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A public speaker in the fields of motivation as well a work ethics based on my experiences in Malaysian politics and the managements of my constituency and state. I am a born and bred Penangite as well as a proud Malaysian who seeks to make a difference. I also used to lecture Business Communications as well as the English Language prior to my political career. I am a former elected State Assemblyman for the constituency of N.25 Pulau Tikus as well as a former director in both Penang Hill Corporation and Penang Tech Centre.
$1,501 - $5,000
Steven Camps is an engineering manager at Showpad. Steven leads teams and teaches other leaders to effectively collaborate and communicate. His presentations and webinars combine experience with passion for corporate culture.
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John Hoffman 763-245-7562 8224 109th Place, North Champlin MN 55316 [email protected] BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: John Hoffman is a current Minnesota State Senator service Senate District 34 which is made up of Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Dayton and Rogers. He was first elected in 2012 and reelected in 2016, 2020 and 2022. He is the current Chair of the Human Services Finance and Policy Committee in the Minnesota Senate which oversees 16 Billion Dollars of services in Minnesota. He served on the Human Services Reform Policy and Finance Committee as the Ranking Lead. He also served on the Aging and Long-Term Care committee, Governors Workforce Development Committee, the School Trust Land Education Committee as Vice Chair, and on the Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council as former Chair. He was the Business Development Director for ALLY Business Solutions, an organization that finds employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. He co-founded Consumer Credit of Minnesota and is also a Federal Title V reviewer for HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration). He coordinated PACER Center’s Early Childhood Project and its Partnership with the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center at the University of North Carolina’s Frank Porter Graham Early Childhood Institute. John’s areas of expertise include Natural Environments/Inclusion/Least Restrictive Environments, Special Education Law, Parent Training, and Early Childhood Education. From 1997-2001 he was a Technical Assistant/Program Manager with The Iowa Department of Human Services working with Interstate Compact Laws as well as in the development and response to the Infants and Toddlers Act of IDEA serving on the Technical Assistance Team for PART C. He also served on the Governors Special Education Advisory Committee and was appointed by the Senate to a Family Support Sub Committee. In 2001, United States Secretary of Education Rodney Paige, appointed him to serve on the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council, a federally mandated council that was charged with advising and assisting the Secretaries of Education, Health and Human Services, Defense, Interior, and Agriculture as well as the Social Security Commissioner in their response to services for Children and Families with disabilities ages birth to six. In 2003 he was appointed to a 3-year term by the Governor of Minnesota to serve on the State Interagency Coordinating Council. In 2004 he was appointed to serve on the MN MCHB Health Advisory Task Force. He was elected in 2005 and served as Vice Chair of the Anoka Hennepin School Board, which is the largest School District in the State of Minnesota. Additional Information Family ⮚ Married, wife Yvette, and daughter Hope Business and Employment ⮚ Executive Director of Begin Anew Recovery, a recovery community organization helping people with mental health and addiction supports. ⮚ Business Development Director
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Founder and Facilitator
Heather Gross founded TreeTop Initiatives in 2000 and again in 2021 to hold space for facilitation. She convenes important conversations and leads teams, programs and workshops that promote belonging, cohesion and productive collaboration. From 2017 to 2021, she was Deputy Head and VP Education and Programming at Pearson College UWC. She also served there as Director of Admissions and Universities Counsellor. Her 14 years with Pearson and the United World College movement included extensive travel to different educational communities around the globe. She also worked in recruitment and admissions at the University of Alberta and in experiential education at the Royal Alberta Museum and William A. Switzer Provincial Park. Facilitation has been a thread running through Heather’s professional and volunteer experience and while living as a student in India and Germany. She enjoys bringing people together and is pleased when the conversation turns to geography or gardening! Heather is a graduate of Pearson College UWC and holds a master’s degree in Human Geography (2010). She recently completed a Professional Certificate in Advanced Facilitation Practices especially focusing on Art of Hosting practices as well as Liberating Structures. She is also Practice Lead, Education with Roy Group.
$1,501 - $5,000
Embodying Resilience, Advocacy, and Magnificence on Stage Dive into an 'Inspired Journey' with Sarah Smith – a luminary in the world of public speaking, whose presence on stage is nothing short of magical. Sarah isn't just a speaker; she's a force of nature that commands any platform she graces. Her words, often described as spellbinding, have a rare ability to resonate, captivate, and drive action. Known as a beacon of strength and an emblem of resilience, Sarah's multifaceted narrative has the potency to educate, invigorate, and inspire audiences from all walks of life. With the Elite Mrs. Earth title under her belt, her resilience in facing life's tumultuous waves, from the fight against Glioblastoma (brain cancer) and breast cancer to a transformative double mastectomy journey, symbolizes boundless courage and tenacity. Beyond her personal challenges, Sarah stands tall as a visionary entrepreneur. She's architected two thriving businesses from scratch, showcasing not just her determination but also her keen insights into the world of entrepreneurship. Sarah's tenure as a military spouse of 17 years has endowed her with deep insights into the intricacies of PTSD. As an army family team-building master trainer, her narratives beautifully encapsulate the complexities of mental health, trauma, and recovery. An embodiment of diversity and inclusion, Sarah's multiracial, multilingual background amplifies her authenticity. Her strides in climate and environmental justice, combined with her literary accomplishments as a two-time author, exemplify her vast expertise and adaptability. Whether she's delving into topics like Alzheimer's, wellness, domestic violence recovery, or the nuances of business building, Sarah's 'Inspired Journey' shines through. She navigates the spectrum from light-hearted engagements to profound subjects like trauma and suicide with unparalleled grace and charisma. "Speaking isn't just about voicing words; it's about crafting magic with them. If you're in search of a voice that melds heart, expertise, and enchantment, Sarah's 'Inspired Journey' is the gold standard." When Sarah illuminates an event, she doesn't just bring attention to causes; she sets them ablaze with passion and commitment. For a speaking engagement that promises depth, diversity, and an unmatched dynamism, choose Sarah Smith. The magic awaits. Let her transformative journey bring a touch of wonder to your next event.
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Consultant |Public Relations | Government Relation
Jacqueline Biollo, MBA, ICD.D Government Relations | Social Advocate | Business Strategist | University Educator Jacqueline Biollo is a leading authority on innovative business solutions, critical thinking, political strategy, and community engagement. This former politician, motivational entrepreneur, arts & culture enthusiast, university educator, and community leader provides unique insight into driving innovation, leveraging people’s potential, and leading successful initiatives with passion and purpose. She balances her time between movie sets, the runway, the political arena, university classrooms, her home office, or the gym. Additionally, she writes, cooks, speaks, and shares ideas for nourishing one’s life with practical objectives that have possibility and potential for all people. She has been instrumental in developing tools for change through complementary actions that enhance communication and transparency, build, and maintain partnerships, and mobilize people/organizations with action plans. As a steward of business strategy, Jacqueline takes a proactive, networked approach to managing the many perspectives, relationships, and interactions within government, academia, industry, and stakeholders who comprise or influence innovation, economic development, and human resources. Jacqueline Biollo leads in mobilizing collaborative action to create pathways to innovation and sustainability in small to medium-sized organizations across Canada. A dynamic storyteller, her experience and expertise in purpose-driven leadership are motivating, but her inspiring passion and ability to connect with all audiences truly distinguish her. Jacqueline is bilingual (conversational French) and of Ojibwe ancestry (M’Chigeeng First Nations). Jacqueline is the founder of an initiative called ArtStart, currently managed by the Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation (E4C). The project grew to provide children in the inner-city with opportunity and exposure to the arts as well as the opportunity to develop their talents by establishing a multi-disciplinary arts education program.
$1,501 - $5,000
Gala Grigoreva, the Chief Marketing Officer at Adsterra, is a seasoned marketing professional with over 13 years of experience in global brand marketing, encompassing both B2C and B2B sectors. For the last nine years, she has been dedicated to managing marketing teams and cultivating products in mobile, crypto, and adtech projects. Gala employs an integrated marketing approach that combines SEO, content and influencer marketing, paid traffic, social media, product marketing, public relations, affiliate marketing, partnership marketing, and more. She holds a degree in International Relations and has received international education in strategic marketing, including a Master's from the London School of Business and Finance. Gala is a certified business mentor, startup traction coach, a jury member of international awards, and a community leader for Women in Tech Cyprus. In 2023, she was recognized with the Forbes 20 Women in Tech Cyprus Award.
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Nina Etienne is a Cambridge-educated Marketing executive with deep experience in management, leadership, e-commerce and financial services. Over her almost 20 year career to date, Nina has found success leading numerous marketing teams for companies such as Barclays, HSBC, PayPal, SumUp. Nina is an experienced professional with expertise in building brands, defining company purpose and meaning and reaching targeted audiences across B2B and B2C. Nina began here career in the world of traditional banking as a Campaign Manager at Barclays before being appointed VP of Corporate Marketing in 2010. Here, Nina delivered cross-channel integrated marketing plans for global product teams, as well organising and overseeing the delivery of global sponsorships and events. Nina built on her corporate experience by leading marketing teams at HSBC and Paypal, before becoming Head of EU Marketing at N26. Whilst at N26 (one of the biggest fintech unicorns in Europe), a key aspect of her role was building and defining brand image and voice, whilst also focusing on growth strategy and associated marketing. In April 2021, Nina joined SumUp to head up product marketing – taking responsibility for company messaging, growth and reaching new stakeholders. Since joining, she has been driving the effort to ensure SumUp’s product messaging and evolved value proposition reaches potential merchants and small business owners. In November 2021, Nina was appointed VP of Marketing for Europe, overseeing SumUp’s entire marketing strategy for Europe and helping to communicate SumUp’s mission as the company expands into new markets. From November 2022, Nina took on the remit to run all Marketing efforts globally. Nina is an Official Member of the Forbes Communications Council and is a Judge for The Drum Awards. She is a published writer for Forbes and The Drum, and has creating her own content series "Nina's Nuggets" and Podcast "Same Sh*t Different Toilet." Nina has deep experience in - and a passion for - building healthy and diverse organisations and she is a proud change maker for women starting their journey in business and leadership.
$1,501 - $5,000
Internationally recognized Artificial Intelligence, Digital Government, Data & AI Governance, and Emerging Technologies leader with more than 24 years of experience leading digital transformation initiatives across government and industry. He specializes in Artificial Intelligence strategy, AI governance, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Data Governance, Digital Government, Innovation, and Emerging Technologies. Throughout his career, he has led national AI initiatives, advised senior executives, contributed to policy and governance frameworks, and helped organizations translate emerging technologies into measurable business and societal impact. Dr. Al-Shuaili is a sought-after international keynote speaker, panelist, moderator, and executive advisor, having delivered presentations at global conferences and leadership forums across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. His speaking style combines strategic vision, practical implementation, global best practices, and real-world case studies that inspire leaders to confidently embrace AI-driven transformation. In addition to his executive leadership, he serves as a judge for international AI and innovation awards, contributes to academic and professional communities, and collaborates with governments, universities, and international organizations on the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence. Whether addressing senior government officials, C-suite executives, policymakers, technology leaders, or academic audiences, Dr. Al-Shuaili delivers actionable insights that bridge technology, leadership, governance, and innovation—empowering organizations to build trustworthy, future-ready, and human-centered AI ecosystems.
$5,001 - $10,000
Page Gardner is a rare combination of visionary thinker, social entrepreneur, data-driven manager and seasoned campaign and communications consultant. Gardner is regarded as one of the nation’s leading political and communication strategists. She is the President and Founder of PSG Consulting. She also was the Founder and President for 20 years of the Voter Participation Center (formerly Women’s Voices Women Vote) and the Center for Voter Information (formerly Women’s Voice Women Vote Action Fund). In these roles and throughout her career as a policy innovator and expert, Gardner has been transforming women’s political participation and civic engagement. Gardner’s expertise has been noticed by the most prominent names in the private and public sectors. Politico listed her as the leading authority on the marriage gap. It was Gardner who pointed to the “Rising American Electorate” – the communities of previously underutilized and generally marginalized constituencies including individuals of color, unmarried women, and young people. Recognizing these voters as the majority of America’s voting population, Gardner made political parties and contenders pay attention. The Economist credited Gardner’s discovery of this populace trend as the seminal factor in the 2008, 2012 and 2020 presidential elections. In 2020, Gardner’s information-based strategies to stimulate voter registration and turnout was acknowledged by the APSA. Gardner has been a guest on CNN, Fox News, NBC, MSNBC, and PBS shows, discussing trends in population growth, priorities and concerns of women voters, and electorate participation. In 1992, Gardner worked on Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign and John Keey’s U.S. Senate bid. Previously, Garnder worked as a political fundraiser for politicians like Barney Frank, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and the Democratic National Convention.
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Family Mediator
My approach as a Family Mediator involves connecting with clients through their personal story of conflict. I will use reflective conversation as well as guided self inquiry to aid them in developing insight which will directly address an impasse, or provide them with a clear basis to pursue what’s most important to them. I have found it helpful to use self-inquiry in my work as a family mediator where I help clients either separate or reconcile.
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Philip Vassallo, Ed.D. has developed, delivered, and supervised in-person and online communication training programs to thousands of administrative, technical, managerial, and executive professionals throughout the world representing a wide range of disciplines in corporate, government, and academic environments. He has taught on the college and graduate levels for more than 25 years, most recently on the faculty of the Beijing International MBA program. In addition to designing more than a hundred writing courses for his private clients, he has created for the American Management Association two webinars, four live online courses, and four classroom courses. Dr. Vassallo has served as an essay and speech evaluator for the Educational Testing Service on standardized tests such as the Graduate Record Examination, College Level Examination Placement, Graduate Management Admissions Test, and the Test of Spoken English. He has edited high-profile reports for the New York City Mayor's Office, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, and the American Chemical Society. He has provided writing coaching and assessment for numerous technical and managerial staff, ranging from highly skilled nonnative speakers to executives of multinational organizations. Dr. Vassallo is the author of three instructional books (How to Write Fast Under Pressure, 2009, two essay collections, two poetry collections, and three studies on the school choice movement. He writes the blog Words on the Line, on effective writing, which many of his clients refer to as a source for writing improvement. In addition, he has contributed to numerous literary, scholarly, and educational publications. He has also reviewed books by McGraw-Hill, St. Martin’s Press, and Simon & Schuster. Sixteen of his short plays have been produced in New York City and elsewhere, and more than thirty have been published. Dr. Vassallo holds a B.A. in English from Baruch College, an M.S. in education from Lehman College, and a doctorate in educational theory from Rutgers University. He has received grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the New Jersey State Library, and the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission for playwriting, publishing a community resource book and presenting innovative arts programs. He volunteered on several educational advisory committees and municipal boards, contributed to New Jersey’s Quality Education Committee report, and appeared on television and radio supporting education. Dr. Vassallo is a past president of the New Jersey College English Association.
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