Thank You
Thank you for agreeing to be a speaker at one of our 2025 Heritage and Cultural Celebrations (HCC)!
To help keep you organized, please follow and complete the steps below.
STEP 1
Sign the Contract
Below you will find the Speaker Agreement Form, which outlines the terms and conditions of your participation in an Heritage and Cultural Celebration (HCC) and provides Studio 5 with the information needed to send payment after the completion of the contract.
STEP 2
Submit Media Needs
As part of your participation in the HCC, you will be asked to submit the items listed below in a media release form. Before completing the form, review the instructions and recommendations provided.
Headshot : An educational media recommendation
Short bio: An interesting fact about yourself
Power Statement: A description of who or what inspires you
Submit a Headshot
We strongly recommend using a high-resolution photograph on a neutral background.
Resolution: 1000x1000px
Orientation: Horizontal
Photos will be cropped into a circle and a tall rectangle and used in videos.
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Right-click the image file, select Properties, go to the Details tab, and look for the dimensions.
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Open the image in Preview, click Tools in the top menu, then select Show Inspector. The dimensions will be listed under General Info.
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Open the photo in the Photos app, tap the i (info) icon, and look for the dimensions under Info.
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Open the photo in the Gallery or Google Photos app, tap the three-dot menu (⋮) or Info option, and check the dimensions.
To check the pixel size of your photo
Submit a Speaker Bio
Your bio should be no more than 100 words.
This bio will be used on the program landing page and in our program asset for participants.
Bios should include a blend of personal and professional notes.
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Dr. Teresa Deveaux is dedicated to unlocking individual, team, and organizational potential, evident in her doctoral dissertation on leadership outcomes and organizational culture. With over 25 years of experience, including 19 at Microsoft, she is now a Leadership Professor at various institutions and the CEO of Savage Consulting. Holding a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Teresa resides in Vancouver, enjoys traveling and hiking with her husband Mike and their furkid Diva, and making memories with their adult children, Abby and Jake.
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Regina Gibbs, a seasoned professional with 28+ years in leadership and people management, excels in the airline and tech sectors. Specializing in executive development, she delivers top-tier programs for Google VPs and SVPs. Regina holds a BA in Business Administration, an MPA, and passionately serves as a Health Advocate Coach. Beyond work, she explores culinary delights, music festivals, and theater arts while cherishing family time with her dog, Mac Daddy.
Prepare a Video Testimonial
As part of the dry run, we’d like to capture a brief video testimonial to highlight your insights and the event’s theme. To ensure the best quality and meaningful content, please prepare with the following in mind:
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Choose a well-lit area for clear visibility.
Keep your background clean and distraction-free.
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Have your camera on.
Dress in neutral, camera-friendly attire.
Try wearing something that contrasts with your background.
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Use a laptop or mount your phone on a tripod for a steady shot.
Resolution: 1920×1080px
Orientation: HorizontalRecord in a horizontal/landscape position–we will be using these videos across multiple platforms so this configuration is best.
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Prepare a brief (no more than 10 words) quote that reflects the HCC theme.
Testimonial Examples
“Black labor built the foundation of America’s progress.”
“If you can see her, you can be her.”
“Resilience turns barriers into bridges for change.”
“Innovation thrives when diversity leads the way.”
Submit Supplemental Information
To enrich the learning experience for our audience and enhance our post-celebration Resource Guide, we invite you to submit supplemental materials and information that expand on the theme of the month. This section will allow the audience to learn more about you and explore additional resources to deepen their understanding of the topics discussed.
Educational media recommendations: Please submit a podcast, book, film or documentary, or interactive learning that you recommend that will continue the learning of our audience.
Interesting fact about you: Provide an intriguing or lesser-known fact about yourself that will help the audience connect with you on a more personal level.
Who or what inspires you: Share who or what motivates and inspires you in your work or personal life.
Now that you have all the information you need, please complete the Media Release Form below. This form gives consent to Everbright to use your image, words, and voice in promotional material (not limited to website, social media, promotional video, etc.).
STEP 3
Promote Event
Two Weeks Before Event
Download Promotional Asset and post it to your preferred social media platform(s) (i.e. LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook).
Leverage the Template Copy to accompany your post.
Social Tags:
LinkedIn: @weareeverbright
Instagram: @weareeverbright
Facebook: @weareeverbright
Week of Event
Share and ‘repost’ Everbright’s LinkedIn asset (with headshots) promoting the event.
Social Media Engagement Considerations
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Share included visuals to maximize interest.
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Use suggested hashtags to increase visibility and reach.
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Schedule posts in the morning to maximize reach and engagement.
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Respond to comments and questions to foster interaction.
Tag @weareeverbright to help answer any logistical questions.
Template Copy
I'm excited to join Everbright as a speaker for their [Celebration Month Name] program! Join us on [Month/Day] at 10:00 AM PST.
Learn more at www.weareeverbright.com
[#CelebrationMonth] #DEI #PanelDiscussion #weareeverbright
Promotional Asset
Scroll to find your celebration—right-click to save image
STEP 4
Attend Dry Run
The HCC dry run will take place the week before your scheduled program. Below is the tentative agenda for the 60 minute video call:
Our Agenda
Meet the other speakers
Test video and audio setup
Review the program flow
Review the panel questions
Address outstanding questions
Record Power Statement
STEP 5
Receive Payment
Once you have completed your checklist and HCC program, your honorarium will be paid within 45 days.
For accounting questions, email: accounting@weareeverbright.com