DeMario is an award-winning community strategist and founder of Gatherful, where he helps organizations design spaces where belonging thrives and businesses flourish. With over a decade of experience in community building, he specializes in transforming authentic connections into measurable business success.

As the former leader of the Culture First Community at Culture Amp, DeMario grew a global network of over 100,000 HR practitioners, people leaders, and changemakers who believe in building better workplaces. His work has earned accolades such as LinkedIn Top Community Voice, CMX Best B2B Community Professional, and recognition as a Top 100 Customer Marketing & Advocacy Influencer by Base.

A first-generation college graduate with a degree in English, DeMario’s journey has spanned higher education, HR tech, and startup advising. He’s also a TEDx organizer and dynamic speaker, passionate about the intersection of community, inclusion, and organizational growth. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, DeMario now calls the San Francisco Bay Area home.