Nationwide — The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has introduced Kely Nascimento because the second keynote speaker for the Fifth Annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit, offered by Wells Fargo.
Nascimento is co-founder and chief affect officer of Hadaf International, which helps organizations worldwide encourage change via the common language of sports activities. Her work focuses on fostering cultural connections, constructing worldwide partnerships and advancing sustainable improvement. Nascimento has wealthy expertise uniting the world via the facility of sports activities and storytelling and has lectured at establishments like Harvard, Yale, and NYU.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Kely Nascimento to the keynote lineup for the upcoming Athene Black & Brown Enterprise Summit,” mentioned Katherine Harrington, president and CEO of the WDM Chamber. “Nascimento has a robust message and can undoubtedly encourage new progressive concepts that can drive progress in our neighborhood and past.”
Nascimento additionally produced and directed Warriors of a Stunning Sport, a function documentary on girls’s soccer that’s slated to be launched this 12 months. She serves on the advisory boards for International Objectives World Cup, The True Athlete Venture, LEAD Africa, and Gondwana FC, and is on the board of administrators for the Past Sport Basis. Nascimento additionally serves as an envoy for Laureus Sports activities for Good.
Nascimento will communicate on the occasion on April 16, 2025, on the Sheraton West Des Moines Resort. Attendees can anticipate sensible discussions, dynamic audio system, participating workshops, and ample networking alternatives. Nascimento’s attendance on the Athene Black & Brown Enterprise Summit is made attainable via a partnership with Krause Group and Musco Lighting.
“Athene has proudly supported this summit for the previous 4 years, and we’re so grateful for the caliber of our keynote audio system,” mentioned Angela Jackson, senior vp of range, fairness, and inclusion at Athene.
These concerned about attending the Athene Black & Brown Enterprise Summit can be taught extra and register at BBBSummit.com
Concerning the Athene Black & Brown Enterprise Summit
The Athene Black & Brown Enterprise Summit is an annual occasion devoted to offering a platform for Black and Brown professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders to share insights, encourage change, and foster connections. The summit serves as a catalyst for development, empowerment, and collaboration throughout the neighborhood.
About Athene
Athene is a number one retirement providers firm with over $350 billion of complete belongings as of September 30, 2024, and operations in the USA, Bermuda, Canada, and Japan. Athene is concentrated on offering monetary safety to people by providing a lovely suite of retirement revenue and financial savings merchandise and in addition serves as a options supplier to companies. For extra data, please go to www.athene.com.
Concerning the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, established in 1924, is a dynamic group devoted to championing all issues West Des Moines. With a concentrate on strengthening native companies, offering personalised sources, and attracting a top-tier workforce, the Chamber goals to place WDM as the very best suburban metropolis in America. Celebrating a century of excellence, the Chamber boasts a various neighborhood of over 900 members, providing one thing for everybody. Discover the chances, be taught extra in regards to the chamber, and uncover how one can get entangled in shaping the way forward for West Des Moines at wdmchamber.org.
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