Liz Cullen Whitehead is a seasoned professional in the business development and supplier diversity sectors. Currently serving as Co-Mastermind at Diversity Masterminds® and CEO of 12PointFive, Liz specializes in facilitating opportunities for diverse suppliers and certified businesses. As Chapter Chair for the Women Presidents' Organization in Washington, DC, Greenbelt, and Greater Baltimore, Liz leads monthly meetings for women entrepreneurs running multi-million dollar companies. Liz's previous roles include Director EMEA at WEConnect International, where management of programs and grants ensured the growth of women-owned businesses, and Executive Director at WBEC Greater DMV, recognized as the Women’s Business Champion of the Year by the Small Business Administration in 2009. Educational credentials include a Master's Degree in International Affairs from Columbia University and a Bachelor's Degree in Comparative Literature from Dartmouth College.