SPEAKERS
Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall
President & CEO, Marshalling Resource
Consultant and Former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks
Retired AT&T Executive
Author
Cynt Marshall has been a dynamic force in business over a 36-year career at AT&T and almost seven years as the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. Cynt has been a champion for achieving business results through inclusion and a relentless focus on people and operational excellence.
Prior to her joining the Mavs, Cynt founded Marshalling Resources, a consulting firm specializing in leadership development, culture transformation and optimization of people resources.
As Senior Vice President – Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer, Cynt led the team that created a world class culture and also spearheaded the work that for the first time placed AT&T on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list in 2017, one of only two Fortune 50 companies. She’s had similar results with her clients at Marshalling Resources.
Cynt also served as President-AT&T North Carolina where she became the first African-American chair of the North Carolina State Chamber of Commerce.
Widely recognized for her visionary leadership and ability to get things done, Cynt is the recipient of several honors and awards, including the 2024 Junior Achievement Dallas Business Hall of Fame Laureate award and the 2022 Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Hope for Humanity award. In 2021, Forbes named Cynt one of 15 of the world’s most inspiring female leaders.
A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with degrees in Business Administration and Human Resources Management, Cynt is also the recipient of five honorary doctorate degrees. She serves on four corporate boards and on several non-profit boards, including Dallas CASA, UC Berkeley Board of Visitors, and the Dallas Regional Chamber where Cynt is the immediate past chair of the board. Cynt is also on the board and the co-founder of Pro Sports Assembly and recently named to The Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Board of Governors. In May 2025, Cynt was named Cal Alumni of the Year.
Cynt’s first book, You’ve Been Chosen, was released in September 2022 and nominated for an NAACP Image award. She grew up in Richmond, California, and lives in Dallas, Texas. Cynt and her husband, Kenneth Marshall, have four adult children.
Anchored Connections live speaker
Nicki Joiner
Corporate Recruiter at a Fortune 100 Company
Master’s Degree in Student Affairs
Career Development Expert
Nicki is an engaging and impactful speaker who equips students with the tools to confidently navigate their career paths. With a background in corporate recruiting and a Master’s degree in Student Affairs, she brings a unique blend of industry insight and higher education expertise to every talk. Nicki’s sessions cover résumé building, job search strategy, networking, and LinkedIn optimization, offering students practical skills they can apply immediately.
Having spoken at organizations like NASA, Girls Inc., and Meeting Professionals International, as well as at over sixty colleges and universities across North America, Nicki’s presentations resonate with diverse student audiences. Known for her relatable style and hands-on approach, she simplifies complex career topics, empowering students to turn their aspirations into achievable goals.
Nicki holds dual degrees and additional certifications, leveraging her award-winning entrepreneurial background to create powerful learning experiences. She’s been described as bold, knowledgeable, and inspiring, with a rare ability to connect with her audience.
In her downtime, Nicki enjoys dancing, volunteering, and connecting with her community—a constant reminder of the mentors and supporters who have shaped her journey as a speaker and career expert.
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