Sessions from the 38th Annual NAMIC Conference:
Caroline A. Wanga, President and CEO of Essence Ventures and Co-Founder of WangaWoman LLC, delivered the Opening General Session keynote at the 38th Annual NAMIC Conference, which took place on October 22, 2024, at the New York Marriott Marquis. Under the theme “Diverse Voices, Defining the Future,” Wanga shared her perspective on how embracing one’s personal authenticity could empower others to confidently show up as their true selves in all areas of life.
The event also featured several other distinguished speakers and sessions:
Rashida Jones, President of MSNBC and two-time Emmy Award winner, served as the honorary chair of the conference.
Lucia Rodriguez, an award-winning strategic marketing and communications executive, led a workshop titled “Multicultural Marketing and Cross-Cultural Communications: Strategies for a Diverse World.”
Dr. Charles Lamont Dorsey, founder of The Dorsey Group, delivered an engaging session on “The Ultimate Toolkit for Mentoring the Next Generation,” drawing on his reputation as a dynamic communicator and national leader in mentorship and personal development.
The conference served as a celebration of diverse leadership and a platform for advancing equity in media, marketing, and community engagement.