Jumaane D. Williams is the Public Advocate of the City of New York. Previously, he served on the NYC Council representing the 45th District. Jumaane is a first-generation Brooklynite of Grenadian heritage. He graduated from the public school system, overcoming the difficulties of Tourettes and ADHD to earn a Masters Degree from Brooklyn College.

He began his career as a community organizer at the Greater Flatbush Beacon School and later served as the Executive Director of NYS Tenants Neighbors. There, he fought for truly affordable, income-targeted housing across New York City and State.

In the NYC Council, Jumaane championed landmark legislation that fundamentally transformed policing in NYC. Jumaane sponsored the Community Safety Act, reforming the Citys Police Department to address the abuse of Stop, Question & Frisk in communities of color and creating the NYPDs Office of Inspector General to investigate unlawful & unethical behavior. As former Co-Chair of the Council’s Task Force to Combat Gun Violence, he helped create New York’s Crisis Management System, which
funds Cure Violence Groups that work to reduce shootings through a multi-pronged approach. The program fundamentally transformed the city’s approach to gun violence prevention, and as Public Advocate he continues to work for its expansion and improvement today.

Jumaane has led the fight for better policing and safer streets, affordable housing, and transparency and accountability in City government. As Public Advocate, Jumaane continues to be an activist-elected official who brings the voices of everyday New Yorkers to City government and makes New York a truly progressive beacon for all.

Jumanne joins us on The Vault to discuss how he was able to thrive and become an advocate in spite of many challenges. He also discusses the importance of decreasing mental health stigma and the importance of inclusive environments.

 How to thrive whilst living with Tourette Syndrome.
 How to become a mental health advocate.
 How to advocate for your mental health.
 The importance of inclusive environments.
 What are myths around Tourette Syndrome and Tic disorder.
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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Dan Wakeford is one of the world's leading experts in celebrity and entertainment media. Over a career spanning nearly three decades, he has served as editor-in-chief of some of the industry's most influential brands, including People and Us Weekly, working with everyone from Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston to Prince William, President Obama, and President Biden.

Today, Dan is the founder of Celebrity Intelligence, a newsletter and platform that uncovers meaningful insights from the worlds of celebrity, entertainment, and popular culture.

An award-winning editor and media executive, Dan has built and transformed iconic brands by growing audiences, expanding revenue, and creating culturally relevant content. As editor-in-chief of Us Weekly, he led a successful brand refresh that modernized the publication, expanded its reach, and strengthened its authority in celebrity reporting.

Previously, as editor-in-chief of People and Editorial Director of Entertainment Weekly, Dan oversaw editorial operations, strategy, and growth across both brands. Under his leadership, People reached more than 118 million consumers each month, generated billions of weekly impressions, expanded into television, podcasts, video, and Apple News+, and became one of the most successful media brands in the industry.

Alongside his commercial success, Dan has championed purpose-driven journalism, leading coverage on issues including public health, domestic violence, racism, climate change, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. He also prioritized diversity and representation both in content and newsroom leadership.

His work has earned numerous honors, including Folio, GLAAD, Didi Hirsch, and Adweek awards. Widely respected throughout the entertainment industry, Dan has secured unprecedented access to some of the world's most influential public figures and helped shape cultural conversations for decades.

Dan joins us on The Vault to discuss why celebrities, influencers, and public figures have such a profound impact on society. We explore parasocial relationships, the responsibilities that come with fame, and how public discussions around mental health can influence policy, awareness, and cultural attitudes. He also shares the vision behind Celebrity Intelligence and how he is bringing a smarter, more thoughtful lens to celebrity culture.

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