2026 The Wealth Exchange Executive Awards Nominees

We are thrilled to announce our shortlisted nominees at the 13th Annual Seeds of Fortune Inc. Executive Awards, extraordinary leaders who are driving economic mobility and inspiring the next generation.

This year's celebration takes place on May 15, 2026 at @JPMorgan Chase & Co. Harlem Branch, an intimate banquet experience bringing together executives, scholars, and community leaders for an evening of recognition, connection, and impact.

Each nominee was selected for their exceptional contributions across CPG, finance, entrepreneurship, technology, education, and community leadership. Their stories reflect the Power of Possible. Full honoree announcements coming soon.

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Executive Award Nominees

• Alexandra Marolda, Director, Avison Young

• Angela Pinksy, Head of Community Engagement, Amazon

• Aqualyn Jones, Advanced Placement African American Studies,  Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology

• Ashley Berg, Director, Head of HR, 400 Capital

• Chai Pan, Principal, Neuberger Berman

• Christina Fuller, National Sales Director, P&G

• Deneem L. Donnley, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Con Edison

• Diana Franco, VP Innovation Industries and Co-Founder, CoreWoman

• Diane Matthew, Special Education Teacher, Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem 

• Diana Santos, Counsel, IBM Consulting, IBM

• Ebony Wyatt, Vice President, North America Regional Directory, General Mills

• Ebonique Edwards, Global Head of Talent Attraction, Colgate

• Ekta Chopra, Retail CDO, ELF Beauty

• Erika Symmonds, Workforce Program Advisor, GRID Alternatives

• Ernesto Vigoreaux, Chief Of Community Development, Apex Building Group

• Evelyn Rios Otiz, Chief Talent Officer, Zoetis

• Jay Srivats, Managing Director, S&P Global

• Kadian Tinto, COO, Tephra Digital

• Kendall McFarlane, School Counselor, Ossining High School 

• Kelly Lee, Regional Community Affairs Leader, McDonalds

• Kristy Durman, Co-CEO Green Jobs Board & Founder Browngirl Green, Green Jobs Board

• Lannia Smalls, Senior Director Partnerships, Candid

• LaTanya Langley, Global Chief People and Legal Officer, Edgewell Personal Care

• Laura Adjanba, Immigration Attorney, Private Practice

• Lisette Munoz, Vice President & General Manager, American Express

• Lyndia Hayden, Senior Director, Mount Sinai Hospital

• Mark Avery, SVP, Global Partnerships, Fat Brands

• Meghan Munchoff, Partner, Head of Investor Relations, 400 Capital

• Michelle DeFossett, COO, Girls Who Invest, Inc.

• Mikki Wosencroft, Human Resources Director, Coty

• Pamela Watkins-West, Managing Director, Nuveen

• Rashida M. Bradley, Lead Director Finance Operations, CVS Health

• Sandhya Espitia, COO, Real Estate Board of New York

• Shaina Renee, Founder, TMKG

• Tai Neal, VP, Head of Community & Impact, Foot Locker

• Tracyavon Ford, School Social Worker, Brooklyn Tech High School 

• Tricia Lee, Real Estate Broker, Serhant

• Vanessa Lindley, Vice President, Wealth Advisor, Bernstein

• Yesenia Scheker-Izquierdo, NY Market Hub Leader & Managing Partner, KPMG

These people were recognized by their colleagues and peers as trailblazers making the world and their work places more equitable for future generations.