Ebony Young

Ebony Young is a globally recognized innovation leader and executive advisor with more than 25 years of impact across government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. As Queens Deputy Borough President of New York City—the most diverse county in America—she has shaped policy, technology strategy, economic development, and community advancement at scale, serving more than 2.4 million residents while partnering with Fortune 100 corporations, city leaders, and global institutions.

Ebony is credited with co-creating New York City’s first fully operational Global Tech and Innovation Center, a breakthrough platform expanding access, opportunity, and investment for entrepreneurs worldwide. Her career includes executive leadership roles at the YMCA of Greater New York, TF Cornerstone, the Black Entrepreneur Initiative, and criminal justice reform organizations, giving her a rare cross-disciplinary lens that resonates with corporate audiences navigating transformation, culture change, and the future of work.

A sought-after keynote speaker, Ebony brings unmatched clarity and presence to conversations on leadership, innovation, women’s advancement, organizational transformation, and well-being. She translates complex societal trends—AI disruption, demographic shifts, wealth transfer, equity, and emerging global markets—into actionable strategies that executives can immediately implement. Her work is rooted in operational excellence, strategic foresight, and a deep understanding of how people, systems, and culture drive performance.

Ebony has served on numerous global boards, task forces, and advisory groups, influencing initiatives at the intersection of policy, technology, community, and leadership development. With a Bachelor of Science in Communications (Indiana State University) and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership (Indiana Tech), she is also a certified life coach known for her authentic, inspiring, and results-oriented speaking style.

Based in New York City, Ebony embodies a life committed to leadership, service, and elevating the next generation of global changemakers.

KEYNOTE TOPICS

•The Bold Blueprint: How to turn your big vision into a high-impact, scalable reality
•Dismantling Mediocrity: Why “good enough” is killing innovation and how to break the cycle.
•Root Issue Leadership: Solving the real problem beneath the problem
•The Power of Precision: Decision-making and execution at the speed of change
•Women Who Build Worlds: Leadership, equity, and legacy in the 21st century