Professor Stacy Hawkins is an award-winning teacher and scholar. She formerly served as the Vice-Dean of Rutgers Law School in Camden, where she also teaches courses in Constitutional Law, Employment Law and an original seminar on Diversity and the Law. For the 2024-2025 academic year she will serve as a Nonresident Senior Fellow with Brookings Institution.

Professor Hawkins is the recipient of numerous honors, including the 2024 Rutgers University Torchbearer Award, the 2023 Chancellor’s Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership, the 2022 BLSA Champion for Social Justice Award, and the 2018 AALS Derrick A. Bell Award, which is given to those junior faculty who exemplify a commitment to diversity and critical race theory in their teaching, scholarship and service. She was also named Faculty of the Year by the graduating class of 2013 and Co-Professor of the Year by the graduating class of 2018.

Professor Hawkins’s scholarship focuses on the intersection of law and diversity and can be found in journals published by the University of Michigan Law School, Fordham Law School, UCLA School of Law, the University of Pennsylvania Law School, the University of Maryland School of Law, and Columbia Law School, among others. She is a recognized expert on employment law and diversity, has given testimony before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, and has been interviewed or quoted in various news outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, CNBC, NBC, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Time, Bloomberg News, The Courier Post, and Philadelphia Magazine. 

SourceOne Innovations, Inc. is a consultancy specializing in Supplier Inclusion, Supplier Development, and Sustainability, helping businesses design, refine, and audit inclusive procurement programs while advancing sustainability awareness. Based in Bucks County, PA, the firm is led by Bill Hooker an industry expert with over 30 years of experience in supplier diversity, development, and procurement across Fortune 500 companies and small businesses. With a BA in Biology/Chemistry and an MBA in Finance, Bill has built and led supplier inclusion programs, including launching initiatives for a multinational pharmaceutical company.

Since 2015, SourceOne Innovations has worked with organizations to develop sustainable, inclusive supply chains that drive economic equity for marginalized communities. The firm co-founded Supplier Inclusion in a Box, providing businesses with turnkey solutions to establish and enhance supplier diversity strategies. Recognized for its sustainability leadership, SourceOne Innovations earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal for excellence in sustainable procurement.

By combining strategic expertise with a commitment to inclusion, the firm helps organizations achieve supplier diversity goals that foster long-term success, economic impact, and environmental responsibility. Through tailored solutions, SourceOne Innovations empowers companies to build stronger, more resilient supply chains while advancing equity and sustainability.

Matt Nam is a seasoned entrepreneur and innovator with a diverse background spanning medical technology, supply chain optimization, and artificial intelligence. Born and raised in Jamaica, Matt’s early experiences on his grandparents' farm instilled a deep appreciation for sustainable agriculture, which inspired his journey into the coffee industry.

He is the founder of ViaNexta, a digital supply chain platform that empowers mid-market businesses with real-time data insights, predictive analytics, and advanced AI solutions to optimize operations and build resilience. Leveraging his expertise, Matt also founded Win Win Coffee, a brand rooted in ethical sourcing and transparency.

Matt has held leadership roles at prominent organizations, including DeepIntent and Doceree, where he developed commercial publisher strategies, scaled operations, and spearheaded innovative AI-driven solutions. With a proven track record of taking companies from seed to Series A and Series B, Matt combines technical acumen with a visionary approach to solving complex challenges in global supply chains.

His work reflects a relentless commitment to transforming industries through technology, making him a trusted leader in driving impactful, scalable solutions.

Allen is a dynamic supply chain professional renowned for his creativity, innovation, and expertise in managing people. With over 20 years of procurement and supply chain experience, he has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional solutions and helping organizations shift to more sustainable, inclusive, and efficient business practices. His leadership in supplier diversity has enabled companies to build stronger, more resilient supply chains while fostering meaningful partnerships with diverse businesses.

Recently Allen was announced as an honoree of the Diversity in Business Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Allen was also named one of the 10 Most Influential in DEI by Business Beyond Magazine in 2023 and featured in ISM Magazine's More Than Spend articles in January of 2023 and again in April edition for members making news. He serves as Vice President of Black Employees at Drexel (BEAD) and sits on the boards of HopePHL and the Women's Business Enterprise Council Pa-NJ-DE. In 2022, he was honored by the Mayor of Philadelphia for supporting minority-owned businesses and was a Pennsylvania delegate for the Vision Forward 20/20 Women 100 initiative.

Allen holds a Batchelor's in Business Administration from the University of Delaware and MBA from Drexel University.