Travel & Tourism

Experts in the promotion and management of travel experiences, focusing on leisure, business, and cultural exploration

Dinoy Raj

Dinoy Raj

Dinoy Raj is a Product Engineer and Android specialist with a deep focus on building scalable, high-performance mobile experiences using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Currently at Strollby, he architects multi-module B2B and B2C travel applications, specializing in unified design systems and complex booking infrastructures.

A pioneer in the mobile AI space, Dinoy has successfully integrated On-Device AI into production apps, leveraging Google Gemini Nano and the Prompt API to create "Smart Search" features and "Generative UI" frameworks. He is also the creator of "Simple Launcher: Minimalist," a performance-optimized Android launcher with over 50,000 downloads and a 4.8-star rating.

Recognized as one of the most active speakers of 2025 on Sessionize ranking in the top 3% of 71,000+ speakers globally Dinoy is a frequent face at international conferences. He has shared his expertise on On-Device AI, custom launchers, and modern Android architecture at Droidcon Abu Dhabi ’25, Droidcon Uganda '25, DevFest Dubai ’25, DevFest Mumbai ’25. Dinoy will be also Speaking at FOSSASIA 2026.

Dinoy Raj is a Product Engineer and Android specialist with a deep focus on building scalable, high-performance mobile experiences using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Currently at Strollby, he architects multi-module B2B and B2C travel applications, sp... Show more

Darshit Pandya

Darshit Pandya

Darshit Pandya is a seasoned Senior Principal Engineer - platform @ Serko, a leader in cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, and serverless technologies based in Auckland, New Zealand. His work sits at the intersection of platform engineering and real-world delivery: developer portals and golden paths, serverless-first platform patterns, observability-as-code, DevSecOps-by-design, and FinOps guardrails that teams actually adopt. With over 16 years of experience, he has been instrumental in architecting and delivering large-scale distributed cloud applications, leveraging event-driven architecture, microservices, and serverless computing to drive innovation and efficiency.

As a thought leader and influencer in platform engineering, Darshit is passionate about scaling developer productivity, optimizing cloud platforms, and shaping sustainable and scalable software architectures. His expertise spans cloud migrations, Internal Developer Platform, FinOps, AI-driven architectures, and developer experience, making him a trusted voice in the industry.

Darshit is a practitioner-first, “from the trenches” speaker across New Zealand and international stages, including AWS re:Invent, AWS Summit Sydney, and PlatformCon. His sessions focus on real platform and architecture work, sharing the decisions made, adoption lessons learned, and the operational trade-offs behind delivery.

Alongside his technical leadership at Serko, he is a long-time advocate for cloud and serverless adoption. An AWS Community Builder (Serverless) since 2021, he actively contributes to the global cloud ecosystem through meetups, conferences, and industry forums. He also co-organizes the Auckland Serverless Meetup, Serverless Days ANZ, and Auckland Serverless Days, bringing engineers and architects together to exchange practical insights and best practices.

Darshit regularly speaks at technical conferences, AWS Community Days, and industry roundtables on platform engineering, hybrid cloud, developer portals, and responsible software design, known for blending clear storytelling with deep technical depth and strong business context.

A lifelong learner, Darshit thrives on mentorship, community engagement, and fostering the next generation of engineers. His core expertise spans Travel, Fintech, Healthcare, and Accounting, where he continuously pushes the boundaries of cloud-native solutions and platform-driven innovation.

Darshit Pandya is a seasoned Senior Principal Engineer - platform @ Serko, a leader in cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, and serverless technologies based in Auckland, New Zealand. His work sits at the intersection of platform engineer... Show more

Lee Dickson

Lee Dickson

Lee Dickson brings 7+ years of experience in productizing AI solutions and predictive analytics, with a strong track record of streamlining operations and improving customer engagement for SMBs and enterprise clients. With an extensive background in technology and SaaS, he's an advocate for using AI to solve real-world problems that build strong relationships between businesses and their customer base through customizable conversations with digital AI agents.

Lee was part of the founding team that built raia AI, a platform that can rapidly deploy customizable AI assistants with low-to-no code required. These AI agents can handle a variety of job roles that focus around sales, support, marketing, and operational departments across a wide range of industries (software & technology, healthcare, financial services, travel & tourism, sports & entertainment, automotive, real estate, and more).

Lee has built an AI learning community of over 500,000 subscribers through his podcast "The AI Guys" that makes artificial intelligence easy to understand for everyone. Through this initiative, he has been able to assist countless businesses and industries build a gold standard for their own AI deployment and consulted business leadership teams that manage companies with annual recurring revenues of $5M-$500M+.

Lee Dickson brings 7+ years of experience in productizing AI solutions and predictive analytics, with a strong track record of streamlining operations and improving customer engagement for SMBs and enterprise clients. With an extensive background in ... Show more

Yurii Serhiichuk

Yurii Serhiichuk

Yurii Serhiichuk is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Google Cloud and a recognized Champion Innovator in Serverless App Development. As the Head of DevOps at Travelshift, he bridges the gap between software architecture, infrastructure, and modern AI tooling.

Yurii specializes in high-impact cloud optimizations and migration strategies. His recent work involves orchestrating cross-cloud migrations with zero downtime and implementing aggressive cost-saving architectures that reduced cloud spend by 65%. He is deeply involved in the practical application of AI in DevOps, leading initiatives on AI agents and code assistants to streamline engineering workflows.

Yurii Serhiichuk is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Google Cloud and a recognized Champion Innovator in Serverless App Development. As the Head of DevOps at Travelshift, he bridges the gap between software architecture, infrastructure, and modern ... Show more

Brian Collins

Brian Collins

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30+ years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. As an Instructor at the University of Central Florida, Brian taught a variety of classes related to immersive/thematic design, entertainment business, and emerging technologies. He is also a sought-after Futurist and Innovation Consultant through his practice known as The Brainstorm Institute where he works with both large and small companies to help them gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace through design thinking and adopting innovative practices. He has spoken at conferences around the world, is passionate about education, and is an advisory board member for several innovative tech start-ups.

As a Walt Disney Imagineer, Brian helped create the stories and magic for some of the world’s most beloved attractions. Over the past 30+ years, he has produced work for a who’s-who list of corporations, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures. As ... Show more

Martin Appelmann

Martin Appelmann

I’ve been a web developer since 2017 and an app developer since 2019. I share my experiences on LinkedIn, YouTube, and my blog. I’m the founder of Twork—an app for discovering laptop-friendly cafés. I also travel to find the best spots to work from.

I’ve been a web developer since 2017 and an app developer since 2019. I share my experiences on LinkedIn, YouTube, and my blog. I’m the founder of Twork—an app for discovering laptop-friendly cafés. I also travel to find the best spots to work from. Show more

Stuart Caborn

Stuart Caborn

Stuart has been a technologist for 30 years, spanning roles in security, agile consulting, finance, and now travel at loveholidays. He is fascinated by how company structures, ways of working, and system designs shape each other. As a Distinguished Engineer at loveholidays, Stuart leads the Boost team, helping engineering teams navigate complex technical and organisational hurdles. Working at the coalface, Stuart focuses on finding better ways for humans, technology, and AI to work effectively together.

Stuart has been a technologist for 30 years, spanning roles in security, agile consulting, finance, and now travel at loveholidays. He is fascinated by how company structures, ways of working, and system designs shape each other. As a Distinguished ... Show more

Melissa Williams

Melissa Williams

Melissa Williams, Director of Marketing
Melissa started with Visit Colorado Springs in January 2015. She has since grown in her marketing role to become Director of Marketing and now sits on our executive team as of Q2 2024. With her expertise and creativity, she has made a major impact on our organization and the local tourism industry, resulting in economic growth for the Pikes Peak Region. She has developed a passion for exploring and integrating new technology, such as AI, in efficient, impactful and sustainable ways.

As the Director of Marketing, she oversees all of the organization’s creative marketing and advertising strategy, including website management and SEO, design projects, paid media and print publications. Melissa is an avid outdoor enthusiast and lover of Colorado Springs. When she’s not working hard to promote the Pikes Peak Region, you can find her hanging with her family or out on a hike.

Melissa Williams, Director of Marketing Melissa started with Visit Colorado Springs in January 2015. She has since grown in her marketing role to become Director of Marketing and now sits on our executive team as of Q2 2024. With her expertise and c... Show more

Des Lee

Des Lee

Desirae (Des) Lee is a creative producer, multi-media artist, poet and filmmaker from Jacksonville, FL.

Des strives to create art which celebrates vulnerability, finds beauty amongst the mundane, and portrays Black people in diverse ways. She aspires to travel the world, tell honest stories and sprinkle stardust wherever she goes.

She is a Blackhouse Foundation Fellow, a Facebook SEEN initiative winner, and a Paul Robeson Awardee. She has had digital art installations exhibited up and down the east coast including the Anacostia Arts Center, Lycoming College, and Miami Soul Basel. She recently completed a film residency in Ghana through a partnership with the Library of Africa and the African Diaspora (LOATAD). She is also the grant recipient of several creative initiatives including Moment Invitational Film Fest, Late Fee Magazine photography grant, and the inaugural National Black Movie Day Scholarship.

Films directed by Des have screened at renowned national festivals including Martha's Vineyard African American Film Fest, Pan-African Film Festival, Afrikana Film Festival and the esteemed American Black Film Festival - New Voices Category.

When she’s not on set, her interests include poetry, fashion, travel and interior design. Des is an Alumnae of the University of Florida where she completed a unique program infusing photojournalism and innovation. Des holds an MFA in film from Howard University.

Desirae (Des) Lee is a creative producer, multi-media artist, poet and filmmaker from Jacksonville, FL. Des strives to create art which celebrates vulnerability, finds beauty amongst the mundane, and portrays Black people in diverse ways. She asp... Show more

Richelle Gamlam

Richelle Gamlam

Richelle Gamlam is an international speaker, podcast host, and founder of Move Abroad Coach, where she helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and freelancers create lives of freedom overseas.

Richelle Gamlam is an international speaker, podcast host, and founder of Move Abroad Coach, where she helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and freelancers create lives of freedom overseas. Show more

Rafael Peña

Rafael Peña

Rafael Peña is a travel journalist, consultant, and cultural strategist whose work explores how destinations can tell deeper and more inclusive stories. His reporting has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Cruise Critic, Travel Noire, the Miami Herald, and others. Through his fieldwork, Rafael has documented the people and places shaping travel today and developed a clear perspective on how culture, representation, and visitor experience intersect.

Drawing on his background as a Black and Latino traveler with roots in the Dominican Republic, Rafael helps destinations and hospitality brands understand the expectations of modern, multicultural audiences. His consulting work guides DMOs and tourism teams in developing messaging, content, and on-the-ground experiences that feel authentic, community grounded, and relevant to a diverse global traveler base.

Rafael is also a sought-after speaker on content strategy, inclusive storytelling, and the evolving needs of BIPOC travelers. He works with PR, marketing, and destination leaders to strengthen traveler trust, expand representation, and design experiences that reflect the full cultural fabric of a place. Through his journalism and his speaking engagements, Rafael pushes the travel industry toward richer stories, better hospitality, and more intentional destination marketing.

Rafael Peña is a travel journalist, consultant, and cultural strategist whose work explores how destinations can tell deeper and more inclusive stories. His reporting has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Cruise Critic, Travel Noire,... Show more

Alexandria Reed

Alexandria Reed

Alexandria Reed is the Founder of The Elevate Collection, a curated professional ecosystem serving leaders across sports, entertainment, real estate, and business. Her work focuses on designing high-trust environments that convert connection into measurable opportunity.

She specializes in strategic proximity — helping high-performing professionals build reputation, influence, and long-term professional capital through intentional community design. Through moderated conversations, curated events, and structured relationship architecture, she has built multi-city networks that drive partnerships, referrals, and sustainable growth.

Alexandria speaks and moderates on ecosystem building, leadership in high-performance environments, and the systems behind meaningful professional advancement.

Alexandria Reed is the Founder of The Elevate Collection, a curated professional ecosystem serving leaders across sports, entertainment, real estate, and business. Her work focuses on designing high-trust environments that convert connection into mea... Show more

María Pinto Doménech

María Pinto Doménech

Co-founder and Head of Product Development at data4all. We are dedicated to process digitalisation and implementation of data culture through Microsoft 365 and Power Platform.

Expert in process improvement, Microsoft Certified PL300 and Master in Data Science. I have more than 10 years of experience in quality and process areas in the tourism, banking and telephony sectors, developing different projects with Atlassian ecosystem tools.

I enjoy customer service as well as cultural and technological change management.

Co-founder and Head of Product Development at data4all. We are dedicated to process digitalisation and implementation of data culture through Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. Expert in process improvement, Microsoft Certified PL300 and Master in ... Show more

Noël Burgess

Noël Burgess

I’m a journalist, content creator, and speaker living in northern California Wine Country. My goal is to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in wine/spirits, food, and travel with a focus on the places, the products, and most importantly the people! My writing and video content can be seen in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, VinePair, Haute Living San Francisco, Dwell, HotelsAbovePar, Wine Enthusiast, and many other media platforms. Follow me on Instagram @mrnoelburgess and YouTube @noelburgessonourway

I’m a journalist, content creator, and speaker living in northern California Wine Country. My goal is to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in wine/spirits, food, and travel with a focus on the places, the products, and most importantly t... Show more

Natalie Preddie

Natalie Preddie

Natalie Preddie is an award-winning Canadian travel journalist. author and on-air personality with bylines in international publications including National Geographic, Globe & Mail, Travel & Leisure and The Washington Post.

Natalie shares travel tips with national television & radio audiences on shows like Breakfast Television, Sirius XM and Montreal Now.

She is the host of the travel series, GET LOST with Natalie Preddie.

Most importantly, she is the mother of 3 little boys aged 4,6 and 8.

You can follow her travel adventures on social media and her site, nattyponline.com.

IG: @ _nattyp

Natalie Preddie is an award-winning Canadian travel journalist. author and on-air personality with bylines in international publications including National Geographic, Globe & Mail, Travel & Leisure and The Washington Post. Natalie shares travel... Show more

Jonathan Corley

Jonathan Corley

As the Industry Principal for Travel & Hospitality at Sitecore, I work with top strategic brands in the travel and hospitality vertical to unlock digital potential, reimagine the customer journey, and drive measurable outcomes. I lead engagements focused on experience strategy, value assessment, and vision-setting workshops defining transformational roadmaps.

I'm an Atlanta native, passionate about music, emerging tech, and helping brands deliver engaging experiences. Based in Atlanta, I bring a creative edge and multidisciplinary mindset, honed on the road as a former touring musician. I am passionate about music, and how emerging technologies influence human behavior, emotion, and connection, both online and in the physical world.

As the Industry Principal for Travel & Hospitality at Sitecore, I work with top strategic brands in the travel and hospitality vertical to unlock digital potential, reimagine the customer journey, and drive measurable outcomes. I lead engagements foc... Show more

Vanina Romero

Vanina Romero

I was on television at 6. Produced my first event at 11.
I’ve been in this game for a while—and I’ve never stopped watching how humans behave when the cameras are off.

Today, I lead CDH Tech Global, based in Miami and working worldwide.
I speak at conferences, lead trainings, and collaborate with governments, creative teams, marketing leaders, and C-Level decision makers who are done with recycled strategies.

I’ve received international awards in innovation, strategy, and creativity, across diverse industries and cultural contexts.

💔 Human connection, tech & emotional dynamics

Ghosting (emotional, professional, cultural)

Broken bonds and the role of tech

Love in the age of algorithms

Honest communication vs. branded connection

How we treat each other when the spotlight’s gone

🧭 MICE, events, audiences & the new consumer

Event formats that actually work (the rest are noise)

What’s really shifting in MICE & business travel

Innovation in events: from spectacle to substance

The new consumer and their precision bullshit filter

Audiences that evolve faster than your strategy deck

I’ve spoken at:
SITE Global, DisruptFest, Wonder Women Tech (California), Marketing Day Digital (closing keynote), WIN Mastermind, and more.
Also featured in media like EBTV, LATV, Sonríe Miami, and digital platforms.

I don’t speak to entertain.
I speak to move something.
And when that happens, the event doesn’t end when the lights go off.

I was on television at 6. Produced my first event at 11. I’ve been in this game for a while—and I’ve never stopped watching how humans behave when the cameras are off. Today, I lead CDH Tech Global, based in Miami and working worldwide. I speak ... Show more

Iva Silla

Iva Silla

Iva Silla već više od desetljeća vodi maštovite tematske razglede grada pod zajedničkim nazivnikom Secret Zagreb. To je samo dio njenog opusa u kreativnom turizmu i interpretaciji baštine, a trenutno joj je najveća strast razvoj igrificiranih istraživanja diljem Hrvatske.

Iva Silla već više od desetljeća vodi maštovite tematske razglede grada pod zajedničkim nazivnikom Secret Zagreb. To je samo dio njenog opusa u kreativnom turizmu i interpretaciji baštine, a trenutno joj je najveća strast razvoj igrificiranih istraži... Show more

Chad Richards

Chad Richards

I’ve been helping brands succeed on social media since the MySpace days.

After 14+ years at a social media agency, rising from intern to VP, I founded Sidework Social to focus on the brands I enjoy working with most: restaurants, hotels, destinations, and attractions.

I’ve guided strategy and day-to-day execution for some of the best in the business, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Aimbridge Hospitality, and many others across hospitality and tourism.

Along the way, my work has earned industry accolades, including a Shorty Award nomination (Best in Restaurants) and an Indiana Tourism Award (Best Digital Marketing Campaign).

I’ve been helping brands succeed on social media since the MySpace days. After 14+ years at a social media agency, rising from intern to VP, I founded Sidework Social to focus on the brands I enjoy working with most: restaurants, hotels, destinati... Show more

Vanessa Omeokachie

Vanessa Omeokachie

Vanessa Omeokachie is the founder and CEO of TravBudd. TravBudd is an Event (and experiences) Discovery + People Matching platform reimagining how people meet, connect, and engage with each other. Inspired by her own experiences with loneliness and social isolation, she started TravBudd to help foster genuine human connections through mutual interests and shared experiences. Ms. Omeokachie is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics and International Business.

Vanessa Omeokachie is the founder and CEO of TravBudd. TravBudd is an Event (and experiences) Discovery + People Matching platform reimagining how people meet, connect, and engage with each other. Inspired by her own experiences with loneliness and s... Show more

Mohamed Maged

Mohamed Maged

Mohamed Maged is a Tech Lead at MobiMatter, a Dubai-based travel eSIM company providing instant mobile connectivity across 150+ countries. He builds and secures infrastructure handling high-volume transactions at scale, working across React Native, Node.js, Azure,AWS, and Tailscale. Mohamed recently presented "MongoDB Index Design That Actually Works" at the first Dubai MongoDB User Group meetup, delivering live performance demos to the local developer community. He is also a co-inventor on an AI patent for automated document evaluation systems

Mohamed Maged is a Tech Lead at MobiMatter, a Dubai-based travel eSIM company providing instant mobile connectivity across 150+ countries. He builds and secures infrastructure handling high-volume transactions at scale, working across React Native, N... Show more

Lindsay Bourdeau

Lindsay Bourdeau

My name is Lindsay Bourdeau, and I am a solo travel and lifestyle blogger. I have been on a mission to rediscover myself through soulful solo journeys. Once a music artist, I simultaneously did humanitarian work in developing countries which broadened my perspective of the world. These experiences not only led to personal and professional development, but further solidified by passion for inspiring others to see the beauty of the world through travel. Now a doctor of pharmacy, my followers continue to watch me detail my many life experiences.

My name is Lindsay Bourdeau, and I am a solo travel and lifestyle blogger. I have been on a mission to rediscover myself through soulful solo journeys. Once a music artist, I simultaneously did humanitarian work in developing countries which broadene... Show more

Garima Roy

Garima Roy

Hi, I’m a blogger who loves writing and sharing meaningful stories with the world. The Fresh Words is a personal space on the internet where we share stories, insights, and ideas that inspire everyday life. From lifestyle and culture to trends, travel, entertainment, and creativity, we write with the aim of keeping content fresh, relatable, and meaningful. The goal is simple, to create a place where readers can learn something new, feel inspired, and enjoy thoughtfully crafted articles that spark curiosity.

Hi, I’m a blogger who loves writing and sharing meaningful stories with the world. The Fresh Words is a personal space on the internet where we share stories, insights, and ideas that inspire everyday life. From lifestyle and culture to trends, trave... Show more

Dylan Gamez

Dylan Gamez

Dylan Gamez is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for The Hacienda in New Port Richey and Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora- built in 1927 and 1883 respectively. Dylan started her career in hospitality at Walt Disney World while finishing her degree in Broadcast Journalism at UCF. Dylan splits her time between Mount Dora and New Port Richey, but reside in Fruitland Park with her husband, Barrett and their three dogs and two cats. Dylan is currently on the Marketing Committee for VISITFLORIDA, Vice President of New Port Richey Main Street and deeply involved with Florida’s Sports Coast- Pasco’s Tourism Board, Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations and nonprofits. Dylan was recently named one of the 50 Most Dynamic Women in the Tampa Bay Area by the Laker-Lutz News and won an award from the Secretary of State for a marketing video she produced for New Port Richey Main Street. She most recently was a speaker at the VISIT FLORIDA Conference on Tourism

Dylan Gamez is the Marketing and Public Relations Director for The Hacienda in New Port Richey and Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora- built in 1927 and 1883 respectively. Dylan started her career in hospitality at Walt Disney World while finishing her degre... Show more

Marley Blonsky

Marley Blonsky

Marley Blonsky is a nationally recognized speaker, fat adventure cyclist, and co-founder and Executive Director of All Bodies on Bikes, a nonprofit dedicated to creating access, representation, and belonging for people of all sizes in cycling and outdoor spaces. She is also the co-host of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast, where she shares stories that challenge who cycling is “for” and celebrates riders of all backgrounds and bodies.

Marley’s work sits at the intersection of advocacy, sport, and culture. Through keynotes, workshops, and consulting, she helps organizations, brands, and event producers better understand size inclusion and translate inclusive values into meaningful action. Her approach blends lived experience, practical tools, and humor, making conversations about access and equity both approachable and actionable.

An avid cyclist, Marley loves long gravel rides, overnight adventures, and cruising around town on her cargo bike with her dogs in the front box. She may not be the fastest rider—but she rides with determination, grit, and perseverance, proudly earning multiple last-place finishes along the way. Marley believes that everyone deserves full access to life—at work, in sport, and at home—and she is committed to helping create spaces where all bodies truly belong.

Marley Blonsky is a nationally recognized speaker, fat adventure cyclist, and co-founder and Executive Director of All Bodies on Bikes, a nonprofit dedicated to creating access, representation, and belonging for people of all sizes in cycling and out... Show more

Simon Mudd

Simon Mudd

Simon is an Englishman who has been living in Madrid for over 35 years.

He has two children and enjoys tech, travel and photography.

Simon is an Englishman who has been living in Madrid for over 35 years. He has two children and enjoys tech, travel and photography. Show more

Maneesh Karnati

Maneesh Karnati

I’m a technology leader with over 12 years of experience in software engineering, cloud platforms, site reliability engineering, and developer experience. I currently lead engineering teams focused on building scalable, reliable infrastructure and internal platforms that help organizations move faster with confidence. I’m deeply passionate about platform engineering, automation, and reliability, and I enjoy solving complex systems problems while enabling engineers to do their best work. My work has spanned large-scale enterprises and high-growth environments, where I’ve led transformational initiatives that improved system resilience, developer productivity, and operational efficiency.

I’m a technology leader with over 12 years of experience in software engineering, cloud platforms, site reliability engineering, and developer experience. I currently lead engineering teams focused on building scalable, reliable infrastructure and in... Show more

TaQuonda Hill

TaQuonda Hill

TaQuonda Hill is a strategic, results-driven leader in Global Change and Transformation, known for delivering impactful outcomes across complex, enterprise-wide initiatives. With a proven track record leading global transformation programs, software implementations, organizational realignments, and M&A change strategies, she brings a powerful blend of business acumen and financial insight to every endeavor.

Currently serving as General Manager of IT Transformation at Delta Air Lines, TaQuonda leads some of the organization’s most ambitious initiatives, including its largest Cloud Migration and People Enablement program. Her work is central to operationalizing a new, product-centric Cloud Target Operating Model, designed to drive innovation and modernize ways of working across all IT portfolios and operations.

TaQuonda’s career spans leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies and top-tier Big 4 consulting firms, where she has consistently championed transformation excellence and organizational effectiveness. She is also a passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), serving as a Corporate Ambassador and thought leader in this space.

Beyond her corporate achievements, TaQuonda is the Co-Founder and Vice President of The Fortitude Collective, a platform dedicated to creating empowering spaces for women to connect, grow, and lead. She is a servant leader in her community, having held executive board roles in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she chaired the Social Action & Political Involvement Committee. She is also an active member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Atlanta Chapter and Lake Spivey Chapter of Jack & Jill of America.

TaQuonda holds both a Master of Business Administration and a Master’s in Human Resource Management. Known as a visionary strategist and dynamic engagement curator, she brings energy, clarity, and purpose to every room she enters. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and cherishing moments with her husband and children.

TaQuonda Hill is a strategic, results-driven leader in Global Change and Transformation, known for delivering impactful outcomes across complex, enterprise-wide initiatives. With a proven track record leading global transformation programs, software ... Show more

Sheena Lakhani

Sheena Lakhani

An International Reiki Master & Teacher, Sheena Lakhani holds over 60 Holistic Therapy Diplomas. She is an International Parliamentary Honorary Diplomat Peace Ambassador and Global Head of Holistic Medicine NWA UN. She is honoured with various degrees including a Bachelor’s in Financial Economics & Sociology from the University of Toronto and a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and International Business from the University of North Carolina. She is the president CEO of a Canadian corporation focused in Investor Relations & Public Relations for publicly traded mining companies.

This multi talented woman does not stop at this. Her Bollywood Chihuahuas Pawparazzi is far-famed, with her two pint-sized pooches – Tara & Hafez – dazzling in Bollywood-Town (B-Town). The names resonate with Sheena’s core beliefs – Green Tara Buddhist mantra, and Hafez, named after her second cherished Sufi poet.

Sheena is set to produce a luxury travel show, featuring the beloved Bollywood Chihuahuas, combining entertainment with cultural exploration.

List of diplomas and qualifications viewable at www.sheenalakhani.com

An International Reiki Master & Teacher, Sheena Lakhani holds over 60 Holistic Therapy Diplomas. She is an International Parliamentary Honorary Diplomat Peace Ambassador and Global Head of Holistic Medicine NWA UN. She is honoured with various degree... Show more

Nicola Wynn

Nicola Wynn

Nicola Wynn is the Senior Content Marketer at Podia, the all-in-one platform that helps solopreneurs turn their knowledge into income. She’s also an entrepreneur who runs three travel blogs and previously built a digital product business using one simple sales funnel. Along with the team at Podia, Nicola is helping thousands of creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs share their expertise, grow their audiences, and get paid—without the overwhelm.

Nicola Wynn is the Senior Content Marketer at Podia, the all-in-one platform that helps solopreneurs turn their knowledge into income. She’s also an entrepreneur who runs three travel blogs and previously built a digital product business using one si... Show more

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