Michael Leach is a seasoned leader with a unique background in both the NFL and the White House. With a decade of NFL experience, he served as Assistant to the Head Coach for the Chicago Bears and managed Labor Operations at NFL Headquarters. His journey took a bold turn into the world of politics, where he shaped historic initiatives as the Chief People Officer and Head of DEI for a successful Presidential Campaign in 2020, later making history as the first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for the White House. Now, as the founder and CEO of BridgeTrust Partners, a pioneering consulting firm specializing in tailored advisory services, strategic relationship development, and public speaking, Michael is also entering the media and entertainment industry as a creator and the literary world as an author, aiming to impact, empower, and inspire people through speaking, content creation, and storytelling.