Gap has set up a new advisory council comprising a diverse group of change-makers championing inclusion. Dubbed ‘Power of the Collective Council’, the advisory board will help Gap provide access to the marginalized and vulnerable communities, drive awareness about them and advocate for their rights. The Council will focus on three strategic pillars: Community, Customer, and Employee, to leverage their specialized areas of expertise and amplify a core focus area of diversity and inclusion for Gap Inc.

One of the founding members of the council will be Aurora James, Founder, Fifteen Percent Pledge, and Founder and Creative Director, Brother Vellies, who will support the Community as the Council’s Economic Inclusion Advisor. The second member, Leonardo Lawson, an internationally renowned expert in luxury and fashion brand building, management consulting, and executive search will support the Customer pillar as the Creative Impact Advisor. He has a diverse background in fine arts, brand strategy, digital, and retail combined with expertise in building unique experience and partnerships.

The third member, Amber Cabral, an inclusion strategist, certified coach, speaker, and author of 'Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture', will join the Council as the Employee Experience Advisor. She has been working with Gap Inc. since 2018, to advance internal inclusion efforts through employee workshops, executive coaching, and facilitated discussions.The new council will enable Gap Inc to further its equality and belonging commitments in the coming year.