Business & Management

Professionals who specialize in the organization and oversight of business activities, as well as focus on planning, directing, and controlling company operations

Tiffany Garden

Tiffany Garden

Tiffany Garden is a writer and content marketer with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in technology marketing, with a focus on cloud computing, data management, databases, and IT services. Currently, Tiffany is a Marketing Manager at Datavail, overseeing the Database and Data Management Services business units.

Tiffany Garden is a writer and content marketer with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in technology marketing, with a focus on cloud computing, data management, databases, and IT services. Currently, Tiffany is a Marketing Manager at Data... Show more

Nir Parisian

Nir Parisian

Hi, I’m Nir Parisian 👋
Married + 5 little ones 😄

I've spent the last decade building and leading front-end solutions for companies of all sizes. I’ve been a full-stack engineer at Intel, a front-end team leader at Curv, and now I help startups through Enpitech, the front-end consulting company I founded 5 years ago. I also run a YouTube channel on front-end development (https://youtube.com/@nirparisian) and a community called Frontendistim, where I share knowledge and connect with fellow developers.

Hi, I’m Nir Parisian 👋 Married + 5 little ones 😄 I've spent the last decade building and leading front-end solutions for companies of all sizes. I’ve been a full-stack engineer at Intel, a front-end team leader at Curv, and now I help startups ... Show more

Fabrizio Pischedda

Fabrizio Pischedda

Fabrizio is the founder and Managing Partner of M-HUB, an international boutique consulting firm specializing in growth and scaling for global organizations.

With over 23 years of experience at the helm of international management consulting, he has led some of the most ambitious transformations on the global stage, generating measurable value for organizations operating on an international scale in the energy, transportation, telecommunications, manufacturing, and public sectors.
Before founding M-HUB, he held senior leadership roles at Arthur D. Little, BearingPoint, and Capgemini Invent, serving as Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, and Head of Intelligent Industry, building a reputation as a growth architect for complex organizations seeking to scale in a structured and sustainable manner.

His approach combines strategic rigor with executive capability: he knows how to identify where an organization’s hidden value lies, how to unlock it, and how to create the conditions so that growth is not a one-off event, but a system. He has worked with the leadership of some of the world’s largest industrial and service companies, delivering concrete results in highly complex, high-stakes environments.

With M-HUB, he has translated this experience into a model focused on one thing: helping organizations truly grow and scale intelligently.

Fabrizio is the founder and Managing Partner of M-HUB, an international boutique consulting firm specializing in growth and scaling for global organizations. With over 23 years of experience at the helm of international management consulting, he h... Show more

Katrina Wanjugu Muchemi

Katrina Wanjugu Muchemi

Katrina is a data scientist with years worth of experience with a background in economics. She has a passion for democratizing AI deep learning and all things tech.

Katrina is a data scientist with years worth of experience with a background in economics. She has a passion for democratizing AI deep learning and all things tech. Show more

Sanjana Arun

Sanjana Arun

Sanjana Arun is a Product Lead at eBay, where she leads AI-powered Search and Advertising systems that determine how visibility, relevance, and monetization are allocated across large-scale marketplaces. Her work focuses on translating machine learning innovations in ranking, retrieval, and personalization into trusted, high-impact experiences for buyers and sellers.

She specializes in designing AI systems as decision engines, where models, data, and feedback loops shape user behavior and marketplace dynamics. Sanjana serves as an Ambassador for Product-Led Alliance leading panels, speaking and writing about AI. She is also an active speaker on Grace Hopper, Women In Tech, ProductWorld, AI Dev Summit among others. Her work has been published on Mind the Product and CMSWire websites.

Sanjana Arun is a Product Lead at eBay, where she leads AI-powered Search and Advertising systems that determine how visibility, relevance, and monetization are allocated across large-scale marketplaces. Her work focuses on translating machine learni... Show more

Avaneendra Kanaparti

Avaneendra Kanaparti

Avaneendra Kanaparti is a product and analytics leader with extensive experience in strategy, credit risk management, and customer value optimization in the financial services industry. He is currently Director of Product & Data Analytics at American Express, where he leads the analytics function for Commercial Credit Card products, manages a large-scale lending program, and develops strategies to grow customer engagement and market share.
Before joining American Express, Avaneendra held senior roles at Discover Financial Services, where he oversaw credit line management, customer authorization strategies, and the development of risk and response models. He also led teams in designing customer journeys and personalized communication initiatives to improve customer experience and profitability.
Earlier in his career at Capital One, he managed credit risk strategies for small business banking and partnership credit cards, contributed to the development of digital banking policies, and directed cross-functional initiatives to improve risk controls and operational processes. His career began with analytical roles at HSBC and MuSigma, where he worked on customer segmentation, product analytics, and marketing strategy.
Avaneendra earned his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, where he focused on Strategy, Marketing, and Management Science. He also holds a Master’s in Economics and a Bachelor’s in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering from BITS Pilani.
He brings a strong combination of technical expertise in tools such as SAS, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and Snowflake, along with proven leadership in applying analytics to solve complex business challenges and deliver strategic impact.

Avaneendra Kanaparti is a product and analytics leader with extensive experience in strategy, credit risk management, and customer value optimization in the financial services industry. He is currently Director of Product & Data Analytics at American... Show more

Rajaganesh Vijayaraj

Rajaganesh Vijayaraj

Rajaganesh Vijayaraj is an Associate Partner at IBM Consulting focused on agentic AI on Azure AI, helping enterprises move from pilots to production with secure, governable AI agents. He brings two decades of experience in cloud, architecture, and large-scale delivery across IBM, CGI and TCS. LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-vijayaraj/

Rajaganesh Vijayaraj is an Associate Partner at IBM Consulting focused on agentic AI on Azure AI, helping enterprises move from pilots to production with secure, governable AI agents. He brings two decades of experience in cloud, architecture, and la... Show more

Dr. Don Barden

Dr. Don Barden

Dr. Don Barden is an internationally recognized behavioral economist, author, and corporate strategist with more than 30 years of transformative leadership experience. Named one of North America’s Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell and Entrepreneur of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Dr. Barden has built billion-dollar sales teams and reshaped organizational cultures across the globe.

His Wall Street–backed research, The Perfect Plan, uncovered the behavioral patterns that drive elite leadership performance. His latest doctoral study, Here Come the Girls, reveals the next global paradigm shift in leadership—forecasting that between 2028 and 2032, women’s rise to power will redefine how organizations grow, innovate, and lead. Dr. Barden’s message equips leaders to adapt, embrace inclusive collaboration, and prepare for the future of business through measurable 3× impact in growth, profit, and retention.

Dr. Don Barden is an internationally recognized behavioral economist, author, and corporate strategist with more than 30 years of transformative leadership experience. Named one of North America’s Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell ... Show more

Katarzyna Pikus

Katarzyna Pikus

Katarzyna Pikus is a Data Sharing Leader specializing in Business Intelligence at Inter IKEA Group, where she combines technical depth with a passion for transforming how organizations work with data.

She focuses on continuous improvement of BI development practices, applying Agile and Lean principles to streamline workflows and elevate solution quality. Recently, she has become particularly engaged in exploring how emerging AI capabilities can enhance Power BI development—bridging the gap between AI innovation and practical BI delivery. Her work centers on using AI to accelerate development, improve DAX quality, automate documentation, and make advanced analytics more accessible across teams.

As an active contributor to Inter IKEA’s global Power BI community, she regularly engages over 100 colleagues every six weeks, fostering knowledge‑sharing and inspiring others to experiment, learn, and grow. Her commitment lies in making complex data approachable, empowering people to use modern BI and AI tools with confidence, and shaping a future where analytics is both scalable and truly user‑friendly.

Katarzyna Pikus is a Data Sharing Leader specializing in Business Intelligence at Inter IKEA Group, where she combines technical depth with a passion for transforming how organizations work with data. She focuses on continuous improvement of BI de... Show more

Andy Spamer

Andy Spamer

Andy is an Agile Coach and Transformation Practitioner who is gambling the next decade of his career on the shift to Agentic Coding and embedded AI Agents.

Andy is an Agile Coach and Transformation Practitioner who is gambling the next decade of his career on the shift to Agentic Coding and embedded AI Agents. Show more

Fernando Santana

Fernando Santana

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com Bacharelado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Católica de Brasília, Pós-Graduação em Design Thinking e Criatividade para Organizações e MBA em Planejamento e Estratégia Organizacional pela Universidade Cesumar do Paraná. Além disso, possui mais de 20 Certificações Profissionais em Agilidade.

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com B... Show more

Marcel Chabot

Marcel Chabot

I’m a creative problem solver who applies his skills in the Microsoft Dynamics space and the management of one of the most talented teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I like to incorporate both the latest technology as well as the “grey beard” skills I’ve honed over decades of software development.

When I’m not in the office or hanging out with my family, I’m at my local Makerspace working with CNC machines, laser cutters, 3D printers and other tools of wood and metal work. There are Makerspace (also known as Hackerspace) all over the country, and I encourage everyone to check one out.

Stay Creative and have fun!

I’m a creative problem solver who applies his skills in the Microsoft Dynamics space and the management of one of the most talented teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I like to incorporate both the latest technology as well as the “grey b... Show more

Ladislau André

Ladislau André

Data analyst focused on transforming processes through automation and creating reports that provide critical insights for decision making. Strong experience in ETL, KPI development, and database management using tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Python/R. Proficient in delivering results that improve operational efficiency and organizational performance. Always seeking innovation, I lead initiatives that add value and lead to the strategic success of organizations.

Data analyst focused on transforming processes through automation and creating reports that provide critical insights for decision making. Strong experience in ETL, KPI development, and database management using tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Pow... Show more

Yang Liu

Yang Liu

Yang has 9 years experience working with Microsoft products, focus on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio. She holds 10 Microsoft certifications in the above areas.

Yang didn’t follow a traditional path into technology. She studied journalism in China and then shifted to technology when she pursued a Master’s in Digital Humanities at UCL, London. That’s where she broadened her digital skills and paved the way for her current role at EY Technology Consulting.

She established and leads “Code Club at EY”, a growing volunteering initiative where young people develop their interest in technology through learning how to code. She’s also passionate about inspiring more girls to study technology and is always willing to help girls discover their own paths.

Yang has 9 years experience working with Microsoft products, focus on Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio. She holds 10 Microsoft certifications in the above areas. Yang didn’t follow a traditional path into technology. She studied j... Show more

Leyder Correa Romero

Leyder Correa Romero

Architect at Encamina, with 25+ years of experience in technology. I help organizations simplify business through Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions. Passionate about teaching, I prefer sharing knowledge over chasing trends.

Architect at Encamina, with 25+ years of experience in technology. I help organizations simplify business through Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions. Passionate about teaching, I prefer sharing knowledge over chasing trends. Show more

Charis Charalampidi

Charis Charalampidi

Charis is a senior business intelligence analyst and consultant and the organiser of PgGreece, the first Greece PostgreSQL Users Group.

With a long-standing interest in Chinese language and culture, she brings a cross-cultural perspective to community building and collaboration in global open-source ecosystems.

Charis is a senior business intelligence analyst and consultant and the organiser of PgGreece, the first Greece PostgreSQL Users Group. With a long-standing interest in Chinese language and culture, she brings a cross-cultural perspective to comm... Show more

Ceaneh Alexis

Ceaneh Alexis

Ceaneh Alexis is the Founder and CEO of Catapaultt, a boutique operational transformation advisory firm that helps mid-market organizations align people, processes, and technology to deliver measurable results. With over 25 years of Fortune 200 leadership experience, Ceaneh's expertise spans Human Capital Management, Procurement, and Technology, making her a sought-after voice in AI readiness, workforce transformation, and operational excellence.

A passionate advocate for innovation, Ceaneh brings a practitioner's lens to every engagement, having driven large-scale transformation at Johnson and Johnson, Abbott, and Aon. She understands what it takes to move organizations from strategy to execution, and her work is grounded in the reality that people and process must lead technology, not follow it.

Ceaneh is an active community leader and coach, dedicated to empowering leaders to build organizations that are resilient, adaptive, and ready for what's next. She graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with an MBA and magna cum laude from Rider University with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems.

Ceaneh Alexis is the Founder and CEO of Catapaultt, a boutique operational transformation advisory firm that helps mid-market organizations align people, processes, and technology to deliver measurable results. With over 25 years of Fortune 200 leade... Show more

Denis Stebunov

Denis Stebunov

I’m the CTO at ivelum, where we build custom software for startups and enterprises. I also work on Teamplify – a team productivity suite for engineering teams.

I'm obsessed with developer productivity, continuous delivery, and best engineering practices.

I’m the CTO at ivelum, where we build custom software for startups and enterprises. I also work on Teamplify – a team productivity suite for engineering teams. I'm obsessed with developer productivity, continuous delivery, and best engineering pra... Show more

Aura Buison

Aura Buison

Aura Buison was a CPA back in the Philippines. Her early career was spent working as an auditor at PwC. She later transitioned and became a Consultant/Solutions Architect for Axapta 3.0 until the latest version D365 F&O. She has over 20 years of experience in F&O Finance, and Project Management and Accounting modules.

Currently a Solutions Architect at Kroll.

Aura Buison was a CPA back in the Philippines. Her early career was spent working as an auditor at PwC. She later transitioned and became a Consultant/Solutions Architect for Axapta 3.0 until the latest version D365 F&O. She has over 20 years of expe... Show more

Logan O'Neil

Logan O'Neil

Logan O’Neil is a Solutions Consultant at Blink, where she helps organizations evaluate the Blink Employee Experience platform and envision how it can unlock the full potential of their workforce. She brings a strong background in SaaS solutions consulting, with prior experience spanning intelligent communications and CPG insights. In addition to her client work, Logan serves as an Investor Advisory Board Member for Moxey and an Executive Committee Board Member for the Alabama A-Club.

A former Witt University Fellow at The University of Alabama, as well as an NCAA Division I athlete and two-year team captain on The University of Alabama Women’s Rowing Team, Logan brings a competitive edge and a bold servant-leadership style to her work. She holds a Mathematics degree and an MBA from The University of Alabama.

Logan has delivered energizing sessions at Consensus DemoFest East Coast (2023), Sloss Tech (2025), Ragan Employee Experience (2025), and Elevate & Empower (2026) earning a reputation for her practical, insightful, and immediately actionable approach to career and workplace growth.

Logan O’Neil is a Solutions Consultant at Blink, where she helps organizations evaluate the Blink Employee Experience platform and envision how it can unlock the full potential of their workforce. She brings a strong background in SaaS solutions cons... Show more

Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC

Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC

I am passionate about fostering mental health that helps teams perform under pressure.

I am driven to help people use performance psychology principles to improve their lives! After nearly 20 years as a sport and performance psychologist, I’ve learned that high performance is not only a set of tools but a way of being that we bring to everything we do. Yet, in several high performing industries, we’re behind in taking action on mental health—and in some ways I get it because how we’ve talked about mental health in these spaces doesn’t consider important nuances of high performance.

Fortunately, the message I share is informed by two decades of experience within several demanding industries that also have high mental health stigma including healthcare, higher education, and collegiate and professional sport (including collision sports, such as football and ice hockey). I’m also from a family of rural farmers, so my message is designed to reach even the most skeptical audience members! You can simply trust that what I have to say will reach the high performers on your team.

I’m a passionate and enthusiastic speaker (who might talk too fast at times) and am skilled at translating important concepts into practical strategies that you can immediately use. (You can thank my herding rescue dogs for helping me streamline my communication strategies!)

I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology, am a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), and am a Licensed Psychologist, specializing in high performing populations. I am the Founder and CEO of Haugen Performance Consulting, a firm that provides education, training, and performance psychology solutions for sport organizations, corporations, and professionals. I've held a variety of positions including the Director of Mental Health and Performance Psychology at a Division I NCAA member institution and former Board member (2017-2019) and Past-President (2018-2019) of the North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners (NDSBPE).

Throughout my career, I have actively involved in training the next generation of healthcare leaders. I am an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Dakota and former faculty member at the Altru Family Medicine Residency (2016-2020). I continue providing mental health and performance psychology training to sports medicine fellows in physical therapy, athletic training students, and graduate students in clinical and counseling psychology. In 2023, I was also awarded the prestigious Jack Weakley Award of Distinction from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) for lifetime contributions to athletics, athletic training, and sports medicine, and I am the first mental health professional to receive this award.

I am passionate about fostering mental health that helps teams perform under pressure. I am driven to help people use performance psychology principles to improve their lives! After nearly 20 years as a sport and performance psychologist, I’ve lea... Show more

Donna Krizik

Donna Krizik

Donna is an ERP industry veteran, with a strong marketing history and has presented at 30+ conferences, and advises clients how to better utilize the technology available to improve their business and their lives every day. She brings 20 years' experience, a humble attitude and a little bit of humor to her sessions. She started her career at a small VAR, and spent 12 years growing VAR practices and a few years working for an ERP publisher. Over the last 6 years she's grown her own agency to serve the vast VAR and ISV and improve marketing efforts and drive leads.

Donna is an ERP industry veteran, with a strong marketing history and has presented at 30+ conferences, and advises clients how to better utilize the technology available to improve their business and their lives every day. She brings 20 years' exper... Show more

Katrin Jäser

Katrin Jäser

Katrin Jäser ist akademische Mitarbeiterin und Stellvertreterin der Geschäftsführung am Zentrum für wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung (ZWW) der Brandenburgischen Technischen Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU CS). Aktuell arbeitet sie an ihrem eigenen Promotionsvorhaben an dem Institut für Wirtschaftswissenschaften, im Fachgebiet Personalmanagement der BTU CS und ist sowohl in der regulären Lehre als auch in der Weiterbildung aktiv. Sie studierte Sozial- und Organisationspädagogik (M.A.) an der Universität Hildesheim.

Katrin Jäser ist akademische Mitarbeiterin und Stellvertreterin der Geschäftsführung am Zentrum für wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung (ZWW) der Brandenburgischen Technischen Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU CS). Aktuell arbeitet sie an ihrem eigene... Show more

Anastasiia Zvenigorodskaia

Anastasiia Zvenigorodskaia

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies
• 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach
• Open Source advocate & Public speaker

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies • 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach • Open Source advocate & Publ... Show more

Patrick Thurmond

Patrick Thurmond

Patrick is a technology director, software developer, pod lead, and hiring manager at VML working on a wide variety of projects but specializing in Drupal websites. He recently completed his MBA at Rockhurst University. He is a husband and a father of 3 boys.

Patrick is a technology director, software developer, pod lead, and hiring manager at VML working on a wide variety of projects but specializing in Drupal websites. He recently completed his MBA at Rockhurst University. He is a husband and a father o... Show more

Michele Ruberti

Michele Ruberti

Michele Ruberti è Business Developer Manager in TD SYNNEX e il suo compito principale è aiutare i partner Microsoft.

Nel passato si è occupato di Active Directory, SharePoint, Exchange, Microsoft 365, Azure, EMS e di Virtualizzazione.

E' Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, Solution Expert, IT Professional, Techonology Specialist e Trainer. Partecipa attivamente come speaker alle più importanti conferenze sulle tecnologie Microsoft tra le ultime WPC, SharePoint Saturday, Global Windows Azure Bootcamp e Cloud Conference Italia

Come PMP tratta anche temi di Project Management e di Change Management.

Dal 2025 Microsoft MVP nelle categorie Azure Compute Infrastructure ed Azure Hybrid & Migration.

Michele Ruberti è Business Developer Manager in TD SYNNEX e il suo compito principale è aiutare i partner Microsoft. Nel passato si è occupato di Active Directory, SharePoint, Exchange, Microsoft 365, Azure, EMS e di Virtualizzazione. E' Micro... Show more

Brendan Daly

Brendan Daly

As a Senior Solution Architect, I help organizations use data effectively, turning it into practical, reliable solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes. My experience covers designing scalable data platforms, integrating AI into real-world applications, and guiding strategic technology decisions that directly support business leaders.

I focus on creating clarity around complex problems and ensuring that technical work always connects to clear organizational goals.

If you’re navigating challenges around data architecture, modernizing systems, or integrating AI in ways that make a difference, let’s connect.

As a Senior Solution Architect, I help organizations use data effectively, turning it into practical, reliable solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes. My experience covers designing scalable data platforms, integrating AI into real-world a... Show more

Jay Manley

Jay Manley

When he’s not helping finance teams untangle their payments messes, Jay is usually strapped into something loud, fast, or airborne—sometimes all three in the same week.

In the office, he’s a visionary and a natural leader for Accounts Payable teams: the kind of operator who doesn’t just “optimize a process,” but rethinks how AP should work end-to-end—simplifying the chaos, modernizing the tech stack, and rallying teams around a clear path from manual grind to automated control.

He’s also a multi-rated pilot (powered, glider, and unmanned—rotor and fixed-wing) who puts those skills to work with the Civil Air Patrol on search-and-rescue missions, logging real cockpit time when it actually counts.

Back on the ground, he’s a lifelong motorsports addict: a season points champion who’s finished 3rd out of 330 cars in divisional competition—and then decided that wasn’t chaotic enough, so he went all-in on the art (and smoke) of drift driving.

And when things “slow down,” it’s only by Jay’s standards: playing guitar in a band, disappearing off-grid in the mountains, or sending a snowmobile through deep powder like it personally offended him. If it runs on fuel, flies, or makes your heart rate question your life choices, there’s a decent chance Jay’s either done it… or is already planning the next stunt.

When he’s not helping finance teams untangle their payments messes, Jay is usually strapped into something loud, fast, or airborne—sometimes all three in the same week. In the office, he’s a visionary and a natural leader for Accounts Payable team... Show more

Aarica Smith

Aarica Smith

Aarica J. Smith is a multi-certified Salesforce Consultant, Board Source Certified Consultant and SCRUM Certified project management and operations professional. Aarica thrives in concept development, using her consulting and management tools to transform ambiguous environments and concepts into actionable plans or implementations. She is highly creative when it comes to developing results-driven solutions, while ensuring alignment with necessary organization leaders of all levels.

Some of the work that she has accomplished with small businesses includes:

- Created company-wide and department-specific operational systems to streamline the business based on systems, not individual team members
- Developed a various company programs, including a diverse supplier program and employee professional development program
- Project managed cross-functional projects, engaging with external and internal key stakeholders to ensure on-time deliverables and successful project metrics
- Led change management initiatives with c-suite executives and department leaders.

In her previous roles of a non-profit professional, she has overseen a multi-million-dollar foundation grant to pilot national arts strategy to over 4K Boys & Girls Clubs globally, managed over $32M in corporate accounts, and grew a local cycling fundraising event from $450K to nearly a $1M event, making it the #4 premiere cycling fundraising event (out of 93 national events) for the organization.

A firm believer in education, Aarica earned her Master of Arts degree in Arts Administration from Savannah College of Art and Design, and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with a minor in French from Spelman College. In her spare time, she loves to travel the world with her family, experience amazing food, and volunteer in her community with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Aarica J. Smith is a multi-certified Salesforce Consultant, Board Source Certified Consultant and SCRUM Certified project management and operations professional. Aarica thrives in concept development, using her consulting and management tools to tran... Show more

Vanessa Zamy

Vanessa Zamy

Vanessa Zamy, known as The Business Defibrillator®, is a catalyst for transformative change within organizations. As CEO of LiberationX Contracts, Vanessa leads a nationwide team of trainers and coaches who help leaders build high-performing teams able to navigate the modern workplace.

Vanessa brings a wealth of experience working with diverse organizations, from Fortune 500 companies and public sector agencies to small businesses and startups. She excels as a global dynamic speaker, leadership trainer, and HR strategist, driving meaningful shifts in mindset and performance across all levels and industries.

Vanessa Zamy’s powerful insights have been featured in esteemed publications including Fast Company and NPR Marketplace, affirming her status as a thought leader in corporate wellness and leadership development. Vanessa's personal journey from adversity to triumph serves as a compelling testament to her unwavering determination, unparalleled expertise, and unmatched performance prowess.

On worldwide stages, Vanessa captivates audiences with her commanding presence and insightful sessions, guiding corporate professionals towards heightened levels of success. In 2025, Vanessa delivered over 52 trainings across 16 states in the US, three countries, and two continents. Participants have noted Vanessa’s training to be “energetic, informative, and encouraging” with her “authentic and engaging style” of speaking “a breath of fresh air”.

A lifelong learner and proud graduate of Stanford University, her hobbies include standing in the sunshine, observing butterflies in nature, and traveling the last three years with two suitcases and a purse.
Her talent development firm, LiberationX Contracts, is poised to transform corporate culture and empower professionals at all levels to thrive in today's dynamic workplace.

Vanessa Zamy, known as The Business Defibrillator®, is a catalyst for transformative change within organizations. As CEO of LiberationX Contracts, Vanessa leads a nationwide team of trainers and coaches who help leaders build high-performing teams ab... Show more

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