Rebecca Francis MPA is a community support and bold advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She strives to help create professional spaces where people can collaborate through a lens of compassion, empathy, and understanding. Rebecca's niche is making creative connections that inspire those around her. From her infamous equity basketball to her hair vending machines, she finds a way to sprinkle creativity in all she does. In addition, Rebecca is the Vice President of the Soar Awards, a national awards show located in Rockford, IL.