Speakers
Our line-up of talented speakers and IT professionals
Sherri Hammons
CTO, Beeline
Sherri Hammons is one of the most accomplished women in Colorado’s technology field, highlighted by her various and diverse roles. From leading both product and technology for the merger of Beeline and IQNavigator, heading up technology as Chief Technology Officer for Colorado’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) to her earlier roles as a senior executive at PaySimple and Abacus/Doubleclick. She has been a true innovator and a respected leader in each phase of her career. Hammons’ reputation as an effective technology officer originated with her work at Abacus and then as CTO of Colorado-based PaySimple. This led to the opportunity to be CTO for the entire State of Colorado when she joined the Hickenlooper administration to become Chief Technology Officer for the Governor’s Office of Information Technology. Hammons tackled this new role with the same sharp strategic vision, commitment to innovation and effective leadership that made her so successful in prior roles. She has won
numerous national awards and is an in-demand speaker. Recently, IQN announced a merger with Beeline and Sherri will head up technology as CTO for the new combined company.
Sherri Hammons
CTO
Beeline
Sherri Hammons is one of the most accomplished women in Colorado’s technology field, highlighted by her various and diverse roles. From leading both product and technology for the merger of Beeline and IQNavigator, heading up technology as Chief Technology Officer for Colorado’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) to her earlier roles as a senior executive at PaySimple and Abacus/Doubleclick. She has been a true innovator and a respected leader in each phase of her career. Hammons’ reputation as an effective technology officer originated with her work at Abacus and then as CTO of Colorado-based PaySimple. This led to the opportunity to be CTO for the entire State of Colorado when she joined the Hickenlooper administration to become Chief Technology Officer for the Governor’s Office of Information Technology. Hammons tackled this new role with the same sharp strategic vision, commitment to innovation and effective leadership that made her so successful in prior roles. She has won numerous national awards and is an in-demand speaker. Recently, IQN announced a merger with Beeline and Sherri will head up technology as CTO for the new combined company.
Sherri Hammons
CTO, Beeline
Sherri Hammons is one of the most accomplished women in Colorado’s technology field, highlighted by her various and diverse roles. From leading both product and technology for the merger of Beeline and IQNavigator, heading up technology as Chief Technology Officer for Colorado’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) to her earlier roles as a senior executive at PaySimple and Abacus/Doubleclick. She has been a true innovator and a respected leader in each phase of her career. Hammons’ reputation as an effective technology officer originated with her work at Abacus and then as CTO of Colorado-based PaySimple. This led to the opportunity to be CTO for the entire State of Colorado when she joined the Hickenlooper administration to become Chief Technology Officer for the Governor’s Office of Information Technology. Hammons tackled this new role with the same sharp strategic vision, commitment to innovation and effective leadership that made her so successful in prior roles. She has won
numerous national awards and is an in-demand speaker. Recently, IQN announced a merger with Beeline and Sherri will head up technology as CTO for the new combined company.
Carlos Gil
Social Media Expert
Carlos Gil is a first generation Latino marketing executive, Inc. Magazine contributor, and award-winning Snapchat storyteller with over a decade of experience leading social media strategy for global brands. Carlos’ work has been featured by CNNMoney, Harvard Business Review, Mashable, and Social Media Examiner in addition to dozens of trade publications. As a dynamic and charismatic speaker, Carlos’ speaking pedigree includes bilingual keynote speeches for clients across the United States, Europe, and South America in addition to presenting at prominent marketing industry events such as SXSW and Social Media Marketing World. Previously, Carlos served as the Senior Social Marketing Manager for LinkedIn’s Sales Solutions business unit where he helped grow and evangelize the use of LinkedIn as a social selling and marketing tool. Carlos’ track record includes leading consumer-facing digital and social media programs in partnership with Super Bowl 47, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, Tostitos, Mondelez, and Unilever as Social Media Manager for Winn-Dixie, where he developed strategy and led the launch of all Winn-Dixie’s social channels, social listening, and blogger influencer program. In addition, Carlos served as the Head of Digital Marketing for Save-A-Lot food stores, a wholly owned subsidiary of SUPERVALU INC., a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest companies in the United States grocery channel. In 2008, Carlos founded JobsDirectUSA.com as a result of a layoff in the financial services industry. Carlos’ start-up was featured by CNNMoney and other news media in addition to being recognized by Fast Company in 2010 among the Top 50 “Most Influential People Online”.
CARLOS GIL
Speaker, Social Media Expert
Carlos Gil is a first generation Latino marketing executive, Inc. Magazine contributor, and award-winning Snapchat storyteller with over a decade of experience leading social media strategy for global brands. Carlos’ work has been featured by CNNMoney, Harvard Business Review, Mashable, and Social Media Examiner in addition to dozens of trade publications. As a dynamic and charismatic speaker, Carlos’ speaking pedigree includes bilingual keynote speeches for clients across the United States, Europe, and South America in addition to presenting at prominent marketing industry events such as SXSW and Social Media Marketing World. Previously, Carlos served as the Senior Social Marketing Manager for LinkedIn’s Sales Solutions business unit where he helped grow and evangelize the use of LinkedIn as a social selling and marketing tool. Carlos’ track record includes leading consumer-facing digital and social media programs in partnership with Super Bowl 47, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, Tostitos, Mondelez, and Unilever as Social Media Manager for Winn-Dixie, where he developed strategy and led the launch of all Winn-Dixie’s social channels, social listening, and blogger influencer program. In addition, Carlos served as the Head of Digital Marketing for Save-A-Lot food stores, a wholly owned subsidiary of SUPERVALU INC., a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest companies in the United States grocery channel. In 2008, Carlos founded JobsDirectUSA.com as a result of a layoff in the financial services industry. Carlos’ start-up was featured by CNNMoney and other news media in addition to being recognized by Fast Company in 2010 among the Top 50 “Most Influential People Online”.
CARLOS GIL
Speaker and Social Media Expert
Carlos Gil is a first generation Latino marketing executive, Inc. Magazine contributor, and award-winning Snapchat storyteller with over a decade of experience leading social media strategy for global brands. Carlos’ work has been featured by CNNMoney, Harvard Business Review, Mashable, and Social Media Examiner in addition to dozens of trade publications. As a dynamic and charismatic speaker, Carlos’ speaking pedigree includes bilingual keynote speeches for clients across the United States, Europe, and South America in addition to presenting at prominent marketing industry events such as SXSW and Social Media Marketing World. Previously, Carlos served as the Senior Social Marketing Manager for LinkedIn’s Sales Solutions business unit where he helped grow and evangelize the use of LinkedIn as a social selling and marketing tool. Carlos’ track record includes leading consumer-facing digital and social media programs in partnership with Super Bowl 47, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, Tostitos, Mondelez, and Unilever as Social Media Manager for Winn-Dixie, where he developed strategy and led the launch of all Winn-Dixie’s social channels, social listening, and blogger influencer program. In addition, Carlos served as the Head of Digital Marketing for Save-A-Lot food stores, a wholly owned subsidiary of SUPERVALU INC., a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest companies in the United States grocery channel. In 2008, Carlos founded JobsDirectUSA.com as a result of a layoff in the financial services industry. Leveraging strong entrepreneurial acumen, Carlos raised awareness for his start-up through social media which resulted in helping thousands of mid to senior-level career professionals find employment during the recession. Carlos’ start-up was featured by CNNMoney and other news media in addition to being recognized by Fast Company in 2010 among the Top 50 “Most Influential People Online”.
ERYKA T. JOHNSON
CEO, High Pursuits
Eryka is an awarding winning Global Leadership Brand Strategist and Engineer who is the CEO of High Pursuit LLC, a global executive leadership consultancy, where she helps high achieving women elevate their influence and visibility in the workplace and develops gender diversity programs for Global 2000 companies in the STEM industry. Eryka mentors over 17,000 professional women in her community daily and shares her journey through a leadership column LeadHERship featured in two Montana magazines, and through her Influencers Leadership Institute. Eryka has also been featured in Success Magazine, NBC, Worldwide Business Review, The Network Journal, Yellowstone Valley Women Magazine, The Missoula Current News, and Everyday Power Blog. Eryka is the recipient of the 2017 Business Elite Award. With 17 years as an Engineering Leader at ExxonMobil, developing and leading teams for high visibility projects, Eryka understands the significance of showcasing value in the workplace for today’s woman. In her book Own Your Life, which Barnes & Noble partnered with Eryka to promote and launch, she guides women through a unique system to find the clarity, confidence, and courage to lead unapologetically. This book is a practical roadmap for professional women looking to experience career and life success with no excuses.
ERYKA T. JOHNSON
CEO, High Pursuits
Eryka is an awarding winning Global Leadership Brand Strategist and Engineer who is the CEO of High Pursuit LLC, a global executive leadership consultancy, where she helps high achieving women elevate their influence and visibility in the workplace and develops gender diversity programs for Global 2000 companies in the STEM industry. Eryka mentors over 17,000 professional women in her community daily and shares her journey through a leadership column LeadHERship featured in two Montana magazines, and through her Influencers Leadership Institute. Eryka has also been featured in Success Magazine, NBC, Worldwide Business Review, The Network Journal, Yellowstone Valley Women Magazine, The Missoula Current News, and Everyday Power Blog. Eryka is the recipient of the 2017 Business Elite Award. With 17 years as an Engineering Leader at ExxonMobil, developing and leading teams for high visibility projects, Eryka understands the significance of showcasing value in the workplace for today’s woman. In her book Own Your Life, which Barnes & Noble partnered with Eryka to promote and launch, she guides women through a unique system to find the clarity, confidence, and courage to lead unapologetically. This book is a practical roadmap for professional women looking to experience career and life success with no excuses.
ERYKA T. JOHNSON
CEO, High Pursuits
Eryka is an awarding winning Global Leadership Brand Strategist and Engineer who is the CEO of High Pursuit LLC, a global executive leadership consultancy, where she helps high achieving women elevate their influence and visibility in the workplace and develops gender diversity programs for Global 2000 companies in the STEM industry. Eryka mentors over 17,000 professional women in her community daily and shares her journey through a leadership column LeadHERship featured in two Montana magazines, and through her Influencers Leadership Institute. Eryka has also been featured in Success Magazine, NBC, Worldwide Business Review, The Network Journal, Yellowstone Valley Women Magazine, The Missoula Current News, and Everyday Power Blog. Eryka is the recipient of the 2017 Business Elite Award. With 17 years as an Engineering Leader at ExxonMobil, developing and leading teams for high visibility projects, Eryka understands the significance of showcasing value in the workplace for today’s woman. In her book Own Your Life, which Barnes & Noble partnered with Eryka to promote and launch, she guides women through a unique system to find the clarity, confidence, and courage to lead unapologetically. This book is a practical roadmap for professional women looking to experience career and life success with no excuses.
DR. WENDY NORFLEET
CEO, Norfleet Integrated Solutions
Dr. Wendy Norfleet is the Chief Executive Officer for Norfleet Integrated Solutions (NIS). In this capacity, she leads a team of highly-qualified professionals that work with individuals and corporations to provide strategic solutions. Dr. Norfleet carries a long list of industry credentials, which includes John Maxwell Leadership Certification, Life Coach Certification, Lean Six Sigma Certification, and numerous awards for service and leadership. Prior to NIS, Dr. Norfleet served as college-wide Academic Dean of Information Technology for Florida State College at Jacksonville from 2010 – 2016. She is a graduate of Wayne State University (Ph.D., Instructional Technology), University of Detroit Mercy (M.S., Computer Information Systems), and Detroit College of Business (B.S., Computer Information Systems). Having worked in both the IT, industry and higher education, Dr. Norfleet has served in many positions, including Professor, Dean, Interim Campus President, Software Computer Engineer, Quality Systems Manager, and Director of IT. She serves on the board of Jacksonville Chamber’s Information Technology Council (JITC) and Daniels Quality Care Services. She is a long-time mentor for Take Stock in Children and volunteer for Juvenile Diabetics Research Foundation (JDRF).
DR. WENDY NORFLEET
CEO, Norfleet Integrated Solutions
Dr. Wendy Norfleet is the Chief Executive Officer for Norfleet Integrated Solutions (NIS). In this capacity, she leads a team of highly-qualified professionals that work with individuals and corporations to provide strategic solutions. Dr. Norfleet carries a long list of industry credentials, which includes John Maxwell Leadership Certification, Life Coach Certification, Lean Six Sigma Certification, and numerous awards for service and leadership. Prior to NIS, Dr. Norfleet served as college-wide Academic Dean of Information Technology for Florida State College at Jacksonville from 2010 – 2016. She is a graduate of Wayne State University (Ph.D., Instructional Technology), University of Detroit Mercy (M.S., Computer Information Systems), and Detroit College of Business (B.S., Computer Information Systems). Having worked in both the IT, industry and higher education, Dr. Norfleet has served in many positions, including Professor, Dean, Interim Campus President, Software Computer Engineer, Quality Systems Manager, and Director of IT. She serves on the board of Jacksonville Chamber’s Information Technology Council (JITC) and Daniels Quality Care Services. She is a long-time mentor for Take Stock in Children and volunteer for Juvenile Diabetics Research Foundation (JDRF).
DR. WENDY NORFLEET
CEO, Norfleet Integrated Solutions
Dr. Wendy Norfleet is the Chief Executive Officer for Norfleet Integrated Solutions (NIS). In this capacity, she leads a team of highly-qualified professionals that work with individuals and corporations to provide strategic solutions. Dr. Norfleet carries a long list of industry credentials, which includes John Maxwell Leadership Certification, Life Coach Certification, Lean Six Sigma Certification, and numerous awards for service and leadership. Prior to NIS, Dr. Norfleet served as college-wide Academic Dean of Information Technology for Florida State College at Jacksonville from 2010 – 2016. She is a graduate of Wayne State University (Ph.D., Instructional Technology), University of Detroit Mercy (M.S., Computer Information Systems), and Detroit College of Business (B.S., Computer Information Systems). Having worked in both the IT, industry and higher education, Dr. Norfleet has served in many positions, including Professor, Dean, Interim Campus President, Software Computer Engineer, Quality Systems Manager, and Director of IT. She serves on the board of Jacksonville Chamber’s Information Technology Council (JITC) and Daniels Quality Care Services. She is a long-time mentor for Take Stock in Children and volunteer for Juvenile Diabetics Research Foundation (JDRF).
STACEY BOWLING
CEO, Ngenuity Worx
Stacey Bowling is CEO of Ngenuity Worx, a technology and management consulting services company. After attending MIT, Stacey embarked on a career in information technology and has held many positions including programmer, business systems analyst, help desk manager, project manager, data analyst, IT manager and consultant. She has consulted for Fortune 500 companies and non-profits like Sprint, RCA, AT&T, Bell Labs, Nelnet, Wachovia Bank, CitiCards, Florida Blue and more. As a consultant she was recognized for her ability to work with executives to clarify strategic goals and define actionable objectives, as well as serving as project manager for multiple multi-million dollar projects. Her technology related specialties include business intelligence, data conversion and mapping, business and strategic analysis, software quality assurance, EDI, requirements specification, systems design and product management, and she has worked in industries as diverse as retail, financial services, staffing, education and logistics. The former Director of Training for the State of Indiana and Certified Master Facilitator has a compelling communication style that is certain to engage, educate and entertain audiences of all age groups. Her sessions on Team Building, Conflict Resolution and Diversity in the Workplace have drawn rave reviews from corporate clients. And her personal story and motivational speeches on Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Your Purpose have inspired work groups, faith groups, youth groups, victim advocacy groups and the homeless.
Stacey Bowling
CEO, Ngenuity Worx
Stacey Bowling is CEO of Ngenuity Worx, a technology and management consulting services company. After attending MIT, Stacey embarked on a career in information technology and has held many positions including programmer, business systems analyst, help desk manager, project manager, data analyst, IT manager and consultant. She has consulted for Fortune 500 companies and non-profits like Sprint, RCA, AT&T, Bell Labs, Nelnet, Wachovia Bank, CitiCards, Florida Blue and more. As a consultant she was recognized for her ability to work with executives to clarify strategic goals and define actionable objectives, as well as serving as project manager for multiple multi-million dollar projects. Her technology related specialties include business intelligence, data conversion and mapping, business and strategic analysis, software quality assurance, EDI, requirements specification, systems design and product management, and she has worked in industries as diverse as retail, financial services, staffing, education and logistics. The former Director of Training for the State of Indiana and Certified Master Facilitator has a compelling communication style that is certain to engage, educate and entertain audiences of all age groups. Her sessions on Team Building, Conflict Resolution and Diversity in the Workplace have drawn rave reviews from corporate clients. And her personal story and motivational speeches on Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Your Purpose have inspired work groups, faith groups, youth groups, victim advocacy groups and the homeless.
Stacey Bowling
CEO, Ngenuity Worx
Stacey Bowling is CEO of Ngenuity Worx, a technology and management consulting services company. After attending MIT, Stacey embarked on a career in information technology and has held many positions including programmer, business systems analyst, help desk manager, project manager, data analyst, IT manager and consultant. She has consulted for Fortune 500 companies and non-profits like Sprint, RCA, AT&T, Bell Labs, Nelnet, Wachovia Bank, CitiCards, Florida Blue and more. As a consultant she was recognized for her ability to work with executives to clarify strategic goals and define actionable objectives, as well as serving as project manager for multiple multi-million dollar projects. Her technology related specialties include business intelligence, data conversion and mapping, business and strategic analysis, software quality assurance, EDI, requirements specification, systems design and product management, and she has worked in industries as diverse as retail, financial services, staffing, education and logistics. The former Director of Training for the State of Indiana and Certified Master Facilitator has a compelling communication style that is certain to engage, educate and entertain audiences of all age groups. Her sessions on Team Building, Conflict Resolution and Diversity in the Workplace have drawn rave reviews from corporate clients. And her personal story and motivational speeches on Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Your Purpose have inspired work groups, faith groups, youth groups, victim advocacy groups and the homeless.
KARYN NESBY
Manager for the User Experience (UX) and Mobile Application development, CSX Technology
Karyn Nesby is the Manager for the User Experience (UX) and Mobile Application development at CSX Technology. Karyn played a key role in establishing the User Experience team within CSX technology and she continues to be responsible for creating and integrating UX processes into the broader organization. Currently, serving as the Vice- Chair for the National African American Women’s Leadership Institute, Karyn enjoys building programs to expand opportunities for women in leadership. She has participated in panel discussions focused on Women in Technology hosted by Florida State College of Jacksonville. Karyn also created the Tiger Tech Buddy After-school program for a former all- girls charter academy in Duval County that focused on user experience design and programming. Karyn is a native of Kansas where she received her Bachelor of Science in Advertising at Kansas State University and a Master of Arts in Management from Webster University. She has also achieved the certification of Project Management Professional (PMP) ®. One of her favorite quotes is by Dr. Maya Angelou, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to
thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
KARYN NESBY
Manager for the User Experience (UX) and Mobile Application development, CSX Technology
Karyn Nesby is the Manager for the User Experience (UX) and Mobile Application development at CSX TEchnology. Karyn played a key role in establishing the User Experience team within CSX technology and she continues to be responsible for creating and integrating UX processes into the broader organization. Currently, serving as the Vice- Chair for the National African American Women’s Leadership Institute, Karyn enjoys building programs to expand opportunities for women in leadership. She has participated in panel discussions focused on Women in Technology hosted by Florida State College of Jacksonville. Karyn also created the Tiger Tech Buddy After-school program for a former all- girls charter academy in Duval County that focused on user experience design and programming. Karyn is a native of Kansas where she received her Bachelor of Science in Advertising at Kansas State University and a Master of Arts in Management from Webster University. She has also achieved the certification of Project Management Professional (PMP) ®. One of her favorite quotes is by Dr. Maya Angelou, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to
thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
KARYN NESBY
Manager for the User Experience (UX) and Mobile Application development, CSX Technology
Karyn Nesby is the Manager for the User Experience (UX) and Mobile Application development at CSX TEchnology. Karyn played a key role in establishing the User Experience team within CSX technology and she continues to be responsible for creating and integrating UX processes into the broader organization. Currently, serving as the Vice- Chair for the National African American Women’s Leadership Institute, Karyn enjoys building programs to expand opportunities for women in leadership. She has participated in panel discussions focused on Women in Technology hosted by Florida State College of Jacksonville. Karyn also created the Tiger Tech Buddy After-school program for a former all- girls charter academy in Duval County that focused on user experience design and programming. Karyn is a native of Kansas where she received her Bachelor of Science in Advertising at Kansas State University and a Master of Arts in Management from Webster University. She has also achieved the certification of Project Management Professional (PMP) ®. One of her favorite quotes is by Dr. Maya Angelou, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to
thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
KLARA CU
Senior User Experience Designer, CSX Technology
Kiara is a Senior User Experience designer with a background in interaction design, advertising, graphic design, and photography. She played a key role in establishing the design system for the UX team within CSX Technology in order to create a consistent, intuitive experience across its application suite. Klara is passionate about designing for mobile and internal applications and volunteering for teaching opportunities within design and photography. Based out of Jacksonville, Florida, Klara has a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor of Science for Web Design and Interactive Media from the Art Institute of Jacksonville. Klara also has a broad range of experience designing for clients in the transportation, fashion, sports, and event planning industries. Klara is also a freelance photographer and designer focused on building up brand awareness and creating marketing materials for small businesses.
KIARA CU
Senior User Experience Designer, CSX Technology
Kiara is a Senior User Experience designer with a background in interaction design, advertising, graphic design, and photography. She played a key role in establishing the design system for the UX team within CSX Technology in order to create a consistent, intuitive experience across its application suite. Klara is passionate about designing for mobile and internal applications and volunteering for teaching opportunities within design and photography. Based out of Jacksonville, Florida, Klara has a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor of Science for Web Design and Interactive Media from the Art Institute of Jacksonville. Klara also has a broad range of experience designing for clients in the transportation, fashion, sports, and event planning industries. Klara is also a freelance photographer and designer focused on building up brand awareness and creating marketing materials for small businesses.
KLARA CU
Senior User Experience Designer, CSX Technology
Kiara is a Senior User Experience designer with a background in interaction design, advertising, graphic design, and photography. She played a key role in establishing the design system for the UX team within CSX Technology in order to create a consistent, intuitive experience across its application suite. Klara is passionate about designing for mobile and internal applications and volunteering for teaching opportunities within design and photography. Based out of Jacksonville, Florida, Klara has a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor of Science for Web Design and Interactive Media from the Art Institute of Jacksonville. Klara also has a broad range of experience designing for clients in the transportation, fashion, sports, and event planning industries. Klara is also a freelance photographer and designer focused on building up brand awareness and creating marketing materials for small businesses.
CARLTON ROBINSON
VP of Entrepreneurship, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
As vice president of the entrepreneurial growth division, Carlton is responsible for research, strategy, and implementation of small business initiatives that assist the JAX Chamber in promoting regional economic growth from within. He is a published author in entrepreneurial development. Entrepreneurship and innovation are top priorities for JAXUSA and Carlton works closely with the JAXUSA team to build a strong venture capital base and grow the entrepreneurial environment. Dr. Robinson has been a mentor at both Startup Weekend and Lean Startup Week.
CARLTON J. ROBINSON
VP of Entrepreneurship, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
As vice president of the entrepreneurial growth division, Carlton is responsible for research, strategy, and implementation of small business initiatives that assist the JAX Chamber in promoting regional economic growth from within. He is a published author in entrepreneurial development. Entrepreneurship and innovation are top priorities for JAXUSA and Carlton works closely with the JAXUSA team to build a strong venture capital base and grow the entrepreneurial environment. Dr. Robinson has been a mentor at both Startup Weekend and Lean Startup Week.
CARLTON J. ROBINSON
VP of Entrepreneurship, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
As vice president of the entrepreneurial growth division, Carlton is responsible for research, strategy, and implementation of small business initiatives that assist the JAX Chamber in promoting regional economic growth from within. He is a published author in entrepreneurial development. Entrepreneurship and innovation are top priorities for JAXUSA and Carlton works closely with the JAXUSA team to build a strong venture capital base and grow the entrepreneurial environment. Dr. Robinson has been a mentor at both Startup Weekend and Lean Startup Week.
DR. PAT BAXTER
Executive Consultant and Coach
As an influential, bilingual woman leader, coach and corporate consultant with a global experience, Pat uses her extensive experience to lead high-impact culture change while retaining valuable talent. She works with diverse teams in financial services, IT, retail and pharmaceuticals delivering results through targeted leadership development, assessment-based coaching, and focused team mobilization.
Pat holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University, a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree, both in Education from City University of New York. She is certified in several well-known assessments including EQi2.0® and EQi360®, Crucial Conversations®, FIRO-B® and the Birkman®.
A recipient of the Society of Emotional Intelligence Ambassador Award, she is a well-regarded EI coach. She is a contributor to the Professional Women’s Network (PWN) 2017 Anthology with the acclaimed chapter, ‘Emotion Is Not a Four-Letter Word: How Great Women Leaders Connect Head and Heart’ and is the author of ‘Cool Change: Turning Emotions into Leadership Strengths©.’
Dr. Pat Baxter
Executive Consultant and Coach
As an influential, bilingual woman leader, coach and corporate consultant with a global experience, Pat uses her extensive experience to lead high-impact culture change while retaining valuable talent. She works with diverse teams in financial services, IT, retail and pharmaceuticals delivering results through targeted leadership development, assessment-based coaching, and focused team mobilization.
Pat holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University, a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree, both in Education from City University of New York. She is certified in several well-known assessments including EQi2.0® and EQi360®, Crucial Conversations®, FIRO-B® and the Birkman®.
A recipient of the Society of Emotional Intelligence Ambassador Award, she is a well-regarded EI coach. She is a contributor to the Professional Women’s Network (PWN) 2017 Anthology with the acclaimed chapter, ‘Emotion Is Not a Four-Letter Word: How Great Women Leaders Connect Head and Heart’ and is the author of ‘Cool Change: Turning Emotions into Leadership Strengths©.’
DR. PAT BAXTER
Executive Consultant and Coach, SmarterEmotions
As an influential, bilingual woman leader, coach and corporate consultant with a global experience, Pat uses her extensive experience to lead high-impact culture change while retaining valuable talent. She works with diverse teams in financial services, IT, retail and pharmaceuticals delivering results through targeted leadership development, assessment-based coaching, and focused team mobilization.
Pat holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University, a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree, both in Education from City University of New York. She is certified in several well-known assessments including EQi2.0® and EQi360®, Crucial Conversations®, FIRO-B® and the Birkman®.
A recipient of the Society of Emotional Intelligence Ambassador Award, she is a well-regarded EI coach. She is a contributor to the Professional Women’s Network (PWN) 2017 Anthology with the acclaimed chapter, ‘Emotion Is Not a Four-Letter Word: How Great Women Leaders Connect Head and Heart’ and is the author of ‘Cool Change: Turning Emotions into Leadership Strengths©.’
DAWN WILSON
Vice President and COO, TEC Works
After spending 17 years in the Jacksonville medical industry as a Registered Nurse, Dawn decided to assist her husband with their family business and transitioned to TEC Works as Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Chief Operating Officer in 2011. She has been a critical component of TEC Works' large success in providing Managed I.T. Services to the healthcare industry. Dawn’s emphasis on customer retention has been vital to TEC Works’ growth of 56% in 2017. Dawn currently maintains an active license as an RN and has earned her Bachelor in Science in Nursing degree from Saint John’s River State College. Dawn also has a passion for young entrepreneurship in the Jacksonville community. She enjoys lending her time to various non-profit organizations that include being an active member in the Junior Achievement of Northeast Florida’s Company Program..
DAWN WILSON
Vice President and COO, TEC Works
After spending 17 years in the Jacksonville medical industry as a Registered Nurse, Dawn decided to assist her husband with their family business and transitioned to TEC Works as Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Chief Operating Officer in 2011. She has been a critical component of TEC Works' large success in providing Managed I.T. Services to the healthcare industry. Dawn’s emphasis on customer retention has been vital to TEC Works’ growth of 56% in 2017. Dawn currently maintains an active license as an RN and has earned her Bachelor in Science in Nursing degree from Saint John’s River State College. Dawn also has a passion for young entrepreneurship in the Jacksonville community. She enjoys lending her time to various non-profit organizations that include being an active member in the Junior Achievement of Northeast Florida’s Company Program.
DAWN WILSON
Vice President and COO, TEC Works
After spending 17 years in the Jacksonville medical industry as a Registered Nurse, Dawn decided to assist her husband with their family business and transitioned to TEC Works as Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Chief Operating Officer in 2011. She has been a critical component of TEC Works' large success in providing Managed I.T. Services to the healthcare industry. Dawn’s emphasis on customer retention has been vital to TEC Works’ growth of 56% in 2017. Dawn currently maintains an active license as an RN and has earned her Bachelor in Science in Nursing degree from Saint John’s River State College. Dawn also has a passion for young entrepreneurship in the Jacksonville community. She enjoys lending her time to various non-profit organizations that include being an active member in the Junior Achievement of Northeast Florida’s Company Program.
JOE HOLBROOK
Owner, myblockchainexperts.com
Joe Holbrook has been in the IT field since 1993 when he was exposed to several HPUX systems on board a US Navy flagship USS JFK. He has migrated from UNIX networking world to Storage Area Networking(SAN) and then onto Enterprise Cloud/Virtualization and Blockchain Architectures. He has worked for numerous companies like HDS, 3PAR Data, Brocade, Dimension Data, EMC, Northrup Grumman, ViON, Ibasis.net, Chematch.com, SAIC and Siemens Nixdorf. He also has been a contract technical trainer for HPE (3PAR), Hitachi Data Systems, Training Associates, ITPrenuers and Global Knowledge. Joe is also a widely published course author on outlets such as Linkedin Learning, INE.com and Udemy.com
Currently Joe is the owner of a new upstart learning platform called myblockchainexperts.com and is based out of Jacksonville FL.
Joe is also a Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP) and avid Blockchain and Cryptocurrency geek.
He also holds Industry leading certifications from Amazon Web Services, Brocade, Hitachi Data Systems, EMC, VMWare, CompTIA, HP 3PAR ASE, Cloud Credential Council, Palo Alto Networks and numerous other organizations
JOE HOLBROOK
Owner, myblockchainexperts.com
Joe Holbrook has been in the IT field since 1993 when he was exposed to several HPUX systems on board a US Navy flagship USS JFK. He has migrated from UNIX networking world to Storage Area Networking(SAN) and then onto Enterprise Cloud/Virtualization and Blockchain Architectures. He has worked for numerous companies like HDS, 3PAR Data, Brocade, Dimension Data, EMC, Northrup Grumman, ViON, Ibasis.net, Chematch.com, SAIC and Siemens Nixdorf. He also has been a contract technical trainer for HPE (3PAR), Hitachi Data Systems, Training Associates, ITPrenuers and Global Knowledge. Joe is also a widely published course author on outlets such as Linkedin Learning, INE.com and Udemy.com
Currently Joe is the owner of a new upstart learning platform called myblockchainexperts.com and is based out of Jacksonville FL.
Joe is also a Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP) and avid Blockchain and Cryptocurrency geek.
He also holds Industry leading certifications from Amazon Web Services, Brocade, Hitachi Data Systems, EMC, VMWare, CompTIA, HP 3PAR ASE, Cloud Credential Council, Palo Alto Networks and numerous other organizations
JOE HOLBROOK
Owner, myblockchainexperts.com
Joe Holbrook has been in the IT field since 1993 when he was exposed to several HPUX systems on board a US Navy flagship USS JFK. He has migrated from UNIX networking world to Storage Area Networking(SAN) and then onto Enterprise Cloud/Virtualization and Blockchain Architectures. He has worked for numerous companies like HDS, 3PAR Data, Brocade, Dimension Data, EMC, Northrup Grumman, ViON, Ibasis.net, Chematch.com, SAIC and Siemens Nixdorf. He also has been a contract technical trainer for HPE (3PAR), Hitachi Data Systems, Training Associates, ITPrenuers and Global Knowledge. Joe is also a widely published course author on outlets such as Linkedin Learning, INE.com and Udemy.com
Currently Joe is the owner of a new upstart learning platform called myblockchainexperts.com and is based out of Jacksonville FL.
Joe is also a Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP) and avid Blockchain and Cryptocurrency geek.
He also holds Industry leading certifications from Amazon Web Services, Brocade, Hitachi Data Systems, EMC, VMWare, CompTIA, HP 3PAR ASE, Cloud Credential Council, Palo Alto Networks and numerous other organizations
MARILYN D. JACKSON
CEO, UnderGrid Networks
Marilyn is President and CEO of UnderGrid Networks, a Network and Systems Engineering firm and Founder of Beyond Coding, a non-profit whose mission is to create inclusionary pathways for increased of participation of Women and Minorities in Industry 4.0. After successful corporate careers with Verizon, Cisco and IBM, Marilyn launched Undergrid Networks and is one of the few women business owners focused on Mobile Networks and Software Defined Architectures. Marilyn is a recognized technology expert and a frequent speaker on topics including technology visions for changing the workplace and living environments and devotes much of her personal time to causes which further the education and advancement of women and minorities in technology. She has appeared on several domestic and foreign television and radio networks as a technology and entrepreneurial expert, and continues to be frequently quoted by the on-line and printed media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland at College Park and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics and has held a TS/SCI with PolySci security clearance for important government roles. She is an alumnus of the University of Maryland’s program for Women Entrepreneurs in Technology and an active member of member of Women in Wireless, Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE), The Society of Women Engineers and serves on the Board of Tech America Georgia and Technology Association of GA Information Security and Mobility Societies. She is currently authoring “Weighted on the Bottom: The Road to Successful Entrepreneurship in Tech” to be printed in the January 2018.
MARILYN D. JACKSON
CEO, UnderGrid Networks
Marilyn is President and CEO of UnderGrid Networks, a Network and Systems Engineering firm and Founder of Beyond Coding, a non-profit whose mission is to create inclusionary pathways for increased of participation of Women and Minorities in Industry 4.0. After successful corporate careers with Verizon, Cisco and IBM, Marilyn launched Undergrid Networks and is one of the few women business owners focused on Mobile Networks and Software Defined Architectures. Marilyn is a recognized technology expert and a frequent speaker on topics including technology visions for changing the workplace and living environments and devotes much of her personal time to causes which further the education and advancement of women and minorities in technology. She has appeared on several domestic and foreign television and radio networks as a technology and entrepreneurial expert, and continues to be frequently quoted by the on-line and printed media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland at College Park and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics and has held a TS/SCI with PolySci security clearance for important government roles. She is an alumnus of the University of Maryland’s program for Women Entrepreneurs in Technology and an active member of member of Women in Wireless, Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE), The Society of Women Engineers and serves on the Board of Tech America Georgia and Technology Association of GA Information Security and Mobility Societies. She is currently authoring “Weighted on the Bottom: The Road to Successful Entrepreneurship in Tech” to be printed in the January 2018.
MARILYN D. JACKSON
CEO, UnderGrid Networks
Marilyn is President and CEO of UnderGrid Networks, a Network and Systems Engineering firm and Founder of Beyond Coding, a non-profit whose mission is to create inclusionary pathways for increased of participation of Women and Minorities in Industry 4.0. After successful corporate careers with Verizon, Cisco and IBM, Marilyn launched Undergrid Networks and is one of the few women business owners focused on Mobile Networks and Software Defined Architectures. Marilyn is a recognized technology expert and a frequent speaker on topics including technology visions for changing the workplace and living environments and devotes much of her personal time to causes which further the education and advancement of women and minorities in technology. She has appeared on several domestic and foreign television and radio networks as a technology and entrepreneurial expert, and continues to be frequently quoted by the on-line and printed media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland at College Park and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics and has held a TS/SCI with PolySci security clearance for important government roles. She is an alumnus of the University of Maryland’s program for Women Entrepreneurs in Technology and an active member of member of Women in Wireless, Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE), The Society of Women Engineers and serves on the Board of Tech America Georgia and Technology Association of GA Information Security and Mobility Societies. She is currently authoring “Weighted on the Bottom: The Road to Successful Entrepreneurship in Tech” to be printed in the January 2018.
GLADYS MAINA
Lead Consultant, Panda Consulting
Gladys Maina is an IT professional with a demonstrated track record of driving transformation change to deliver innovative solutions that bridge the gap between business and technology needs. She is highly skilled with the proficiency to create and capture value by leading IT service excellence and improving IT delivery using the industry best practices, standards and frameworks that align business with strategic goals. She is also a results-driven Project Manager recognized for successfully overseeing large-scale IT projects on time and on budget. Gladys currently oversees the IT Service Management at Jhpiego Corporation.
Gladys Maina
Lead Consultant, Panda Consulting
Gladys Maina is an IT professional with a demonstrated track record of driving transformation change to deliver innovative solutions that bridge the gap between business and technology needs. She is highly skilled with the proficiency to create and capture value by leading IT service excellence and improving IT delivery using the industry best practices, standards and frameworks that align business with strategic goals. She is also a results-driven Project Manager recognized for successfully overseeing large-scale IT projects on time and on budget. Gladys currently oversees the IT Service Management at Jhpiego Corporation.
Gladys Maina
Lead Consultant, Panda Consulting
Gladys Maina is an IT professional with a demonstrated track record of driving transformation change to deliver innovative solutions that bridge the gap between business and technology needs. She is highly skilled with the proficiency to create and capture value by leading IT service excellence and improving IT delivery using the industry best practices, standards and frameworks that align business with strategic goals. She is also a results-driven Project Manager recognized for successfully overseeing large-scale IT projects on time and on budget. Gladys currently oversees the IT Service Management at Jhpiego Corporation.
LOVELESH CHAWLA
Big Data Solutions Architect, Crowley Maritime Corporation
Lovelesh is a Big Data Solutions Architect at Crowley Maritime where he leads a team of 6 resources responsible to developing business solutions for improving profitability. He is a technical expert with a proven record of establishing and growing big data, machine learning and analytics environments and implementing multi-million dollar projects. Lovelesh holds a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science from the University of North Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (Business Concentration) from Michigan State University.
LOVLESH CHAWLA
Big Data Solutions Architect, Crowley Maritime Corporation
Lovelesh is a Big Data Solutions Architect at Crowley Maritime where he leads a team of 6 resources responsible to developing business solutions for improving profitability. He is a technical expert with a proven record of establishing and growing big data, machine learning and analytics environments and implementing multi-million dollar projects. Lovelesh holds a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science from the University of North Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (Business Concentration) from Michigan State University.
LOVELESH CHAWLA
Big Data Solutions Architect, Crowley Maritime Corporation
Lovelesh is a Big Data Solutions Architect at Crowley Maritime where he leads a team of 6 resources responsible to developing business solutions for improving profitability. He is a technical expert with a proven record of establishing and growing big data, machine learning and analytics environments and implementing multi-million dollar projects. Lovelesh holds a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science from the University of North Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (Business Concentration) from Michigan State University.
DR. KARLY JACOBSEN
Senior Data Analyst, NLP Logix
Dr. Jacobsen is a Senior Data Analyst at NLP Logix, where she uses her expertise in mathematical modeling to take complex analysis and present it in an actionable and consumable manner. Her work focuses on helping the City of Jacksonville become more data-driven, by partnering with customers such as the Jacksonville Children’s Commission and the Jax Journey. Prior to moving back home to Jacksonville and joining NLP Logix in 2017, Karly was a postdoctoral fellow at the Mathematical Biosciences Institute at The Ohio State University. Karly holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering and a doctorate in Mathematics from the University of Florida.
DR. KARLY JACOBSEN
Senior Data Analyst, NLP Logix
Dr. Jacobsen is a Senior Data Analyst at NLP Logix, where she uses her expertise in mathematical modeling to take complex analysis and present it in an actionable and consumable manner. Her work focuses on helping the City of Jacksonville become more data-driven, by partnering with customers such as the Jacksonville Children’s Commission and the Jax Journey. Prior to moving back home to Jacksonville and joining NLP Logix in 2017, Karly was a postdoctoral fellow at the Mathematical Biosciences Institute at The Ohio State University. Karly holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering and a doctorate in Mathematics from the University of Florida.
DR. KARLY JACOBSEN
Senior Data Analyst, NLP Logix
Dr. Jacobsen is a Senior Data Analyst at NLP Logix, where she uses her expertise in mathematical modeling to take complex analysis and present it in an actionable and consumable manner. Her work focuses on helping the City of Jacksonville become more data-driven, by partnering with customers such as the Jacksonville Children’s Commission and the Jax Journey. Prior to moving back home to Jacksonville and joining NLP Logix in 2017, Karly was a postdoctoral fellow at the Mathematical Biosciences Institute at The Ohio State University. Karly holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering and a doctorate in Mathematics from the University of Florida.
KATIE BAKEWELL
Lead Statistician, NLP Logix
Katie Bakewell is a lead Statistician at NLP Logix. She has been with the company 4 years, delivering advanced statistical and machine learning products and services to customers ranging from a large energy trading firm to the City of Jacksonville. She was also the lead statistician for a major study commissioned by the University of Florida/Florida Poison Information Center Network which involved the evaluation of co-managed care costs, the efficacy of education outreach, and a detailed length of stay analysis. She has bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of North Florida and is currently completing a master’s degree in Mathematical Science.
KATIE BAKEWELL
Lead Statistician, NLP Logix
Katie Bakewell is a lead Statistician at NLP Logix. She has been with the company 4 years, delivering advanced statistical and machine learning products and services to customers ranging from a large energy trading firm to the City of Jacksonville. She was also the lead statistician for a major study commissioned by the University of Florida/Florida Poison Information Center Network which involved the evaluation of co-managed care costs, the efficacy of education outreach, and a detailed length of stay analysis. She has bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of North Florida and is currently completing a master’s degree in Mathematical Science.
KATIE BLAKEWELL
Lead Statistician, NLP Logix
Katie Bakewell is a lead Statistician at NLP Logix. She has been with the company 4 years, delivering advanced statistical and machine learning products and services to customers ranging from a large energy trading firm to the City of Jacksonville. She was also the lead statistician for a major study commissioned by the University of Florida/Florida Poison Information Center Network which involved the evaluation of co-managed care costs, the efficacy of education outreach, and a detailed length of stay analysis. She has bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of North Florida and is currently completing a master’s degree in Mathematical Science.
DR. CYNTHIA SIMON
Author, Speaker, Consultant and Educator
Dr. Simon has expertise in Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Training & Development, Relationship Management, Innovation Campaigns, and Communications. She attended Schiller College in London, England, and holds a technical degree in computer programming from Unified Technical College; a bachelor’s degree in management; a master’s in organizational management from the University of Phoenix; and a doctorate in organizational leadership with specializations in conflict and dispute resolution and human resource development from Nova Southeastern University. She is a certified green belt, Design for Six Sigma; and white belt, for Lean Six Sigma. Dr. Cynthia Simon has worked in government, engineering, finance, and technology, serving in various positions, including computer-aided design, credit administration, program, project and relationship management, and her true passion, employee engagement. Dr. Simon has over fifteen years of expertise in all facets of organizational and leadership development, including team building, educational advancement, and employee retention. Since 2007, Dr. Simon has worked as an associate business professor, facilitating various courses. Dr. Simon is the author of Yes You Can with a Plan, How to Make the Most of Your Multigenerational Workforce.
DR. CYNTHIA SIMON
Author, Speaker, Consultant and Educator
Dr. Simon has expertise in Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Training & Development, Relationship Management, Innovation Campaigns, and Communications. She attended Schiller College in London, England, and holds a technical degree in computer programming from Unified Technical College; a bachelor’s degree in management; a master’s in organizational management from the University of Phoenix; and a doctorate in organizational leadership with specializations in conflict and dispute resolution and human resource development from Nova Southeastern University. She is a certified green belt, Design for Six Sigma; and white belt, for Lean Six Sigma. Dr. Cynthia Simon has worked in government, engineering, finance, and technology, serving in various positions, including computer-aided design, credit administration, program, project and relationship management, and her true passion, employee engagement. Dr. Simon has over fifteen years of expertise in all facets of organizational and leadership development, including team building, educational advancement, and employee retention. Since 2007, Dr. Simon has worked as an associate business professor, facilitating various courses. Dr. Simon is the author of Yes You Can with a Plan, How to Make the Most of Your Multigenerational Workforce.
DR. CYNTHIA SIMON
Author, Speaker, Consultant and Educator
Dr. Simon has expertise in Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Training & Development, Relationship Management, Innovation Campaigns, and Communications. She attended Schiller College in London, England, and holds a technical degree in computer programming from Unified Technical College; a bachelor’s degree in management; a master’s in organizational management from the University of Phoenix; and a doctorate in organizational leadership with specializations in conflict and dispute resolution and human resource development from Nova Southeastern University. She is a certified green belt, Design for Six Sigma; and white belt, for Lean Six Sigma. Dr. Cynthia Simon has worked in government, engineering, finance, and technology, serving in various positions, including computer-aided design, credit administration, program, project and relationship management, and her true passion, employee engagement. Dr. Simon has over fifteen years of expertise in all facets of organizational and leadership development, including team building, educational advancement, and employee retention. Since 2007, Dr. Simon has worked as an associate business professor, facilitating various courses. Dr. Simon is the author of Yes You Can with a Plan, How to Make the Most of Your Multigenerational Workforce.
JADEE SCARVER
Senior IT Project Manager & President - Beaucore Enterprises, Inc.
Jadeé Scarver, is the President of Beaucore Enterprises and is also a Sr. Enterprise IT Project Management and Business Consultant who has found herself managing multi-million/billion dollar projects and mentoring prominent business owners/coaches alike. She has worked as a consultant with various firms including but not limited to Florida Blue, FIS Global, Deutsche Bank, New Management Services and more where she has managed a wide range of Database Migrations, Software/Application Development and Enhancements, Implementations, etc. Jadeé has hands on experience in multiple methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Pega, Incremental and a combination of methodologies to achieve the stakeholders desired outcome.
Mrs. Scarver, received her BA in International Affairs from Florida State University and MBA in Marketing from Columbia Southern University. Although, her career did not start in IT, she has always been tuned into the tech industry as she was born of a technical analyst. Once the vast and diverse nature of the Technology Industry was realized, Jadeé instantly knew that the technical knowledge she gained over the years coupled with her natural charisma and presentation skills would result in much success as a Technical Project Manager.
In Addition to her degrees, Jadeé, is an International Certified Scrum Master and Author of a Project Management Quick Help Book titled, “How to Succeed without a PMP”, and Child Author of book titled, “My Super Family”.
Above all else she is a devoted Wife, and a loving Mother of 4 beautiful children ages 13, 11, 9 and 6. Jadeé is dedicated to ensuring her kid’s childhood is filled with love, joy and an abundance of experiences in academics, athletics, arts and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, she is committed to motivating parents young and young at heart to pursue their dreams and aspirations!
JADEE SCARVER
Senior IT Project Manager and President - Beaucore Enterprises, Inc.
Jadeé Scarver, is the President of Beaucore Enterprises and is also a Sr. Enterprise IT Project Management and Business Consultant who has found herself managing multi-million/billion dollar projects and mentoring prominent business owners/coaches alike. She has worked as a consultant with various firms including but not limited to Florida Blue, FIS Global, Deutsche Bank, New Management Services and more where she has managed a wide range of Database Migrations, Software/Application Development and Enhancements, Implementations, etc. Jadeé has hands on experience in multiple methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Pega, Incremental and a combination of methodologies to achieve the stakeholders desired outcome.
Mrs. Scarver, received her BA in International Affairs from Florida State University and MBA in Marketing from Columbia Southern University. Although, her career did not start in IT, she has always been tuned into the tech industry as she was born of a technical analyst. Once the vast and diverse nature of the Technology Industry was realized, Jadeé instantly knew that the technical knowledge she gained over the years coupled with her natural charisma and presentation skills would result in much success as a Technical Project Manager.
In Addition to her degrees, Jadeé, is an International Certified Scrum Master and Author of a Project Management Quick Help Book titled, “How to Succeed without a PMP”, and Child Author of book titled, “My Super Family”.
Above all else she is a devoted Wife, and a loving Mother of 4 beautiful children ages 13, 11, 9 and 6. Jadeé is dedicated to ensuring her kid’s childhood is filled with love, joy and an abundance of experiences in academics, athletics, arts and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, she is committed to motivating parents young and young at heart to pursue their dreams and aspirations!
JADEE SCARVER
Senior IT Project Manager and President - Beaucore Enterprises, Inc.
Jadeé Scarver, is the President of Beaucore Enterprises and is also a Sr. Enterprise IT Project Management and Business Consultant who has found herself managing multi-million/billion dollar projects and mentoring prominent business owners/coaches alike. She has worked as a consultant with various firms including but not limited to Florida Blue, FIS Global, Deutsche Bank, New Management Services and more where she has managed a wide range of Database Migrations, Software/Application Development and Enhancements, Implementations, etc. Jadeé has hands on experience in multiple methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Pega, Incremental and a combination of methodologies to achieve the stakeholders desired outcome.
Mrs. Scarver, received her BA in International Affairs from Florida State University and MBA in Marketing from Columbia Southern University. Although, her career did not start in IT, she has always been tuned into the tech industry as she was born of a technical analyst. Once the vast and diverse nature of the Technology Industry was realized, Jadeé instantly knew that the technical knowledge she gained over the years coupled with her natural charisma and presentation skills would result in much success as a Technical Project Manager.
In Addition to her degrees, Jadeé, is an International Certified Scrum Master and Author of a Project Management Quick Help Book titled, “How to Succeed without a PMP”, and Child Author of book titled, “My Super Family”.
Above all else she is a devoted Wife, and a loving Mother of 4 beautiful children ages 13, 11, 9 and 6. Jadeé is dedicated to ensuring her kid’s childhood is filled with love, joy and an abundance of experiences in academics, athletics, arts and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, she is committed to motivating parents young and young at heart to pursue their dreams and aspirations!
ALISON LUEDERS
Principal and Program Manager, Great Green Content
Allison holds an Bachelors of Arts degree in Government from Harvard University and an Master of Science degree in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management. She is a certified Knowledge Manager and previously worked for over a decade in Information Technology Management and Training roles for the prestigious global technology and management consulting firms Accenture and Booz Allen Hamilton. She is currently Principal and Program Manager of Great Green Content in Portland, OR where she uses her content writing skills to help companies share their successes and challenges on the road to greater sustainability.
ALISON LUEDERS
Principal and Program Manager, Great Green Content
Alison holds an Bachelors of Arts degree in Government from Harvard University and an Master of Science degree in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management. She is a certified Knowledge Manager and previously worked for over a decade in Information Technology Management and Training roles for the prestigious global technology and management consulting firms Accenture and Booz Allen Hamilton. She is currently Principal and Program Manager of Great Green Content in Portland, OR where she uses her content writing skills to help companies share their successes and challenges on the road to greater sustainability.
ALISON LUEDERS
Principal and Program Content, Great Green Content
Alison holds an Bachelors of Arts degree in Government from Harvard University and an Master of Science degree in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management. She is a certified Knowledge Manager and previously worked for over a decade in Information Technology Management and Training roles for the prestigious global technology and management consulting firms Accenture and Booz Allen Hamilton. She is currently Principal and Program Manager of Great Green Content in Portland, OR where she uses her content writing skills to help companies share their successes and challenges on the road to greater sustainability.
BIANCA JACKSON
AR/VR Project Manager
Bianca Jackson was an award-winning project manager with 12+ years of experience managing small to large-scale IT projects (infrastructure, web, mobile, and VR/AR) for small organizations to Fortune 500 companies. She runs a career coaching practice designed to empower women with the tools and confidence to get what they want from their careers and life. Bianca consults with colleges, universities, universities, organizations, and businesses who want to offer new and innovative career tools and methods to their women leaders. Her mission in life is tied to fighting and lobbying for women’s rights, especially women of color and women in tech. While working in the VR/AR space, it began apparent that they were not many women of color present. Bianca’s goal is to inspire little girls and young women of color to pursue VR/AR now and not wait until it's saturated and diluted with negative images and stereotypes.
BIANCA JACKSON
AR/VR Project Manager
Bianca Jackson was an award-winning project manager with 12+ years of experience managing small to large-scale IT projects (infrastructure, web, mobile, and VR/AR) for small organizations to Fortune 500 companies. She runs a career coaching practice designed to empower women with the tools and confidence to get what they want from their careers and life. Bianca consults with colleges, universities, universities, organizations, and businesses who want to offer new and innovative career tools and methods to their women leaders. Her mission in life is tied to fighting and lobbying for women’s rights, especially women of color and women in tech. While working in the VR/AR space, it began apparent that they were not many women of color present. Bianca’s goal is to inspire little girls and young women of color to pursue VR/AR now and not wait until it's saturated and diluted with negative images and stereotypes.
BIANCA JACKSON
AR/VR Project Manager
Bianca Jackson was an award-winning project manager with 12+ years of experience managing small to large-scale IT projects (infrastructure, web, mobile, and VR/AR) for small organizations to Fortune 500 companies. She runs a career coaching practice designed to empower women with the tools and confidence to get what they want from their careers and life. Bianca consults with colleges, universities, universities, organizations, and businesses who want to offer new and innovative career tools and methods to their women leaders. Her mission in life is tied to fighting and lobbying for women’s rights, especially women of color and women in tech. While working in the VR/AR space, it began apparent that they were not many women of color present. Bianca’s goal is to inspire little girls and young women of color to pursue VR/AR now and not wait until it's saturated and diluted with negative images and stereotypes.
TONYA MEAD
CEO, Shared Knowledge LLC
Tonya Mead is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, and Licensed Compliance Agent who holds a BA in Business Administration, and a MBA M.A in Educational Psychology. She was awarded the 2017 Most Influential Woman in Education Fraud and Cyber Security - USA award and the 2014 CAFRITZ Award for Excellence in Government Service and Public Leadership. Her Cyber Security training includes Computer Hacking Forensic Investigations, Maintaining Cyber Security, Cyber security vs. Data Security, Information Sharing Compliance to Defense, Encryption, Holistic Strategies to Address Cyber Intelligence and Fraud, Advanced Resources and Tools for Online Investigations, Virtual Identities & Fraud, Trends Combating Cyber Crime, Secure Software, Cyber Law and White Collar Crime. She has worked with the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, the DEA, HUD, the U.S. Department of Education, the District of Columbia and other government agencies.
Tonya Mead
CEO, Shared Knowledge LLC
Tonya Mead is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, and Licensed Compliance Agent who holds a BA in Business Administration, and a MBA M.A in Educational Psychology. She was awarded the 2017 Most Influential Woman in Education Fraud and Cyber Security - USA award and the 2014 CAFRITZ Award for Excellence in Government Service and Public Leadership. Her Cyber Security training includes Computer Hacking Forensic Investigations, Maintaining Cyber Security, Cyber security vs. Data Security, Information Sharing Compliance to Defense, Encryption, Holistic Strategies to Address Cyber Intelligence and Fraud, Advanced Resources and Tools for Online Investigations, Virtual Identities & Fraud, Trends Combating Cyber Crime, Secure Software, Cyber Law and White Collar Crime. She has worked with the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, the DEA, HUD, the U.S. Department of Education, the District of Columbia and other government agencies.
MATTHEW B. PARKS SR.
Director of Information Services, PACE Center for Girls, Inc.
Matthew B. Parks. Sr. is an IT Professional, Consultant, Blogger, IT Instructor and Presenter. An IT professional since 1995, he has many industry-recognized certifications. He works as the Director of Information Services for PACE Center for Girls, Inc., a nationally recognized state-wide prevention program for adolescent at-risk girls. In his role as Director of Information Services, Matthew oversees PACE's Information Technology and Business Intelligence departments for PACE’S 20 locational across Florida and growing. Matthew advises the Executive Leadership Team, the 19 PACE Executive Directors, sets policy for Information Governance and Access, and provides cutting edge, safe, and reliable technology services to support PACE’s mission - Believing in the Empowerment Girls. Since coming to PACE in 2013, Matthew managed the technology migration of 18 independent phone and information networks into a single unified VoIP/MPLS networking, while increasing WAN speeds 10-fold. He led PACEs migration of all data-center, remote servers and all users to modern computer hardware, while migrating to Windows 8, Office 2010 and Server 2012, all in an 8-month period. An in-demand, energetic Technology presenter and has given presentations for conferences such as TechMentor in Las Vegas, NV, Orlando, FL, and the Microsoft HQ in Redmond, WA Headquarters, the Jacksonville Microsoft IT Camp, and Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce IT Council. Matthew can also be found blogging, via his @MatthewBParksSr twitter handle. Whether Hardware, Software, Networking, Audio/Visual, Home Theater or Telephony, he is both dedicated and evangelistic about his craft in addition to being enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge. Matthew is an active board member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce IT Council.
MATTHEW B. PARKS SR.
Director of Information Services, PACE Center for Girls, Inc.
Matthew B. Parks. Sr. is an IT Professional, Consultant, Blogger, IT Instructor and Presenter. An IT professional since 1995, he has many industry-recognized certifications. He works as the Director of Information Services for PACE Center for Girls, Inc., a nationally recognized state-wide prevention program for adolescent at-risk girls. In his role as Director of Information Services, Matthew oversees PACE's Information Technology and Business Intelligence departments for PACE’S 20 locational across Florida and growing. Matthew advises the Executive Leadership Team, the 19 PACE Executive Directors, sets policy for Information Governance and Access, and provides cutting edge, safe, and reliable technology services to support PACE’s mission - Believing in the Empowerment Girls. Since coming to PACE in 2013, Matthew managed the technology migration of 18 independent phone and information networks into a single unified VoIP/MPLS networking, while increasing WAN speeds 10-fold. He led PACEs migration of all data-center, remote servers and all users to modern computer hardware, while migrating to Windows 8, Office 2010 and Server 2012, all in an 8-month period. An in-demand, energetic Technology presenter and has given presentations for conferences such as TechMentor in Las Vegas, NV, Orlando, FL, and the Microsoft HQ in Redmond, WA Headquarters, the Jacksonville Microsoft IT Camp, and Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce IT Council. Matthew can also be found blogging, via his @MatthewBParksSr twitter handle. Whether Hardware, Software, Networking, Audio/Visual, Home Theater or Telephony, he is both dedicated and evangelistic about his craft in addition to being enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge. Matthew is an active board member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce IT Council.
MATTHEW B. PARKS SR.
Director of Information Services, PACE Center for Girls, Inc.
Matthew B. Parks. Sr. is an IT Professional, Consultant, Blogger, IT Instructor and Presenter. An IT professional since 1995, he has many industry-recognized certifications. He works as the Director of Information Services for PACE Center for Girls, Inc., a nationally recognized state-wide prevention program for adolescent at-risk girls. In his role as Director of Information Services, Matthew oversees PACE's Information Technology and Business Intelligence departments for PACE’S 20 locational across Florida and growing. Matthew advises the Executive Leadership Team, the 19 PACE Executive Directors, sets policy for Information Governance and Access, and provides cutting edge, safe, and reliable technology services to support PACE’s mission - Believing in the Empowerment Girls. Since coming to PACE in 2013, Matthew managed the technology migration of 18 independent phone and information networks into a single unified VoIP/MPLS networking, while increasing WAN speeds 10-fold. He led PACEs migration of all data-center, remote servers and all users to modern computer hardware, while migrating to Windows 8, Office 2010 and Server 2012, all in an 8-month period. An in-demand, energetic Technology presenter and has given presentations for conferences such as TechMentor in Las Vegas, NV, Orlando, FL, and the Microsoft HQ in Redmond, WA Headquarters, the Jacksonville Microsoft IT Camp, and Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce IT Council. Matthew can also be found blogging, via his @MatthewBParksSr twitter handle. Whether Hardware, Software, Networking, Audio/Visual, Home Theater or Telephony, he is both dedicated and evangelistic about his craft in addition to being enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge. Matthew is an active board member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce IT Council.
AMY DEAN
Organizational Development Coordinator, Harden
Amy Dean is a Corporate Support Division Organizational Development Coordinator for Harden, one of the Southeast’s leading insurance, risk management and employee benefits firms. Amy is a graduate of Purdue University where she earned a Master of Science in Education, Learning Design, and Technology. Amy has also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Supervision and Management from Florida State College at Jacksonville. In addition, she has been a member of the eLearning Guild since 2016. An active member of the community, Amy led a United Way campaign that raised over $3,000 in 2016. She has directed summer camp multiple years in a row for Girl Scouts of Gateway Council and also led several of their local events. In addition, Amy led a campaign benefitting the American Cancer Society, where she collected items for over 100 women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Amy will present a session titled "Leveraging Technology for Multi-Generational Learning".
AMY DEAN
Organizational Development Coordinator, Harden
Amy Dean is a Corporate Support Division Organizational Development Coordinator for Harden, one of
the Southeast’s leading insurance, risk management and employee benefits firms. Amy is a graduate of Purdue University where she earned a Master of Science in Education, Learning Design, and Technology. Amy has also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Supervision and Management from Florida State College at Jacksonville. In addition, she has been a member of the eLearning Guild since 2016. An active member of the community, Amy led a United Way campaign that raised over $3,000 in 2016. She has directed summer camp multiple years in a row for Girl Scouts of Gateway Council and also led several of their local events. In addition, Amy led a campaign benefitting the American Cancer Society, where she collected items for over 100 women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Amy will present a session titled "Leveraging Technology for Multi-Generational Learning".
AMY DEAN
Organizational Development Coordinator, Harden
Amy Dean is a Corporate Support Division Organizational Development Coordinator for Harden, one of
the Southeast’s leading insurance, risk management and employee benefits firms. Amy is a graduate of Purdue University where she earned a Master of Science in Education, Learning Design, and Technology. Amy has also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Supervision and Management from Florida State College at Jacksonville. In addition, she has been a member of the eLearning Guild since 2016. An active member of the community, Amy led a United Way campaign that raised over $3,000 in 2016. She has directed summer camp multiple years in a row for Girl Scouts of Gateway Council and also led several of their local events. In addition, Amy led a campaign benefitting the American Cancer Society, where she collected items for over 100 women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Amy will present a session titled "Leveraging Technology for Multi-Generational Learning".
PATRICIA NELSON
Individual and SOHO Computer Consultant
Patricia Nelson earned her Bachelor of Science degree (Management), and her Master of Science degree in Health Care Administration from Long Island University in New York. She brings expertise from the health, legal and not-for profit fields and has worked with various groups on information technology, diversity issues, education, and health care access. Her instructional training is in the Training for Change/Direct Education method and the Focused Conversation/Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) method. She currently holds certification in the following: CompTIA - IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Project+, and the ITIL Foundation in Service Management certification. She currently holds certification in the following: CompTIA - IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Project+, and the ITIL Foundation in Service Management certification.
PATRICIA NELSON
Individual and SOHO Computer Consultant
Patricia Nelson earned her Bachelor of Science degree (Management), and her Master of Science degree in Health Care Administration from Long Island University in New York. She brings expertise from the health, legal and not-for profit fields and has worked with various groups on information technology, diversity issues, education, and health care access. Her instructional training is in the Training for Change/Direct Education method and the Focused Conversation / Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) method. She currently holds certification in the following: CompTIA - IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Project+, and the ITIL Foundation in Service Management certification. She currently holds certification in the following: CompTIA - IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Project+, and the ITIL Foundation in Service Management certification.
PATRICIA NELSON
Individual and SOHO Computer Consultant
Patricia Nelson earned her Bachelor of Science degree (Management), and her Master of Science degree in Health Care Administration from Long Island University in New York. She brings expertise from the health, legal and not-for profit fields and has worked with various groups on information technology, diversity issues, education, and health care access. Her instructional training is in the Training for Change/Direct Education method and the Focused Conversation / Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) method. She currently holds certification in the following: CompTIA - IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Project+, and the ITIL Foundation in Service Management certification. She currently holds certification in the following: CompTIA - IT Fundamentals, CompTIA A+, and CompTIA Project+, and the ITIL Foundation in Service Management certification.
CAMILLE WILSON
Partner, Wilson Dutra Law
Camille Wilson began her education in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University, where she developed her technical background and her love for technology. She then transferred to Texas A&M in Galveston to pursue a degree in maritime administration. Directly out of law school, after passing both the Florida Bar and the Patent Bar, she worked as a contractor interacting with a team in the Research & Development department at a Fortune 50 Company. Because of the collaborative environment, she is listed as an inventor in over twenty patent applications and eighteen issued patents. Over the years, she has drafted over one hundred patent applications, working with a range of inventors from research engineers to start-up companies to solo inventorsplacerat nisi. Cras cursus pretium nibh, ut tempor nulla fringilla id. Sed gravida metus in convallis consectetur.
CAMILLE WILSON
Partner, Wilson Dutra Law
Camille Wilson began her education in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University, where she developed her technical background and her love for technology. She then transferred to Texas A&M in Galveston to pursue a degree in maritime administration. Directly out of law school, after passing both the Florida Bar and the Patent Bar, she worked as a contractor interacting with a team in the Research & Development department at a Fortune 50 Company. Because of the collaborative environment, she is listed as an inventor in over twenty patent applications and eighteen issued patents. Over the years, she has drafted over one hundred patent applications, working with a range of inventors from research engineers to start-up companies to solo inventors.
CAMILLE WILSON
Partner, Wilson Dutra Law
Camille Wilson began her education in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University, where she developed her technical background and her love for technology. She then transferred to Texas A&M in Galveston to pursue a degree in maritime administration. Directly out of law school, after passing both the Florida Bar and the Patent Bar, she worked as a contractor interacting with a team in the Research & Development department at a Fortune 50 Company. Because of the collaborative environment, she is listed as an inventor in over twenty patent applications and eighteen issued patents. Over the years, she has drafted over one hundred patent applications, working with a range of inventors from research engineers to start-up companies to solo inventors.
FERNANDO DUTRA
Partner, Wilson Dutra Law
Fernando Dutra began his education studying biomedical engineering at the University of Connecticut (UConn), where he originally started pursuing his vision of a law career in intellectual property. While there, he shifted his focus to English and Political Science. Fernando is an intellectual property attorney licensed to practice in Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. Prior to coming to Florida to start Wilson Dutra, Fernando practiced personal injury, corporate, and bankruptcy litigation in New York and New Jersey. Fernando is a managing partner at Wilson Dutra, primarily focused on the trademark (branding) and intellectual property contract aspects of the firm.
FERNANDO DUTRA
Partner, Wilson Dutra Law
Fernando Dutra began his education studying biomedical engineering at the University of Connecticut (UConn), where he originally started pursuing his vision of a law career in intellectual property. While there, he shifted his focus to English and Political Science. Fernando is an intellectual property attorney licensed to practice in Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. Prior to coming to Florida to start Wilson Dutra, Fernando practiced personal injury, corporate, and bankruptcy litigation in New York and New Jersey. Fernando is a managing partner at Wilson Dutra, primarily focused on the trademark (branding) and intellectual property contract aspects of the firm.
FERNANDO DUTRA
Partner, Wilson Dutra Law
Fernando Dutra began his education studying biomedical engineering at the University of Connecticut (UConn), where he originally started pursuing his vision of a law career in intellectual property. While there, he shifted his focus to English and Political Science. Fernando is an intellectual property attorney licensed to practice in Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. Prior to coming to Florida to start Wilson Dutra, Fernando practiced personal injury, corporate, and bankruptcy litigation in New York and New Jersey. Fernando is a managing partner at Wilson Dutra, primarily focused on the trademark (branding) and intellectual property contract aspects of the firm.
ZENDRICK CUNNINGHAM
Co-Founder and President, Meridian Integration
Meridian Integration has been delivering robust technology solutions for over a decade. Meridian’s co-founder and president (Zendrick Cunningham) is a proud CIS graduate of Alabama State University, a historically black college and university here in the United States. Meridian is the only systems integrator that also provides comprehensive enterprise data governance procedures, which are used to ensure data quality and system integrity of critical IT infrastructure and business intelligence. This includes copy data management, software configuration management, data retention management, business intelligence, and many other key aspects of enterprise data governance for organizations dealing with the exponential growth of structured and unstructured data alike.
ZENDRICK CUNNINGHAM
Co-Founder and President, Meridian Integration
Meridian Integration has been delivering robust technology solutions for over a decade. Meridian’s co-founder and president (Zendrick Cunningham) is a proud CIS graduate of Alabama State University, a historically black college and university here in the United States. Meridian is the only systems integrator that also provides comprehensive enterprise data governance procedures, which are used to ensure data quality and system integrity of critical IT infrastructure and business intelligence. This includes copy data management, software configuration management, data retention management, business intelligence, and many other key aspects of enterprise data governance for organizations dealing with the exponential growth of structured and unstructured data alike.
ZENDRICK CUNNINGHAM
Co-founder and President, Meridian Integration
Meridian Integration has been delivering robust technology solutions for over a decade. Meridian’s co-founder and president (Zendrick Cunningham) is a proud CIS graduate of Alabama State University, a historically black college and university here in the United States. Meridian is the only systems integrator that also provides comprehensive enterprise data governance procedures, which are used to ensure data quality and system integrity of critical IT infrastructure and business intelligence. This includes copy data management, software configuration management, data retention management, business intelligence, and many other key aspects of enterprise data governance for organizations dealing with the exponential growth of structured and unstructured data alike.
SARA HALE
Managing Partner
Sara is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Coastal Cloud. A senior business operations and technology executive, Sara has 25+ years in the Technology Consulting industry with demonstrated expertise in cloud-based technologies and innovative, domestic service delivery models. Sara has significant experience with all operational aspects of the technology consulting business including service delivery, financial reporting, billing and collections, human resources, recruiting, staff development and facilities management. In recent years, Sara has developed deep client experience in Workforce Development and Economic Development.
SARA HALE
Managing Partner, Coastal Cloud
Sara is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Coastal Cloud. A senior business operations and technology executive, Sara has 25+ years in the Technology Consulting industry with demonstrated expertise in cloud-based technologies and innovative, domestic service delivery models. Sara has significant experience with all operational aspects of the technology consulting business including service delivery, financial reporting, billing and collections, human resources, recruiting, staff development and facilities management. In recent years, Sara has developed deep client experience in Workforce Development and Economic Development.
SARA HALE
Managing Partner, Coastal Cloud
Sara is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Coastal Cloud. A senior business operations and technology executive, Sara has 25+ years in the Technology Consulting industry with demonstrated expertise in cloud-based technologies and innovative, domestic service delivery models. Sara has significant experience with all operational aspects of the technology consulting business including service delivery, financial reporting, billing and collections, human resources, recruiting, staff development and facilities management. In recent years, Sara has developed deep client experience in Workforce Development and Economic Development.
BOB SMITH
Founder, RSA Public Relations and Marketing
Bob Smith is a top publicity expert and speaker.
As founder of RSA Public Relations and Marketing based in Chicago he has gotten over $35 million in free publicity for his clients which include authors, corporations, inventors, speakers, and entrepreneurs. He has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, CNBC, USA Today, and Fortune Small Business, and many others. And he is a 4 time Diversity Business Top 100 Private Companies Winner in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014. He is host of Million Dollar Marketing, a tv show that airs in the Chicago area as well as a business columnist for leading online sites. He has been the secret weapon behind many multi-million dollar product launches and marketers including Les Brown, CEO Space, Tony Robbins, Chet Holmes, The Secret, billionaire Bill Bartmann, bestselling author Jay Conrad Levinson, Wonderlic, GMI, and many others.
BOB SMITH
Founder, RSA Public Relations and Marketing
Bob Smith is a top publicity expert and speaker.
As founder of RSA Public Relations and Marketing based in Chicago he has gotten over $35 million in free publicity for his clients which include authors, corporations, inventors, speakers, and entrepreneurs. He has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, CNBC, USA Today, and Fortune Small Business, and many others. And he is a 4 time Diversity Business Top 100 Private Companies Winner in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014. He is host of Million Dollar Marketing, a TV show that airs in the Chicago area as well as a business columnist for leading online sites. He has been the secret weapon behind many multi-million dollar product launches and marketers including Les Brown, CEO Space, Tony Robbins, Chet Holmes, The Secret, billionaire Bill Bartmann, bestselling author Jay Conrad Levinson, Wonderlic, GMI, and many others.
BOB SMITH
Founder, RSA Public Relations and Marketing
Bob Smith is a top publicity expert and speaker.
As founder of RSA Public Relations and Marketing based in Chicago he has gotten over $35 million in free publicity for his clients which include authors, corporations, inventors, speakers, and entrepreneurs. He has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, CNBC, USA Today, and Fortune Small Business, and many others. And he is a 4 time Diversity Business Top 100 Private Companies Winner in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014. He is host of Million Dollar Marketing, a TV show that airs in the Chicago area as well as a business columnist for leading online sites. He has been the secret weapon behind many multi-million dollar product launches and marketers including Les Brown, CEO Space, Tony Robbins, Chet Holmes, The Secret, billionaire Bill Bartmann, bestselling author Jay Conrad Levinson, Wonderlic, GMI, and many others.
LUMA VASILJEVIC
Data Scientist, CSX Transportation
Luma Vasiljevic is a data scientist operating in the railroad domain. Luma holds Professional Masters in Industrial Mathematics and Masters in Electrical Engineering degrees from Michigan State University and a postgraduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems from Pennsylvania State University. Luma came to the United States in 2002 as a refugee from former Yugoslavia, where she earned an undergraduate degree in Mathematics. She joined CSX Transportation and moved to Jacksonville in December 2016.
LUMA VASILJEVIC
Data Scientist, CSX Transportation
(Luma Vasiljevic is a data scientist operating in the railroad domain. Luma holds Professional Masters in Industrial Mathematics and Masters in Electrical Engineering degrees from Michigan State University and a postgraduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems from Pennsylvania State University. Luma came to the United States in 2002 as a refugee from former Yugoslavia, where she earned an undergraduate degree in Mathematics. She joined CSX Transportation and moved to Jacksonville in December 2016.
LUMA VASILJEVIC
Data Scientist, CSX Transportation
Luma Vasiljevic is a data scientist operating in the railroad domain. Luma holds Professional Masters in Industrial Mathematics and Masters in Electrical Engineering degrees from Michigan State University and a postgraduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems from Pennsylvania State University. Luma came to the United States in 2002 as a refugee from former Yugoslavia, where she earned an undergraduate degree in Mathematics. She joined CSX Transportation and moved to Jacksonville in December 2016.
JOSEPH TOLBERT
Owner, Harvest Group Institute
Joseph Tolbert Jr. is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He served his country for three (3) years; active duty and four (4) years reserve in the United States Navy. Joseph is a Minister, a renowned Speaker and Teacher, and a Personal Life Coach who shares very practical wisdom about life and business. Joseph founded Harvest Group Institute, a Bible Based Training Company; hosting seminars and workshops for organizations on leadership and business principles. In addition to owning several successful businesses, Joseph has spent personally spent the last 10 years developing community programs to house and educate individuals and families; providing intense training for men, women, youth and young adults. Joseph served for the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court in Jacksonville, FL as a Guardian Ad Litem (G.A.L) and a Court Appointed Special Advocate (C.A.S.A.) for foster care children in the Dependency Court System. The author of “A Quick Guide to Discovering the Best You”, Joseph will provide attendees with practical wisdom about networking, leadership skills and transforming your ideas into a money making business.
JOSEPH TOLBERT JR.
Founder, Harvest Group Institute
Joseph Tolbert Jr. is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He served his country for three (3) years; active duty and four (4) years reserve in the United States Navy. Joseph is a Minister, a renowned Speaker and Teacher, and a Personal Life Coach who shares very practical wisdom about life and business. Joseph founded Harvest Group Institute, a Bible Based Training Company; hosting seminars and workshops for organizations on leadership and business principles. In addition to owning several successful businesses, Joseph has spent personally spent the last 10 years developing community programs to house and educate individuals and families; providing intense training for men, women, youth and young adults. Joseph served for the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court in Jacksonville, FL as a Guardian Ad Litem (G.A.L) and a Court Appointed Special Advocate (C.A.S.A.) for foster care children in the Dependency Court System. The author of “A Quick Guide to Discovering the Best You”, Joseph will provide attendees with practical wisdom about networking, leadership skills and transforming your ideas into a money making business.
JOSEPH TOLBERT JR.
Founder, Harvest Group Institute
Joseph Tolbert Jr. is a native of Detroit, Michigan. He served his country for three (3) years; active duty and four (4) years reserve in the United States Navy. Joseph is a Minister, a renowned Speaker and Teacher, and a Personal Life Coach who shares very practical wisdom about life and business. Joseph founded Harvest Group Institute, a Bible Based Training Company; hosting seminars and workshops for organizations on leadership and business principles. In addition to owning several successful businesses, Joseph has spent personally spent the last 10 years developing community programs to house and educate individuals and families; providing intense training for men, women, youth and young adults. Joseph served for the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court in Jacksonville, FL as a Guardian Ad Litem (G.A.L) and a Court Appointed Special Advocate (C.A.S.A.) for foster care children in the Dependency Court System. The author of “A Quick Guide to Discovering the Best You”, Joseph will provide attendees with practical wisdom about networking, leadership skills and transforming your ideas into a money making business.
PENNY BLUE, MBA, PMP
CEO, Penny Wise Gateway, LLC
Penny is Owner and CEO of Penny Wise Gateway, LLC (PWG). She is also trainer, coach, speaker, and business consultant with a proven track record of leading people and managing programs and projects worldwide. Her expertise as a teacher, trainer, program / project manager and consultant make her a natural fit in the field of Leadership -- including, Root Cause Analysis; Problem Solving, Facilitation Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management, Creative Leadership, Coaching, Criticism & Discipline skills for Managers, Diversity in the Workplace, Successful Performance Management, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence and many other project management and leadership courses. Before becoming owner of PWG, Penny worked as a Delivery Project Executive at IBM where she engaged in data center operations, customer care, application development/maintenance, distributed systems, databases, process improvement, human resources, financial management of budgets up to $700 million, client relations, and multiple levels of management. There she developed an innovative measuring process for individual and team evaluations, designed and implemented a project management office which included project management processes, methodologies, and tools. She managed logistics, administrative support in matrix management, geographically dispersed environments worldwide. Penny also worked as a mathematics teacher in the Virginia secondary school system and as an adjunct professor at VA Western Community College. She is a founder and board member of the nonprofit Friends of Booker T. Washington National Monument where she is responsible for community outreach,
budgeting, membership growth, and strategic planning. An articulate speaker and strong writer, Penny is a versatile, disciplined, and creative trainer.
Penny has an MBA, Duke University; BA in Mathematics, Hampton University; Certificate in Minority Political Leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University and is a Certified Project Manager (PMP) among many other certifications and degrees. She is President, Local Chapter National Hampton Alumni Association and has won numerous Management and Team Awards in her 25 year career at IBM.
PENNY WISE, MBA, PMP
CEO, Penny Wise Gateway, LLC
Penny is Owner and CEO of Penny Wise Gateway, LLC (PWG). She is also trainer, coach, speaker, and business consultant with a proven track record of leading people and managing programs and projects worldwide. Her expertise as a teacher, trainer, program / project manager and consultant make her a natural fit in the field of Leadership -- including, Root Cause Analysis; Problem Solving, Facilitation Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management, Creative Leadership, Coaching, Criticism & Discipline skills for Managers, Diversity in the Workplace, Successful Performance Management, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence and many other project management and leadership courses. Before becoming owner of PWG, Penny worked as a Delivery Project Executive at IBM where she engaged in data center operations, customer care, application development/maintenance, distributed systems, databases, process improvement, human resources, financial management of budgets up to $700 million, client relations, and multiple levels of management. There she developed an innovative measuring process for individual and team evaluations, designed and implemented a project management office which included project management processes, methodologies, and tools. She managed logistics, administrative support in matrix management, geographically dispersed environments worldwide. Penny also worked as a mathematics teacher in the Virginia secondary school system and as an adjunct professor at VA Western Community College. She is a founder and board member of the nonprofit Friends of Booker T. Washington National Monument where she is responsible for community outreach,
budgeting, membership growth, and strategic planning. An articulate speaker and strong writer, Penny is a versatile, disciplined, and creative trainer.
Penny has an MBA, Duke University; BA in Mathematics, Hampton University; Certificate in Minority Political Leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University and is a Certified Project Manager (PMP) among many other certifications and degrees. She is President, Local Chapter National Hampton Alumni Association and has won numerous Management and Team Awards in her 25 year career at IBM.
PENNY WISE, MBA, PMP
CEO, Penny Wise Gateway, LLC
Penny is Owner and CEO of Penny Wise Gateway, LLC (PWG). She is also trainer, coach, speaker, and business consultant with a proven track record of leading people and managing programs and projects worldwide. Her expertise as a teacher, trainer, program / project manager and consultant make her a natural fit in the field of Leadership -- including, Root Cause Analysis; Problem Solving, Facilitation Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management, Creative Leadership, Coaching, Criticism & Discipline skills for Managers, Diversity in the Workplace, Successful Performance Management, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence and many other project management and leadership courses. Before becoming owner of PWG, Penny worked as a Delivery Project Executive at IBM where she engaged in data center operations, customer care, application development/maintenance, distributed systems, databases, process improvement, human resources, financial management of budgets up to $700 million, client relations, and multiple levels of management. There she developed an innovative measuring process for individual and team evaluations, designed and implemented a project management office which included project management processes, methodologies, and tools. She managed logistics, administrative support in matrix management, geographically dispersed environments worldwide. Penny also worked as a mathematics teacher in the Virginia secondary school system and as an adjunct professor at VA Western Community College. She is a founder and board member of the nonprofit Friends of Booker T. Washington National Monument where she is responsible for community outreach, budgeting, membership growth, and strategic planning. An articulate speaker and strong writer, Penny is a versatile, disciplined, and creative trainer.
Penny has an MBA, Duke University; BA in Mathematics, Hampton University; Certificate in Minority Political Leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University and is a Certified Project Manager (PMP) among many other certifications and degrees. She is President, Local Chapter National Hampton Alumni Association and has won numerous Management and Team Awards in her 25 year career at IBM.