MEET OUR GUESTS
The minds that make In This Moment Season 2 possible.
Valeria Lassiter
Valeria Lassiter is a strategist, advisor, and executive coach who helps mission-driven organizations grow. As Founder and CEO of Lassiter & Associates, LLC, she works with leaders to improve performance and build strong cultures. With a background in corporate philanthropy and public affairs, she provides expert analysis and planning. An adjunct faculty member at Georgetown University, she has trained over 2,000 nonprofit executives and is a thought leader and author on leadership and change. Her board service includes the NEA Foundation and East Carolina University Foundation. She holds degrees from East Carolina University, Colgate Rochester Divinity School, and Babson College.
Tom Moore
Tom Moore is a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, focusing on democracy and government reform. From 2015 to 2023, he served as counsel and chief of staff to Federal Election Commissioner Ellen L. Weintraub, where he co-devised a legal strategy that broke a decade-long FEC enforcement deadlock. Moore has a diverse background, having worked as a political reporter for CNN, a litigator for Latham & Watkins, and a two-term Rockville City Council member. He is a graduate of Davidson College and Georgetown Law.
Julie Kratz
Julie Kratz is a highly acclaimed inclusive leadership trainer, TEDx speaker, and author of seven books. As the founder of Next Pivot Point, she helps organizations develop more inclusive workplace cultures. With an MBA and certifications as a Master Coach and in unconscious bias and psychological safety, Kratz is a sought-after consultant and speaker on allyship and inclusion. Her work is dedicated to fostering diversity and equity in the workplace through practical and impactful strategies.
Dr. Allison Schlobohm
Dr. Allison Schlobohm is a clinical associate professor of management and corporate communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. She equips leaders with the skills to lead diverse, inclusive organizations and build strong professional relationships. Dr. Schlobohm is also an independent consultant, providing communication coaching and facilitating workshops. Her research and teaching focus on leadership, power, and privilege in corporate environments.
Andrea Mohamed
Andrea Mohamed is a recognized thought leader in workforce development with over two decades of experience driving organizational growth and systemic change. As COO and Co-founder of QuantumBloom, she creates environments where early-career women in STEM can thrive. At RTI International, she served as VP of Strategy, Innovation, Marketing and Communications, leading growth strategies that increased revenue from $400M to $750M. Her expertise on women in semiconductors has been featured in Newsweek and IEEE Spectrum. She holds degrees from Northern Michigan University and Duke University.
Zachary Nunn, PHR
Zachary Nunn, PHR, is the founder and CEO of Living Corporate, a media and consulting firm focused on centering and amplifying Black and Brown voices in the workplace. A seasoned HR professional with a background in talent acquisition and organizational growth, Nunn has transformed his podcast into a six-figure consulting firm. He is a prominent voice in the DEI space, offering insights on corporate culture and workplace equity through his platform and various speaking engagements.
Andrés Tapia
Andrés Tapia is a globally recognized strategist on leadership, culture, and organizational transformation. As Founder and President of Andrés Tapia Strategy Group, he helps senior leaders navigate disruption through character-centered leadership and inclusive, human-centric strategies. A pioneer in leadership and team development, Tapia has designed and launched breakthrough frameworks used by thousands of executives worldwide. His current work, including the CharacterGPS™ leadership framework, equips organizations to turn disruption into innovation and build cultures of resilience, trust, and high performance.
LaQuenta Jacobs
LaQuenta Jacobs is the former Global Vice President of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity at Kimberly-Clark. A progressive human resources executive with over 23 years of experience, she is a certified Executive Leadership Coach and cultural diversity assessment expert. Jacobs is a recognized leader in organizational development and a champion for creating inclusive work environments.
Pam Jeffords
Pam Jeffords is a transformational leader and global thought leader on inclusive workplace cultures. As Managing Partner of BE Labs, she advises organizations on aligning people and culture strategies with business outcomes. With over three decades of experience, she challenges organizations to rethink traditional approaches. Previously, Jeffords led Mercer’s global DEIB consulting practice and was a Partner at PwC in the Workforce of the Future team. Her work has been featured in Fortune Magazine and The Economist.