Jimi Vaughn is a passionate and charismatic disrupter whose transformative approach to challenging biases creates high-performing teams and thriving organizations.  A trained professional in Human Resource Development, Jimi has over a decade of experience working for top global brands in the entertainment industry where he leads company-wide Diversity & Inclusion strategy.  He believes in the ethical responsibility of every decision maker to create an environment where true meritocracy can exist, and afford opportunities for all by breaking down barriers that unintentionally limit people based on their identity. Jimi understands that people are the core of any business, and investing in a diverse workforce creates a more resilient company able to adapt and thrive in the changing cultural dynamic of the 21st century and beyond. Jimi has worked for companies such as The Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles, Company 3, Deluxe Media, Warner Bros., ViacomCBS, NBCUniversal, Fox, Nestle, Bunim/Murray, and 19 Entertainment.