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LORNA BORENSTEIN is CEO and Founder of Grokker, the on-demand wellbeing engagement solution for global enterprises including eBay, CVSHealth, Target, Dominos, Delta Air Lines, and GE. Her new book, It’s Personal: The Business Case for Caring, thoughtfully examines the Human Connection Movement™ in the workplace, which is fueled by a growing desire among employees to feel more connected to one another and as a result, better connected to their jobs. This movement has transformed the role of employers as the benefactors of wellbeing, and It’s Personal serves as a strategic and tactical guide for company leaders who want to embrace this transformational change, improve employee engagement, and drive business results. Previously, Lorna was President of publicly traded Move Inc. and held a number of executive positions at Yahoo! including Chief of their global personals online dating service and Head of Marketing for their multi-billion dollar worldwide Search & Marketplace businesses (Shopping, Travel, Autos, etc.). In 2000, Lorna launched eBay Canada out of her guest room in Toronto (with a newborn in tow) and went on to serve as eBay Inc.’s Vice President & General Manager.
Born in Moldova, Izolda learned how to communicate in multiple languages through a year-long immigration process. Today, Izolda gives keynotes and presents programs that help people tap into and master their leadership, creativity, and communication skills. She traveled the world as a NASA trainer. She is also the author of five books, including, Speak From Within, Engage, Inspire, and Motivate Any Audience and the host of the Creative Mindset podcast. Izolda, her husband, and their cats live in Maryland, USA.
Jennifer Hancock is a mom, author of The Bully Vaccine, and founder of Humanist Learning Systems. Her professional background is varied including stints in both the for profit and non-profit sectors. She has served as Director of Volunteer Services for the Los Angeles SPCA, sold international franchise licenses for a biotech firm, was the Manager of Acquisition Group Information for a ½ billion dollar company and served as the executive director for the Humanists of Florida. Her speaking and teaching business coalesced into the founding of Humanist Learning Systems which provides online personal and professional development training in humanistic business management and science based harassment training that actually works.
Keri Gans is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Yoga Teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet, a Shape Magazine Advisory Board Member and blogger for US News & World Report. The Keri Report, her own weekly blog and newsletter, helps to convey her no-nonsense and fun approach to living a healthy lifestyle. Gans is a sought-after nutrition expert and has conducted thousands of interviews worldwide. Her expertise has been featured in media outlets such as, Glamour, Shape, Self, Women’s Health, The Dr. Oz Show, ABC News, PIX11 Morning Show, Good Morning America, and FOX Business. She lives in NYC and East Hampton with her husband Bart, and is a huge dog lover, Netflix aficionado and martini enthusiast.
Dr. Karen Gedney is an Internal Medicine Specialist who was placed in a male prison to do a four year payback for a scholarship she received and turned it into a calling that lasted 30 years. When she left that career she started her business, DRG Consulting, LLC and became a speaker, prison reform activist, expert medical witness and author of, '30 years Behind Bars,' Trials of a Prison Doctor.
Kendra Y. Hill is a native San Antonian who has lived all over the world, from Washington DC to Cali to Mexico and Toronto. Her professional background includes the U.S. House of Representatives, UNCF, Google and the San Antonio Spurs. An entrepreneur for over a decade, Kendra has a unique approach that can help any business large or small. Her specialties include organizational leadership, digital media, brand development, HR and talent acquisition, system automation, team-building, strategic management diversity, equity and inclusion, and faith-based entrepreneurship.
Shane Daley has nearly two decades experience as a web developer, with a focus on search optimization and online marketing. He is a partner of Daley Professional Web Solutions and OnlineCandidate.com, which provides political campaign website solutions. He developed the Online Candidate content management system and is the author of the book, Running For Office As An Online Candidate.
Lauren Dallas is Co-Founder of Future Females, a movement that exists to increase the number of and support the success of female entrepreneurs. Launching in August 2017 in Cape Town, Future Females is now in 40 cities globally, with 70,000 members, and also runs a three month online Business School that has supported over 800 entrepreneurs with tech-based business ideas, to turn them into profitable businesses, bringing expertise from global partners including the UK-SA Tech Hub and Techstars into South Africa. Most recently they have launched the Future Females Founders Club, and one of South Africa's first female-focused co-working space in collaboration with Inner City Ideas Cartel.
Calvin Dark has built his reputation as a creative branding, media, and communications professional for a diverse group of clients & partners. In 2014, Calvin co-founded RC Communications to help clients find their voices to tell complex stories.
Throughout his career, Calvin held several leadership roles where he advised embassies, international organizations, foundations & multinational corporations on their strategic communications, public affairs & media outreach.
Calvin appears regularly in US and international media as a commentator and analyst on foreign affairs, US politics, current events.
Calvin is a graduate of Duke University, a Fulbright Scholar to Morocco, and speaks English, French, Spanish & Arabic.
Throughout his career, Calvin held several leadership roles where he advised embassies, international organizations, foundations & multinational corporations on their strategic communications, public affairs & media outreach.
Calvin appears regularly in US and international media as a commentator and analyst on foreign affairs, US politics, current events.
Calvin is a graduate of Duke University, a Fulbright Scholar to Morocco, and speaks English, French, Spanish & Arabic.
Jessica Dennehy is a 2x best-selling author, speaker & coach on a mission to empower leaders to Pivot their businesses, Slay their goals & enjoy the freedom that comes with success. Through her company, Pivot & Slay, she helps entrepreneurs to embrace their CEO Power, exit their comfort zones and start taking the risks necessary for success.
