Government, Social Sector & Education

Valued individuals involved in shaping public policies, providing essential services, and promoting education, tirelessly looking to improve society and empower citizens

Dezaree' Lusk

Dezaree' Lusk

Dezaree' Lusk is originally from Dallas, Texas. She received her Cosmetologist license from Duncanville High School in 2011. Dezaree' received her Bachelor's of Social Work Degree from Prairie View A & M University in December of 2014, and her Master's of Social Work Degree from the University of Houston in May of 2016. Dezaree' is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in Health & Behavioral Health. Her experience includes being a Director at the second largest psychiatric hospital in Houston, Texas. With Divine Beauty Bar, Dezaree has combined her love for Cosmetology and Social Work by helping individuals experiencing hair loss (Alopecia). Divine Beauty Bar is widely known for their Wigs for Veterans at no cost initiative! Dezaree' has taken this initiative further by leaving the Corporate world and becoming a full-time, licensed Cosmetology School Owner of Divine Beauty Bar & Hair Loss Institute. Programs include Cranial Prosthesis Curriculum teaching others how to accept Insurance and Veteran Benefits, Permanent Makeup, a full Cosmetology Program and much more!

Dezaree' Lusk is originally from Dallas, Texas. She received her Cosmetologist license from Duncanville High School in 2011. Dezaree' received her Bachelor's of Social Work Degree from Prairie View A & M University in December of 2014, and her Master... Show more

David Rankin

David Rankin

David's distinguished career spans over four decades, ignited by his foray into the world of information technology back in 1983. He has taken on a multitude of technical and managerial roles across diverse sectors, including the private sector, Federal government, state government, and higher education. His wealth of experience and invaluable insights garnered from these diverse domains make him a force to be reckoned with.

In 1993, David joined the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Novell Server Administrator for Administrative Data Processing. Over the years, he proved himself as a leader, ultimately assuming the position of Assistant Dean for Information Technology and HIPAA Security Officer for the UNC Adams School of Dentistry from 2011 to 2022. David's dedication to the University and his management of information technology professionals since 1996 are testaments to his exceptional leadership and loyalty.

Education lies at the core of David's personal journey, and his academic achievements speak volumes about his commitment to excellence. A graduate of Hampton University with a bachelor's degree in Mass Media Arts, David legitimized his technical expertise by obtaining a master's degree in Computer Networking and a Post Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance from East Carolina University. Not stopping there, he solidified his position by earning a Certified Government Chief Information Officer certificate from the UNC School of Government.

In 2022, David added two prestigious and highly respected certifications to his repertoire: the Certified Information Systems Security Professional from ISC2 and the Certified Information Security Manager from ISACA.

David's passion for continuous learning and dedication to professional associations have solidified his status as a leader. He is a member of the Epsilon Pi Tau technical honor society, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, and the Information Systems Security Association.

His affiliation with the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated exemplifies his commitment to scholarship, community and service.

David's distinguished career spans over four decades, ignited by his foray into the world of information technology back in 1983. He has taken on a multitude of technical and managerial roles across diverse sectors, including the private sector, Fede... Show more

Ben Linders

Ben Linders

Ben Linders is an Independent Consultant in Agile, Lean, Quality, and Continuous Improvement, based in The Netherlands. Author of Getting Value out of Agile Retrospectives, Waardevolle Agile Retrospectives, What Drives Quality and Continuous Improvement. Creator of the Agile Self-assessment Game.

As an adviser, coach and trainer he helps organizations with deploying effective software development and management practices. He focuses on continuous improvement, collaboration and communication, and professional development, to deliver business value to customers.

Ben is an active member of networks on Agile, Lean, and Quality, and a well-known speaker and author. He shares his experiences in a bilingual blog (Dutch and English), as an editor for Culture and Methods at InfoQ, and as an expert in communities like Computable, Quora, DZone, and TechTarget. Follow him on twitter: @BenLinders.

For an overview of the presentation and mini-workshops that I have given, visit https://www.benlinders.com/presentations/

Ben Linders is an Independent Consultant in Agile, Lean, Quality, and Continuous Improvement, based in The Netherlands. Author of Getting Value out of Agile Retrospectives, Waardevolle Agile Retrospectives, What Drives Quality and Continuous Improvem... Show more

Kenyetta Clarke

Kenyetta Clarke

I am a Alabama Native. Military Army Veteran. I am Natural Hair and Microlocs Specialist, licensed instructor and Salon Owner with over 15yrs in the Natural Hair Industry.
I have a huge 30,000+ social Media following with clients all over the US.

I am a Alabama Native. Military Army Veteran. I am Natural Hair and Microlocs Specialist, licensed instructor and Salon Owner with over 15yrs in the Natural Hair Industry. I have a huge 30,000+ social Media following with clients all over the US. Show more

Spencer Ho

Spencer Ho

At Flock Consulting, we specialise in empowering organisations to transform data into actionable insights, driving strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Our work with Central Plains Water Limited (CPWL) is a testament to how tailored data strategies can make a lasting impact.

Discover how CPWL partnered with Flock Consulting to revolutionise operations through a modern data platform. By tapping into existing data, CPWL improved water reporting, asset management, and preventative maintenance, strengthening resilience and aligning with their long-term vision for sustainable water management.

During this session, Mark McKenzie (Operations Manager, CPWL), Marieke Mahoney (Advisory Consultant, Flock Consulting), and Spencer will share how data-driven strategies have transformed CPWL’s operations. Learn how Flock’s Advisory Services can help your organisation get started, navigate challenges, and embed data strategies for long-term success.

At Flock Consulting, we specialise in empowering organisations to transform data into actionable insights, driving strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and sustainability. Our work with Central Plains Water Limited (CPWL) is a testament... Show more

Matthew Biewener

Matthew Biewener

Matt Biewener has been working with Drupal since version 6, was an Acquia Triple-Certified Drupal Expert, and has been developing web-based solutions to both operational challenges and client-facing programmatic needs for 15+ years. He has an MPH in maternal and child health, and has leveraged technology to modernize and amplify the reach, quality, and impact of services across public health domains. At Abt Global, Matt is a senior application developer responsible for Drupal DevSecOps and code.

Matt Biewener has been working with Drupal since version 6, was an Acquia Triple-Certified Drupal Expert, and has been developing web-based solutions to both operational challenges and client-facing programmatic needs for 15+ years. He has an MPH in ... Show more

Jennifer Mason

Jennifer Mason

Jennifer Ann Mason is the Vice President of Workforce Transformation and Learning at Planet Technologies, where she leads the Evolve 365 team as they help transform organizations and agencies through user adoption and various learning activities, including customized adoption playbooks, training videos designed for internal business processes, ongoing learning campaigns and personalized Champions Programs. Helping organizations adjust how they approach learning as they move forward with digital transformation and change the way they work.

Jennifer has been awarded the Microsoft MVP over 10 consecutive years and is a nationally known speaker at worldwide conferences. She is the author of over 6 SharePoint Technical Books and helps lead and coordinate the local user’s group in her hometown. The Microsoft Community is a big part of Jennifer’s interest and you can often find her at local events, community forums or working behind the scenes to coordinate various Diversity & Inclusion conference tracks.

Jennifer has been with Planet Technologies over 5 years and is looking forward to the future of the government workplace. The changes of the cloud are being felt more and more every day and the journey of adoption for many agencies is just beginning! Being able to help various agencies do more and do things differently is just a small thing that gets her excited! From helping them transition from paper or excel forms to PowerApps and Power BI or to Teams and SharePoint from email – all changes big or small that help people work more efficiently are foundations worth celebrating in Jennifer’s mind!

In her spare time, you can often find Jennifer traveling all over the US with her husband Corey and her pup Bowser. From the beaches to the mountains to the vineyards, you just never know where they might end up for a few days!

Jennifer Ann Mason is the Vice President of Workforce Transformation and Learning at Planet Technologies, where she leads the Evolve 365 team as they help transform organizations and agencies through user adoption and various learning activities, inc... Show more

Vincent Loiseau

Vincent Loiseau

I discovered Agile in a startup in the United States, as a developer of financial solutions. When I came back to France, empirical approaches were still unknown. So I quickly switched to coaching teams and organizations. I still work as a Scrum Master/Agile Coach.

I am always looking for real challenges aiming at performance and work well done, based above all on human relations and team building.

I discovered Agile in a startup in the United States, as a developer of financial solutions. When I came back to France, empirical approaches were still unknown. So I quickly switched to coaching teams and organizations. I still work as a Scrum Maste... Show more

Emeka Boris Ama

Emeka Boris Ama

Data Scientist enthusiast, Co-Organiser of Pydata Port Harcourt and Team Lead at Port Harcourt School of Ai

Data Scientist enthusiast, Co-Organiser of Pydata Port Harcourt and Team Lead at Port Harcourt School of Ai Show more

Dr. Anika Davis

Dr. Anika Davis

Dr. Anika Davis is CEO of Winning Results, an organizational development firm. In addition, she is the COO/CoFounder of QoreInsights, an education technology company that uses AI to improve teacher effectiveness. Dr. Davis has a proven track record of growing organizations and developing individuals to achieve record breaking, award-winning results.
As an organizational psychologist, Dr. Davis has held executive leadership roles in financial services, operations, sales/marketing, and human resources. She is an expert at leveraging corporate culture to create and improve employee engagement, productivity, and team collaboration. She holds an EdD (Vanderbilt University) and is a certified KAI practitioner.

Dr. Anika Davis is CEO of Winning Results, an organizational development firm. In addition, she is the COO/CoFounder of QoreInsights, an education technology company that uses AI to improve teacher effectiveness. Dr. Davis has a proven track record o... Show more

Riza Utile

Riza Utile

Riza Gallo, CEO at Speak Up Business English Solutions, stands at the forefront of fusing ESL with Web3 technology. Her pioneering approach is reshaping language education, establishing her as a notable figure in the global educational scene.

In her mental health podcast, Riza's ability to connect with listeners on a deeper level has made her podcast a valuable resource for those seeking understanding and support. She offers deep insights, leveraging her rich experiences and knowledge to enlighten and engage a broad audience.

As a global speaker, Riza's fusion of Philippine heritage and international acumen captivates and connects with varied audiences. Her style is inclusive and relatable. Serving clients in more than three dozen countries, her efforts bridge cultural divides, demonstrating how language and tech can unite people.

Her entrepreneurial journey is marked by spirited leadership and creativity. At Speak Up Business English Solutions, Riza cultivates an adaptive and welcoming setting, appealing to diverse learners. Her initiatives in utilizing Web3 technologies demonstrate her forward-thinking approach, positioning her at the forefront of the evolution in learning.

In her personal roles as a mother, Riza finds balance and grounding, illustrating the harmony between personal fulfillment and professional achievement. Her commitment to both family and career exemplifies the ability to lead a multifaceted life with grace and effectiveness. She illustrates the capacity to navigate complex roles with poise.

Riza Gallo's journey is a testament to the power of combining passion with innovation. Her dedication to enhancing the ESL learning experience, along with her mental health advocacy and deep connection to her Filipino roots, establishes her as a distinct and influential figure in the educational and entrepreneurial spheres.

Riza Gallo, CEO at Speak Up Business English Solutions, stands at the forefront of fusing ESL with Web3 technology. Her pioneering approach is reshaping language education, establishing her as a notable figure in the global educational scene. In h... Show more

Anastasiia Abyzova

Anastasiia Abyzova

Inspired, self-motivated, and IT-driven manager.
For the past 5 years was responsible for software development, team management, and building trustworthy relationships with clients in E-learning.
Specializing in complex and huge projects. In my portfolio - are huge Universities, Government projects especially in Ukraine and Africa (with UNESCO, UNICEF etc).

Inspired, self-motivated, and IT-driven manager. For the past 5 years was responsible for software development, team management, and building trustworthy relationships with clients in E-learning. Specializing in complex and huge projects. In my po... Show more

Santiago Iricibar

Santiago Iricibar

Padre, agile coach, facilitador gráfico, amante de los juegos de mesa y en otra vida, desarrollador especializado en banca de inversión.

Los 2 primeros, definen el afán de evolución y aprendizaje, motor de una auto-motivación constante en cada reto que se me presenta.
Los 2 segundos, el alimento de mi curiosidad y ganas de pasármelo bien, haga lo que haga con la mirada en el proceso y no en el fin.
El último, el foco en el bien mayor, el gusto por el trabajo bien hecho y la cultura del trabajo duro para alcanzar un propósito común.

Tras 17 años de experiencia en consultoría, con clientes desde los extintos Banco Popular o Caja Madrid al Banco Santander o INSS, me siento profundamente ligado a la evolución de las personas, lo que me llevó a impartir talleres en colegios, tanto con alumnos como con profesores, nutriéndome de diferentes maneras de enseñar y sobre todo, de aprender.

Padre, agile coach, facilitador gráfico, amante de los juegos de mesa y en otra vida, desarrollador especializado en banca de inversión. Los 2 primeros, definen el afán de evolución y aprendizaje, motor de una auto-motivación constante en cada ret... Show more

Keneth Lopez Izaguirre

Keneth Lopez Izaguirre

CEO de EduKuna, Ingeniero de Sistemas y apasionado por la educación, tiene amplia experiencia en el desarrollo de sistemas web y aplicaciones móviles.

A liderado la implementación de los software de EduKuna en colegios estatales de Lima y provincias, impactando a más de 300 estudiantes y mejorando su rendimiento académico e interés por las matemáticas.

CEO de EduKuna, Ingeniero de Sistemas y apasionado por la educación, tiene amplia experiencia en el desarrollo de sistemas web y aplicaciones móviles. A liderado la implementación de los software de EduKuna en colegios estatales de Lima y provinci... Show more

Wendi Brown

Wendi Brown

Wendi O. Brown, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, has a distinguished career as a Chief Strategist, advising senior U.S. and NATO on strategic planning, risk management, and crisis management. She has been instrumental in managing multinational cyber operations and executing critical logistics missions across Europe and Africa, ensuring readiness for U.S. forces. Her experience spans key roles at U.S. Africa Command and U.S. European Command, where she oversaw complex military operations. Wendi holds two advanced degrees in Cybersecurity and has earned multiple military awards, including the Bronze Star Medal for her exemplary service. For fun, Wendi enjoys the Mediterranean beaches in Greece, and traveling to Italy and Spain.

Wendi O. Brown, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, has a distinguished career as a Chief Strategist, advising senior U.S. and NATO on strategic planning, risk management, and crisis management. She has been instrumental in managing multinational cybe... Show more

Jonathan J Mentor🇩🇴🇺🇸

Jonathan J Mentor🇩🇴🇺🇸

Jonathan Joel Mentor is a revenue growth expert that provokes the economic growth and visibility of underrepresented tech startups.

He is the founder + CEO of Successment, a revenue growth partner for diverse tech startups, where he developed RevOps Science®, a data powered approach to startup growth that electrifies growth strategy + projects.

His inspiration for Successment is his commitment to the success of disadvantaged humans. Success + Commitment = Successment.

In 2024, he was nominated for the United Nations World Summit Awards in the Dominican Republic for excellence in empowering underrepresented tech ecosystems.

As a startup advisor, he enables global technology ecosystems with global partners such as Forbes Blk, Techstars, Boost DO, Parallel 18, StartOut and Pharrell’s Black Ambition.

He has partnered with global brands such as Movement for Black Lives, Pepsi, Accenture, and Fast Company.

He’s been featured in the Black Wall Street Times, El Dia, El Nuevo Diario, El Diario Libre, Hoy Digital, B2B Growth Podcast, Business Insider, Business News Daily, and, several LATAM television programs.

He’s spoken at international tech conferences such as Black Tech Week, Codecamp SDQ Evolved, Wonder Woman Tech, and Unibe Univesity about his passion for diversity in tech, startup growth and RevOps Science.

Jonathan strives to be present for his only daughter Zariah Rose by practicing mindfulness, empathy, and authenticity - values he fiercely instills in every human in his network.

In 2024, he relocated to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic after having been born and raised in New York City.

Jonathan Joel Mentor is a revenue growth expert that provokes the economic growth and visibility of underrepresented tech startups. He is the founder + CEO of Successment, a revenue growth partner for diverse tech startups, where he developed RevO... Show more

Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing

Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing

Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing (Dr. TAB), Human Resources Director for the City of Peachtree City, is an accomplished HR professional with 20 years in the industry (15 years in local government). She is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that positively impact productivity and overall employee satisfaction. Dr. TAB specializes in training and development, talent management, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, wellness programs and risk management. Dr. TAB is a training instructor for the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, where she teaches Human Resources classes to municipal elected officials and staff.

Dr. TAB currently serves as President of the Georgia Public Employer Labor Relations Association, Immediate Past President of the Georgia Local Government Personnel Association, and Past Vice President of Membership for the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources-Atlanta Chapter. She also sits on several advisory councils and board of directors. She is a certified Professional in Human Resources through the Human Resources Certification Institute, the Society for Human Resource Management, and an Advanced Certified Human Resources Manager through the University of Georgia. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree in HR from Capella University.

Dr. TAB is originally from the greater St. Louis metro area. In her spare time, you can find her on her rollerskates three times a week or riding her Harley Iron 883 Sportster motorcycle!

Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing (Dr. TAB), Human Resources Director for the City of Peachtree City, is an accomplished HR professional with 20 years in the industry (15 years in local government). She is responsible for developing and implementing policies and... Show more

Toshihiro Tsuchiya

Toshihiro Tsuchiya

Chief Collaborate Officer of "Civic Tech Zen Chiba," an alliance of civic tech organizations in Chiba Prefecture.

Chief Collaborate Officer of "Civic Tech Zen Chiba," an alliance of civic tech organizations in Chiba Prefecture. Show more

Marie Victoria Olivier Assogbavi

Marie Victoria Olivier Assogbavi

Je suis un professionnel de la communication et des relations publiques avec plus de cinq ans d'expérience dans la transformation digitale des médias et le développement de stratégies de marketing digital au Niger et au Mali.
Pendant mon temps libre, j'aime écrire, regarder des films documentaires ou faire de la photographie.
Je suis ici, pour vous partager comment j'utilise le cloud au quotidien .

Je suis un professionnel de la communication et des relations publiques avec plus de cinq ans d'expérience dans la transformation digitale des médias et le développement de stratégies de marketing digital au Niger et au Mali. Pendant mon temps libr... Show more

Ant Blair

Ant Blair

Ant Blair is a visionary leader, speaker, and advocate for building generational wealth and cultural empowerment through cutting-edge technology.

Currently an advisory board member with Sensay, Ant uses AI and blockchain to create digital legacies. Ant is on a mission to empower African Americans to secure their financial and cultural heritage for future generations.

Ant believes that the future of African American liberation lies in leveraging technology to close wealth gaps, preserve knowledge, and take control of the narrative.

Ant Blair is a visionary leader, speaker, and advocate for building generational wealth and cultural empowerment through cutting-edge technology. Currently an advisory board member with Sensay, Ant uses AI and blockchain to create digital legacie... Show more

Reda Hicks

Reda Hicks

Reda Hicks is an attorney and organizational development consultant based in Houston, Texas. She specializes in helping impact organizations run more efficiently, and serve their missions more effectively. Her work focuses on helping companies and nonprofits address key operational challenges, position for growth, and create new programming. Reda has a JD from the University of California Berkeley School of Law, and an MBA in Sustainable Development from Marylhurst University. Reda is also an alumnus of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program at the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

Reda is actively engaged in two communities she loves: her hometown community in Houston, Texas, and the military families community. She serves on the boards of Texas Lyceum and Impact Hub Houston, and as a strategic advisor for Leadership Houston and the League of Women Voters in Houston. The proud spouse of a retired Army Special Forces soldier, Reda is an alum of the Military Family Advisory Network's Advisory Board, a founding member of the Military Spouse JD Network, and a long-time ambassador of Bunker Labs. She also works on military spouse economic empowerment issues with a number of local, state and national organizations.

Reda Hicks is an attorney and organizational development consultant based in Houston, Texas. She specializes in helping impact organizations run more efficiently, and serve their missions more effectively. Her work focuses on helping companies and no... Show more

Dr. Randy Ross

Dr. Randy Ross

Dr. Randy Ross is a renowned leadership consultant, bestselling author, and keynote speaker dedicated to inspiring individuals and organizations to lead with purpose and impact. Drawing from decades of psychological research and real-world experience, Dr. Ross weaves humor, insight, and practical wisdom into his transformative presentations. His keynote addresses challenge audiences to embrace hope, accelerate personal and professional growth, and cultivate remarkable cultures centered on relationships. Whether teaching the art of leadership or the science of happiness, Dr. Ross empowers people to break free from the ordinary and build lives and businesses that leave a lasting impact.

Dr. Ross is the author of the acclaimed books Relationomics and Remarkable! and has worked with global organizations to build relationally rich environments where people thrive. His engaging style and actionable insights make him a sought-after speaker for those looking to ignite hope, accelerate change, and lead lives of significance.

Dr. Randy Ross is a renowned leadership consultant, bestselling author, and keynote speaker dedicated to inspiring individuals and organizations to lead with purpose and impact. Drawing from decades of psychological research and real-world experience... Show more

Charlene Newton

Charlene Newton

Charlene Newton is an SPCT, Enterprise Lean Agile Coach, and author with over 20 years of experience in software development, sales and marketing management, product management, and enterprise agility. Her unique blend of expertise and penchant for learning enables her to empathize with leaders at all levels. Charlene’s leadership spans diverse industries including travel & tourism, telecom, banking, financial services, insurance, government, media broadcasting, and education. Her clients include some of the largest and most sustainable enterprises globally.
Charlene constantly expands her toolkit of implementation methodologies including Customer Centricity, Product Management, Design Thinking, Change Management, Agile, Lean, Kanban, DevOps and Employee Engagement.
Charlene’s “secret sauce” is communicating and collaborating daily to align and realign to a clearly shared and evolving purpose. She is known for building stakeholder engagement and safe environments where improvement and innovation thrive. She strives to gain trust on Day 1 as she listens and engages leaders to discover new ways of working to solve problems and improve outcomes.
Charlene is always looking for opportunities for leaders to laugh together. Laughter builds trust and humility, both key ingredients for successful change. It also triggers healthy brain responses! Charlene has had the immense pleasure of coaching and training thousands of executives, architects, product managers, scrum masters, and developers. She is grateful for each interactive lesson they learn together and the knowledge and resilience everyone gains to address the next challenge.

Charlene Newton is an SPCT, Enterprise Lean Agile Coach, and author with over 20 years of experience in software development, sales and marketing management, product management, and enterprise agility. Her unique blend of expertise and penchant for l... Show more

Nandini Harihareswara

Nandini Harihareswara

Nandini Harihareswara is a Digital Finance, FinTech, Digital Development and Inclusive Digital Economies expert. She previously served as Senior Advisor on Inclusive Digital Economies, Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment for the UN Capital Development Fund. She also served as the Digital Finance Regional Technical Specialist from 2015-2019, responsible for the creation & implementation of the UNCDF Digital Economy Strategy in Zambia and Malawi. She also helped to author the Inclusive Digital Economies and Gender Equality Playbook, launched in 2021. In these roles, she worked with more 20 FinTechs, Banks, Telcos and e-commerce companies to successfully increase their women customers and partner MSME businesses, and increase their financial return on investment.

She was a founding member of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Digital Development Division. Prior to working for the Digital Development team, Nandini worked as an Investment Officer for the USAID Development Credit Authority Office, and a Presidential Management Fellow at the US Department of Transportation as well as the Urban Transport Division of the World Bank.

She is the author of numerous publications on the intersection of finance, technology and international development. Nandini has an MBA and a Masters in International Trade and Investment Policy from the George Washington University. She also holds a BS in Psychology and a BA in Political Science from the University of California at San Diego.

Nandini Harihareswara is a Digital Finance, FinTech, Digital Development and Inclusive Digital Economies expert. She previously served as Senior Advisor on Inclusive Digital Economies, Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment for the UN Capit... Show more

Ali Akram

Ali Akram

I'm an Agile advocate on a mission to show a bit of my passion for servant leadership and personal growth into the world of software development.
I talk about creating a PLACE where people feel engaged, trusted, and encouraged to grow.
Open communication is my way of being because it's the secret sauce to building genuine trust within teams.
Right now, I am currently supporting software delivery in the public sector achieve their goals and coaching teams to develop their Agile maturity

I'm an Agile advocate on a mission to show a bit of my passion for servant leadership and personal growth into the world of software development. I talk about creating a PLACE where people feel engaged, trusted, and encouraged to grow. Open commun... Show more

Angela Jackson

Angela Jackson

Angela is an author, writer, educator, and activist. She is on the path to completing her doctorate in educational leadership. Her dissertation topic is centered around African-American Parental Involvement. She is a former VP and active member of the UCLA Black Alumni Association. Her passion for youth and parents drives her to empower parents and youth to demand the public school system properly educate students of all colors, starting with capable African-American students who, as a whole, underperform their peers at every level of education.

Angela is an author, writer, educator, and activist. She is on the path to completing her doctorate in educational leadership. Her dissertation topic is centered around African-American Parental Involvement. She is a former VP and active member of t... Show more

Dr. Dhru Beeharilal

Dr. Dhru Beeharilal

Dr. Dhru Beeharilal is a coach, speaker, serial entrepreneur, and the founder of Nayan Leadership

Dr. Dhru Beeharilal is a coach, speaker, serial entrepreneur, and the founder of Nayan Leadership Show more

Tom Benedict

Tom Benedict

I have worked with 100s of startups over the last 9+ years and love building tools that help people get out of their comfort zone. This treasure quest offers something new for people and a way to explore the city from a different perspective.

I have worked with 100s of startups over the last 9+ years and love building tools that help people get out of their comfort zone. This treasure quest offers something new for people and a way to explore the city from a different perspective. Show more

Rob Swymer

Rob Swymer

A native of Boston, Rob is a seasoned sales executive of over four decades who embodiesa servant leadership mindset. He led his teams with empathy and applies the lessons learned from his best-selling book “Surrender to Your Adversity” which shows others how to build resilience and thrive, not only in business but in their personal lives as well.

During his four-decade career, Rob has generated massive value for many of the Fortune 500 including; Home Depot, Bank of America, Dell, Morgan Stanley, Macy’s, Equifax, CSX, Fidelity Information Systems and most recently as Group Vice President of The United Kingdom and Ireland for Splunk. Rob retired from Corporate America in January 2024 and is now focused on giving back to the next generation.

Being known as a global mental health disruptor, Rob has been seen on Fox News, ExtraTV, MSN, CBS, NewsNation, NY Post and CW to name a few. He has appeared on many podcasts both in the US and abroad. Rob is a certified life coach and has mentored and coached executives all over the world, passing on his lessons learned, giving them skills, they need to be successful in their personal and business life.

A native of Boston, Rob is a seasoned sales executive of over four decades who embodiesa servant leadership mindset. He led his teams with empathy and applies the lessons learned from his best-selling book “Surrender to Your Adversity” which shows ot... Show more

Liz Powell, Esq., MPH

Liz Powell, Esq., MPH

Liz Powell, Esq., MPH started G2G Consulting in 2007 which creates and implements government to growth (G2G) policy, funding and advocacy strategies for clients and has raised $531M in non-dilutive government funding for clients. Liz previously served as Legislative Director in Congress for two Members of Congress where she staffed the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, Armed Services Committee and Small Business Committee. She also served as a Policy Analyst for UK Parliament’s Health Committee and has worked on political campaigns. She co-founded the Women’s Digital Health Network and the Women’s Health PAC and serves on the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Innovation Equity Forum Steering Committee. She earned her MPH from Harvard, JD from George Washington, and BA from Colgate.

Liz Powell, Esq., MPH started G2G Consulting in 2007 which creates and implements government to growth (G2G) policy, funding and advocacy strategies for clients and has raised $531M in non-dilutive government funding for clients. Liz previously serve... Show more

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