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Patricia Bonilla is a successful Latina woman in a men dominated industry. She is the CEO of Lunacon Construction Group, a Florida Hispanic-Women Owned Organization, a company that provides design-build, construction management, and general contracting services to the public and private levels. Patricia is a civil engineer with a master's degree in construction management from Florida International University. She began her career in the construction industry as a project engineer for a large construction company, and quickly rose through the hierarchy to become a construction manager for the City of Fort Lauderdale. In 2007, Patricia founded Lunacon Construction Group in her garage, in the midst of the national financial crisis. Since then, she has completed more than 250 projects for federal, municipal, and private clients, offering design-build, construction management, and general contracting services using a hands-on approach. Patricia's mission is to make a difference in the world through hard work and an unwavering commitment to her clients and employees. Her spiritual growth and her relationship with God are a fundamental part of her life and she feels that she is guided by God on her path to success. Their achievements have been recognized with multiple awards, including the 2014 Florida State Minority Business Person Award and the Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalist in 2016. Lunacon has also been honored with awards such as Government Contractor of the Year. from American Express in 2015, the South Florida Good to Great Award in 2016, the Excellence in Construction Award in 2017, and the ABC Award for Excellence in Diversity in 2018, among others. Patricia is happily married and the mother of five wonderful children. Despite the demands of her career, she has managed to maintain a balance between her personal and professional life. Her experience in building strong and lasting relationships with her clients and employees also extends to her family, in which she has managed to build a happy and loving home with her soul mate. In addition to her role at Lunacon, Patricia has emerged as a leader in the construction industry and business community. She has served as chair of the Miami Dade Council for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), chair of the SAME small business council and the Industry Advisory Council Board at Florida International University, and also chairs the Diversity Council and Inclusion of US Law. With her knowledge, experience and her commitment to excellence, Patricia serves as a role model and inspiration to many, breaking down barriers and paving the way for greater diversity and inclusion in the construction industry.
$5,001 - $10,000
Dr. Christopher Hershey, a seasoned veteran in public service, leadership, and diplomacy, brings a wealth of expertise to his new role as Chief of Staff for the National Nuclear Security Agency for Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation. Throughout his impressive career, he has demonstrated a commitment to advancing global counterterrorism, human rights, and national security objectives. Dr. Hershey has extensive experience in policy formulation, intelligence, and strategic planning, and has worked with a range of organizations and stakeholders, including the U.S. Department of State, local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and political leaders. He served as a Branch Chief for Special Projects and WMD Financial Defensive Measures Officer working with the Central Intelligence Agency, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. In addition, he served as a Federal Board Member and Designee for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and was a Senior Foreign Policy Advisor at the White House. He also held a diplomatic post as a member of the United States Delegation to the United Nations in Vienna. A proud retired veteran, Dr. Hershey served four tours in the Middle East and was honored with several military awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal and two Achievement Medals. He holds a Doctorate in Education Leadership and Administration from Saint Thomas University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, and was a Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Senior Executive Fellow. He has also received training at the Central Intelligence Agency University and the Foreign Service Institute for Leadership and Management. As an Education and Human Rights advocate, Dr. Hershey has made a significant impact in the world through his several published works, including "A New Passage to Modern India: The Struggle for Universal Human Rights in India vis-à-vis its Transformational Economic Growth", "The Art of Peace", and "The Vision to Serve: Cultivating a Legacy of Public Service". His passion for public service and commitment to making a difference in the world make him a well-rounded individual, making him a valuable asset to the National Nuclear Security Agency for Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation.
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Cindy McKissock is a strategic and visionary Design and Product Executive with a proven track record in design, product strategy, and technology for financial services. She is known for her customer-first mindset, building exceptional teams, empathetic leadership, establishing new capabilities, and driving innovation. As VP of Design at Fannie Mae, she was the company's head of design, reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer. She delivered the first corporate design strategy and vision and founded the enterprise design team responsible for increasing customer satisfaction and innovation through design. She applied human-centered design to agile product and business development across all customer journeys for all divisions. She scaled the team across multiple geographic locations from 0 to 100 designers in 18 months, establishing core design capabilities (service design, UI/UX, visual design, content strategy, design-led research, and design thinking education), resulting in measurable improvements in NPS, product adoption, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction as well as a broad corporate embrace of human-centered design. Cindy also managed strategic partnerships with fintech, business, and technology teams to drive the adoption of design, advance innovation, and deliver multiple prize-winning SaaS products and an innovation roadmap for the company. In addition, she established the design operations team and had the first enterprise design system, design technology stack, user lab, user personas, and customer journeys. This improved corporate strategic alignment uncovered multiple improvement opportunities and increased operational efficiency. With a Master of Science in Information Systems Technology from The George Washington University School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia, Cindy completed Executive Development Programs at MIT Sloan Executive Education, Harvard Business School, and UCLA Anderson School of Management. Additionally, she completed a Design Thinking Bootcamp at Stanford University d.school Executive Education. Forrester, Loyalty 360, and the American Business Awards have recognized Cindy's work. She is team-oriented and focused on talent development and strong partnerships. She is excited to connect with and learn from other professionals in the design and product fields.
$0 - $250
Alexander Petraglia is a licensed criminal defense and family attorney who views his relationship with clients as a sacred bond. He passed his bar admissions in 2015 and has been vigorously defending his clients’ rights ever since. In a pursuit to perfect his trial skills and client care, he has graduated from Gideon’s Promise Trial Program forpublic defenders, one of the top trial training courses in the country.
$1,501 - $5,000
Hi, my name is Richard. Working as a business consultant for Alnicor Consulting. I am responsible for providing guidance for any occurring problems and issues. Alnicor is a team of business experts well-versed in the complexities and possibilities of the business world. We provide wholesome business solutions for your company, covering a wide range of domains from Online Marketing to Business Financing.
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Monika Von Hofmann is widely recognized as an esteemed professional in the field of space consulting, renowned for her expertise and leadership. With a career spanning over two decades, she has made significant contributions to the industry as the CEO and President of Axia Consult, a global strategy consulting and business development firm specializing in the space sector. Monika's dedication to her work, combined with her diverse academic background and involvement in charitable endeavors, showcases her commitment to positively impacting both professionally and personally. Dr. Hofmann's academic journey has enriched her knowledge and expertise in the space industry. While specific details about her college attended and date of birth are not provided to respect her privacy, her extensive academic background and continuous research have contributed to her success in the field. She remains deeply committed to furthering her understanding of space policy and its interplay with international relations. Through dedicated research, she explores key trends, developments, and challenges related to outer space activities, aiming to contribute to advancing space policy and its global implications. Hofmann's commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond her professional pursuits. Throughout her career, she has consistently engaged in charitable endeavors, volunteering her time and resources to support various causes. Initially, she contributed to prominent organizations such as the UNHCR (refugees), the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Environmental Defense Fund, and the ASPCA animal charities. In recent years, she has shifted her focus to local charities, including those involved in beach cleaning, children's welfare, education, medical support, and food banks. Her dedication to philanthropy reflects her compassion for others and her desire to make a difference in the lives of those in need. Monika finds solace and inspiration in various hobbies and interests outside her professional responsibilities. While her busy schedule prevents her from fully immersing herself in any one hobby, she enjoys engaging in cross-country skiing, golf, classical music, reading, continuous learning, problem-solving, and travel. These pursuits give her a much-needed break from work and ignite her curiosity and wonder. Monika's diverse interests reflect her dynamic personality and constant quest for new experiences and knowledge. Monika's remarkable career in space consulting and her commitment to making a positive impact in the industry and society as a whole exemplifies her visionary leadership. Through her role at Axia Consult, she has successfully guided clients in the space sector, combining her expertise with a deep understanding of leadership, strategy, and organizational dynamics. Furthermore, her academic background, multilingual proficiency, and ongoing research in space policy underscore her commitment to advancing the field and its global implications.
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Danielle is the founder of Workplace Wellbeing Advisors and Vice-Chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Workplace Wellbeing Initiative. With 14+ years as a management consultant, Danielle has worked with organizations across a variety of industries, all over the world. She partners with executive teams to develop and implement long-term, culturally integrated wellbeing strategies. Danielle believes workplaces are vehicles for transforming people’s lives and she is on a mission to make wellbeing the primary measurement of success in society. Danielle began her career at Gallup, where she worked with clients to measure and improve employee and customer engagement. While at Gallup, she was also assigned to Dr. Deepak Chopra as his liaison for Gallup’s global wellbeing research. She then went on to become the Director of Enterprise Solutions for Chopra Global, Deepak’s parent company, where she led the B2B wellbeing strategy, product/service development, and execution. Together, she and Deepak also designed and led a unique leadership course called Workplace Wellbeing and the Soul of Leadership to encourage leaders to make wellbeing a strategic priority in their organizations. In addition to her advisory work, Danielle founded The Wellbeing Hacker, a website that provides research-based tools and programs that enhance people’s quality of life. Most notably, she developed The Legacy Builder Program, a powerful process that supports seasoned professionals’ transition into a purpose-driven, legacy-building career. As a cancer survivor, Danielle is wildly passionate about spreading her wellbeing message. She started public speaking at the age of 15 when she shared her cancer story at a fundraiser for the Children’s Cancer Research Foundation. Since then, she has spoken on dozens of stages such as Sages and Scientists, Wine & Wishes (Make-A-Wish Foundation), ESTO (US Travel Association), Peer150, and was also a guest speaker for Deepak Chopra’s Executive MBA class, The Soul of Leadership, at Kellogg University. On a more personal note, Danielle graduated from the University of Maryland with a double major in Marketing & International Business, is an international wanderer, lover of sports, an occasional piano player, and a proud mom of two young children, Giavanna and Nico. She was born and raised in New York with her three sisters, but now resides with her loving husband and children in Florida.
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Brittany “Britt” Hunter is a former UConn Basketball player (‘04-‘08) and has since had a myriad of roles since her graduation. After suffering a career-ending injury her freshman year, Britt had to find a new purpose and she found her interests were tied to advocating for others. That passion led her to return to UConn to pursue a Master’s Degree while working for Husky Sport, a non-profit started by Dr. Jenny Bruening in the sports management program. Husky Sport curated a space for UConn student athletes to give back to the Hartford community by mentoring underserved children of color. That experience propelled Britt into the world of education where she served as a 4th-grade teacher, Dean of Students and Vice Principal in a Harlem Charter School. After 7 years of servant leadership, Britt decided to pivot her career and pursued an MBA at Vanderbilt University. Upon graduation in 2020, Britt landed a role at Microsoft, originally in HR but now in Business Operations, creating sustainable pipelines for filling engineering roles with more diverse talent.
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Since 1982 have been investing in start-up cell phones, bio-tech, computers, software, joined Angel
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Executive Consultant
Mai Ling bridges the divide between concepts and lived experiences when it comes to topics related to disability, entrepreneurship, leadership, assistive technology, technology innovation, ADHD, and diversity. A speech-language pathologist, and internationally invited speaker, Mai Ling has connected with audiences by sharing captivating and inspiring stories that align with the event’s mission and set the tone for the learning experience. Mai Ling draws from personal experience as well as her deep connection with the disability community cultivated through her work. She is the creator and host of the Xceptional Leaders podcast with 140+ published episodes and listeners in 23 countries, as well as publisher of three Amazon best-selling anthologies in the series, Becoming an Exceptional Leader, with a focus on people with disabilities, parents, entrepreneurs, speech-language pathologists, assistive technology experts, and educators. Topic examples: Are We Clear? International Technology Team Communication Life After Late Diagnosis ADHD Changing the Asian Disability Paradigm
$5,001 - $10,000
Maybe Burke (she/her) is an artist, educator, published author, and public speaker with over a decade of experience changing hearts and minds through storytelling. She is interested in telling the stories that haven’t been told, and passionate about helping people unlearn the ways they’ve been taught to think. As an educator, Maybe speaks all over the country, in person and virtually, about trans and queer identities. She has given keynote speeches, facilitated workshops and trainings, and spoken on many panels. This work has taken her from BroadwayCon to Buzzfeed, from High Schools to Universities, and from non-profits to large corporations. Maybe is also a sex educator with Sex Discussed Here! Maybe is an award-winning writer and one of the co-authors of I ❤️ Orgasms, the latest gender inclusive sex ed book on pleasure and intimacy. Her solo show, Love Letters to Nobody, earned her the Fresh Fruit Spirit Award for Fostering Pride, Survival, History, and Progress as well as a nomination for the 2018 Doric Wilson Independent Playwright Award. Maybe also won the Fresh Fruit Festival's 2015 Short Play Contest with her first short play, Do You Want Me To Stop?, which then received a Fruitie for Outstanding Ensemble. An excerpt of the play was included in the second installation of Necessary Exposure: The Female Playwright Project. Serving as the Artistic Associate of Honest Accomplice Theatre, Maybe founded The Trans Literacy Project, in which she collaborated with trans artists, advocates, and activists to produce accessible videos that address questions about and complexities of trans and non-binary experiences. Her acting work has been featured on Netflix, Hulu, and Comedy Central, and has been seen on stage at 54 Below, Joe's Pub, Lincoln Center, Cherry Lane Theatre, Ars Nova, and more.
$1,501 - $5,000