As the CEO of DiverseForce, Sulaiman brings a track record as a social entrepreneur and a longstanding career of developing, engaging, and empowering cross-sector leadership pipelines.

He has cultivated a wide network of resourceful interpersonal relationships in addition to building the largest diverse professional network within the Greater Philadelphia region, now known as the Black and Brown Excellence Community (BBEx) Network, consisting of 20,000+ members.

Sulaiman brings his governance expertise to his service on several prestigious boards including The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center of Performing Arts, Mastery Charter Schools, and The Lenfest Institute of Journalism. He is particularly active in building strategic partnerships with senior leaders, key staff,

Jessica Lili is a seasoned leader in operations, sales, and communication. With a strategic mindset, she excels in developing and implementing plans that drive growth and support sales initiatives. Her expertise extends to deploying efficient operational systems through process design and assembling high-performing teams. Jessica has played a pivotal role in shaping and launching DiverseForce's network programming and events, fostering the growth, empowerment, and engagement of a diverse talent pool. Notably, she has spearheaded initiatives like the DiverseForce On Boards Program and Executive Search, creating opportunities for networking, professional development, and employment. With over 12 years of experience, Jessica is adept at cultivating both internal and external relationships, finding innovative solutions for workflow challenges, and executing recruitment strategies that enhance inclusivity throughout the candidate journey.

Monica York brings over 30 years of exceptional talent acquisition experience across diverse industries. As a Certified Diversity Sourcing Professional, she possesses a deep understanding of inclusive hiring practices as well as tactics to identify and engage diverse talent pools. Monica holds a B.A. in Communication from Rutgers University and received a certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida. In her role at DiverseForce, she oversees all aspects of client engagement, search strategy, and quality assurance, while providing valuable consultation and guidance on talent acquisition best practices. Monica's track record includes successfully managing start-up to enterprise-level teams and exceeding organizational goals throughout her career. Monica also brings expertise in creating tailor-made talent solutions for small to medium-sized minority-owned businesses and resume consultations for emerging C-Suite leaders.

Lucy is a results-driven leader that drives transformative change in nonprofit and social-impact organizations. Her expertise in program development, marketing and business operations fuels DiverseForce's sustainable growth in fundraising, reach and community impact. Since joining DiverseForce in 2020, Lucy has spearheaded the launch of the P4 Hub, revitalized the BBEx Network, introduced innovative programs like BBEx Partners, GameChangers Accelerator, and secured valuable funding partnerships. Lucy brings a successful track record in sports philanthropy, where she led Development and Operations for nonprofit organizations, including the Philadelphia Eagles Charitable Foundation, where she launched the highly successful 50/50 Raffle fundraiser which raised millions for the charity while also enhancing the fan experience.

Greg H. Goldman is an experienced leader with a 25-year track record in the nonprofit, private sectors, philanthropy, government, and academia. He has served as Executive Director of Audubon PA, VP of the National Audubon Society, Philadelphia Zoo's VP of Development, MANNA's Executive Director, CEO of Wireless Philadelphia, and VP at Korman Communities. At DiverseForce, he excels as a Senior Talent Solutions Partner, sourcing C-Suite and vital leadership for nonprofits and social enterprises. He's an Executive Coach and Senior Consultant, with past roles as a Senior Program Officer at The Philadelphia Foundation and a Federal Program Officer at the US Department of Commerce. Active on various boards like The Community Grocer and the Nonprofit Leadership Program at Penn, Greg was honored with an Eisenhower Fellowship and has degrees from the University of Chicago and Northwestern University.

Dr. Peterson has over a decade of experience in hiring and retention strategies in higher education. Peterson has a Ph.D. in English with a concentration in Black culture from the University of Pennsylvania. He has been a consultant working with clients to develop and advance organizational culture since 2004. Throughout his career, he has worked with clients from various organizations, including consumer product corporations, non-profit entities, educational institutions, and municipal organizations.