Featured Guest Speaker

Jodi-Ann Burey (she/her) is a sought-after speaker and writer who works at the intersections of race, culture, and health equity. Her forthcoming book, AUTHENTIC (Flatiron Books, 2025) extends the ideas first presented in her TED talk, The Myth of Bringing Your Full Authentic Self to Work, and disrupts traditional narratives about racism at work.

Beyond the written word, Jodi-Ann stands out as a catalytic orator, having conducted over 100 keynotes, panels, conversations, and interviews and is a regular contributor on KUOW-NPR. Inspired by her own experience as a cancer survivor and her academic and professional experience in public health, Jodi-Ann is also the creator and host of Black Cancer, a podcast about the lives of people of color through their cancer journeys. In partnership with oneKIN, Jodi-Ann is the co-creator and host of Lit Lounge, a curated book collection and author interview series.

Jodi-Ann holds a Masters in Public Health from the University of Michigan in Health Behavior and Health Education, and earned her undergraduate degree from Boston College. She has over 15 years of entrepreneurial, corporate, non-profit and start-up professional experience. She prides herself on being a cool auntie and a reluctant dog owner.