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title: 2022 Speakers | Creators of Color Summit
description: Recognizing, celebrating, and empowering sports entertainment's next generation of content, creative, and marketing leaders
image: https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/HubSpot%20-%20Featured%20Image%20-%20300%20x%20175%20(1).svg
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**2022 SUMMIT SPEAKERS**

[ Ali Muhammad   
 Executive Producer   
 REVOLT Studios 

![Ali Muhammad](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Ali%20Muhammad.png) 

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## Ali Muhammad

### Executive Producer

#### REVOLT Studios

[**](https://www.instagram.com/mrmuhammad/?hl=en)

[ Ashly Robinson   
 Head of Original Development and Production   
 The Players’ Tribune 

![Ashly Robinson](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Ashly%20Robinson.jpeg) 

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## Ashly Robinson

### Head of Original Development and Production

#### The Players’ Tribune

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashly-robinson-094127147/)

[ Austin Sumners   
 Digital Marketing Manager   
 Octagon 

![Austin Sumners](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Austin%20Sumners.jpeg) 

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## Austin Sumners

### Digital Marketing Manager

#### Octagon

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-sumners-66043497/)

[ Bryan Harper   
 VP, Content & Production   
 Minnesota Vikings 

![Bryan Harper](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Bryan%20Harper.jpeg) 

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## Bryan Harper

### VP, Content & Production

#### Minnesota Vikings

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanharper/)

[ Camye Mackey   
 Chief People, Diversity and Inclusion Officer   
 Atlanta Hawks 

![Camye Mackey](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Camye%20Mackey.jpeg) 

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## Camye Mackey

### Chief People, Diversity and Inclusion Officer

#### Atlanta Hawks

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/camyemackey/)

[ CJ Faison   
 Founder   
 Face Forward Productions 

![CJ Faison](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/CJ%20Faison.jpeg) 

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## CJ Faison

### Founder

#### Face Forward Productions

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-faison-619536227/)

[ Damian Vaughn   
 Chief Programs Officer   
 BetterUp 

![Damian Vaughn](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Damian%20Vaugh.jpeg) 

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## Damian Vaughn

### Chief Programs Officer

#### BetterUp

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertsye/)

[ DeRetta Rhodes   
 EVP/Chief Culture Officer   
 Atlanta Braves 

![DeRetta Rhodes](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/DeRetta%20Rhodes.jpeg) 

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## DeRetta Rhodes

### EVP/Chief Culture Officer

#### Atlanta Braves

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/deretta-cole-rhodes-phd/)

[ Diahann Billings-Burford   
 CEO   
 RISE 

![Diahann Billings-Burford](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Diahann%20Billings-Burford.jpeg) 

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## Diahann Billings-Burford

### CEO

#### RISE

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/diahann-billings-burford-ab030885/)

[ Fabio Sá   
 SVP Global Revenue   
 Minute Media 

![Fabio Sá](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Fabio%20S%C3%A1.jpeg) 

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## Fabio Sá

### SVP Global Revenue

#### Minute Media

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiosa1/)

[ Jamaica Craft   
 Choreographer & Creative Director 

![Jamaica Craft](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Jamaica%20Craft.jpeg) 

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## Jamaica Craft

### Choreographer & Creative Director

[**](https://www.instagram.com/jamaicacraft/?hl=en)

[ Kayla Wilkinson   
 Director of Talent Digital Media   
 Octagon 

![Kayla Wilkinson](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Kayla%20Wilkinson.jpeg) 

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## Kayla Wilkinson

### Director of Talent Digital Media

#### Octagon

[ Que Gaskins   
 Interim President & Chief Brand & Innovation Officer   
 NBPA & THINK450 

![Que Gaskins](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Que%20Gaskins.jpeg) 

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## Que Gaskins

### Interim President & Chief Brand & Innovation Officer

#### NBPA & THINK450

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/quegaskins/)

[ Serena Muniz   
 HR Specialist   
 Minute Media 

![Serena Muniz](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Serena%20Muniz.jpeg) 

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## Serena Muniz

### HR Specialist

#### Minute Media

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-muniz-b98673181/)

[ Timothy Goodly   
 SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer   
 AMB Sports + Entertainment 

![Timothy Goodly](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Timothy%20W.%20Goodly.jpeg) 

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## Timothy Goodly

### SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

#### AMB Sports + Entertainment

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/timgoodlymbaphd/)

[ Torian Robinson   
 President, People and Culture   
 Dreamville 

![Torian Robinson](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Torian%20Robinson.jpeg) 

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## Torian Robinson

### President, People and Culture

#### Dreamville

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/torianrobinson/)

[ Walt Brock   
 Co-Founder   
 Crossovr Collective 

![Walt Brock](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/walt%20brock.png) 

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## Walt Brock

### Co-Founder

#### Crossovr Collective

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterjbrock/)

[ Anita Adjei-Wiafe   
 Director, People & Culture   
 Minnesota Vikings 

![Anita Adjei-Wiafe](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/TE100054.jpg) 

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## Anita Adjei-Wiafe

### Director, People & Culture

#### Minnesota Vikings

[**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-adjei-wiafe-275564141/)

### REGISTER NOW

## **CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO**

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Hashtag Sports® is the premier event & education destination for content creators, brand marketers, and next generation of talent across the converging sports, entertainment, and gaming industries.

Our mission is to reimagine the next decade of the fan experience by creating a rising tide that educates, empowers, and connects an industry that reflects today's multicultural fans.

Join us in leading the dialogue and development of a sports entertainment ecosystem powered by content, culture, and purpose.

## CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO

---

Hashtag Sports® is the premier event & education destination for content creators, brand marketers, and next generation of talent across the converging sports, entertainment, and gaming industries.

Our mission is to reimagine the next decade of the fan experience by creating a rising tide that educates, empowers, and connects an industry that reflects today's multicultural fans.

Join us in leading the dialogue and development of a sports entertainment ecosystem powered by content, culture, and purpose.

## CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO

---

Hashtag Sports® is the premier event & education destination for content creators, brand marketers, and next generation of talent across the converging sports, entertainment, and gaming industries.

Our mission is to reimagine the next decade of the fan experience by creating a rising tide that educates, empowers, and connects an industry that reflects today's multicultural fans.

Join us in leading the dialogue and development of a sports entertainment ecosystem powered by content, culture, and purpose.

## SUPPORT CREATORS OF COLOR

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Hashtag Sports is committed to working with partners who share in our values and mission, and each of our sponsors plays an active role in challenging the status quo to effect positive change. A portion of all sponsorship proceeds goes directly back to our creators.

Join brands and organizations like Canva, State Farm Arena, Atlanta Hawks, and Ceek VR in investing in The Engagement Academy's mission to create a more inclusive, equitable, and engaging future across sports and entertainment.

[ GET IN TOUCH ](https://hashtagsports.com/become-a-sponsor)

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