Physical & Life Sciences

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Andrew Ledford

Andrew Ledford

working with behavior change for over 35 years. I have spoken to audiences in in southern California and Taiwan regarding behavior and Interspecies behavior change. I prefer doing talks in Southern California.

working with behavior change for over 35 years. I have spoken to audiences in in southern California and Taiwan regarding behavior and Interspecies behavior change. I prefer doing talks in Southern California. Show more

Gary Raife

Gary Raife

Modern workplace advisory & lead solutions architect with a passion for using the Microsoft M365, Copilot, Power Platform and Azure technology frameworks to solve workforce challenges across Health & Public Sector.

I believe that by creating innovative digital solutions and using modern cloud based technology platforms to their fullest it enables organisations to do more with less. This approach is key to empowering a modern workforce with timely and relevant information enabling them to deliver operational success, especially when it comes to public sector and healthcare service delivery.

Modern workplace advisory & lead solutions architect with a passion for using the Microsoft M365, Copilot, Power Platform and Azure technology frameworks to solve workforce challenges across Health & Public Sector. I believe that by creating innov... Show more

Paul Pereyda Karayan

Paul Pereyda Karayan

Paul Pereyda Karayan has built a 15+ year Silicon Valley career on developing and industrializing software products, with a recent focus on software product delivery & information security. Paul's love for build software developed during his early career as a scientist, and blossomed in the data mines of many a Silicon Valley startups - including The Climate Corporation, Addepar, Primer.ai, and as the CISO at Opto Investments.

Paul Pereyda Karayan has built a 15+ year Silicon Valley career on developing and industrializing software products, with a recent focus on software product delivery & information security. Paul's love for build software developed during his early c... Show more

Bermon Painter

Bermon Painter

Bermon has more than 25 years of product strategy, design, and development experience and has consulted in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, financial services, government, manufacturing, publishing, and retail. At Slalom, Bermon leads initiatives to help organizations go from “innovation theater” to a disciplined, well-orchestrated, and practical approach to innovation.

Bermon has more than 25 years of product strategy, design, and development experience and has consulted in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, financial services, government, manufacturing, publishing, and retail. At Slalom, Bermon ... Show more

Colleen Turner

Colleen Turner

Colleen is an Associate Vice President and Michael Baker’s Greater DC / Maryland Planning Practice Lead, with 25 years of experience in transportation and environmental planning and policy. She leads a team of professionals dedicated to accelerating the electrification of the transportation sector through the development of plans, programs, and policies for state and local governments.

Colleen returned to Michael Baker in February 2021 following her employment as the Assistant Director of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Office of Planning and Capital Programming (OPCP). During her tenure at MDOT, Colleen oversaw long-range environmental planning and the planning and deployment of innovative transportation technologies including zero emission vehicles (ZEV) and connected and automated vehicles (CAV). She managed MDOT’s air quality and climate change mitigation programs and participated in national discussions related to the electrification of the transportation sector, sharing her expertise with the White House, the National Governor’s Association (NGA), the Transportation Research Board (TRB), and the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

Colleen is a member of the TRB Standing Committee on Alternative Fuels and Technologies (AMS40). She is the former Chair of the AASHTO Air Quality Climate Change and Energy subcommittee of the Committee on Environment and Sustainability.

Colleen is an Associate Vice President and Michael Baker’s Greater DC / Maryland Planning Practice Lead, with 25 years of experience in transportation and environmental planning and policy. She leads a team of professionals dedicated to accelerating ... Show more

Bex Spiller

Bex Spiller

Burnout Expert, Speaker & Founder of The Anti-Burnout Club

Bex Spiller is an award-winning speaker, workplace wellbeing consultant, and the founder of The Anti-Burnout Club – a social enterprise that’s helped over 10,000 people reduce stress and feel more in control of their lives.

With a background in organisational behaviour, economics of wellbeing and leadership (including a Postgrad from Warwick Business School), Bex blends real-world experience with research-backed tools to tackle burnout head-on.

She’s worked with the NHS, Macmillan, and Women’s Aid, and her work has been featured on the BBC, Sky News, Metro, and Vogue.

She has also spoken on stages across the country including TEDx, The Big Retreat and for dozens of company offsites.

Through engaging talks that are both practical and powerful, Bex helps individuals and teams create healthier, more sustainable ways of working – without the hustle or fluff.

Her signature BURN Framework has been used to support emotionally demanding teams, fast-paced startups, and purpose-led organisations that want to thrive without burning out.

Bex’s mission is simple: To prove that wellbeing isn’t a luxury or a tick-box – it’s the foundation for high performance, strong leadership, and a life that actually feels good to live.

Burnout Expert, Speaker & Founder of The Anti-Burnout Club Bex Spiller is an award-winning speaker, workplace wellbeing consultant, and the founder of The Anti-Burnout Club – a social enterprise that’s helped over 10,000 people reduce stress and f... Show more

Alejandra Duque Ceballos

Alejandra Duque Ceballos

Docente en la Universidad Autónoma de Manizales y Universidad de Caldas en Colombia, Ingeniera Electrónica, Master en Gestión y Desarrollo de Proyectos de Software y Master en Astronomía y Astrofísica.

Docente en la Universidad Autónoma de Manizales y Universidad de Caldas en Colombia, Ingeniera Electrónica, Master en Gestión y Desarrollo de Proyectos de Software y Master en Astronomía y Astrofísica. Show more

Julie Anderson

Julie Anderson

Julie Anderson is one of the nation’s top experts on the Brain Personality Connection and creator of the Brain Personality Assessment. She is an international professional speaker; corporate keynote; business/communication/relationship consultant. For over 17 years she has been using neuroscience and neuropsychology to ignite corporate leaders, teams, and individuals to fire up their brains. The information she shares will assist listeners to accelerate their success. Her background includes Natural Health, Psychology, Human Resource Development, Leadership Development, Psychoneuroimmunology, and Stress Management. She holds certificates in Neuroscience of Leadership, Psychological First Aid, Positive Psychology, Body Language, HR Development, and Brain Health.

Julie Anderson is one of the nation’s top experts on the Brain Personality Connection and creator of the Brain Personality Assessment. She is an international professional speaker; corporate keynote; business/communication/relationship consultant. Fo... Show more

Ms. Pandu Wisaksono Sastrowardoyo

Ms. Pandu Wisaksono Sastrowardoyo

founder of debio network and myriad.social, cofounder of the indonesian blockchain association, and director of blocksphere, a leading blockchain consulting firm.

with a background in expert systems and over a decade in crypto and ai, she’s helped build public blockchains, advise enterprises, and push the boundaries of decentralized tech.

founder of debio network and myriad.social, cofounder of the indonesian blockchain association, and director of blocksphere, a leading blockchain consulting firm. with a background in expert systems and over a decade in crypto and ai, she’s helpe... Show more

Rona Lewis

Rona Lewis

Meet Rona! She's a whirlwind of vibrant energy and connection. With her engaging style, she brings a sense of joy to workplaces everywhere. As an expert in Purposeful and Attuned Play, Rona blends the core elements of leadership and engagement with the magic of play, transforming workplace dynamics and boosting personal satisfaction.

Rona's unique mix of corporate savvy and wellbeing wisdom, paired with her deep understanding of play and flow, allows her to translate complex ideas into relatable and enjoyable stories. Her sessions are dynamic, packed with practical tools to weave play into daily work life, fostering an environment where creativity and collaboration flourish.

In her role as coach and consultant, Rona has left a lasting mark on countless organizations. She's nurtured creative thinking, honed leadership skills, and deepened connections through enhanced communication. Her tailor-made programs are grounded in evidence-based practices, boosting team morale and connectivity while encouraging a fresh reimagining of workplace culture.

Rona has been featured in Shondaland, Nebraska Bride, Pierless Magazine, Town and Country, Corporate Wellness Magazine and seen and heard on TV and radio stations from San Diego and San Francisco to New York .

With the Playful Mind Project, Rona positions herself as a key partner for organizations ready to breathe new life into their corporate environments. Ready to make work fun again?

Meet Rona! She's a whirlwind of vibrant energy and connection. With her engaging style, she brings a sense of joy to workplaces everywhere. As an expert in Purposeful and Attuned Play, Rona blends the core elements of leadership and engagement with t... Show more

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