Speaker Profile

Mikaila Brown Ph.D. is a D.E.I. educator, coach, and consultant. In a previous role, she was the head of Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging at eCornell, Cornell’s professional D.E.I. certificate program. Mikaila has a Ph.D. in Anthropology and Education from Columbia University. Her work has historically centered around the intersections of fashion, race, and equity. Her current entrepreneurial venture is The Common Thread Project, a DEI consulting, coaching, and educational firm. Right now, they consult directly for corporations like MasterCard, Guess, and Children’s Aid; as well as lead diversity trainings for many universities like John Hopkins and John Jay. She also has a private membership group called The Seat, where she coaches DEI enthusiasts monthly on the most up-to-date DEI tools, tips, and strategies across industries.