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Jerry Mintz has been a leading voice in the alternative school movement for over 30 years. In addition to his seventeen years as a public and independent alternative school principal and teacher, he has also helped found more than fifty public and private alternative schools and organizations. He has lectured and consulted in more than twenty-five countries around the world. In 1989, he founded the Alternative Education Resource Organization and since then has served as it’s Director. Jerry was the first executive director of the National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools (NCACS), and was a founding member of the International Democratic Education Conference (IDEC). In addition to several appearances on national radio and TV shows, Jerry’s essays, commentaries, and reviews have appeared in numerous newspapers, journals, and magazines including The New York Times, Newsday, Paths of Learning, Green Money Journal, Communities, Saturday Review, Holistic Education Review as well as the anthology Creating Learning Communities (Foundation for Educational Renewal, 2000). Jerry was Editor-in-Chief for the Handbook of Alternative Education (Macmillan, 1994), and the Almanac of Education Choices (Macmillan/Simon & Schuster, 1995). He is the author of No Homework and Recess All Day: How to Have Freedom and Democracy in Education (AERO, 2003) and is editor of Turning Points: 35 Visionaries in Education Tell Their Own Story (AERO, 2010).
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Christina is passionate about empowering others to create the life and legacy they want! She lives her life chasing challenge and embracing her happiness. She is authentic, direct, fun, and challenging yet supportive. She believes in others, listens to her gut, and stays aligned with her life purpose in her daily actions. This helps her be a catalyst to fast track her clients’ personal and professional development. Her positive energy and upbeat attitude energize others to do difficult work, stay engaged, improve their confidence, achieve specific desired results, and feel comfortable navigating uncertainty. Christina is a Happiness Coach and Resiliency Trainer and provides coaching, speaking, and facilitation services globally. She is the author of The Happiness Workbook: Rise Up, Happiness Soldiers. Before starting Possibility Lab, Christina was an influential business professional with experience leading multifunctional teams in project execution, product development, process improvement, and strategic planning. Her diverse career has helped her see many perspectives and succeed in many ambiguous situations. She speaks and facilitates workshops on many topics including: happiness, collaboration, resiliency, team building, leadership, motivation and energizing others, succeeding in ambiguous situations, and building positive mindsets. She has completed extensive training in leadership coaching at the Kansas Leadership Center where leadership is viewed as an activity (not a position) and something anyone can learn and do. Christina completed her Finance degree and Masters in Regional and Community Planning at Kansas State University. She has a Professional Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation and is Master Lean Coach certified. She also is a certified planner with the American Planning Association and a LEED Accredited Professional for Neighborhood Development. To further her capabilities, Christina completed the United Nations Advanced Training Facilitation Certification. In her free time, Christina likes playing with her nieces and nephews, learning about different cultures, and playing games with friends. She is on a mission to create an environment that encourages others in their pursuit of happiness by each person being curious and purposeful in embracing their own happiness. To learn more about Christina, visit www.possibility-lab.com or www.linkedin.com/in/christinaunrein.
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COMETRY, is a blend of comedy and poetry. We use entertainment to educate students on the topics of DIVERSITY, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, & SOCIAL SKILLS, EMPATHY TRAINING, MENTAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH. Our program G.R.A.V. teaches four concepts (Growth, Research, Approachability, Validation), & characteristics that makes an individual become GRAV...one that others gravitate towards! Our program E.M.O.J.I teaches five concepts ( Expectations, Meaning, Observations, Join, Invest) & skills that speak to managing depression, anxiety, stress, and emotional health.
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Marie-Genevieve brings her value-based models on organizational health strategy, team development, leadership & employee experience to many different industries. Whether you're rolling out a new initiative, developing your leaders, or seeking a thought-provoking, delightful and story-driven speech for your group, she is your speaker. Marie-Genevieve Pawlak is the Managing Principal and (CPS) Chief Problem Solver at Planning101 Group, the parent company of Prime Alchemy. Marie believes in organizational health as a way to build better workplaces. When we asked her for a bio, she said, "No one cares about my resume, all they care about is what we (Prime Alchemy) can do for them. Yes, I could tell you all about my twenty-plus years of experience in the field of executive team operations and process improvement, or that I am an employee values expert. Better yet, how many languages I speak or degrees I have. Three & two. But does that matter to you? Nope. What you want to know is that we can guide you and your team through the real question, "What, Now?" and build an internal brand that will promote your external one."
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Presently Working as a Program Manager for an International Conference i.e "4th World Summit on Climate Change & Global Warming
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Hi!!! My name is Sandy Mitchell. I am 35. I am a motivational speaker/teacher. I love talking about the laws of attraction and how you can get the universe to work in your favor. I am also great at encouraging people and seeing the good inside yourself. Additionally I am a certified teacher of customer service. I can teach your group basic guest service and how to emphasize with your guests.
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Passion has always been the key driver in Jen’s life and career. She lives by the motto “forget regret” and is always tuned in to when her instincts are paving the path for her; there have been 3 pivotal moments in her life when she completely changed her life course over a lunch conversation; the 1st led her to the Academy of Finance in high school, the 2nd to her Master’s degree, and the 3rd to her 14-year career with The Little Gym franchise. As she continuously does in her own life, Jen is always looking for ways to help others leverage their passions, instincts, and natural talents. Jen finds her greatest self when she is in front of a room energizing a group by drawing on her vast professional experiences and educational background. She has been in an educational and/or real-life business setting since she began her business degree in high school. She then went on to complete her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Economics before earning her Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and eventually becoming the Director of Training for The Little Gym International. Most of Jen’s career has been in the training industry during which she has delivered motivational speeches, trained, and coached audiences across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, South America, and Asia. She thrives on challenges and loves to customize her messages to suit a specific group, circumstance, or culture. She is particularly passionate about using her life experience as a Millennial to coach other leaders, her life lessons to help young adults tap into their talent, and to utilize ceiling-shattering solutions to empower women to own their space and overcome their unique set of challenges. Jen is a native New Yorker, but on a zealous whim left what she calls “the greatest city in the world” for the Phoenix desert over a decade ago. You’ll feel her passion for her subject matter through her energetic approach, and that direct, Italian-New York way of communicating. She lives in Arizona with her wife and daughter, and they use the teachings of RENT and 90s music to run their household. Perhaps most importantly, however, Jen never underestimates the power of red wine, chocolate, pizza, and a candid conversation.
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Born in 1934 in Atlantic City, Walter D. Palmer overcame a tumultuous childhood and adversity-filled upbringing in Philadelphia. After losing his father at 12 years old, Walter used his lessons of a strong work ethic and an appreciation for the arts to help his mother raise not just his own siblings, but also start a Community Freedom School for children and adult learners alike that would become the platform on which Walter built his social justice legacy over the next 65 years. Despite Walter’s positive influence on his community, he ran into trouble with neighborhood youth, in and out of Philadelphia juvenile facilities and getting shot once and stabbed over 3 times throughout his teens. The first of his family to graduate high school, he then had no more police encounters and held down various jobs to support the family. A talented musician, he’s played music with artists like Billy Paul, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sammy Davis Jr., plus some great tap dancers. After high school he worked at UPenn Medical Center as a surgical attendant and later a paramedical training program in respiratory therapy. After graduating, he was hired by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as the director of what would later become the Department of Cardiopulmonary Care. He was later appointed as a fellow in the Philadelphia College of Physicians. When President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy had their 3rd child (Patrick), he was chief pulmonary consultant on his case. He was inspired by many great athletes when he first saw the great Paul Robeson in a movie, along with the stories of Jack Johnson and a radio broadcast of boxing legend Joe Louis. It would not be until he was 25 years old and started running in track and field that he found his stride and by age 40 set a masters world record in the indoor 50-yard dash, winning over 1,000 medals & trophies in over 50 years of competing. He set records in city, state, national, and international competitions in indoor and outdoor track & field throughout my life. He also attended Temple University to study business administration and radio and television production and direction. He then went to Cheyney State University to study secondary education with a major in social studies and history. Because he was so involved in the civil rights movement and running the cardiopulmonary department, he left CHOP to create The Palmer Foundation to develop educational and training materials for at-risk populations in 1955. After working for many politicians, I founded the Walter D Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School in Philadelphia from until it closed in 2014. He is currently a faculty member at UPenn, teaching Urban Studies and Social Policy & Practice. He is founded The Black Men at Penn, School of Social Work, and The Center on American Racism and Social Justice at the School of Social Policy and Practice. He also founded the John Hope Franklin Society at UPenn.
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As the CEO of the CAIA Association, Bill is a frequent industry speaker, writer, and commentator on alternative investment topics around the world since taking the leadership role in January, 2014. Previously, Bill was the CEO of Boston Partners and one of seven founding partners of the predecessor firm, Boston Partners Asset Management which, prior to a majority interest being sold to Robeco Group in Rotterdam in 2002, was an employee-owned firm. His career in the institutional asset management space spans over 30 years where he gained extensive managerial experience through successive CFO, COO and CEO roles. In addition to his current role, Bill is a tireless advocate for shareholder protection and investor education and is currently the Chairman and lead independent director for the Boston Partners Trust Company. He has previously served as an independent director and audit committee chair for ’40 Act Mutual Funds and other financial services firms. He is also currently an Advisory Board Member of the Certified Investment Fund Director Institute which works to bring the highest levels of professionalism and governance to independent fund directors around the world. As a member of the board of the CAIA Association, Bill also represents CAIA in similar capacities via their global partnerships with other associations and global regulators. He began his career as an accountant with PwC and is a designated Audit Committee Financial Expert in accordance with SEC rules.
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Quinton Jones is an inspirational and motivational speaker. Quinton’s life has been spent studying Speaking, Systemic Thought, Marriage and Family Therapy from the best in America. The blessings of multiple experiences from different and diverse teams enrich his presentations with immense passion of pulling people together and catapulting them towards their goals. For others the power of truth brings the realization of dreams yet attained. Every presentation from Quinton flows over with perseverance, love and fulfilling life. Quinton’s lack of a relationship with his biological father did not hinder his growth. He learned at an early age to rely wholly on His heavenly Father, the son, and the Holy Spirit. Quinton received an old school wholesome upbringing from his great-grandparents in East Texas. In college Quinton not only played football but learned life principles from playing the sport in Arkansas. It taught him in-depth perspective on systemic thought and families. From there he returned to his birth state and is using his hard-earned degree to work with youth. His strength comes from being raised by his great-grandparents, although he still has not met his father, his upbringing gave him wisdom from previous generations that cannot be gained from any book. In the 3rd grade Quinton fell in love with sports which grew into an expertise. Like a sponge he soaked in knowledge from great coaching and teammates. This love led him to the opportunity to play tight-end at a division 2 football level. His hard work and determination resulted in starting as a true freshman before breaking both legs in different consecutive years. However, these minor setbacks didn’t stop his drive of working full time at summer camps and studying political science abroad. Quinton’s various tragedies such as being dyslexic, multiple leg injuries, the death of his great grandfather, a complete loss house fire, and moving away from home didn’t break his stride. Quinton did not let these things hinder his ability to forge beautiful friendships, valuable knowledge, proven persistence and a beautiful family, things that of course doesn’t come from credentials, degrees and accolades. Quinton also studied speech communication during his college years and before returning to Oklahoma he studied abroad in two different countries. He also served on the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy in Washington, D.C. Quinton currently lives in Oklahoma with his beautiful wife, Jena, whom first caught his eye in their kindergarten class. They welcomed their first child, a son named Dallas, in August 2018.
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I am the founder and creative director of “The Golden Tree of Goodness,” where we teach people to be heroes to themselves and to their communities. Our website, Gulmakai.com, is home to resources and opportunities to connect with us and with communities. We have launched videos and developed program presentations for children and adults. I have authored two children’s books, “The Goodness Soup” and “Princess Diversity and the Golden Rule,” both of which share the organization’s goals. We also employ social media, hosting a Facebook Live podcast which focuses on a holistic approach to promoting goodness among humanity. The Golden Tree of Goodness is in the early phases of a research project titled “The Power of Understanding.”
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Diane Lampert is a nationally recognized garden and native wildlife writer, lecturer, and television personality with a passion for beautiful and ecologically sensitive gardening. Through her stewardship she was awarded the Presidential Environmental Award and was recognized as a trained landscape professional by the Conservation Commission of Greenwich, CT. Diane founded Bringing The Greenback to share her knowledge of gardening by writing, lecturing nationwide, appearing on television and radio shows, and working as a consultant to restaurants, growers, homeowners, and seed companies. Relatively new to Connecticut, Diane demonstrated her initiative to learn and is currently enrolled in the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program. Ms. Lampert serves on the board of the Greenwich Botanical Center, the CFA Institute Research Foundation and chaired the CHRISTUS Healthcare Investment Committee. Diane is a volunteer for the Greenwich Land Trust and Habitat for Humanity, Ms. Lampert holds a BBA from Hofstra University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
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