Opening Mainstage Session

Jonathan A. Greenblatt is the CEO of ADL (Anti-Defamation League) and its sixth National Director. As chief executive of ADL, Jonathan leads all aspects of the world’s leading anti-hate organization. He is an accomplished entrepreneur and innovative leader with deep experience in the private, public and nonprofit sectors.

Since becoming CEO in July 2015, Greenblatt has modernized ADL while refocusing it on the mission it has had since its founding in 1913: to fight the defamation of the Jewish people, and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.

Under Greenblatt, ADL has modernized its operations, innovated its approaches to counter antisemitism from all sides and enhanced its efforts to combat extremism in all forms. During his tenure ADL rebooted its Center on Extremism that analyzes and monitors extremists and hate groups; launched “Never Is Now” the largest annual convening in the world focused on antisemitism and hate; created the Center for Technology and Society in Silicon Valley to fight the rising tide of online hate and harassment; developed the Sports Leadership Council to engage athletes, teams and leagues to confront bigotry and discrimination more effectively; and executed Stop Hate for Profit, the successful campaign that organized businesses, celebrities, nonprofits and policy makers to fight the rampant racism, antisemitism and extremism on Facebook.

In 2022, Greenblatt released It Could Happen Here, a book that sounds an alarm, warning that hate and systemic violence is gathering momentum in the United States – and that violence on a more catastrophic scale could be just around the corner.

Jonathan serves on numerous corporate and non-profit boards and has been recognized on multiple occasions for his leadership at ADL. Most recently, he was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World of 2025. He has repeatedly been recognized as a NonProfit Times Top 50 nonprofit leader, was listed on Recode’s list of the top 100 people in business and technology, and was listed on both the Jerusalem Post’s Top 50 list of most influential Leaders in the global Jewish community and the Algemeiner’s Jewish 100.

Before ADL, Greenblatt served in the White House as Special Assistant to President Obama and Director of the Office of Social Innovation. He came to that role after a long career in business. In 2002, he co-founded Ethos Brands, the business that launched Ethos Water, a premium bottled water that helps children around the world access clean water. Ethos was acquired by Starbucks Coffee Company in 2005. Following the acquisition, Jonathan was named VP of Global Consumer Products at Starbucks and joined the board of the Starbucks Foundation.

In 2009, Jonathan founded All for Good (AFG), the largest database of volunteer opportunities on the Internet. Incubated at Google, AFG developed an innovative strategy to organize the world’s volunteer listings. AFG was acquired by Points of Light in 2011. Jonathan also served as CEO of GOOD Worldwide, a diversified media company and as an executive at REALTOR.com, joining the company as a product manager and eventually heading up its consumer products division. REALTOR went public in 1999 (HOMS) and was acquired by News Corp in 2014.

Jonathan has served as an adjunct faculty member at the Anderson School of Management at UCLA and as a senior fellow at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Jonathan graduated cum laude with a BA from Tufts University and earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez is a societal architect, cultural reformer, and revivalist. He serves as the Lead Pastor of New Season Church in Sacramento, California, and as President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, representing tens of thousands of churches worldwide.

He has been recognized by CNN, FOX News, NBC, Univision, and Telemundo as America’s most influential Latino faith leader, and has advised Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald J. Trump. He is the first Hispanic American to participate in two U.S. presidential inaugurations.

A #1 best-selling author, his books—including Persevere with Power, Be Light, and Your Mess, God’s Miracle—have appeared on multiple national best-sellers lists, with Persevere with Power selling over 100,000 copies. He is also an executive producer of major motion pictures like BREAKTHROUGH and FLAMIN’ HOT, both nominated for Academy Awards.

He is a frequent guest on Fox & Friends, NBC, TBN, Daystar, and other major media outlets, and is known for bridging revival and reformation, righteousness and justice, always pointing people to the name of Jesus.

Richard Dickson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Gap Inc., the largest specialty apparel retailer in the US with more than $15B in annual revenue and a global team of more than 80,000 employees. Founded in San Francisco in 1969, Gap Inc.’s house of iconic American brands includes Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta.

Dickson has built a career transforming companies and reinvigorating brands by understanding what made them special in the first place, then evolving them to new relevance with story-led products and experiences that both reflect and shape culture. Under his leadership, Gap Inc. is progressing one of the most celebrated companies in fashion where purpose and profit are aligned to matter, creating positive impacts for people and planet. Deeply inspired by San Francisco, Dickson’s impact goes beyond the business to the revitalization effort underway in Gap Inc.’s hometown where he is a member of The Partnership for San Francisco and an executive committee member of the CalCEO Council.

Dickson joined Gap Inc.’s Board of Directors in 2022, while serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of Mattel. During his tenure, Mattel grew several of the world’s most powerful and purpose-driven brands, including Barbie (the #1 doll property globally), Hot Wheels (the #1 vehicle property globally), and Fisher-Price (the #1 Infant, Toddler, and Preschool property globally).* In 2023, Dickson was an executive producer of the award-winning movie, Barbie, a global cultural phenomenon, and the year’s highest grossing film.

Prior to Mattel, Dickson was President and CEO of Branded Businesses for The Jones Group and held executive roles at Bloomingdale’s. He also co-founded Gloss.com, the first online retailer dedicated to high-end cosmetics, which was acquired by Estee Lauder in 2000.

Dickson is a graduate of the University of Maryland and the UCLA Anderson School of Management executive program. He serves on the board of Gap Inc. and is on the Board of Advisors for the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He is also a member of the Business Roundtable and serves on the steering committee of The Fashion Pact.

* Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, Year 2022

Jerry O’Connell is an actor, director and television personality. O’Connell began his acting career at age 11 when he co-starred as Vern Tessio in “Stand by Me,” spawning a career of roles in critically acclaimed films and televisions series. Born and raised in New York City, Jerry graduated from New York University with a BFA before returning to feature films. He received critical acclaim for his role as quarterback Frank Cushman in Jerry Maguire. His additional film credits include Scream 2; Can’t Hardly Wait; Mission to Mars; Tomcats; Kangaroo Jack; Yours, Mine and Ours; Man About Town (with Ben Affleck); Obsessed (with Beyonce Knowles); Piranha 3-D; the big screen follow-up to the cult hit television series Veronica Mars; The Lookalike; Deep Murder; and The Secret: Dare to Dream. In addition to his film work, O’Connell has been seen on multiple hit television series including: Scream Queens (FOX); Mistresses (ABC); The Big Bang Theory (CBS); Billions (Showtime) Carter (WGN) and currently voices ‘Commander Jack Ransom’ in Star Trek: Lower Decks (Paramount+).

Jackie Goldschneider is an author, activist, speaker and a longtime cast member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Before joining the show, Jackie was an attorney and freelance journalist, and has contributed extensively to publications including Good Housekeeping, HuffPost and Scary Mommy. Her debut memoir, The Weight of Beautiful, was published by ‎Simon and Schuster in September 2023. Since then, Jackie has been a nationally recognized advocate for eating disorder recovery and fighting antisemitism.

Jackie graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University and received her Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law. Jackie lives in Tenafly, NJ with her husband, Evan, and their two sets of twins, ages 17 and 15.

Meredith Marks is an award-winning, celebrity-adorned jewelry designer, founder of Meredith Marks Caviar, and DJ. As a prominent figure in the entertainment space, featured on Bravo TV’s The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Meredith has become synonymous with effortless glamour, high-end style, and refined taste.

A Chicago native immersed in fashion from a young age, Meredith studied fine arts before earning both her law degree and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. After working in real estate development and studying at the Gemological Institute of America, she launched her eponymous jewelry brand, whose designs have adorned celebrities including Rihanna, Courteney Cox, and Chelsea Handler. Her Park City boutique has become a destination for tastemakers such as Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, and Chris Colfer.

Known for her impeccable eye for design, Meredith’s signature aesthetic blends timeless sophistication with modern edge, earning her features in Grazia, Paper Magazine, Vogue Australia, and other leading fashion publications. A fixture on the global fashion circuit, she is a front-row regular at Fashion Week and Couture Fashion Week, attending exclusive shows from Christian Cowan, Fendi, and AKNVAS, to name a few.

Beyond her work in fashion and entertainment, Meredith is a proud member of the Jewish community and a vocal advocate against antisemitism. She uses her platform to raise awareness, support education, and promote dialogue aimed at combating hate and discrimination while standing alongside organizations and leaders working to protect Jewish communities.

With nearly 14 million followers, award-winning actress, singer, dancer, and philanthropist Montana Tucker is a leading voice for Gen Z, empowering through her advocacy against hate and anti-Semitism. She began her career modeling and acting at age 9, with her music featured in blockbuster films and her acting in award-winning shows.

Montana’s passion lies in educating others to embrace diversity and kindness. She has been honored by organizations such as FIDF, IAC, and Magen David Adom, as well as by public figures like NYC Mayor Eric Adams and institutions like the National Holocaust Museum.

Her acclaimed docuseries “How To: Never Forget”—chronicling her emotional journey to Auschwitz with her mother—has garnered millions of views and led to appearances on Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and more. She has spoken at major events like the National Menorah Lighting in Washington, the ADL’s “Never Is Now” Summit, and the March for Israel rallies.

Montana’s impactful video at the Nova Music Festival site attracted over 10 million views, and her powerful documentary “The Children of October 7th”, featuring stories of Israeli children affected by terror, premiered in December with President Herzog in attendance. Montana remains a vital advocate against anti-Semitism, reaching millions globally, especially Gen Z.