"Outside the Oval Office is a small rectangular room with two side-by-side, nondescript wooden desks. In one sits President Obama’s personal secretary. In the other is Brian Mosteller, the man who sweats the small stuff so that the president doesn’t have to." - Itkowitz 2016

Fun fact: President Joe Biden, at the time VP Biden, officiated Brian and his husband Joe Mahshie's wedding.

James Rausch, Managing Director at RBC, boasts over 30 years in finance, holding an MBA and championing diversity and mentoring initiatives.

Nikki Gershbain, founder of IDEA Consulting, specializes in equity, diversity, and inclusion. She previously led award-winning EDI initiatives as Chief Inclusion Officer at McCarthy Tétrault.

Lesly Tayles combines over 25 years of banking experience with a profound belief in banking’s noble purpose. As a dedicated talent agent and coach, she has excelled across multiple sectors, including wealth management and IT project management, consistently delivering top-tier results. Lesly is also a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, championing transformative changes within the industry.

Al has dedicated over 20 years to spearheading innovative strategies within the financial industry, significantly impacting diverse communities. At TD, he has driven transformational culture change, developed inclusion and diversity initiatives, and enhanced stakeholder engagement, leading to tangible business improvements and community support.