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Patty Ross - Independent Board Director | Strategic Advisor | Vice-President Strategy, Operations, and Talent | Thought Leader | Apple | Nike

• Bend, OR

Patty Ross is an Independent Board Director and Strategic Advisor with a distinguished career leading strategy, operations, and talent development at globally recognized brands including Apple and Nike. Known for her ability to navigate complex organizational challenges and drive high-impact transformation, she brings deep expertise in operational excellence, workforce strategy, and executive leadership.

As a seasoned thought leader, Patty advises companies on scaling sustainably, strengthening culture, and building resilient, future-ready teams.

Bryan McCormick, SVP Store Strategy and Operations at PetSmart

• Austin, TX

Bryan McCormick serves as Vice President, HR - Total Rewards, Learning & Organizational Development, Bryan McCormick is an important member of PetSmart's leadership. Bryan McCormick is entrusted with maintaining the happiness of employees, whether it be through creating a work environment employees look forward to, perks, or compensation..

Katelin Holloway - Founding Partner at 776 | Early-Stage Investor, Board Member, Advisor, LP | Speaker

• San Francisco, CA

Katelin is passionate about building scalable, inclusive institutional cultures. First introduced to the notion of intentional cultural development at Pixar Animation Studios, she studied alongside the storytellers that would ultimately change the course of her career. From film to tech (and a few interesting layovers in between), the one common denominator remains: enabling people through belonging to create beautiful, innovative products.

Aaron Friedman - Co-Founder & Partner at Pana Partners | Executive Director & Co-Founder @ OLASTEO

• Los Angeles, CA

A high-energy talent leader known for establishing and leading first-class people programs that enable companies to evolve, scale, and flourish. Depth of expertise leveraging the latest HR best practices, trends, and tools to acquire top-level talent and cultivate winning organizational cultures defined by collaboration, innovation, transparency, and success. A passionate leader with a high emotional EQ who actively seeks diverse viewpoints to inform decision-making, and successfully balances employee needs with key business objectives to deliver transformative people solutions.

Taylor McPartland - CEO at ScaleHealth

• Los Angeles, CA

Founded ScaleLA in 2016 with the vision to be the engine of progress in Los Angeles by building collaboration and communication between startups, community leaders, and public/private partners. He believes the tech community is on the verge of becoming the next great tech hub for innovation and progress because, not only does our region have the talent to create amazing companies, we have the foresight to grow them the right way

Jenn Oswald - Jenn Oswald: HR for Hospitality | Hospitality Hiring Systems for Multi-Location Restaurants | FOH Talent Pipeline & Manager Training | Former CPO

• San Francisco, CA

As an HR and Business Coach at The Wiz of Biz, Jenn empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners to build thriving, people-centered organizations. With extensive experience in human resources, leadership development, and business operations, Jenn guides clients in creating strong team cultures, streamlining processes, and developing the confidence and clarity needed to grow sustainably. Known for her practical wisdom and supportive coaching style, she helps leaders transform challenges into opportunities and unlock their full business potential.

Jennifer Hebets - Sr. Director Responsible Sourcing & Supplier Development, Kellanova (formerly The Kellogg Company)

• San Francisco Bay, CA

Jennifer is a Spanish–English bilingual economic development expert with over 15 years of experience advancing sustainable public-private partnerships across global food and agriculture supply chains. She has led responsible sourcing initiatives and innovative business models for farmers, processors, traders, and manufacturers in cocoa, coffee, and other tropical commodities, and currently manages a portfolio of innovation programs for the Mars Advanced Research Institute. Previously, she oversaw economic growth programs for USAID in Latin America, including serving as Director of Operations and Communications for the Peru Cocoa Alliance, and holds an MBA from UC Davis and a master’s in Local and Regional Development from FLACSO Ecuador.

Michael Silveira - Senior Operations | Asset Protection | Risk Management I Central Operations | Retail Enablement

• Portland, OR

Michael is an innovative executive with over 25 years of extensive experience leading fast-paced, multinational operations across retail, healthcare, veterinary, pharmaceutical, and consulting sectors, including roles within two Fortune 50 companies. A proven change agent, he leverages advanced prescriptive analytics to drive enterprise-wide profit improvement, strengthen risk mitigation, and lead complex teams across operations, asset management, safety, compliance, and environmental functions. His background spans security, regulatory compliance, IT security, fraud prevention, and large-scale organizational leadership within major global retailers and one of the world’s largest private companies.

Morgan Keim - Managing Partner at Ocean Ridge Capital | Founding Member and City Captain ( OC & San Diego) at Alts.co

• Santa Monica, CA

Morgan Keim drives corporate development, investor and technology strategy initiatives at Motif FoodWorks by leveraging 10+ years of experience across food, biotechnology and consumer goods industries. His passion for bringing sustainable, crave-worthy food choices to the masses and his expertise as a creative entrepreneur have led to great outcomes for Motif and its partners. The company is unraveling the secrets of food to commercialize next-gen, animal-free ingredients that make our food system more sustainable, nutritious and accessible.

Rache Brand - Investor & Innovation Strategist at RISE

• Simsbury, Conneticut

Rache Brand invests time and money in innovative tech-driven solutions that ensure our collective future. These solutions are often backed by science and are data-based, but they are founded through design and creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
With Brands on the Rise she conceptualizes and executes; driving demand to bridge the gap between problem and solution with each growth-stage business she serves.

Pete McNally - Commercial Leader in Robotic Surgery

• Cinncinnati, OH

People and purpose centered commercial leader with more than 25 years of proven process and performance across multiple markets, sectors and functions. Expertise includes hiring, developing and promoting diverse talent, building strategies, establishing high performance cultures, launching new products/therapies, and executing plans to exceed expectations.

Rich Fahn - Senior Vice President, Corporate Benefits at NFP

• Chicago, IL

Rich is an Employee Benefits expert dedicated to helping employers solve challenges and protect their most important asset: human capital. At NFP, a leading insurance broker and consulting firm, he provides tailored solutions in employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement, and individual private client services. Rich combines deep industry expertise with innovative technologies to support clients in achieving their goals effectively and strategically.

Amanda Edwards - Business Development, Brand Partnerships at Venngo Inc.

• Toronto, Canada

Amanda leads Business Development at Venngo, a leading provider of perks programs in North America. She focuses on creating high-value, exclusive offers and rewards by partnering with North America’s leading entertainment, travel, shopping, and lifestyle brands. Amanda is passionate about helping companies deliver perks that employees truly value, enhancing engagement and satisfaction across the workforce.

Laura Rasmussen - Sr. Director - Organization Effectiveness at Edwards Lifesciences

• Manhattan Beach, CA

Energetic organization effectiveness leader with proven experience leading a portfolio of client outcomes by putting people first. Solution architect of op models, organizations, and associated culture shifts to a future tech workforce. Highly effective coach who influences positive change and cross-functional collaboration. Strong leadership presence with excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of building talent capability and high performing teams. A hands-on team player who thrives in dynamic and challenging environments.

Ashley Popp - Lead Benefits Consultant at PetSmart

• Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Experienced Health And Wellness Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Prevention, InDesign, and Editing. Strong community and social services professional with a Master of Science (MS) focused in Community and Organizational Leadership from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Ilhan Scheer - CGO @ Aleph Alpha

• Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Ilhan Scheer is Managing Director and Global Product & Technology Lead within Accenture’s Talent & Organization / Human Potential practice and the founder of Fable+. He founded Fable+ with the mission of transforming organizations through sensemaking and a data-driven approach to human interaction. Ilhan leverages his expertise in talent strategy, organizational design, and digital solutions to help clients worldwide build more adaptive, agile, and high-performing organizations.

Jeroen Delsman - CEO | Inspirer | BigHeart Leader | Investor | Reality Creator

• San Francisco Bay Area

Jeroen is a seasoned finance leader who approaches his work with a broad business perspective, immersing himself in R&D, marketing, and operations to understand how organizations create customer value. His deep business acumen enables him to drive profitability, shape strategic decisions, and implement impactful initiatives such as cost reduction, product investment guidance, and pricing strategies. By combining financial expertise with a holistic view of the business, Jeroen helps organizations achieve both short-term results and long-term performance.

Ron Storn - 5X Chief People Officer, Board Member, Advisor, Investor, Keynote Speaker, Thought Leader

• Belvedere Tiburon, CA

Ron is a seasoned human capital leader serving as Chief People Officer, board member, advisor, and HR tech investor. A recognized thought leader in the people and culture space, he brings deep expertise in talent strategy, organizational development, and technology-driven HR solutions. Ron partners with organizations to drive transformation, foster high-performing cultures, and leverage innovative approaches to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

Leo Sevigny - Founder & Principal Consultant at Evergreen3 | Transformation & Learning Architect | AI & Change Strategy Leader | Executive Coaching & Culture Transformation Advisor

• St. Louis, Missouri

Leo specializes in management consulting. He partners with clients to drive organizational transformation, talent strategy, and leadership development, helping teams adapt, innovate, and perform at their highest potential. Leo combines deep expertise in human capital, change management, and business strategy to deliver solutions that enable sustainable growth and organizational effectiveness.

Pete Franz - Business, Technology & Innovation Advisory | Thought Leadership, Strategic Solutions

• Denver, CO

Pete is a Technology Innovation Leader driving the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that help organizations transform and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. He partners with clients to leverage emerging technologies, foster innovation, and solve complex business challenges. Pete combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight to deliver impactful, future-ready solutions.

Miroslava Hrankova - Sr Director Digital Transformation at Lam Research

• Lake Oswego, OR

Miroslava is Senior Director of Digital Transformation leading initiatives that modernize processes and drive innovation across the organization. She focuses on leveraging digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, enable data-driven decision-making, and support business growth. Miroslava combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to deliver transformative solutions that position Ferrotec for the future.

An Wang - Founder, SeedFuture | System Change | Impact Catalyst

• San Francisco, CA

An Wang is a seasoned business professional with deep experience in startup strategy, business development, and corporate finance. Known for uncovering high-value opportunities and crafting effective, data-driven solutions, An excels at translating complex insights into clear, actionable strategies. With a diverse blend of cross-sector and cross-functional experience, An thrives as a creative and effective liaison between industries, countries, and teams.

Passionate about nutrition, holistic health, and human potential, An has spent the last six years immersed in the venture capital and startup ecosystem, with a strong focus on food innovation and the future of nourishment.

Anthony Lee - Amplifying the Heroic Voices at Heroic Voice Academy

• Menlo Park, CA

Anthony is a partner at the Heroic Voice Academy, a leading communications training company, and the author of The Message Portfolio. He and his team amplify the voices of global impact leaders by preparing them for their most important presentations and conversations. Their clients consistently achieve meaningful “Presentation ROI”—gaining financial support, strengthening reputations, and building valuable relationships every time they take the stage.

As an executive communications coach, Anthony believes that every presentation is a powerful opportunity to communicate trust, foster genuine connection, and deepen relationships. His work equips leaders to speak with clarity, confidence, and impact in the moments that matter most.

Dr Carla Stanton - Founder of The Whole MD

• Hertford, UK

Carla is a family physician and certified functional medicine doctor with extensive clinical and teaching experience. She delivers wellbeing and performance programs for healthcare professionals and supports global research initiatives alongside Dr. Joe Dispenza. Carla is also the co-author of ABC of Clinical Resilience (Wiley, 2021).

Christine Gould - CEO at GIGA | Designing Next-Gen AgriFood Systems with DeepTech & Systems Innovation | Author @thechangemakersguide | Founder @thoughtforfood | UN Advisor | Keynote Speaker

• Basel, Switzerland

Christine is the Founder and CEO of Thought For Food (TFF), where she empowers the next generation of innovators with the mindset, skills, and support needed to build scalable, locally relevant solutions for global impact. Featured in outlets such as BBC, Forbes, National Geographic, and WIRED, she partners with leading corporations, accelerators, and donors to advance entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide. Under her leadership, TFF has engaged more than 25,000 innovators in 175 countries and helped launch over 50 impact-driven startups across the food and agriculture value chain.

Colin Walsh - Creative Strategist + Organizational Storyteller | Designing transformational narratives through human-centered change | Senior Manager at Protiviti

• Center Valley, Pennsylvania

Colin has delivered successful business process redesign, culture, and training and implementation projects to multiple clients and has extensive OCM experience in strategic communications, data visualization and storyboarding, culture transformation, and training development and facilitation. He also brings his extensive theatre background to his professional work through his communication style, training design, and facilitation methodologies.

Danielle Gould - Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Food+Tech Connect & Alpha Food Labs

• Brooklyn, NY

Danielle is the founder and CEO of Food+Tech Connect, the site of record and community for the food tech sector. She works with companies of all sizes to understand how technology, collaboration and innovative business and investment models can be used to create a food future that's better for people, profit and the planet.

Dom Farnan - CEO, Global Talent Executive, Speaker, and Author

• Los Angeles, CA

For over twenty years, Dom Farnan has been a fearless leader in high-growth settings, blending entrepreneurship and advocacy in each of her roles. Whether she’s recruiting talent for titans like Snapchat and Instacart or injecting joy into team meetings through sound and dance, the first thing people notice about Dom is the profound intentionality behind her actions. Dom brings radical change to the talent industry through the application of mindfulness, generosity of spirit, and a sense of compassion that values relationship building.

Rhonda Nichols - Vice President of Human Resources at Tealium

• Plano, TX

Rhonda is a Human Resources Leader and Business Partner with a proven ability to drive business goals through aligned people strategies. As a creative problem solver, she focus' on driving organizational effectiveness, leadership alignment and proactive change management from planning into action. Rhonda's reputation for developing trusted partnerships with all levels of employees, across multi-site, global business environments is stellar.

Don Moxley - Director Applied Science and Brand Dev. at Longevity Labs, Inc.

• Granville, OH

Don Moxley is Director of Applied Science and Brand Development at Longevity Labs Inc. in the United States. Dedicated to helping people live vibrant, fulfilling lives at all ages, Moxley draws upon his career as an athlete, a sports scientist, and an instructor to lead and educate on the science of autophagy and longevity.

Aseem Giri - Serial Entrepreneur and Investor with interests in Wellness, FinTech and Art | Managing Partner at Everest Private Equity

• Singapore

Aseem has over twenty years of experience as an entrepreneur, private equity investor and investment banker. He loves sharing journeys of facing adversity and overcoming obstacles on his ACHiEVE podcast. Aseem has founded and sold three health and wellness businesses. He is also fond of art, serving as Art Advisor and/or Finance Advisor to art-related businesses. Aseem has been involved with over twenty companies from a principal investing standpoint. He has a lifetime investment track record of 38%. He was born in Berlin, Germany and maintains US citizenship. He is fluent in Hindi and English and proficient in Spanish and German.

Julie Zukof - VP Brand, Lucky Strike Entertainment | Ex. Anomaly, BBDO, Translation

• Miami, FL

Julie leads brand building for the top wellness, health and consumer companies, with eighteen years of experience. She led global brand strategy for the leading ad agencies and design firms BBDO, Anomaly and Translation, for brands such as Sephora, Target, Wrigley, Coca- Cola, Disney and Procter & Gamble.

Andrew Smith Lewis - Founder & CEO at Alai | Exciting the possibilities with AI

• Los Angeles, CA

Andrew’s passion is around measuring and improving human potential. He has spent two decades driving innovation in the field of learning, leveraging advances in neuro and cognitive sciences blended with artificial intelligence. These experiences led him to found Alai, a creative AI studio that partners with ambitious brands to amplify human brilliance.
Andrew is one of the original co-inventors of the Cerego Learning Methodology and has multiple patents in his name.

Tracy Yates - Founder & Chief Architect at The Celestial Group

• Los Angeles, CA

Tracy is an award-winning strategist, 3x founder, investor and secret weapon to visionary entrepreneurs who reach unprecedented new heights in business and within themselves. She's known for guiding growth minded founders at the intersection of well being, aligned high performance and strategy that result in scaling 100%-200%. As a founder who scaled and sold her marketing agency, Tracy has spent 20+ years steering innovation, positioning, and proven strategy for the worlds leading brands.

Naseem Sayani - Investor | Speaker | Ecosystem Builder at GCWC

• Los Angeles, CA

A seasoned investor, innovator, and ecosystem builder, Naseem brings over 20 years of experience driving transformational businesses. She has spoken at global forums such as CES, Digital Hollywood, OMMA LA, InRiver PIMpoint, and Digital Entertainment World, and has been published by InRiver, BCGDV Pollen, Huge Ideas, Campaign Magazine, AdAge, and Digiday. Her expertise spans digital strategy and transformation, innovation, organizational design, and launching startups and new business models

Grace Hong - Co-Founder, Parasol Music | Advisor | Artist | Executive Coach | Board Director

• Los Angeles, CA

Grace Hong is a strategic advisor and entrepreneur. She brings extensive experience in global investment, business strategy, and operational growth. In both roles, she helps guide organizations through high-impact decision-making and long-term value creation.

Merrill Feather - Marketing & Community @ Gigascale Capital | Former Meta Marketing Leader

• San Francisco, CA

Merrill is a strategic thinker and storyteller on a mission to create meaningful impact on the health of our planet. She combines data, insights, and creativity to solve business challenges, connect customers with products that matter, and mentor individuals and organizations for sustainable growth. With expertise in product marketing, brand management, community, and sales marketing across B2C and B2B, she currently works with sustainability-focused companies while advising other marketers.

Erin Heidenreich - Director, Producer, Creative Strategist

• Los Angeles, CA

Erin is an award-winning director of films, commercials, and multi-sensory exhibits, known for exploring the complexity and challenges of rigid gender norms. Her work includes THE WAR TO BE HER (TIFF) and RISING SONS (DOCNYC), as well as Dove’s Silver Lion-winning “Shattering Stereotypes” campaign. She has directed projects for major brands and organizations including Always, Visa, Google, Mattel, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Philip Swayze, MS, CWPD - Vice President, Health & Performance at HUB International

• Wilmington, MA

Philip is an experienced and dedicated health management consultant with a strong background in strategic consulting, B2B sales, product development and marketing communications. With more than 20 years of service in the ever-changing health care industry, he is actively involved with the latest trends in wellness as apply his craft to improve the health of our nation.

LeBaron Meyers - Communication Specialist for leadership and business development

• San Francisco, CA

LaBaron brings experience across investment management, startups in digital media and tech, and creative ventures, with a passion for fostering alignment and rich communication. She is deeply committed to understanding people, leveraging emotional intelligence as a superpower to optimize collaboration and results. Curious and strategic, she excels at bringing the right people together, facilitating challenging conversations, and creating powerful, impactful outcomes.

Susan Lovegren - EVP, CHRO, Board Member and Advisor at Rypple.ai

• Menlo Park, CA

Susan is a seasoned People and Culture leader with over 25 years of experience guiding HR strategy at major technology companies, including serving as Chief People Officer at AppDynamics, Juniper Networks, and Plantronics, and leading Medallia’s People team through its 2019 IPO. She is known for building innovative, people-first workplaces through modern performance practices, flexible work models, and forward-thinking HR initiatives, including her work with the CHREATE consortium. Susan is also a dedicated advocate for women in technology and serves on multiple advisory boards, contributing her expertise to organizations shaping the future of work.

Gulneet Chadha - Corporate HR Consultant | Licensed Hypnotherapist | EMDR | Mental Health Author & Keynote Speaker | Corporate Wellness Consultant

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Gulneet designs critically important pixie dust to make an organization hum! What does it mean? She works on the culture and people because that's important for the success of any organization. She talks about numbers like ROI, EBITDA, and bottom line. Increasing shareholder value is a priority. Gulneet works on creating HR Value chain, HR Strategy Map and building Business Cases. She crunches numbers to see where they are and where they want to be in business objectives - metrics help.

John Gerber - Founder and Principal of Unlawyer Inc.

• Philadelphia, PA

John's legal work is focused on supporting entrepreneurs and growing businesses. He started as a big firm corporate lawyer and did that for the first 9 or so years of his career. John left during the first dot.com bubble, joined up with an entrepreneurial friend and a few million dollars he raised, and became part of the ownership and management teams of the companies their either bought or built. It’s that inside perspective that he bring to his clients today. If you’re a new startup, expanding small business, solo entrepreneur or an established enterprise looking for a part-time general counsel, John have been on the inside of companies that were similarly situated to yours. With that experience, John's clients utilize him as their business lawyer, their teammate, their fellow business strategist and, he is proud to say, their confidant and voice of reason.

Liza Heid - VP, People Operations | Building High-Performing Cultures Through Leadership Development, Communications & Employee Programming

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As VP of People Operations, the Liza focuses on shaping experiences that strengthen connection, spark growth, and celebrate what makes her teams unique.She is known for building strong workplace cultures, optimizing people operations, and creating an environment where people love what they do and feel part of something bigger than themselves. With a background in modern HR practices, Liza is committed to fostering environments where employees can thrive and contribute their best work.

Natalya Bublik - Senior Project Manager Business Operations at UCLA Health

• Los Angeles, CA

Natalya specializes in project management, organizational effectiveness, process improvement, talent development and change management. She is an effective leader, collaborator and communicator, as well as a mover and a shaker.

India Williams - VP of Operations at ScaleHealth

• Los Angeles, CA

India Williams is the Vice President of Operations at ScaleHealth, where she leads organizational strategy, operational excellence, and cross-functional execution to accelerate innovation in the health ecosystem. With a strong background in building scalable systems, optimizing processes, and managing high-growth teams, she ensures partners and startups have the structure and support needed to drive meaningful health outcomes. Known for her strategic clarity and collaborative leadership, India plays a key role in strengthening ScaleHealth’s impact and operational backbone.

Kaleana Quibell - Founder @ Both& - Corporate Wellbeing Advocate & Speaker | Early Stage Startup Consultant & Advisor

• San Francisco, CA

Kaleana is the Founder of Both&, a corporate wellbeing advocate, speaker, and early-stage startup consultant dedicated to helping organizations and founders build healthier, more resilient workplaces. With deep expertise in employee wellbeing, organizational culture, and operational strategy, she partners with mission-driven teams to design programs and practices that support both human and business sustainability. Known for her practical insight and empathetic leadership, Kaleana guides startups through early-stage challenges while championing a more holistic and human-centered approach to work

Jennifer Laratonda - Attorney | Board Member & Executive | Business Strategy & Leadership Advisor | Fractional Corporate Counsel

• Orange County, CA

An attorney, board member, and executive with 20+ years of experience, Jennifer blends deep expertise in corporate law, M&A, healthcare regulations, and governance with strategic leadership and organizational development. She serves as Co-Founder, CAO, and Legal Counsel of PerSynergy Consulting and as Board Member and CAO of Leader Legion, while also advising companies as fractional corporate counsel across formation, financing, compliance, privacy, and complex transactions. A lecturer at Chapman University and certified executive coach, she is committed to empowering leaders and organizations to navigate legal and business challenges with clarity and confidence.

Eric Chappell, Co-Founder, Forth Collective | Working at the Intersection of Technology and the Consumer

• Los Angeles, CA

Working at the intersection of technology and the consumer, Eric Chappell helps companies create innovative, human-centered digital experiences that drive meaningful engagement and growth. With deep expertise in product strategy and emerging technologies, he translates complex trends into practical solutions that scale. As Co-Founder of Forth Collective, he brings vision, clarity, and execution together to build products that shape the future of digital interaction.

Johnny Lam - Seasoned Business Development Exec | Connector | Entrepreneur | Operator | Problem Solver | Board Member at Returned.com

• Los Angeles, CA

Johnny Lam is a seasoned business development executive, entrepreneur, and operator known for driving growth, building strategic partnerships, and solving complex business challenges. A natural connector, he has a proven track record of scaling organizations, opening new markets, and creating high-impact collaborations across industries. Johnny also serves as a Board Member at Returned.com, where he helps guide strategic direction and supports the company’s continued expansion and innovation.

Haynie Ahn - Founder and President at Ahn Human Capital Consulting

• Los Angeles, CA

Haynie has 13 years of progressive experience in HR and is a trusted business partner with proven results in areas such as people strategy, performance and talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and various creative initiatives.

Ryan Webster - VP, Health Management Services at Marsh McLennan Agency - McGriff Insurance

• Orange County, CA

Ryan Webster is the Vice President of Health Management Services at Marsh McLennan Agency – McGriff Insurance, where he leverages his expertise to design and implement comprehensive health and wellness solutions for clients. With a strong background in employee benefits and health management, Ryan helps organizations optimize their workforce strategies, enhance employee wellbeing, and manage healthcare costs effectively. Known for his analytical approach and collaborative style, he partners with clients to deliver tailored solutions that drive both business performance and positive health outcomes.

Bruce Cryer - Health Optimization & Innovation | Strategic Advisor | Global Connector | Stanford Adjunct | VYBRATO™ | Reinvention Mentor | Keynote Speaker/Performer | Heart-Brain Coherence | Founder of Renaissance Human | Director, Business Development at VeSync

• NY, NY

Bruce Cryer is the Founder of Renaissance Human and a recognized thought leader in personal excellence, with over 35 years of experience designing programs, products, and services that transform health, wellbeing, and workplace culture. As one of the original directors of HeartMath, he has partnered with leaders and organizations including Stanford, Mayo Clinic, Kaiser, Duke Health System, the World Bank, the UK’s NHS, Cathay Pacific Airways, Unilever, NASA, and numerous small businesses and NGOs. Bruce is dedicated to creating healthy, sustainable workplaces and advancing human potential through innovative approaches to wellness and performance.

Kyle Hermans - Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Be Courageous

• San Francisco CA

Collectively advised, facilitated, coached, trained, and keynoted to more than 1000 + brands, including 300+ of the fortune 1000 and their leaders in over 20+ countries across a broad range of industries. My work is infused with 25+ years of science-backed research, market, customer, and employee insights, driven by collective purpose and global impact in everything I do.

Patrick Mercer - Vice President of Business Development at Airrosti

• Austin, TX

Patrick Mercer is the Vice President of Business Development at Airrosti, where he leads growth initiatives and strategic partnerships to expand the company’s impact in musculoskeletal care. With extensive experience in business development and healthcare strategy, Patrick helps organizations drive revenue, build lasting client relationships, and implement solutions that improve patient outcomes. Known for his strategic mindset and collaborative approach, he works to create opportunities that support both business success and enhanced patient care

Puneet Sachdev - Int. Director, Human Capital, The Singularity Lab

• Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

As an international business consultant Puneet has led successful organizational change in North America, Asia, and Europe. He has led top performing teams within Fortune 500 companies, including United Airlines, General Electric and rapidly growing technology companies such as Nucleus Financial and Craneware. He brings an entrepreneurial approach to consulting work with business leaders committed to organizational change.

Abigail Lake - Vice President, Production Finance at NBCUniversal Media, LLC

• Los Angeles, CA

Experienced entertainment finance professional with varied and progressive positions in Production Finance, FP&A (full P&L and Balance Sheet), Forecasting, Reporting, and Management. Key strengths include a strong customer service focus, proven leadership skills, market strategy and analysis.

Lizzie Alberga - People & Performance at Skybound | Founder of Collective Gain | Executive Leadership Coach

• Los Angeles, CA

Lizzie Alberga, a former Marketing Executive of LA-based digital companies, recently founded Collective Gain, a group of coaches, talent strategists, and modern mystics committed to helping businesses become more conscious businesses. Because we're being called to create a new playbook for business. One where what we create benefits not only our customers, but also the employees and resources making it possible.

Danny Rubenstein - Leadership Team Member with focus on Regen/DRCNOW - Strategic Advisor at MISTA

• Kailua, HI

Danny's life work, is both rooted in and inspired by what he describes as a REVERENCE FOR NATURE and it is through this lens and with this frame that he approaches his professional relationships.

David Hole - Leader of Talent and Organization for Life Sciences at Accenture

• New York, NY

A business consultant, author and public speaker recognized globally as a thought leader in Organization Strategy, Strategic Implementation and Talent Strategy. Experienced in helping clients envision and resolve the organization and people challenges that underpin the achievement of their business goals and the impact of globalization on people and organizations.

David Lin - Human Resources Business Partner | DEI Advocate | Employee Focused | Team Oriented | Operations Driven

• San Francisco CA

David is HR personnel who loves teaching, learning, collaborating, and aiming to make the best, diverse, balanced, and equitable world-class experience together with the teams that he works with, also focusing on sustainability and the future of the world.

Delilah Panio - Capital Markets Expert at TMX Group

• Laguna Beach, CA

Delilah is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs access the aligned capital they need to build and scale exceptional companies. As VP of Capital Formation at the Toronto Stock Exchange, she guides U.S. businesses in exploring listing and financing opportunities in the Canadian markets, and through her firm, Fortuna Funding, she advises early-stage companies on business strategy and investor readiness. A seasoned capital markets expert, she brings deep experience in both private and public financing across Canada and the United States.

Elitsa Nacheva - Strategy & Consulting Manager | Accenture | Chartered MCIPD

• London, UK

Elitsa is a Management Consulting Manager within Accenture’s Strategy & Consulting practice in London, specializing in Talent and Organization. She is passionate about helping clients embrace change and evolve into more effective, adaptive, and resilient organizations, bringing innovation, creativity, design thinking, and a strong growth mindset to every engagement. With several years of experience supporting retail and commercial banking clients, she has led business, agile, and culture transformations across change management, business readiness, strategic learning, and innovation initiatives.

Helen Lindsay - Managing Director - Talent & Organization - Health and Public Sector at Accenture UKIA

• United Kingdom

As a Managing Director within the UKI Strategy and Consulting practice in Health and Public Sector business. Helen is passionate about well-being, coaching, psychological safety, and performance, and is dedicated to helping leaders, teams, and organizations unlock their full potential. Drawing on deep consulting experience across innovation, DEI, experimentation, behavioral science, business agility, and transformational change, she partners with clients to tackle complex challenges and co-create new ways of working.

Molly Delaney - Head of Insights and Experiences at X, the moonshot factory

• Santa Clara, CA

Molly applies data, analytics, social science, and research to reimagine and raises the standard on employee experiences, driving our organization to operate unconventionally and exceptionally.