Triple Major Psychology, Anthropology and Māori Visual Art
MA in Kaupapa Māori Art Therapy
PhD Candidate Māori Womens History

Passionate about community and healing.
I share my tools for cohesive environments and well being techniques.

Keynote Speaker at Musical Theatre NZ Conference 2025: Performance Art and Mental Health

I can also run workshops, wānanga pertaining to any of my special areas.
I have been a mentor, tutor, teacher in the arts and social sciences for over 15 years.

Triple Major Psychology, Anthropology and Māori Visual Art MA in Kaupapa Māori Art Therapy PhD Candidate Māori Womens History Passionate about community and healing. I share my tools for cohesive environments and well being techniques. Keyno... Show more

Stine Karlsen can see the big picture of the customer's business goals and is passionate about human-centred innovation and has experience from several projects where user insight and service development are central. She focuses on high involvement of the customer in processes, which anchors strategic design and innovation closer to the customer's decisions.

Stine is very results-oriented. She is an experienced process manager, which reinforces the path towards solutions that work and will live on with the customer. She builds confidence in the teams she contributes to, and likes to explain complex things in simple ways.

Stine has worked with strategic design, concept development and communication since 1997. She has a design degree with an extension in management, brand management, Design Thinking and Systemic design. She is an experienced course and lecturer in design-driven innovation and process management. She has years of experience from design, advertising and film, and within these fields she has acquired a wide variety of knowledge.

Stine Karlsen can see the big picture of the customer's business goals and is passionate about human-centred innovation and has experience from several projects where user insight and service development are central. She focuses on high involvement o... Show more

Tom Galligan is a Senior Platform Engineer at Our Future Health, the UK’s largest health research programme. He specializes in solving the complex scaling challenges of processing trillions of gene variants in a cloud-native environment, while ensuring that the data pipelines are both reliable and secure.

Tom Galligan is a Senior Platform Engineer at Our Future Health, the UK’s largest health research programme. He specializes in solving the complex scaling challenges of processing trillions of gene variants in a cloud-native environment, while ensuri... Show more

As a passionate Software Engineer, I specialize in building scalable and resilient data processing solutions. With hands-on experience in Apache Iceberg, Flink, and Kafka, I have worked extensively on optimizing event-driven architectures, ensuring efficiency, and enhancing observability. I thrive at the intersection of curiosity and innovation, constantly exploring new ways to solve complex challenges.

Excited to connect, learn, and share insights on Iceberg’s role in modern data systems—let’s dive deep into where technology meets real-world impact! 🚀

As a passionate Software Engineer, I specialize in building scalable and resilient data processing solutions. With hands-on experience in Apache Iceberg, Flink, and Kafka, I have worked extensively on optimizing event-driven architectures, ensuring e... Show more

CSE undergrad passionate about Computational Cognition, ML, and AI in Healthcare. SDE Intern @IBM Data & AI, working on IBM watsonx™. Formerly at Niramai & IIT Hyderabad, researching ML for breast cancer and gene regulatory networks. Built cognitive tools for dementia prevention as a student entrepreneur. Google KaggleX Mentee, AWS Scholar, Harvard WE Tech Fellow, and Oxford & MIT Summer School alumna. Advocate for STEM representation, speaker, and published AI researcher.

CSE undergrad passionate about Computational Cognition, ML, and AI in Healthcare. SDE Intern @IBM Data & AI, working on IBM watsonx™. Formerly at Niramai & IIT Hyderabad, researching ML for breast cancer and gene regulatory networks. Built cognitive ... Show more

Building large scale compute platforms on cloud over last 11 years , leading cloud operations at JFrog security products . ex GE healthcare . Cloud security and observability enthusiast .

Blogs : https://arunpp.medium.com/
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/arun-pp-7942b125/

Link to a previous talk about cloud security as a keynote speaker in ISC bangalore chapter Link bellow :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxoZXE31BSc
My talk between 7.30 to 19.27

Building large scale compute platforms on cloud over last 11 years , leading cloud operations at JFrog security products . ex GE healthcare . Cloud security and observability enthusiast . Blogs : https://arunpp.medium.com/ Linkedin : https://www... Show more

Richard Staynings is a globally renowned thought leader, author, keynote speaker and advocate for improved cybersecurity across the Healthcare and Life Sciences industry.

A 25-year veteran of cybersecurity leadership, Richard has presented or lectured on security themes all over the world, has served on various international cybersecurity committees and as a subject matter expert on government Committees of Inquiry into some of the highest profile data breaches.

Richard Staynings is a globally renowned thought leader, author, keynote speaker and advocate for improved cybersecurity across the Healthcare and Life Sciences industry. A 25-year veteran of cybersecurity leadership, Richard has presented or lect... Show more

Hannah is an experienced agile and remote work coach, specialised on empathetically enabling teams. She's worked with world leading companies in software, machinery, medical devices, publishing, media and healthcare. The launch of her app ¿and ask! will lead agile product development teams to a new, exciting level.

Hannah is an experienced agile and remote work coach, specialised on empathetically enabling teams. She's worked with world leading companies in software, machinery, medical devices, publishing, media and healthcare. The launch of her app ¿and ask! w... Show more

Throughout elementary and high school, I attended Colégio Antônio Vieira in Salvador, Bahia. I have training and proficiency in Portuguese (Brazil), English and Italian. I graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA). I became a Gynecologist and Obstetrician at the Hospital das Clínicas of the Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto of the University of São Paulo (HCFMRP-USP) and specialized in Human Reproduction at the same institution, obtaining titles in the area of ​​Assisted Human Reproduction from RedLara and FEBRASGO. Since 2002, I have been a civil servant at UFBA, playing the role of substitute professor and coordinator of the Climacteric Clinic at the Professor Edgard Santos University Hospital (HUPES) between 2002 and 2004. Since 2003, I became a civil servant at the same university, where I worked as a preceptor in the undergraduate and graduate programs at the Climério de Oliveira Maternity Hospital, being on call for 11 years. I took on the role of advisor to the Teaching and Research Management of the unit between 2015 and 2018 and, later, head of the MCO Telehealth unit between 2019 and 2020, being a member of the management team for 5 years. During this management, I promoted actions in Research and Innovations, such as the Interactive Project Session and the Health Technology Assessment Center (NATS) and was a member of the Research Ethics Committee (CEP) between 2015 and 2019. I coordinated, produced digital content and promoted face-to-face activities for several projects, including "Obstetric Skills Training" (2015-2017), "Integrated Network Training" (2017-2020), "PrecepSaúde" (2017-2020) and "COVID-19 Training" (2020). I am currently linked to Gynecology at HUPES UFBA, performing functions as a physician, preceptor and researcher, focusing on assistance, teaching and research in Human Reproduction in the Apoiar HUPES UFBA Program. For 12 years, I dedicated myself to clinical research, exploring studies on vitamin D and menopause for 2 years, and for 10 years, I participated in research on the quadrivalent HPV vaccine, being part of the NEP AOSID research team between 2003 and 2010. I worked as a physician at the CCVP Saúde da Família e Comunidade (SFC) between 2006 and 2008 and as a physician at the High-Risk Reference Maternity Hospital of the state of Bahia (MRPJMMN) during the same period, developing assistance projects in Gynecological Cancer Prevention and Family Planning for Adolescents. As a physician through a public examination for the Bahia State Health Department (SESAB), I was assigned to the State Center Specialized in Diagnosis, Assistance and Research (CEDAP). I worked as a gynecologist in Virology and as a researcher at the Research Center of this institution for 6 years, assisting women living with HIV-AIDS and emphasizing safe contraception and conception between 2011 and 2016. I hold the title of Specialist in STDs from the Brazilian Society of STDs. Since 2019, I have been an advisory member of the SESAB Telehealth Center, producing content for the teleeducational web series on Reproductive Counseling. I obtained a Master's degree in Medicine and Human Health from the Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health (CAPES 4). I have worked as an assistant physician in Reproductive Medicine in a private clinic and in the university public service for over 20 years, where I assist infertile couples, perform preconception counseling, reproductive planning and use low and high complexity techniques to preserve reproductive capacity. This experience has enabled me to participate in professional representations in entities such as SOGIBA, SBRH and FEBRASGO, composing scientific committees and promoting the organization of several scientific and educational events. I am currently in the process of postgraduate studies in Doctorate in the Postgraduate Program in Medicine and Health of the Federal University of Bahia (PPgMS UFBA), in the sandwich format with Boston University, in the line of Thyroid and Human Reproduction. I research hormonal functions, genotypes, trace elements and endocrine disruptors.

Throughout elementary and high school, I attended Colégio Antônio Vieira in Salvador, Bahia. I have training and proficiency in Portuguese (Brazil), English and Italian. I graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA). I became a ... Show more

Rumeesa is on a mission to push the boundaries of AI in dermatology and personalised health tech. As the founder of Reflect, she is redefining how we approach skincare—merging AI, precision medicine, and cutting-edge research to make skin health smarter and more accessible.

With an MSc in Cell & Molecular Biology from Tulane University and an MSc in MedTech Innovation & Entrepreneurship from King’s College London, Rumeesa blends deep scientific knowledge with AI innovation. She has built AI-powered solutions for both dermatology and allergy conditions, exploring how machine learning can personalise treatment and revolutionise health outcomes.

At IWD GDG, she will explore the Black Mirror-esque future of AI in skincare—what’s real, what’s hype, and what Google’s AI advancements mean for the next era of health and wellness.

Rumeesa is on a mission to push the boundaries of AI in dermatology and personalised health tech. As the founder of Reflect, she is redefining how we approach skincare—merging AI, precision medicine, and cutting-edge research to make skin health smar... Show more

A certified Product and Data Management Professional with experience in
formulating strategies and solutions for Data Quality Management with the
ability to set-up and build the capabilities for -Data Quality, Data Governance.
With over 12 years of industry experience, having Domain knowledge in
Pharmaceutical R&D including discovery, Clinical, Regulatory and Retail.

A certified Product and Data Management Professional with experience in formulating strategies and solutions for Data Quality Management with the ability to set-up and build the capabilities for -Data Quality, Data Governance. With over 12 years o... Show more

Akriti Chadda is an Applied Scientist specializing in search relevance, ranking models, and large-scale AI systems. With extensive experience in search, recommendation systems, and applied AI, she has worked on optimizing information retrieval using LLMs, transformer-based architectures, and hybrid search techniques.

Passionate about bridging the gap between research and real-world AI applications, she frequently shares insights on GenAI for search, deep learning for relevance modeling, and optimizing AI systems for production. At AI Dev Summit 2025, Akriti will delve into the future of AI-powered search, exploring how Generative AI, RAG pipelines, and ranking-aware LLMs are transforming search and recommendation experiences.

Akriti Chadda is an Applied Scientist specializing in search relevance, ranking models, and large-scale AI systems. With extensive experience in search, recommendation systems, and applied AI, she has worked on optimizing information retrieval using ... Show more

Power BI Senior Consultant freelance
Founder Power BI User Group en Barcelona
Trainer Power BI & AI Copilot
Blogger Power BI (http://biist.pro)

Power BI Senior Consultant freelance Founder Power BI User Group en Barcelona Trainer Power BI & AI Copilot Blogger Power BI (http://biist.pro) Show more

Mei Liu, founder of the Lotus Health Foundation and Chief Financial Officer of the Rochester Clinic, earned her master’s degree in Health Care Administration from Des Moines University and an MBA from Drake University. In her current role, Mei champions lifestyle medicine as the most effective approach to reducing chronic disease and addressing crises affecting human health, financial markets, and the environment. As a certified facilitator of the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP), Mei and the physician team at Rochester Clinic introduced this lifestyle medicine education program to the Rochester community in 2015.

After witnessing the transformation of more than 100 CHIP participants, Mei recognized the need for lifestyle interventions in the community and founded the Lotus Health Foundation, the non-profit arm of Rochester Clinic, in 2016. Mei advocates for health care providers to serve as role models, promoting healthy lifestyles and nutrient-dense plant-based whole foods. She believes lifestyle education empowers individuals to achieve better health. As Mei says, “If I am able to save one person’s life, that person may turn around to save a community. Together, we can make this a healthy world for us and for our next generation.”

Mei channels her passion for plant-based cooking into various community charity activities. She leads volunteer groups in preparing nutritious meals for local organizations such as Ronald McDonald House and Jeremiah's Program, serving up to 80 guests. Additionally, you can find her at the monthly Health Talk and Cooking Show duos with Dr. Jengyu Lai at 125 LIVE. Mei also enjoys collaborating with volunteers at the FarmacyRx Community Garden, where she shares her farm-to-table cooking expertise. Other community charity projects include the ABC 6 Feed the Need Channel One LOCAL CHEF COOKOFF, where Mei showcases humble ingredients for sustainable cooking.

Mei is actively involved in community outreach and advocates for health equity in underserved neighborhoods. She collaborates with local businesses, schools, and partners to expand health and wellness initiatives in the region. Outside of work, Mei enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling.

Mei Liu, founder of the Lotus Health Foundation and Chief Financial Officer of the Rochester Clinic, earned her master’s degree in Health Care Administration from Des Moines University and an MBA from Drake University. In her current role, Mei champi... Show more

Brenda McGrane is a highly experienced cytologist with over 25 years of expertise in the field. She is dedicated to advancing diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes. From her early days as a curious child in Iowa, she developed a passion for science and health that would shape her professional journey. Brenda has spent her career studying cells, working collaboratively with physicians and researchers, and contributing to a better understanding of diseases and health conditions through her in-depth knowledge of cytology.

Raised in Iowa, Brenda laid the foundation for her success by excelling academically and cultivating an early interest in biology. After graduating high school in 1995, she pursued undergraduate studies in clinical cytology, combining her enthusiasm for science with a drive to make meaningful contributions to healthcare. Her dedication to learning and professional growth eventually led her to complete a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Cytology, where she gained the specialized skills needed to embark on her career.

After gaining valuable experience in her initial roles, McGrane sought new opportunities to deepen her expertise and make a broader impact. Relocating to California, she joined Stanford University Medical Center, working alongside top-tier researchers and physicians. At Stanford, her contributions included pioneering efforts in cancer cell biology, developing advanced diagnostic methods, and enhancing techniques for analyzing cellular structures. These projects reinforced her reputation as a skilled cytologist and solidified her commitment to improving patient care through innovative science.

Eventually, Brenda returned to the Midwest, where she assumed a senior cytology role that further expanded her responsibilities. She oversaw the screening of gynecological, non-gynecological, and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) slides, ensuring that stringent quality control measures were consistently met. Collaborating closely with healthcare professionals, she was critical in identifying cellular abnormalities, diagnosing conditions, and delivering accurate and timely information to support comprehensive patient care.

McGrane's expertise extends to ThinPrep and SurePath certifications, two essential cytology systems for analyzing cell samples and identifying abnormalities. Additionally, she is well-versed in molecular and procedure adequacy, allowing for precise assessments of cell samples. Proficient in using advanced imaging systems such as FocalPoint and ThinPrep Imaging, she has demonstrated her ability to leverage technology to detect early signs of disease effectively.

Brenda McGrane's unwavering commitment to her field and her remarkable contributions to cytology continue to shape the lives of countless patients and inspire her peers. Her journey, marked by dedication and excellence, underscores her vital role in advancing healthcare and ensuring high-quality diagnostic practices.

Brenda McGrane is a highly experienced cytologist with over 25 years of expertise in the field. She is dedicated to advancing diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes. From her early days as a curious child in Iowa, she developed a passion ... Show more

Architect of Platforms @ ZoeWave
Driving strategic development rooted in the pioneering R&D of YLabz and G.N.Seven.
-- Known as an architect, tinkerer, and public speaker, he has expertise in mobile, AI/ML, AR/VR (visionOS), and biosensors. His achievements include earning patents, publications, the JavaOne Rock Star title, and recognition as a 3-time Amazon Code Ninja.
Activities: https://goo.gl/7Wi8cF
Bio: https://www.zoewave.com/info/people/ash
Companies: https://www.zoewave.com/companies
AI/ML Projects: https://www.zoewave.com/projects
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Hello: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ekebu
Contact: developer [at] zoewave [dot] com

Quote:
From all accounts should have been killed ☠️ by all three phases of water 🌊.
Solid: Boarding blizzard snow 🏂, Liquid: Surfing storm waves 🏄‍ and Vapor: Sailing hurricane winds ⛵️ ... Lucky & Glad to be alive!

Architect of Platforms @ ZoeWave Driving strategic development rooted in the pioneering R&D of YLabz and G.N.Seven. -- Known as an architect, tinkerer, and public speaker, he has expertise in mobile, AI/ML, AR/VR (visionOS), and biosensors. His ach... Show more

UX Researcher, UX Writer, Community Advocate de Friends of Figma Togo et Ambassadeur Notion Togo.

Je pense que si on tenait compte de certains critères (même les plus minimes), on peut créer un monde un peu vivable...

UX Researcher, UX Writer, Community Advocate de Friends of Figma Togo et Ambassadeur Notion Togo. Je pense que si on tenait compte de certains critères (même les plus minimes), on peut créer un monde un peu vivable... Show more

Adele Caruso is a Nurse Practitioner at Penn Medicine in Urologic Oncology, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing. She is a PCNP Past President. In clinical practice, Dr. Caruso is acknowledged for work on a shared decision-making model for small renal masses, bladder cancer therapies and QI initiatives. She is author of multiple publications and represents an advanced practice voice for Urology Times. Dr. Caruso is recognized for her expertise in health policy and pivotal contributions for advancing Pennsylvania’s efforts towards “Full Practice Authority”! As PCNP President (2017-2020), she was recognized for establishing “PCNP: A New Era in Shaping Health Policy”, a novel platform to issue formal comments on proposed state legislation and regulatory matters. She spearheaded the implementation of the Home Health Order Exception Request to DOH and Conscious Sedation Statement of Policy change initiatives. She continues to work tirelessly on these initiatives and others to remove barriers to NP practice, advance the NP profession and improve access to quality healthcare. She is the recent recipient of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Advocate State Award for Excellence, 2024 and Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioner's Sheila Gealey Award, 2024.

Adele Caruso is a Nurse Practitioner at Penn Medicine in Urologic Oncology, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing. She is a PCNP Past President. In clinical practice, Dr. Caruso is acknowledged for work on a ... Show more

Michael Mukalian is the Modern Workplace Technical Architect at the Microsoft Technology Center in Philadelphia (Malvern), PA. covering the collaboration, productivity and security services within Microsoft 365. He is co-owner of the Tri-State Office 365 User Group (https://www.meetup.com/TSSPUG/), was a contributing author on varied SharePoint reference material, speaks at a number of community events around the country as well as presented at conferences like Microsoft Ignite, and was awarded Microsoft's MVP award in CY2010 for SharePoint Services. With over 25 years of IT experience and certifications in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 and Power Platform, Michael has architected and developed solutions for companies of all sizes.

Michael Mukalian is the Modern Workplace Technical Architect at the Microsoft Technology Center in Philadelphia (Malvern), PA. covering the collaboration, productivity and security services within Microsoft 365. He is co-owner of the Tri-State Offic... Show more

Scott Poulin is a Director of Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence at Improving. He is a full-stack software engineer with a wide range of skills and interests, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, data engineering, data analytics, quantum computing, quantum cryptography, enterprise architecture, astrophysics, full-stack application development, and engineering. Scott is passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. He has over 15 years of experience in the software industry, and has worked in a variety of industries, including transportation, financial, non-profit, e-commerce, and healthcare.

Scott Poulin is a Director of Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence at Improving. He is a full-stack software engineer with a wide range of skills and interests, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, data engineering, data analyti... Show more

Hardik Trivedi is a seasoned software engineer specializing in Android. His work spans various sectors including medical and banking to name a few, with a focus on scalable and testable app architecture. He has hands-on experience in mobile security and is a Kotlin specialist. Hardik has authored two Kotlin books, demonstrating his expertise. He is also an author and instructor for Droidcon Academy. Time to time he also write technical blog. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing Chess and cooking delicious meals.

Hardik Trivedi is a seasoned software engineer specializing in Android. His work spans various sectors including medical and banking to name a few, with a focus on scalable and testable app architecture. He has hands-on experience in mobile security ... Show more

Amanda Ludwig is a magnetic speaker with a captivating story of unwavering determination, resilience, and triumph. An award-winning entrepreneur and multi-company founder, Amanda's journey includes piloting an astounding 800% revenue growth and the seamless execution of massive in-person events for over 20,000 attendees.

Despite her diverse skillset spanning corporate finance to non-profit management, the most profound part of her journey unfolds not in a boardroom but in a hospital room.

At the peak of her career, Amanda confronted a pivotal moment when a doctor delivered the words "slow down or die".
Following a two-year medical leave, Amanda has emerged as a beacon of hope for high-achievers, illustrating that success and genuine happiness can harmoniously coexist utilizing the insight and methods that she developed during her recovery.

Amanda Ludwig is a magnetic speaker with a captivating story of unwavering determination, resilience, and triumph. An award-winning entrepreneur and multi-company founder, Amanda's journey includes piloting an astounding 800% revenue growth and the s... Show more

Kelly, multi-award winning Brand Marketing and Communications leader in tech, excels in driving DEIB.
With vast experience in Spain and the UK, she's led teams for major clients and focused on organisational culture at Ingram Micro.
Her commitment to DEI is evident in her role as the founder of Latinas In Tech Madrid, mentoring young professionals and entrepreneurs.

Kelly, multi-award winning Brand Marketing and Communications leader in tech, excels in driving DEIB. With vast experience in Spain and the UK, she's led teams for major clients and focused on organisational culture at Ingram Micro. Her commitmen... Show more

Dr. Isam Vaid is a devoted public health scientist, practitioner, and researcher focused on preventing, detecting, and treating chronic diseases, particularly heart disease and stroke, and their associated risk factors. His extensive experience includes addressing health issues and disparities affecting specific populations concerning health conditions, health outcomes, and premature mortality. Driven by a commitment to good health, Dr. Vaid maintains a comprehensive skill set as a public health scientist. This includes keeping abreast of current literature, conducting critical research and analyses, preparing analytical and internal technical reports, designing training protocols, and implementing systems approaches to enhance administrative functions.

Throughout his career, Dr. Vaid has also deeply engaged in public health initiatives at the intersection of public health, faith communities, and religious values. This critical area of public health, which closely ties with social determinants of health, has been significantly enriched by his decades of experience in interfaith collaboration within community and academic settings. Here, he focuses on deep learning, bridge-building, peace initiatives, and fostering inclusive communities among people of different faiths or those without a faith affiliation.

Dr. Vaid has been recognized with numerous honors throughout his career, including Outstanding Contributions to the Employment of Disabled Persons and Outstanding Performance and Lasting Contributions. His dedication to volunteerism is equally significant to his professional endeavors; he is an avid proponent of environmental justice, recognizing its critical overlap with social justice. Dr. Vaid has led humanitarian relief efforts for domestic and international disasters and ecological conservation projects. Outside his professional life, he enjoys engaging in outdoor activities, profoundly appreciates the arts, and relishes personal and interfaith travel across the globe.

Dr. Isam Vaid is a devoted public health scientist, practitioner, and researcher focused on preventing, detecting, and treating chronic diseases, particularly heart disease and stroke, and their associated risk factors. His extensive experience inclu... Show more

Shane Schaffer is the visionary co-founder, Chairman, and chief executive officer of Cingulate Therapeutics in Kansas City, Kansas. His company, a Phase 3 clinical-stage biopharmaceutical leader, innovates in developing several branded next-generation pharmaceutical products. These products primarily focus on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) and extend to cover therapeutic areas such as anxiety disorders and insomnia.

With a robust background spanning 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry, he excels in drug development and commercialization. His strategic leadership and entrepreneurial prowess are evident across various facets of business operations, including product launches, brand planning, and market development. This establishes him as a prominent figure in the biopharmaceutical and marketing sectors.

He completed his doctoral degree in Pharmacy at the University of Kansas in 1999 and furthered his expertise with a postdoctoral fellowship at Rutgers University's College of Pharmacy. He contributed significantly to Pfizer Worldwide Marketing and Morris Plains during his fellowship. At Pfizer Worldwide Marketing in New York, he assumed the role of Marketing Manager, where he was pivotal in developing pre-launch strategies and launching a Global Communications Intranet to enhance communication between medical and marketing stakeholders.

In Morris Plains, New Jersey, he took on roles as Project Manager and External Research Manager, leading advanced sales training and managing Phase IV Medical Research across all marketed brands. His professional journey is marked by several high-profile managerial positions at Pfizer, Novartis, and Sanofi, where he developed and commercialized multiple billion-dollar brands.

At Novartis, he passionately managed the Ritalin® LA and Focalin™ segments, significantly boosting product awareness and market penetration, which earned him several accolades, including the Novartis Business Excellence Award.

Post-Novartis, at Sanofi Aventis, he was instrumental during the company's merger and joint venture phases, significantly impacting professional promotion and salesforce execution for products like Avapro and Avalide.

Following his tenure at Sanofi-Aventis, he joined M|C Communications in Boston as a Consultant in October 2008, leading business strategies for major pharmaceutical companies. In July 2009, he founded Sabre Scientific Solutions, LLC, offering consulting services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Driven by his passion for ADHD and related disorders, he established Cingulate Therapeutics in January 2013, focusing on creating advanced drug-delivery technologies to enhance treatment efficacy and reduce patient dependency on medications. Under his leadership, Cingulate has partnered with Indegene to market its innovative oral ADHD medication, CTx-1301, currently in phase-3 trials, with plans to submit a new drug application to the FDA by mid-2025.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Shane Schaffer is deeply committed to philanthropic efforts, notably with Folds of Honor Charity, which provides educational scholarships to children affected by the loss or disability of military personnel, reflecting his dedication to impactful societal contributions.

Shane Schaffer is the visionary co-founder, Chairman, and chief executive officer of Cingulate Therapeutics in Kansas City, Kansas. His company, a Phase 3 clinical-stage biopharmaceutical leader, innovates in developing several branded next-generatio... Show more

Marina Santos is an Early Childhood educator with 12 years of experience in early childhood settings including both the private and public sectors as well as Head Start and a lab preschool at a community college in both North and South Carolina.
Originally from Boston, this cat loving human loves bringing books to life and to teach problem solving skills and all things Conscious Discipline in her classroom. She is a big proponent of mental health care, a lover of the ocean, and will never turn down a hug. Marina's life and classroom experiences have greatly shaped her teaching style and understanding that every child has the ability to learn and thrive under the right combination of safety, love and problem solving.

Marina Santos is an Early Childhood educator with 12 years of experience in early childhood settings including both the private and public sectors as well as Head Start and a lab preschool at a community college in both North and South Carolina. Ori... Show more

Passion Statement:
David Kobelin exists to free people to experience abundant life through discovering and embracing who they really are! He helps restore true identity and to live fully from it.
David Kobelin is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, international speaker, and trainer. He has spent over 40 years successfully encouraging, equipping, and empowering leaders and their teams. Dave has served an international clientele of for-profit and non-profit organizations in the US, Russia, South America, Africa, Europe, the Philippines, and Mexico.
He is the Chief Training Officer for Awyken Ministries, a ministry that has trained over 800 people around the world in the principles of Life Coaching. He co-developed and implemented an Executive Coaching Program for Excellent Cultures, Inc., a company that assists Fortune 500 companies in developing their corporate culture. Further, Dave is a Certified Master Trainer for Younique, a ‘gospel-centered’ life design process used in thousands of churches across the country and worldwide.
With a diverse career including healthcare, both human and companion animal, trades, and for-profit and non-profit organizations, he is uniquely gifted to bring a broad range of experience and practical knowledge to each client with whom he engages. Since David has lived and worked internationally for many years, he excels in working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Dave’s training includes a B.A. from Washington State University, a Masters in Pastoral Ministry, and Coach Certification with the International Coach Federation, Younique, and Erickson College International
He has been married to his wife Julianne for 40 years and has three beautiful daughters that bring him great joy.

Passion Statement: David Kobelin exists to free people to experience abundant life through discovering and embracing who they really are! He helps restore true identity and to live fully from it. David Kobelin is an ICF Professional Certified Coa... Show more

I love solving problems with technology. Working across the whole spectrum of the M365 product suite, SharePoint, Teams, and the Power Platform apps are the main topics of my day job. Charts and data visualisation with Excel and Power BI are my favourite topics, but I also like a good dig around data with Power Query and DAX. I've been working with SharePoint for over 15 years, building sites, process automation and online integrations. After hours I spend a lot of time in online forums for Excel with the web alias "teylyn". As an end user, I prefer solutions that use the built-in functionality and as little custom code as possible. I've been a Microsoft MVP since 2012.

I love solving problems with technology. Working across the whole spectrum of the M365 product suite, SharePoint, Teams, and the Power Platform apps are the main topics of my day job. Charts and data visualisation with Excel and Power BI are my favou... Show more

Anu Smalley is the Founder and CEO of Capala Consulting where she specializes in Executive and Leadership Training, Coaching and Development and organizational agile journeys. She helps leaders identify ways to lead with agility and shift the leadership mindset to a more agile way. Anu is passionate about coaching and training others, dedicated to helping to achieve professional and personal success. Anu has established internal agile coaching Centers of Excellence for several clients to allow self-sustained coaching of their agile transformations. She has developed a coaching program specifically designed for evolving organizational leaders.
Anu is a dynamic Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), and a International Coaching Federation - Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 25 years working in Education, Software Development, Project Management, IT, and Consulting.
Anu regularly partners with Kate Megaw (ARCLight Agile) and together they are “Team KatAnu”, presenting at events, offering fun and engaging training in Agile Leadership, Facilitation and Scrum!
Anu@capalaconsulting.com | www.capalaconsulting.com
anu@katanu.com|www.katanu.com

Anu Smalley is the Founder and CEO of Capala Consulting where she specializes in Executive and Leadership Training, Coaching and Development and organizational agile journeys. She helps leaders identify ways to lead with agility and shift the leaders... Show more

Dineshkumar is a Salesforce Architect and Founder of a La Confianza Technologies, A boutique Salesforce consulting firm, specializing in Salesforce marketing automation, CRM integrations, and process optimization. With extensive experience in Salesforce-Pardot implementations, he has helped businesses streamline lead generation, marketing automation, and sales alignment to maximize ROI.

He has led multiple Salesforce and Pardot integration projects, focusing on intelligent prospect sync, engagement studio automation, and advanced analytics to drive data-driven decision-making. His expertise also extends to Salesforce AppExchange products, HubSpot integrations, and custom CRM solutions.

Dineshkumar is a Salesforce Architect and Founder of a La Confianza Technologies, A boutique Salesforce consulting firm, specializing in Salesforce marketing automation, CRM integrations, and process optimization. With extensive experience in Salesfo... Show more