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Sherontelle Dirskell

Sherontelle Dirskell

Sherontelle Dirskell is a Celebrity Publicist, Entrepreneur, Motivational speaker, and Author of “My
Now Entrepreneur”. Made guest appearances: Rachel Ray TV show, Steve Harvey, multiple appearances on Dr. Oz and a host of national radio shows.
For 10 years she has been freelancing in the entertainment industry, as a publicist in music public
relations. Offering a full-time service as a liaison between music artists, labels, and media outlets, through PR campaign building, music release promotions, media training, and social media campaigns. She has worked with industry icons such as Grammy nominated artist Dave Tolliver of the group Men at Large, Tyrese Gibson, 2x Grammy Winning Producer Focus, Multi-Platinum
Producer Jimi Kendrix, DJ coalition (Cx1Djs), and other high-profile clients, executives, and companies.
Sherontelle found her love for public relations and motivational speaking after recently appearing on a radio show “Lady Flava Show” where she gave insight to listeners on how they too can find their “Passion and Purpose”. She has found a great passion to live her life inspiring others to live beyond their limited beliefs. Her mission is to empower men and women to live beyond their fears, pursue their dreams, and step into their greatness.
As a strong advocate for enriching people lives, her love for motivational speaking as grown.
She has had the most rewarding accomplishments and her skills and abilities in the field of public relations; further proves her commitment to her mission in life and to continue to be a great asset to developing a world of love, peace, empathy and understanding.

Sherontelle Dirskell is a Celebrity Publicist, Entrepreneur, Motivational speaker, and Author of “My Now Entrepreneur”. Made guest appearances: Rachel Ray TV show, Steve Harvey, multiple appearances on Dr. Oz and a host of national radio shows. For... Show more

Hanna Gnann

Hanna Gnann

Hanna Gnann is a digital marketing professional with 15 years of experience in building brands. She is a Marketing Manager at Accenture | SolutionsIQ where she is responsible for external brand communications, which includes management on social media. She is also the producer of the Agile Amped podcast.

Hanna has spent most of her career leading teams through mentoring and motivating others, and she’s a huge proponent of equality at work, especially for women in technology, and much of my blogging centers around that topic.

Hanna Gnann is a digital marketing professional with 15 years of experience in building brands. She is a Marketing Manager at Accenture | SolutionsIQ where she is responsible for external brand communications, which includes management on social medi... Show more

William Wilson

William Wilson

I have been with Park 100 Foods for 27 years and have been working Microsoft Dynamics NAV for over 20 years. I manage the system, design and develop many reports, pages and tables.
I am married to my beautiful wife, Anita and we have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. I am an avid sports fan. I enjoy baseball, basketball and football. And after my family and my God, my true passion is music. I play guitar and bass guitar, sing and write music. We also love to travel.

I have been with Park 100 Foods for 27 years and have been working Microsoft Dynamics NAV for over 20 years. I manage the system, design and develop many reports, pages and tables. I am married to my beautiful wife, Anita and we have 4 children and... Show more

Bar Azouri

Bar Azouri

LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bar-azouri-614529157/

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bar-azouri-614529157/ Show more

Andreas Collin

Andreas Collin

Andreas Collin har trettio års erfarenhet av varumärkesutveckling i olika ledande roller på kommunikationsbyråer och marknadsavdelningar. De senaste tre åren inom Omegapoint-koncernen.

Andreas Collin har trettio års erfarenhet av varumärkesutveckling i olika ledande roller på kommunikationsbyråer och marknadsavdelningar. De senaste tre åren inom Omegapoint-koncernen. Show more

She Abayon

She Abayon

Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, is a globally recognized pioneer in coaching and leadership development with over 30 years of experience. A founding member of the International Coach Federation, Laura has helped entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations, including NASA, the World Bank, and Fortune 500 companies, unlock purpose-driven growth. She is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker (1.8M+ views), and sought-after expert featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, and other top media outlets.

Laura Berman Fortgang, MCC, is a globally recognized pioneer in coaching and leadership development with over 30 years of experience. A founding member of the International Coach Federation, Laura has helped entrepreneurs, executives, and organizatio... Show more

Shannon Hess

Shannon Hess

In her role Shannon leads content and communications strategies for the Mitch Daniels School of Business. Additionally, she guides undergrad and graduate enrollment marketing and pioneers marketing operations. Shannon combines her proficiency in leveraging data to inform decisions with her passion for breaking down silos and creating space for cross-team collaboration to develop imaginative solutions to marketing and organizational challenges.

Shannon is a two-time graduate of West Virginia University. When she’s not singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” you can find her cuddling with her cats, listening to podcasts, teaching Pure Barre, playing NYT Games with her husband, or traveling to visit her family.

In her role Shannon leads content and communications strategies for the Mitch Daniels School of Business. Additionally, she guides undergrad and graduate enrollment marketing and pioneers marketing operations. Shannon combines her proficiency in leve... Show more

Lindsay Zandy

Lindsay Zandy

Over 15 years of experience driving digital and operational transformation to improve the way people communicate, connect and collaborate with one another. In her role as Director of Collaboration at FICO, Lindsay seeks to equip and empower employees to do their best work together through their collaboration ecosystem powered by Microsoft 365. With her diverse background in Human Resources, Business Architecture, Technology Strategy and User Experience Design, Lindsay is uniquely skilled in leveraging empathy to create inclusive technology experiences that are both scalable and easy to govern.

Over 15 years of experience driving digital and operational transformation to improve the way people communicate, connect and collaborate with one another. In her role as Director of Collaboration at FICO, Lindsay seeks to equip and empower employees... Show more

Hassan Alsheikh

Hassan Alsheikh

Media personality & content creator. Technology lover. Programming. Speaker. Thinker. Perspectives. #SayDo

Media personality & content creator. Technology lover. Programming. Speaker. Thinker. Perspectives. #SayDo Show more

Gala Pecci

Gala Pecci

Soy periodista y actriz, especializada en comunicación cultural y análisis del discurso. He cursado el Grado en Periodismo en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid y un Máster Universitario en Estudios Artísticos, Literarios y de la Cultura en la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Mi Trabajo de Fin de Máster se centra en la retórica cultural y el análisis de los discursos, un enfoque que aplico tanto desde la reflexión teórica como en la práctica profesional.

He formado parte del Departamento de Comunicación de eventos culturales de primer nivel como el Festival de Málaga (28.ª edición), el Festival Internacional de Teatro Clásico de Mérida y Pentación Espectáculos, desempeñando funciones clave en la elaboración de discursos, notas de prensa, gestión de medios y organización de estrenos. Además, facilito dinámicas de grupo en eventos ágiles (PLAY14 (2022 y 2023), HiMadrid (2023), CAS (2024), PAM(2021); donde trabajo la comunicación en contextos colaborativos.

Como actriz, he participado en proyectos como la obra Lowpan, el cortometraje El Mural y el videoclip Nadie de Gotelé. He completado formación intensiva en interpretación, guion y dirección con docentes como Natalia Mateo, Iria Parada, Antonio Domínguez y Pablo Pundik.

He intervenido como ponente y dinamizadora en espacios donde convergen la comunicación, la cultura y el pensamiento crítico, con especial interés en la expresión pública, la comunicación emocional y los discursos en el ámbito artístico.

Soy periodista y actriz, especializada en comunicación cultural y análisis del discurso. He cursado el Grado en Periodismo en la Universidad Complutense de Madrid y un Máster Universitario en Estudios Artísticos, Literarios y de la Cultura en la Uni... Show more

Mateus Guzzo

Mateus Guzzo

Guzzo is a Brazilian designer, multimodal researcher, and community architect for TikTok Tech Innovation. Previously, he worked as the Program Designer for Harvard's Applied Social Media lab, building public interest social media technology. He draws on his background in filmmaking and storytelling to build socio-technical communities and systems for collaboration and public imagination. He holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of California San Diego in Speculative Design.

Guzzo is a Brazilian designer, multimodal researcher, and community architect for TikTok Tech Innovation. Previously, he worked as the Program Designer for Harvard's Applied Social Media lab, building public interest social media technology. He draws... Show more

Levy Syanseke

Levy Syanseke

Levy Syanseke an Internet access advocate who has made contribution to Zambia’s internet landscape through the Cybercrimes and Security Bills and Act, National AI Strategy and Data protection Act.

Following advocacy work, Levy is the founding president of the Internet Society Zambia Chapter, he has been instrumental in promoting affordable and meaningful internet connectivity so far through policy engagement and education awareness.
In raising awareness and building capacity for policy engagement at local and global level, Levy through the chapter started the Zambia School on Internet Governance (ZambiaSIG).

His dedication to internet governance has led him to serve as an ICANN At-Large Rep for Zambia through the Internet Society Zambia Chapter and to actively participate in Internet Governance Forums at local, regional, and global levels. He also serves as the Global Youth IGF Movement Community Manager.

Beyond his work in internet governance, Levy is a successful fashion entrepreneur with the Ramah Designs Label, focused on bag making. He shares his entrepreneurial expertise by tutoring Entrepreneurship and Public Speaking at Great North Road Academy. Syanseke's diverse background and commitment to both technology and entrepreneurship make him a valuable contributor to the internet community.

Beyond this, Levy is a media and communication expert with an understanding of developing, focused on sustainable development. He obtained his Bachelors Degree from the University of Zambia in Media and Communication Studies. He has fellowship affiliation with ICANN, AfriSIG and GhanaSIG among other fellowships.

Levy Syanseke an Internet access advocate who has made contribution to Zambia’s internet landscape through the Cybercrimes and Security Bills and Act, National AI Strategy and Data protection Act. Following advocacy work, Levy is the founding pres... Show more

Mike Boswell

Mike Boswell

An industry-recognized expert in cloud transformation, data governance, and enterprise-scale platforms, Mike is the original Author and Architect of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Data, Analytics, and Governance. With a career spanning consultancy, pre-sales, post-sales, and technical program leadership, Mike brings a rare blend of strategic insight and hands-on expertise to every engagement.

A seasoned advisor to global Azure customers, Mike has guided multi-region engineering teams and led transformative initiatives across finance, insurance, retail, energy, healthcare, and the public sector. His work helps organizations navigate the complexities of cloud migration, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable data platform solutions.

Renowned for developing frameworks that drive enterprise innovation such as data mesh, data fabric and lakehouse architectures, Mike has made significant contributions to Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption and Well-Architected Frameworks. His ability to translate intricate challenges into practical, forward-thinking strategies has cemented his role as a trusted advisor and thought leader.

Beyond tech, Mike is also a freelance radio presenter, known for bringing energy and engagement to the airwaves across the UK. It is a passion that mirrors his dynamic presence on stage.

Whether speaking on digital transformation, secure data strategy, or innovation at scale, Mike inspires audiences to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s competitive edge.

An industry-recognized expert in cloud transformation, data governance, and enterprise-scale platforms, Mike is the original Author and Architect of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Data, Analytics, and Governance. With a career spanning co... Show more

Germán Gorchs

Germán Gorchs

-Músico -Escritor -Ingeniero en Sonido (INARTEC/TAMABA) -Lic. en Actividad Física y Deporte (UNDAV) -Bilingue -Beatmaker -Rapper? sólo en el track tres -Dibujante -Audiovisión (Alfredo Palacios) -Fotografía digital (UNLA) -E-Sports (pro gamer retirado, ex-coach (ARG, CHI, PER), artículos del rubro (Dignitas, 5YA -blog-) -Org. eventos y proyectos -Music/Audio mentoring -Brainstorming level nightmare -Autor (tres libros en proceso) -Aprendiz de Punto "Paz, Amor, Unidad y Respeto."

-Músico -Escritor -Ingeniero en Sonido (INARTEC/TAMABA) -Lic. en Actividad Física y Deporte (UNDAV) -Bilingue -Beatmaker -Rapper? sólo en el track tres -Dibujante -Audiovisión (Alfredo Palacios) -Fotografía digital (UNLA) -E-Sports (pro gamer retirad... Show more

Tope Ogunniran (TOC)

Tope Ogunniran (TOC)

Ogunniran Temitope, also known as T.O.C, is a multidisciplinary designer and community leader with over 8 years of experience across graphic design, motion design, and product design. He currently serves as the Design Lead at SuperteamNG a solana community, where he mentors and empowers a vibrant community of Web3 designers across Nigeria. Blending creativity with strategy, T.O.C builds impactful solutions that address real-world problems. Deeply passionate about nurturing talent, he leads design workshops, fosters inclusive learning spaces, and actively champions emerging creatives to thrive in tech and design.

Ogunniran Temitope, also known as T.O.C, is a multidisciplinary designer and community leader with over 8 years of experience across graphic design, motion design, and product design. He currently serves as the Design Lead at SuperteamNG a solana com... Show more

Kevin Osborn

Kevin Osborn

Kevin is an end-to-end designer and creative thinker from Detroit, MI. He loves designing products well, so that people can enjoy them. He is currently a Senior Product Design Consultant at Bitovi.

He has experience working on the design and creation of websites, mobile sites, WebGL, tablet apps, smartphone apps, smartwatch apps, online advertisements, logos, and motion graphics from research to deployment for clients such as Chevrolet, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Cadillac, Exelon, GMC, Reebok, Wilbur-Ellis, Hilton Garden Inn, Buick, and The Heidelberg Project.

Kevin is an end-to-end designer and creative thinker from Detroit, MI. He loves designing products well, so that people can enjoy them. He is currently a Senior Product Design Consultant at Bitovi. He has experience working on the design and creat... Show more

Arrkay The Bun

Arrkay The Bun

Arrkay is a Toronto hare and YouTuber. His show Culturally F'd has been nominated for 7 Ursa Major Awards and won Best Magazine in 2018 and featured as Guest of Honour at Camp Feral 2019. He works professionally at a non profit theatre for young audiences.

Arrkay is a Toronto hare and YouTuber. His show Culturally F'd has been nominated for 7 Ursa Major Awards and won Best Magazine in 2018 and featured as Guest of Honour at Camp Feral 2019. He works professionally at a non profit theatre for young audi... Show more

David Poindexter

David Poindexter

David is the CEO of nvisionative, Inc. nvisionative is a Creative Marketing and App Development agency located in Mooresville, North Carolina. David has been an active member of the DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) community since its inception. His early development of popular iBuySpy modules made a perfect segue into the iBuySpy Workshop and subsequently the DotNetNuke world. David is a proud and active DNN MVP. His open-source contributions are staples in nearly every DNNer's tool belt, and he serves as one of just a select few Git Approvers for the DNN open source project itself. David has played a key role in organizing DNN community meetups, events, and conferences across the United States and Europe, including DNNCon, DNN Summit, DNN Connect, Southern Fried DNN, and more. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for DNN Connect. He previously served on the Board of Directors for DNN Association, the organization responsible for DNN Summit. David is also the DNN Strategy Lead.

David is the CEO of nvisionative, Inc. nvisionative is a Creative Marketing and App Development agency located in Mooresville, North Carolina. David has been an active member of the DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) community since its inception. His early d... Show more

Jayde Powell

Jayde Powell

Jayde I. Powell is a creatorpreneur and social media strategist from Atlanta, Georgia. With over 12 years of experience in marketing, Jayde has taken her knowledge and established herself as a well-respected creative and voice in both the advertising industry and the creator economy.

She is the founder and head of creative at The Em Dash Co, a content and creative development agency that offers strategic and creative social media solutions. There, she has led projects for global brands such as Netflix, Timberland, LinkedIn, The Coca-Cola Company, and more. She is also the host of #CreatorTeaTalk, a brand and community that brings together individuals in the creator economy to discuss all things creators, content, and culture.

Additionally, she is known for her relatable and humorous presence on LinkedIn, which she refers to and popularized as “The Briefcase App,” and for the championing of Black, brown, and queer creatives in her industry.

In 2023, she was recognized by Adweek as a standout in media, marketing, and culture and also recognized by Business Insider as a creator economy expert. In her free time, she takes art classes and frequently travels between her home in Atlanta and Brooklyn, New York, where she sources much of her inspiration for her creative pursuits.

Jayde I. Powell is a creatorpreneur and social media strategist from Atlanta, Georgia. With over 12 years of experience in marketing, Jayde has taken her knowledge and established herself as a well-respected creative and voice in both the advertising... Show more

Sabarinath Selvam

Sabarinath Selvam

An accomplished product leader, I have driven hyper-growth at startups across diverse industries, including ed-tech, food-tech, and social networks, with a focus on creating impactful products that scale. At Swiggy, I spearheaded key initiatives for a delivery partner fleet of over 300,000 users, optimizing processes and enhancing user experience. At daily.dev, I played a pivotal role in establishing core product management frameworks and launching foundational products that empowered the platform's growth. Passionate about building solutions that drive success, I thrive in dynamic environments where my contributions fuel startup acceleration and long-term impact.

An accomplished product leader, I have driven hyper-growth at startups across diverse industries, including ed-tech, food-tech, and social networks, with a focus on creating impactful products that scale. At Swiggy, I spearheaded key initiatives for ... Show more

Shantanu das

Shantanu das

Infrasity is a developer relations company which helps SAAS companies with organic tech content and growth strategies which majorly revolves around creating content, market research, how to amplify product within the developer community.

As a founder of a early stage start ups i take care of:
1. Taking care of deliveries of infrastructure services we provide to our customers
2. Look after new areas where we can help our customers create content and distribute it.

Infrasity is a developer relations company which helps SAAS companies with organic tech content and growth strategies which majorly revolves around creating content, market research, how to amplify product within the developer community. As a foun... Show more

Sabrina Herrera

Sabrina Herrera

Sabrina Herrera is a lifelong journalist who’s worked in television production, newspapers, digital, social, community engagement, and public media. She has experience leading and building teams, most recently creating Connecticut Public’s first social media team. As Latino Initiative Editor at Connecticut Public, she leads ¡Somos Connecticut!, a strategic effort to expand Latine content, audience, and staff, through listening sessions, bilingual reporting, and engagement opportunities. She also serves on the National Association for Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) New England Chapter Board. Sabrina performs improv comedy, which led her to saying “yes, and” to hosting the narrative podcast, Generation Barney, available wherever you get your podcasts. Sabrina aims to look for the fun in things, and believes you can accomplish anything when working collaboratively as a team.

Sabrina Herrera is a lifelong journalist who’s worked in television production, newspapers, digital, social, community engagement, and public media. She has experience leading and building teams, most recently creating Connecticut Public’s first soci... Show more

Keith "Ziggy the Hamster" Gable

Keith "Ziggy the Hamster" Gable

Known to the community as Ziggy the Hamster, I've been using Ruby for 20 years just about everywhere

Known to the community as Ziggy the Hamster, I've been using Ruby for 20 years just about everywhere Show more

Ariba Jahan

Ariba Jahan

Ariba Jahan is a multi-disciplinary product and experience leader committed to responsible innovation. Recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Ariba’s work is at the intersection of creative storytelling, meaningful experience design, and social impact.

Throughout her career, she's been pivotal in pioneering design innovation initiatives, shaping product strategy, leading transformation work, and steering explorations into emerging tech and media. With over a decade of experience spanning bio engineering, medicine, tech startups, brands, and social impact, Ariba also serves as an advisor to Asians in Advertising and Women In Innovation, to collaborate with others with a mission to challenge the status quo. Tune into her new podcast, Up Next In Tech.

Ariba Jahan is a multi-disciplinary product and experience leader committed to responsible innovation. Recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Ariba’s work is at the intersection of creative storytelling, meaning... Show more

Emeka Jay Eze

Emeka Jay Eze

I’m a UX designer with four years of experience, and I’m looking for opportunities to speak and share my knowledge. I want to connect with others in the industry, contribute to meaningful conversations, and showcase my skills to a wider audience.

I’m a UX designer with four years of experience, and I’m looking for opportunities to speak and share my knowledge. I want to connect with others in the industry, contribute to meaningful conversations, and showcase my skills to a wider audience. Show more

Madison Côté

Madison Côté

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she drives Interactive Arts Alberta's mission to amplify diverse voices and empower local talent. Madison’s commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity has helped shape some of the region’s most celebrated industry events, creating spaces that champion collaboration and a forward-thinking approach to gaming and digital arts. Interactive Arts Alberta runs the Game Discovery Exhibition annually in Edmonton, the largest independent games festival in North America.

Madison Côté is a visionary leader at the forefront of Alberta’s indie gaming scene, blending her expertise in game development, event management, and community engagement. As a dynamic creative with a passion for arts, technology, and culture, she d... Show more

Sierra Stewart

Sierra Stewart

Sierra Stewart is the Vice President of Business Development at Corefact, where she spearheads growth initiatives and marketing strategies for real estate professionals. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, print, and direct mail solutions, Sierra has helped countless agents enhance their lead generation through personalized, tech-driven campaigns. A dynamic speaker and expert in integrating technology with traditional marketing, Sierra is passionate about empowering real estate professionals to connect with clients in meaningful, results-oriented ways. When she’s not driving innovation at Corefact, you can find Sierra sharing her insights on marketing and lead generation at industry events across the country.

Sierra Stewart is the Vice President of Business Development at Corefact, where she spearheads growth initiatives and marketing strategies for real estate professionals. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, print, and direct mail solutions,... Show more

Gary Ross

Gary Ross

Be a better communicator at work, improve as a leader, and grow your career! Gary Ross is a former corporate executive and Emmy-nominated TV journalist. He combines C-suite savvy, storytelling skills, and humor to show his audiences how to influence, persuade, and motivate colleagues and higher-ups (hint: execs are people too!). Bring Gary in and watch your team become more productive, effective, and engaging!

Gary Ross is an internal communication trainer, coach, and consultant. He led communication departments for Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Fortune Brands, and CDW. Gary was nominated for an Emmy Award in investigative journalism while working at WCBD-TV in Charleston, S.C., where he also traveled overseas covering the U.S. military and reported from the eye of category four Hurricane Hugo. He is based in the Chicago area where, despite Illinois being almost covered in corn, he is incapable of growing any in his own back yard.

Be a better communicator at work, improve as a leader, and grow your career! Gary Ross is a former corporate executive and Emmy-nominated TV journalist. He combines C-suite savvy, storytelling skills, and humor to show his audiences how to influence,... Show more

Samuel Ukah

Samuel Ukah

Senior Marketing Leader with over 8 years of experience propelling customer and revenue growth across Africa's Finance, Technology, and E-commerce industries. Also, a start-up mentor with Antler, helping founders drive business growth across the EMEA region. I am driven by curiosity and always seeking to challenge the status quo and solve societal problems.

Senior Marketing Leader with over 8 years of experience propelling customer and revenue growth across Africa's Finance, Technology, and E-commerce industries. Also, a start-up mentor with Antler, helping founders drive business growth across the EMEA... Show more

Medha Muppala

Medha Muppala

Medha is a user interface designer, speaker, writer, and mentor with a background in computer science.
On the professional front, she crafts delightful digital experiences and conducts usability audits & research. In her spare time, she helps early designers get started and thrive in their design careers.

Medha is a user interface designer, speaker, writer, and mentor with a background in computer science. On the professional front, she crafts delightful digital experiences and conducts usability audits & research. In her spare time, she helps early... Show more

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