations Agile adoption and maturity strategy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chineduonyegbula/

Reggie has nationwide responsibility for an enterprise sales organization tasked with generating growth in Salesforce's largest global accounts in North America. He’s a published author - “The Blue Print – The Keys to making BIG Money in Professional Sales” and lives in ATL. Prior to starting his career in corporate America, Reggie played professional football in the Canadian Football League after graduating from Morehouse College. https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggiemarable/

Cher Jones is a Corporate Social Media Trainer & Personal Branding Coach with the love of technology hardwired into her personality. As the founder of Socially Active Training, she leverages over 20 years of PR, marketing and broadcasting experience to help professionals, leaders and consultants develop a credible and strategic online presence while teaching them how to use social media at work for work. Her passion, knowledge and expertise have many referring to her as one of North America's leading experts in online personal branding for professionals. She has worked internationally with a wide variety of organizations including Rogers, Hong Kong Police, PokerStars, BlackBerry, Industrial Alliance, The City of Toronto, MPI, The UK Trade and Investment, The Ontario Ministry of Education and CBC to name a few. Cher is also the host of a weekly LinkedIn livestream called #JustAskCher LIVE where she offers tips and advice to help you develop a powerful and professional brand online! Linkedin profile- www.linkedin.com/in/itscherjones