Alisia Dale was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, surrounded by the vibrant melodies of Calypso and the timeless tunes of Motown. Her passion for music and storytelling blossomed from an early age, nurtured by her parents’ love for their Caribbean heritage.

After completing her education in French and Italian literature, translation, and law, Alisia Dale’s creative journey took flight. Inspired by her own children’s need for inspirational yet authentic stories, she set out to make a difference.

Catherine Peters practiced Human Resources law for 30 years with a prominent boutique firm in Toronto.  While she was in private practice, Catherine worked with a wide range of organizational clients in both the public and private sectors, focussing on human rights and equity issues. Catherine retired from private practice at the end of 2022 and launched Catherine Peters Dispute Resolution in April 2023.  Her work now focusses on workplace dispute resolution, including investigations into workplace harassment and discrimination complaints and facilitating and mediating workplace disputes.

Deanna Singh is a dynamic speaker, award-winning author, and social entrepreneur dedicated to creating a more just and equitable world. As Founder and Chief Change Agent of Flying Elephant, she leads four ventures focused on DEI, healthcare, children’s literature, and leadership, all committed to shifting power to marginalized communities.

She has authored six books, including Actions Speak Louder and A Girl’s Guide to Race & Inclusion with American Girl. Recognized by Forbes and the Milwaukee Business Journal, Deanna holds degrees from Fordham, Georgetown, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

A driving force for change, she continues to inspire and lead through education, advocacy, and innovation.

Janna C. Kimel is a Chicago native who has made the Pacific Northwest her home for the past 18 years. She is passionate about health, wellness, and accessibility, and has focused on health technology and wearables throughout her career. Her interest in these areas was inspired by her own journey with chronic pain and her desire to help others share their stories. Janna is dedicated to leaving the world a little better than she found it. 
In her free time, Janna is a true Portlander who enjoys spending time on her yoga mat, meditating, crocheting, hiking, and trying endless variations of coffee and tea! She lives in Portland with her husband and their new cat. She is a self-described "ramblin' wreck" with a master's degree in industrial design from Georgia Tech.

Leah Nagely Robbins is a writer, civil engineer, musician, and mom. She became a civil engineer to fight climate change. She was named Woman of the Year by the Oregon chapter of WTS and won many awards for her work as an implementor, connector, partner and collaborator, building light rail transit projects in Portland, OR since 1999.  

            She runs her own project management firm, Lunar Strategic Consulting, LLC to help public agencies transform adversaries into partners. She helps people get unstuck.

            A lifetime lover of music, she began a collaboration with her band Piefight in 2011. Piefight played the Portland band scene and recorded three EP’s. Piefight won a Legends award from the Portland Rock ‘n Roll Camp for Girls for their support and example of broadening women and girls voices in music. 

Marne didn’t set out to spend 26 years at Intel, but that’s what happens when you say yes to opportunities and figure things out along the way. With a degree in Biological Psychology and a knack for problem-solving, she found herself leading major initiatives, building teams, and navigating the ever-changing corporate landscape—all while balancing life as a working mom.

Now, she’s stepping into a new chapter, bringing decades of leadership, strategy, and hard-earned wisdom with her. In this episode, Marne gets real about career pivots, resilience, and what it takes to lead with impact.

Rachel has been part of the Carpe Mundi story since the beginning. After starting as a graduate intern and later volunteering, she officially joined the team full-time in 2016 and became Executive Director in 2018. During her time as Associate Director, Rachel played a key role in launching the PDXchange program and even traveled with a cohort to Central America.

Her passion? Education that transforms. Rachel is all about experiential learning—making education not just relevant, but deeply personal and life-shaping. She’s worked with schools and nonprofits across North and South America, always championing learning as an active, human experience.

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Rachel now calls Portland home, though her heart still beats for Latin America. She’s visited over 20 countries and 40 states, and holds degrees in Communications and Spanish from Whitworth University and International Development and Service from Concordia University.

Tara Robertson is a leadership coach and a diversity, equity and inclusion consultant. As a consultant she partners with corporate leaders to help drive systemic change. As a leadership coach, she serves women of color in corporate careers to go from underestimated and overworked to unapologetic and wildly successful.