Board of Directors

As founder of the CWC Alliance (CWC), Cammie Wolf Rice is dedicated to ending the Opioid Epidemic. After the tragedy of losing her son Christopher, Cammie turned her pain into purpose by championing addiction prevention. In 2018, Cammie founded the CWC Alliance in Christopher’s honor and launched a new position in healthcare: the Life Care Specialist (LCS). Learn more about Cammie’s journey by reading her memoir, The Flight: My Opioid Journey

CWC Alliance Accomplishments:

• In 2023, Harvard Business School conducted a case study on the Life Care Specialist. CWC has been published in six medical journals.
• The LCS program was established in Grady Memorial Hospital (2019- present) The LCS program launched in 10+ hospitals in 2024 and continues to expand.
• CWC PSA nominated for an Emmy award.

Philanthropic Involvement:

• Usher’s New Look Foundation: Chair, Board of Directors (2022- present) | Vice Chair, Development (2009- 2022)
• Hope Movement Coalition, Chair, Board of Directors(2023-present)
• Genius Recovery, Board Member (2024-present)
• Partnership to End Addiction, Board Member (2023-present)
• Emory Global Health Institute Advisory Council, Founding Member (2012 – 2021)
• Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF), Board Member (2011- present)
• American Addiction Recovery Association, Board of Governors

Speaking Engagements:

• UPS Global Headquarters – Internal Global Summit Fireside Chat with Cammie Rice: Leading with Purpose
• Vertex Pharmaceuticals – National Pain Team Meeting _ Fireside Chat with Cammie Rice
• United Way of Greater Atlanta – Tocqueville Society CEO Speaker Series
• Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents Club – Taking on the U.S. Opioid Crisis with Cammie Wolf Rice
• Keynote Speaker – South Georgia Medical Center Patient Safety Week 2026
• Keynote Speaker – Women’s Wellness Conference 2023 & 2024
• Leadership Atlanta – Leadership from the Top
• Emory University School of Medicine – Business and Leadership of Healthcare for Chief Medical Officers
• Emory University Goizueta Business School – Executive Women’s Leadership Program
• 50+ Television & Podcast Appearances, including the TED Radio Hour and NewsNation

Committee Memberships:

• Certified Instructor for Trauma Resource Institute
• Georgia Attorney General’s Statewide Opioid Taskforce
• Substance Abuse Research Alliance, SARA
• Georgia Opioid Project Drug Safety Task Force
• Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory University
• Resilient Georgia

Professional Experience:

• Bank of America, Senior Vice President, Finance Technology (2006 – 2007)
• Hyperion Solutions, Senior Director – Global Partnerships (Accenture, Deloitte, EY and IBM) (1998 -2006)
• Digital Connectivity Inc., Founder and President – Systems Integration Company (1989-1998)

Jaclyn Conner, EdD originally came to the Goizueta Business School at Emory University in 2014. She became the Associate Dean of the Executive MBA programs in August 2019 and also the Associate Dean of the Evening MBA program in August 2023. Her years of experience in program design and development as well as planning educational experiences for adult learners led her to this position. Prior to this role, Dr. Conner was the Director of Academic Affairs & Instructional Design where she managed the academic oversight of all degree programs within the Goizueta Business School and supported the instructional design and academic media services team. During her tenure, academic programs continued to meet compliance and accreditation standards and faculty created online course content for their classrooms and on the Coursera Massive Open Online Courses platform. Before coming to Emory in 2014, Dr. Conner was the Associate Director of Instructional Design at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business (2012 – 2014). In this role, she worked with a team of instructional designers and media managers to create the school’s online MBA. Also while at USC, Dr. Conner was the Director of Program Design and Development in Executive Education (2007 – 2012). She successfully worked with custom clients and launched the department’s online series of short courses. Her other past positions include Web/Courseware Developer at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (2003 – 2005), Instructional Technology Manager at Morehouse School of Medicine (2001-2003), Information Architect at IBM’s e-Business Innovation Center (2000 – 2001), and Instructional Designer at Bingwa Educational Software Company (1999-2000).

Dr. Conner received her Bachelor of Science degree from Spelman College in 1998, majoring in Mathematics and her Master of Science degree in Information Design and Technology from Georgia Institute of Technology, in 2000. She earned her Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of Southern California in 2007, with a concentration in Educational Technology.  Throughout her career, she has provided oversight and governance for a portfolio of business programs and implemented curriculum development processes for in-person and online programs at top-tiered business schools, medical schools and with fortune 500 companies such as IBM.  She has served on Emory’s Center for Faculty Development and Excellence advisory committee and participated in Emory’s Community of Practice Group for Instructional Designers and Instructional Technologists. Dr. Conner is dedicated to the empowerment of women in the technological workforce and previously volunteered with Women in Technology (WIT). She has presented at numerous conferences and is a board member for the Executive MBA Council (EMBAC), currently serving as Immediate Past Board Chair and a board member for Usher’s New Look (UNL). In her current role at Emory University, she oversees the student experience and delivery models for goal seeking executives and mid-career learners who are committed to expanding their careers. Her areas of interest include student learning experiences, educational technologies, and innovative academic programs. Her passion for improving learning experiences for learners is prevalent in her work.

Bio coming soon.

Marcia Mayoue, CFP®, CFA®, CFDA® is a Personal Wealth Advisor with BIP Wealth. Marcia has worked in the field of finance since 1988—starting with underwriting, then moving to wealth management—and has been a Personal Wealth Advisor since 1998. What she loves most about her vocation is watching her clients succeed in meeting their goals, whatever they may be: paying off a mortgage, retiring, making significant charitable gifts, etc.

Education

• Master of Business Administration – University of Michigan
• Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance – Miami University

Prior Professional Experience

• President – Mayoue Wealth Management
• Director – Homrich Berg
• Senior Vice President – Balentine & Company
• Investment Banking Officer – Manufacturers Hanover Trust

Associations and Affiliations

• Board Member – Moving in the Spirit
• Treasurer – Usher’s New Look Foundation

Licenses and Registrations

• Chartered Financial Analyst® charterholder
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®)
• Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, CFDA®
• Series 65, Investment Advisor Representative

Wendy McSweeney is chief inclusion & diversity officer for Truist Financial Corporation, one of the nation’s largest financial services companies. In this role, she oversees the strategic direction, development and execution of the company’s inclusion and diversity policies and programs to enhance corporate culture, advance the business, enrich communities and contribute to Truist’s overall performance.

Through her thought leadership, counsel and focus on inspiring and building better lives and communities, Wendy helps foster a more purpose-, mission- and values-based working environment at Truist. She leads the Inclusion & Diversity Office; oversees eight company-wide business resource groups; serves on the Operating Council; develops community partnerships; and represents the company’s commitment to inclusion and diversity with internal and external stakeholders.

A 25-year veteran of the financial services industry, Wendy joined Truist (formerly SunTrust) in 2013. Previously, she worked for Wells Fargo Advisors (WFA) for 11 years. Prior to WFA, Wendy served as a conversion manager for SunTrust’s Retirement Group, where she led the onboarding of new business in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Additionally, Wendy sits on the advisory board of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and is a board member of Usher’s New Look. She received the Profiles in Diversity Journal 2018 Diversity Leader Award, and Black Enterprise Magazine named her one of the “Top Executives for Diversity & Inclusion” for four consecutive years.
In 2014, the National Diversity Council also named Wendy one of the “Most Powerful and Influential Women” in Georgia.

McSweeney earned an undergraduate degree in accounting from Virginia Union University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix – Richmond, VA campus. She is a graduate of the St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative Fellow’s Leadership Program, as well as a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated for more than 25 years.

Bio coming soon.

D.J. Vaughn serves as Director of Media Strategy & Planning at Walmart. In this role, he develops cross channel, comprehensive campaign strategies and tactics that center on ever-evolving, top business priorities. Currently, his work centers on amplifying Walmart’s nascent sports marketing partnerships, while he continues to oversee award-winning programming focused on brand, culture, commerce, and community.

D.J. leads with passion and a desire to create meaningful impact, a focus illustrated through the intentional development of several incubator programs with HOORAE, NGLmitú, and SiriusXM. Each provides opportunity, access, and professional development to emerging talent across mediums.

Additionally, D.J. oversees media sponsorships, talent & influencer integrations, as well as long & short-from serial content – all efforts that celebrate identity, intersectionality, and excellence. He endeavors to showcase the culture in the most authentic and positive light, resulting in successful, audience-resonating work and strong relationships with leading media companies and creators.

His remit also extends to exciting, commerce-focused executions, partnering with cross-functional teams to promote merchandise drops and limited time offers from both emerging entrepreneurs and high-profile individuals. From exciting collections with Megan Thee Stallion and Becky G to innovative collaborations with Anwar Carrots and Patti Delgado of Hija de tu Madre, he strategically and carefully manages every assignment. Whether tailoring growth market opportunities or developing general market plans, his approach is customized, optimized, and data-backed.

Formerly, D.J. served on Walmart’s National Social Media team during which he managed cross-category content development and curation, organic and paid media strategies, and never-been-done-before activations. D.J. coordinated various social series, including features that accounted for 3 of Walmart’s top 5 live-streamed broadcasts.

Prior to his tenure at Walmart, D.J. served as a grantmaker for foundation and corporate givers, managing executive, domestic, and international philanthropic portfolios and communications for the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and FedEx. For the latter, D.J. created and launched the corporation’s first CSR strategy for the continent of Africa, which included developing the first corporate-sponsored university scholarship for graduates of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy.

A native of North Carolina, D.J. is a Duke University alum, graduating with degrees in Public Policy Studies, Cultural Anthropology, and Documentary Studies. He also earned his MBA at Wake Forest University as a Dingledine Positive Social Impact Scholar.

Ryan Wilson, the Co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, is a respected entrepreneur and recognized thought leader. His transformative approach to building The Gathering Spot has made it a vibrant hub for collaboration, connections, and experiences. Ryan’s work as a community builder and his dedication to fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity have established him as a distinguished figure in business and community engagement.

At 24, Ryan and his business partner raised the initial capital to launch The Gathering Spot in Atlanta in 2016, which has since secured over $30 million in funding. The company quickly grew, becoming a home for creatives, business professionals, and entrepreneurs. More than a club, TGS is best understood as a movement, hosting culturally significant events, facilitating meaningful connections, and fostering groundbreaking ideas. Under Ryan’s strategic leadership, the brand expanded to four physical locations: The Gathering Spot Atlanta, Retreat by The Gathering Spot (Atlanta), Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, along with membership communities in New York City, Detroit, Charlotte, Houston, and Chicago.

In 2022, The Gathering Spot’s acquisition by a fintech company was recognized as one of the most influential deals of the year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. As a testament to their dedication and entrepreneurial spirit, Ryan and his co-founder reacquired The Gathering Spot in late 2023, reaffirming their commitment to its mission and future.

The Gathering Spot has received national recognition, including being named one of Inc. Magazine’s 2025 Best Companies for Doing Social Good. Retreat by The Gathering Spot was also listed by Modern Luxury as one of the five best membership clubs in Atlanta.

Ryan’s accomplishments have been recognized extensively. He was named Small Business Person of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, listed among the 40 Under Forty honorees and 100 Most Powerful Leaders, and celebrated by Goldman Sachs as one of the Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. He has been consistently recognized among Georgia’s 500 Most Powerful Leaders by Georgia Trend. The Mayor of Atlanta awarded him the Phoenix Award, the city’s highest honor, and in 2023, he was honored as the Philanthropic Leader of Tomorrow by the Association for Fundraising Professionals. He has also been named to The Root 100 and Ebony Power 100 as one of the country’s most influential African Americans.

Beyond his business accomplishments, Ryan is a dedicated advocate for economic empowerment and civic engagement. He served as a leader in the Economic Freedom Talks, a national initiative under Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign, where he addressed 75,000 people on the importance of small business support and equity. He has also been a featured speaker for BET’s national voting program. In 2024, Ryan served as one of the co-chairs for Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ successful re-election campaign. His impact has also been recognized by Georgetown University, where he received the Marcia G. Cooke Award, honoring alumni who have made a significant impact within 15 years of graduation.

A sought-after speaker and moderator, Ryan has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., The New York Times, Black Enterprise, and Bloomberg Businessweek. He has delivered keynote presentations for Goldman Sachs, Delta, Google, Meta, Ford Motor Company, Nike, White & Case, Coca-Cola, and at top universities including the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth University, The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In 2025, Ryan was the subject of a published business school case study on influencer marketing in higher education, developed by Kennesaw State University and Ivey Business School, highlighting his innovative partnership with an MBA program to engage new audiences and increase enrollment.

A native of Atlanta, Ryan is deeply involved in civic and community organizations. He serves on the boards of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Goodwill of North Georgia, The Woodruff Arts Center, The Carter Center, The Atlanta Business League, The Atlanta Metro Chamber of Commerce, The Fox Theater, and Usher’s New Look. He is also a member of the Atlanta Chapter of the 100 Black Men and the Atlanta Rotary Club. In 2025, Ryan was selected as a member of the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2026.

Ryan graduated from Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law Center, where he serves on the Board of Regents. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and two children.

Orlando Hampton is Senior Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at Invisible Technologies, where he works with global enterprises to deploy AI-powered solutions that improve customer experience and operational performance.

Previously, Orlando was a founding-era leader at Afiniti, serving as Chief Customer Officer for the AI technology company. During his tenure, he led global customer relationships and played a key role in the planning, sale, deployment, and operation of enterprise-scale artificial intelligence solutions. He also spearheaded Afiniti University and helped launch the company’s Women in Leadership initiative.

Prior to Afiniti, Orlando led large-scale contact center operations for JPMorgan Chase and Providian Financial, managing up to 20,000 outsourced and in-house employees.

Deeply committed to youth advocacy and equity, Orlando focuses on expanding access to opportunity, mentorship, and practical career pathways for underserved communities. He authors Robin of the Hood, a thought-leadership newsletter aimed at demystifying business, technology, and success for those without traditional access. Orlando serves on the board of IGNITE Worldwide and has previously served on the boards of The WICT Network and the National Kidney Foundation. He lives in the Atlanta area with his family.