Samantha Paxson
Bio Samantha Paxson is a growth and business transformation strategist and woman executive in Fintech. She builds the intersection of technology, operational design, experience and brand architecture to rapidly scale growth by centering on the human experience. Making organizations “human first” a digital world scales revenue, retention, uncovers, then operationalizes new market segments and strategies…
Read MoreAaron Schmookler
Bio Aaron Schmookler works with business leaders who believe that their people are their greatest asset. As a “Company Culture Engineer,” he supports them to build structures, habits, and mindsets that support an enduring high-performance culture so their profits and their people thrive. While his career appears anything but linear — ranging from outdoor leadership…
Read MoreJordan Harrison
Bio Jordan Harrison is a professional speaker, DEI consultant, Rotarian, and international youth development specialist born in Chicago, IL. He earned his BS from San Diego State and his Masters in Education from Harvard University. Most importantly, he is a disruptor to make a difference. He lives a mission-driven life focused on eradicating inequality with…
Read MorePeggy Van De Plassche
Bio After spending 20 years as an executive, venture capitalist, and entrepreneur in the financial services and technology industries—working with top-tier institutions like BMO, CIBC, and OMERS—Peggy Van de Plassche decided to channel her experience into helping others. Throughout her career, she has served on boards such as Invest in Canada and spoken at global events like Collision, but her focus has…
Read MoreEmma Todd
Bio Emma is CEO of MMH Technology Group, which encompasses Data Systems, Blockchain Consulting, Communication, and Events for emerging technology organizations. Emma is Chair of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium’s Mining Committee, a board member of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium, and Chair for Girls In Tech. Emma achieved a significant milestone by joining the board of…
Read MoreMichelle Beyo
Bio CEO & Founder, FINAVATOR INC. Michelle Beyo is the CEO and Founder of Finavator an award-winning payments and future of finance consultancy. Michelle brings 20+ years of expertise from across multiple industries including Payments, Loyalty, Telco, Digital Identity, and Open Data. Her leadership has helped drive innovation in both retail and payments sectors, fostering…
Read MoreLaurie Maddalena
Bio Laurie Maddalena is CEO of Envision Excellence, a leadership development consulting firm that provides leadership development programs for managers and executives, executive coaching, management training, and leadership assessments. Laurie facilitates the online leadership experience, The Elevated Leader Program to equip managers with modern leadership skills. Laurie is a member of the National Speakers Association…
Read MoreAngie Carson
Bio To know Angie is to love Angie. By day, she manages web strategy for SiteCrafting and Sitka Insights. By night, she wrangles her 2-year-old and 6-year-old and streams Hamilton on repeat. She’s an expert communicator, adventurous crafter, and rumored to be a long-lost Schuyler sister (Work!). Angie graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Journalism and…
Read MoreDaniel R. Marquez
Bio Introducing Daniel R. Marquez (pronouns: they/he/she), a 32-year-old force to be reckoned with—a poised yet punk rock individual unafraid to disrupt the status quo. As a courageous and audacious storyteller, speaker, singer, and strategist, Daniel embodies a unique blend of spunk, calculated precision, and undeniable charisma. With a background rooted in community and philanthropic…
Read MoreRebecca P. Murray, CVP
Bio: Rebecca P. Murray is a dynamic communication expert and mainstage emcee with a combined background in applied behavior science, theater, and technology. She is passionate about transforming team talent by fostering better listeners, presenters, and facilitators. Advocating for Voice Equity as a form of applied intelligence, Rebecca uses the T.A.D.A.™ method to create space…
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