Initiative Chair

Jackie Roby, Relationship Mindset Coach, Inspired Journey Consulting, United States, she/her/hers

Jackie Roby dismantles self-doubt. As a relationship mindset coach, she helps high-achieving women of color and allies quiet their self-doubt monster and believe in themselves again, or for the first time. She supports people-focused businesses to levitate above the nonsense that has them spinning, so they can rise to an executive-level mindset. Jackie hosts the podcast Through Inspired Eyes and chairs the Global Wellness Institute’s Diversity Equity Inclusion Initiative. She stands firm in her belief that chocolate and peanut butter are the best dessert combination. Jackie’s vision is to create a world where people who have been silenced for too long reclaim the power of their voice. She sees safe spaces with proper representation, equity, vulnerability, and endless possibilities. She aims to give you back those stolen dreams.

Demetria M. Bolden, PhD

Communication scientist and coach, author and speaker, United States

Dr. Demetria Bolden is a communication scientist and coach who has been promoting communication wellness for over two decades. She has designed corporate communication programs, designed and delivered national training programs, and serves as a keynote and featured speaker for Fortune 500 companies. She serves on the board of directors and advisory teams for national and international organizations. Dr. Bolden is also a cardiovascular disease researcher, leveraging her corporate experience, marketing expertise, and empirical curiosity to investigate the most pressing issues impacting communities of color living with vascular disease.

Ana Quiroga, FMP

Oneoeight Concepts, Co-founder & Head of Wellness, She/Her/Hers, USA

Born in Mexico of Argentinean descent, Ana has lived and worked in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. She founded Oneoeight Concepts in 2016 to focus primarily on Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and body detoxification as well as other issues such as fertility, allergies, and hormone imbalances. Ana is a Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Practitioner specialized in treating Hispanic women. As Head of Wellness, Ana has developed and leads her Eat.Think.Do ™ detox program for individuals, and social and corporate groups.

Annemarie Shrouder

Founder & Principle, Annemarie Shrouder International, Canada

Annemarie Shrouder, international best-selling author of Being Brown in a Black and White World, has over 20 years of experience in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) as a facilitator, consultant, and speaker. With a Master’s in Bias Awareness, she helps organizations build inclusive, supportive workplaces through her Signature Methodology and Inclusive Leadership Program. Passionate about racial healing and LGBTQ+ inclusion, Annemarie delivers keynotes and workshops that inspire awareness and change.