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Owner, Officium, LLC
Originally from Cameroon and raised in New York City, I am a DC-based workers’ rights advocate who is passionate about creating efficient workplaces that value fair treatment, trust and open communication. I specialize in assisting organizations in making competent HR decisions, strategizing innovative policies and procedures, establishing business operations that benefit both employers and workers,
Owner and Principal Consultant, KEG Consulting Driver Safety Services
Kurt E. Gray is the owner and principal consultant of KEG Consulting LLC and a former Director of Driver Education & Training at AAA Club Alliance, the third-largest auto club in the U.S. With over 20 years of experience in traffic safety, Kurt spent 17 years leading AAA’s driver education and training programs before founding
CEO, Global Computers & Networks
Dominique is a first-generation immigrant from Angola who has forged his path through code, land, and a multitude of lessons learned firsthand. He has launched and lost businesses, scaled real estate investments, and developed custom technology solutions for companies spanning various sectors. Notably, he has also operated a commercial farm, an experience that has cultivated
Networking, Like Life is a Process not an Event
Dan is a published author, successful community builder and one of the highest-endorsed individuals on LinkedIn. His networking keynote talks and interactive workshops include major universities, national associations and businesses. Dan’s corporate experience includes leading sales teams for British Telecom and Verizon Communications,
Author, Speaker, Trainer, Coach, SpearPoint Ink
The difference between those who lead and those who inspire is story. Most leaders, sales and marketing teams, customer service reps are too close to their own story to see it clearly. Bob Graham’s Mirror Method helps leaders, entrepreneurs and teams turn everyday experiences into powerful stories that reflect their deepest purpose and most compelling
Financial Advisor, New Perspective Financial Solutions
Tayvon Jackson is a Financial Advisor for New Perspective Financial Solutions. An advocate for supporting financial literacy in the community, Tayvon provides educational seminars on Income Planning, Social Security and Medicare. He is experienced in helping families and individuals achieve their long-term financial goals through innovative approaches. After graduating from Mount St. Mary’s University with
CEO, Victorious Vets
Jailyn Powell is a 9-year Navy veteran, certified life coach, and mental health advocate for all military veterans. Through coaching, Jailyn has developed the skill of identifying major pain points of veterans and help coaching them through blocks and limiting beliefs in order to aid them in creating strategic and successful exit plans once deciding
Sales & Business Coach, Splunk & Nasdaq
Benjamin Schnau is an established sales and business development executive and public speaker with two decades of experience who worked for companies like Silicon Valley startup Splunk and stock exchange Nasdaq in London. On top of that, he is a TV- and Event host and author of the book 'The Reality of Hollywood'. He is
Founder, inRG.Design
Kafi A. Joseph is a West Point graduate, Georgetown MBA, Founder Institute alum, veteran, and founder of inRG·Design. After leading strategy and operations initiatives across military, nonprofit, entrepreneurial, and Fortune 500 organizations, she recognized that traditional productivity systems often fail to account for how people actually sustain focus, energy, and performance. Drawing from her own
Hypnotist, Master NLP Practitioner, Inner Group Inc.
Martin Vendemia, BCH, MNLP is a Board Certified Hypnotist, Master NLP Practitioner and Coach. He has been helping the community in Washington D.C. area for more than 25 years. Martin's work included helping business owners or medical community with significant change and transformational experiences. He has over 30 different certifications on change work and he
Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Anne Berkeley PLLC
Dr. Anne Berkeley has a private practice in Washington DC specializing in naturopathic and functional medicine. She is Board Certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology and is a Fellow to the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology. She is also a Certified Practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine, a Certified Corporate Wellness Consultant and a Certified Functional
President, Healthy Workplaces
Dr. Mallary Tytel is president of Healthy Workplaces, a national consulting practice centering on human systems, diversity, women’s leadership, equity and belonging, and creating healthy, productive, and sustainable environments. She’s the former CEO of an international development corporation; has been a senior advisor to US civilian and military personnel; and created innovative leadership programs worldwide.
Transformational Life Coach, Awaken and Align with Tonya
Tonya Hubbard is a transformational life coach, healer, and speaker who helps women and emerging leaders reconnect to their inner wisdom, release self-doubt, and live in alignment with their purpose. Drawing from her background as a certified Reiki master, mindfulness practitioner, and intuitive guide, Tonya creates empowering experiences that invite her audiences to slow down,
Speaker & Pressure Strategist, Michelle Hutchings-Medina, LLC
Michelle Hutchings-Medina is a certified professional coach, speaker, and former oncology executive with more than 30 years in healthcare. She began her career as a radiation therapist and later led cancer center operations before transitioning into oncology-specific technology sales. Today, Michelle brings her front-line experience in care delivery, leadership, and resilience to stages nationwide—helping healthcare
Strengths Coach, ALO Perspective
Amy McDuffie-Blackett is a Career and Leadership Strengths Coach who partners with individuals, leaders, and teams to clarify strengths, improve performance, and create fulfilling careers. Through coaching and team workshops, she helps clients enhance collaboration, build trust, and lead with greater confidence. With 18 years at MITRE, she led enterprise-wide strengths initiatives, coached leaders through
Founder & Head Coach, Unbounded Potential
Catherine is the Founder and Head Coach of global coaching firm Unbounded Potential. She works with high performers and entrepreneurs who are committed to empowering leaders among leaders while making an impact in their communities and around the world. She helps them overcome perfectionism, push past their fears, take bolder actions, and get bigger results
Author, Selling Change, The Change Shop, LLC
Robert E. Smith, PhD, has over 15 years of experience designing and leading organizational change and transformation initiatives at a range of organizations including Fortune 500 companies, global private organizations, non-profits and U.S. federal government agencies. He is the author of the 2018 book, Selling Change: How Successful Leaders Use Impact, Influence, and Consistency to
Founder and CEO, TulsiHeals Life Coaching
Shruti Trivedi is a Certified Life Coach, speaker, and former IT consultant with over 13 years of experience working in high-performance corporate environments. After navigating burnout, motherhood, and a major career shift, Shruti now empowers working professionals - especially women and mothers - to prioritize their mental health without guilt. Through her coaching brand “TulsiHeals
Opptruth
Brett Edmond is a speaker encouraging his audience to create their future by applying the principles in the Word of God. As a man of Faith, Brett believes in helping anyone desiring a change in their life. Brett is a faith filled, optimistic person that is constantly looking for ways to add value to the
Zilah
A man of visions with a keen eye for value in people, Gary Gracia has been in positions of leadership for twenty years in church ministries and business development. A native of Montclair, New Jersey, Gary Gracia studied Computer Science at William Paterson University. Seeking advancement and new opportunities, he moved to the Washington/Metropolitan area
CEO, The Institute for Dynamic Leaders
The Institute for Dynamic Leaders (TIDL) is a coaching practice led by Dr. Shayanna M. Whitaker using behavioral science to offer professional development (such as conflict management) for teams, organization culture training, and communication workshops to organizations with a diverse workforce. As a multi-certified coach, I help leaders create and sustain safe space for employees
Charismatic Speaker, Creative Author, Ambassador for Peace , The Values Sting, LLC
Ukpeme Akpan Okon is a lawyer, arbitrator, adjudicator, mediator, speaker, trainer, musician, Ambassador for Peace, Rotarian, and author of The Values String (a book on Transitional Life, Compelling Fulfillment, and Profound Peace). Ukpeme is the Founder, a Trustee, and the President of Guild of Adjudicators in Nigeria (GAIN). Ukpeme has been writing from her childhood
Founder and CEO, Inner Glow Circle
Katie DePaola is a founder, CEO and business coach. Katie believes the future belongs to the female entrepreneur. She has found her purpose removing the barriers to entrepreneurship and teaching women how to build the things they wish existed in the world. Surviving a decade of Lyme Disease and the death of her youngest brother
Founder, Jurnex
I'm a investment manager and financial advisor who helps people conquer their financial fears with one of the most powerful tools available: knowledge. I started my career more than ten years ago in corporate finance. I then moved into investment management, earning my CFA and CDFA designations in the process. My watershed moment came last
Founder and CEO, FIT TO PROFIT
Dedee Cai is the founder, and a holistic business strategist of FIT TO PROFIT, a company that utilizes psychology, cognitive science, holistic wellness and business to help leaders and entrepreneurs get mentally fit to attain peak level of performance. With over 12 years of experience in running her own businesses in the brick/mortar, health/ wellness
Broker DC, MD, VA, American Dream Team Real Estate Brokers Inc.
Jim Gilbert is the Principal Broker for ADT Realty, operating in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. He is celebrating his 50th year involved in self-improvement, motivation, sales training, life coaching, and real estate coaching. Before his real estate career, Jim spent over 30 years in the computer systems development, sales, and integration business, founding two
CEO and Founder, The Shuler Group, LLC
Dawn Shuler, CEO and Founder of The Shuler Group, LLC, has been working with business and communication all her life, from teaching English fresh out of college to creating a business in 2002 to assist individuals, corporations, and associations achieve more success and a competitive edge through better leadership, communication, and collaboration. In addition, Dawn
Managing Partner, Financial Advisor, New Perspective Financial Solutions
Vanessa Patterson is a Financial Advisor for New Perspective Financial Solutions and has a passion for helping her clients fulfill their financial futures in retirement and beyond. As an independent investment advisor, she brings her expertise to make sure that our clients’ needs are being fulfilled. She listens and asks questions until she has understood
CEO, True Bearing Diagnostics
Tisha Jepson - Previous Columbia DC President and present Board member. Currently, True Bearing Diagnostics, CEO and St. Laurent Institute, EVP. With over 15 years experience developing successful start-up companies, Jepson brings with her, a leadership and board level perspective from both the private and public sector. Most recently, Jepson worked as Director of Corporate
Principal, Encore Sustainable Design Architecture
Ward Bucher, AIA has built a career designing and preserving spaces people love. He has extensive experience in adaptive use of existing buildings throughout the United States and has won numerous awards in his architectural practice. He has helped multiple clients receive millions of dollars in historic tax credits. Ward received his Bachelor of Building
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