Kate Byrne

Kate Byrne grows things; people, businesses, movements. Her career marries her love of media, the power of technology, financial literacy and understanding the impact of heart in people and business as forces for good. The Stanford grad is a trusted voice and cross-sector translator, workplace intergenerational bridge, a gifted rainmaker, and team builder. She is…

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Sedric Brinson

Sedric Brinson lives his life by the simple standard of the Golden Rule of treating others how he would like to be treated. A born leader who wants nothing more than to see others succeed and to see their goals accomplished. His passion for people is what fuels his desire of seeing communities thrive financially.…

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Jim Austin

Bio Jim Austin, former senior executive at Baxter Healthcare, blends strategic expertise with deep industry experience. He is a Faculty Consultant at Wharton’s Aresty Institute of Executive Education, leading senior-level seminars on growth, vision, strategic change, and agility for top organizations including Coca-Cola, GE, GlaxoSmithKline, and CUES. At Brown University, Jim serves as Adjunct Assistant…

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Qiana Martin

An Award-winning entrepreneur: soccer visionary and Super Bowl ad creator, Qiana Martin’s journey of defying expectations has transported her from playing street soccer with guys in parks to traveling the world participating in the sport and helping global brands connect with soccer fans. Her unique expertise, innovative approaches and diverse cultural experiences have garnered features…

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Amy Singleton

Bio: Amy Singleton is a reinvention expert, brand strategist, and founder of Hite Digital Norman. She’s also a recovered people-pleaser, a former OR nurse turned entrepreneur, and a walking testimony that purpose can rise out of absolute wreckage. After a sudden health crisis ended her nursing career, Amy found herself grasping for meaning in all…

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James McCafferty

James McCafferty is Director of Western’s Center for Economic and Business Research.  In this role he seeks to broaden the connections between the University, the College of Business and Economics and the real world – businesses, non-profits, tribal communities and government agencies – through student internships, classroom based projects and consultative projects drawing on faculty, staff and…

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Ken Grant

Ken Grant has spent his life at the intersection of motivational speaking, leadership coaching, entertainment, recording artistry, advertising, cinematography, professional musician, brand strategy, and novelist. Hailing from Western Australia, Ken possesses a unique ability to engage with audiences. Whether delivering CEO keynotes or leading interactive workshops, he connects with groups in a way that leaves…

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Amanda Thomas

As the Founder & President of TwoScore, Amanda’s chief endeavor is to make an indelible impact on the financial industry to help them thrive. With over 20 years of experience, Amanda’s expertise in marketing, coupled with her unwavering commitment to fostering vibrant organizational cultures and igniting employee engagement, has propelled TwoScore to the forefront of…

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Lindsey Buckner

Lindsey Buckner is an award-winning attorney with a legal career that spans over a decade across various industries, including Government, Aerospace/Government Defense, Financial Services, Retail and Tech. She has worked for various Fortune 100 companies and has an extensive background in advising various lines of business on marketing and product issues, regulatory matters and financial…

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Seth Brickman

Bio Seth is an innovative leader with a successful track record of leading teams and building software products customers love to use and transforming businesses through data-based decision making and conversion rate optimization. Working for Amazon, Microsoft, and Carnival Corporation, he has seen many successes. As a veteran and nuclear engineer of the US Navy…

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