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Ashley is a licensed therapist and wellness educator who delivers calm, engaging, and compassion-centered presentations on mental health, substance use, and holistic wellbeing. With extensive experience leading group work, professional trainings, and wellness seminars, Ashley brings both clinical depth and real-world accessibility to every talk. Her speaking experience includes teaching on social topics such as emotional intelligence, communication and healthy relationships, as well as delivering wellbeing seminars for first responders and other high-stress professional populations. She has presented in both live, in-person settings and online formats, making her a versatile and adaptable speaker for conferences, organizations, and community programs. Ashley’s speaking style is grounded, compassionate, and highly engaging, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning techniques. Rather than relying solely on lecture-based teaching, she integrates practical tools, reflection, and interactive elements to help audiences immediately apply what they’ve learned. She is available for keynotes, workshops, and trainings, and is open to travel for speaking engagements. Ashley’s goal is to leave audiences feeling supported, empowered, and equipped with real life strategies for sustainable wellbeing—both personally and professionally.
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Barbara J. Negron is a senior banking and fintech executive with more than 20 years of experience building and delivering banking platforms, digital products, and embedded finance capabilities inside regulated financial institutions. She currently serves as SVP and Managing Director of Embedded Finance and Partnerships, where she focuses on developing bank led embedded finance capabilities and managing strategic partnerships. Her work centers on aligning product, technology, risk, compliance, and operations to support scalable and responsible innovation. Earlier in her career, Barbara held senior roles working with FIS and Finastra. In these roles, she was deeply involved in implementations, product management, and the development of both core banking platforms and digital financial products. At FIS, she worked directly on the embedded finance platform and partnership initiatives, collaborating with banks, fintechs, and internal teams to support sponsor banking models and embedded finance programs operating in highly regulated environments. Barbara has delivered speaking engagements focused on fintech and bank relationships, drawing from real operating experience rather than theory. Her perspective is shaped by years of hands on work inside institutions where ideas only succeed if they can be implemented, governed, and sustained. She has worked closely with bank executives, product teams, engineers, compliance leaders, and fintech partners to bring platforms into production and keep them running at scale. Her experience includes supporting sponsor bank models, designing operating frameworks, and helping organizations navigate regulatory review, risk ownership, and cross functional accountability. She understands where friction typically arises between banks and fintechs and how to address it before it slows progress. As a speaker, Barbara is known for clarity and practicality. She focuses on how bank fintech partnerships actually work once programs move beyond strategy and into execution. Audiences leave with a clearer understanding of what successful partnerships require and how to apply those lessons within their own organizations. She speaks to executive, senior, and practitioner audiences on embedded finance, payments and platform modernization, sponsor bank readiness, and leadership in regulated financial institutions. In addition to her platform and partnership work, Barbara has been actively involved in internal inclusion and leadership networks, supporting talent development, mentorship, and cross functional collaboration within large financial services organizations. This experience informs her approach to leadership, team alignment, and building cultures that can sustain innovation at scale.
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Benjamin Lemley doesn’t just talk about crisis, he’s lived it from the front lines. As a mental health crisis specialist and criminal justice professional, Ben has spent years working with individuals at their most vulnerable moments, supporting first responders, and teaching crisis intervention skills. With a background in Criminal Justice and a master’s degree in Psychology, he bridges the gap between psychology and real-world decision-making. Ben’s talks are practical, honest, and grounded in experience, helping audiences better understand mental illness, trauma, and human behavior when it matters most.
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SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business Owner (US Air Force) with over 20 years of public speaking experience. President of Hughes Business Consultants that specializes in managing the rising costs of human capital. Mr. Hughes is passionate about healthcare. The
$5,000 - $10,000
I’m an entrepreneur, educator, and startup operator, combining hands-on experience with a passion for teaching. I’ve lectured at the University of Limerick, the University of Cambridge, and Queen’s University Belfast, where I’ve taught across topics in entrepreneurship, education, and mathematics. As the Chief Operating Officer of a growing tech startup, I work daily on building teams, solving operational challenges, and helping founders navigate the realities of early-stage company growth. I’ve delivered multiple talks, workshops, and guest lectures, and I regularly mentor early-stage startups as they develop their ideas and go to market. My speaking style is practical, factual, and grounded in lived experience. I focus on giving audiences real frameworks, clear explanations, and actionable insights they can use immediately—whether they’re students, founders, or anyone interested in entrepreneurship, education, maths, or building something new.
$250 - $1,500
Asha Puthran is a keynote speaker and wellness consultant who helps busy professionals harmonise the demands of modern work with practical self-care. Drawing on 20 years in the IT industry, she offers grounded tools that promote mental clarity, emotional balance and physical recovery for people navigating high-pressure corporate environments. Blending yoga, mindfulness and Ayurvedic principles with real-world experience as a working mother, Asha translates ancient wisdom into simple, sustainable habits teams can use immediately. Her sessions are engaging, relatable and highly interactive, giving audiences concrete practices to reduce stress, prevent burnout and build everyday resilience. Asha is known for bridging the gap between career success and personal wellbeing, making her a sought-after speaker for organisations and wellness-focused events in Melbourne and beyond.
$1,501 - $5,000
Abdel Aziz Nossier Executive Director, Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI) Abdel Aziz Nossier is a seasoned executive and thought leader with over 30 years of experience driving organizational transformation and excellence in the finance and education sectors. Since taking office as Executive Director of the Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI) in 2017, he has led the institute through a remarkable expansion—growing its market share fivefold and extending its footprint across Africa from eight to forty-four countries. He also spearheaded the launch of an innovative e-learning platform and mobile application that revolutionized access to banking education. Prior to joining EBI, Nossier spent 14 years at the American University in Cairo (AUC), serving as Associate Director of Organizational Excellence in Libraries and Learning Technologies. His work included leading strategic planning efforts, developing competency models, and driving institution-wide initiatives in quality, performance, and continuous improvement. Nossier’s passion for education extends beyond leadership roles. He has been an active lecturer in executive and professional programs at AUC and other universities since 2005, where he is known for his engaging teaching style and practical insights. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Helwan University and completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. His contributions to human capital development have earned multiple regional and international awards. With board memberships across several financial and educational institutions—and qualifications as a certified board director and strategic thinker—Nossier brings deep insight into office politics, governance, leadership, and organizational change. His proven ability to design and execute growth strategies, lead cultural transformation, and foster high-performance collaboration makes him a compelling speaker on office politics, change management, general management, and leadership.
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Alan K. Nevel is a globally respected executive leader, author, and keynote speaker who inspires organizations to lead with clarity, integrity, and human connection. From Accenture to Victoria’s Secret to Thermo Fisher Scientific, his work across global Fortune 500 companies and major health systems reflects a consistent ability to lead sweeping cultural and operational transformation grounded in strategic rigor, authenticity, and purpose-driven leadership. As CEO & Managing Partner of INTETHIQ (pronounced "in/teh/thick"), Alan helps leaders unlock talent, build trust-centered cultures, and connect purpose to performance. His work empowers executives and teams to innovate responsibly, elevate people, and create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Alan has spoken across Europe, Asia, and North America, energizing global audiences to lead with courage and compassion in a rapidly changing world. He is also the author of Living MY Truth, a leadership memoir and modern guide for navigating complexity, personal growth, and ethical leadership. Alan challenges leaders to reflect on how they lead, why they lead, and the legacy they are shaping—for their organizations, communities, and future generations. Contact: anevel@intethiq.com
$5,000 - $10,000
Anthony Qi was born in Buffalo, NY, and raised in Houston in a household that emphasized education, curiosity, and exploration. From an early age, he was encouraged to approach learning with discipline and openness, which helped shape a steady interest in understanding how systems work and how thoughtful decisions are made over time. After high school, Anthony earned admission to the Business Honors Program at the University of Texas at Austin, one of the most competitive undergraduate business programs in the nation. He pursued a major in Finance with a minor in Spanish, graduating in 2018 with a major GPA of 3.5/4.0. The honors curriculum emphasized analytical rigor, structured case work, and collaboration through demanding group projects. During his academic years, he also spent a semester in 2015 at the Universidad de San Andrés in Buenos Aires. There, he studied program management while developing Spanish language skills through immersion. This experience broadened his global perspective and reinforced his interest in learning through direct exposure to diverse cultural and institutional environments. Anthony Qi began his professional career in investing and financial analysis, where disciplined research and careful evaluation were essential. Early internships at Goshawk Global Investments, Nine Ten Capital Management, and Intertek in Shanghai provided exposure to multiple industries and international business settings. Anthony developed a methodical, data-driven approach to assessing opportunities while learning how incentives, execution, and context influence outcomes. These early roles strengthened adaptability and reinforced the importance of grounding decisions in evidence rather than assumptions. He later joined Highside Global Management, a $250 million fundamental long/short equity hedge fund, where he spent almost 4 years sourcing investment ideas and managing sector coverage across advertising, transportation, and logistics. His work included identifying market mispricing, improving earnings forecasts, and supporting portfolio decisions through structured analysis and statistical modeling. Anthony Qi later expanded into software development and product design, applying analytical and financial skills in a technical environment. As the first employee at a startup building research tools for hedge funds and investigative journalists, he helped develop products from initial concept through launch while also supporting client development and partnerships. Anthony worked on tools that tracked regulatory investigations and industry payments, aligning technical execution with broader strategic goals. His responsibilities included data analysis, UI and UX feedback, client engagement, and business development, reflecting a practical, hands-on approach to building sound systems.
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Dr. Alexander Eastman is a trauma surgeon and emergency medical services physician based in Dallas, where he continues to split his time between caring for patients, supporting first responders, and working on public-safety initiatives. He serves as Chief Medical Officer for the Dallas Police Department and holds the rank of Lieutenant, providing medical guidance for officers in the field and helping shape how the department responds to high-risk situations. He also works with Dallas Fire-Rescue as Assistant Medical Director, focusing on improving emergency care before patients reach the hospital. Dr. Eastman remains active in trauma surgery in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and teaches as an associate professor of surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. His current work centers on strengthening trauma systems, improving response to major incidents, and supporting the men and women who serve on the front lines of public safety.
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Alexander Staffa earned an Associate of Science degree from Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs and later attended Metropolitan State University of Denver. After spending 29 years in Colorado, he relocated to Amesbury, Massachusetts, with the intention of completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He has applied to several universities in the state to continue his academic journey. While considering his next step in higher education, Alex lives near Boston, Massachusetts. Originally from Louisville, Colorado, he now resides in a coastal area renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and steady influx of visitors. Being surrounded by people from many different places adds variety to his days and gives him a sense of connection as he plans his academic future. His interest in chemistry stems from a curiosity about how the natural world functions. He is fascinated by the structures and reactions of atoms and molecules, as well as how these interactions influence food, medicine, and the environment. His approach to chemistry reflects a strong focus on analytical thinking and problem-solving. He feels at home in a laboratory, where he can experiment, observe, and apply theory to practice. From synthesizing compounds to researching sustainable materials, he finds purpose in discovery and precision. He combines focus with creativity, imagining unseen chemical processes and finding patterns in data that lead to real-world solutions. His studies open up opportunities in various fields, including pharmaceuticals, environmental research, forensics, and education. Born in Louisville, Colorado, he began skiing at the age of five. Living near popular ski destinations such as Copper Mountain, Keystone, and Breckenridge, he developed strong skills on various terrains. While studying in Steamboat Springs—often referred to as “Ski Town, USA”—he skied 100 days a year over three consecutive seasons, from 2013 to 2016. The sport connected him with nature, built his strength and confidence, and offered both challenge and peace. Beyond skiing, he enjoys outdoor activities like dirt biking, hiking, and tubing. He often visits national parks to experience their diverse landscapes and natural beauty. Indoors, he likes video games and board games such as Dungeons & Dragons, which engage his imagination and problem-solving skills. Through his studies, work, and passions, Alexander Staffa continues to learn, explore, and find balance between curiosity, creativity, and connection with others.
$251 - $1,500
Osiris Vallejo is a college educator, speaker, and AI consultant whose work centers on the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and education. He blends academic expertise with a strong evidence-based, data-informed approach to understanding how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and assessment. His work helps institutions integrate AI responsibly to improve instruction, streamline evaluation, and strengthen overall effectiveness. He is an AI-PhD at Capitol Technology University (in progress) and has completed advanced training in prompt engineering, machine learning, and data analytics through industry-recognized programs, including Google Cloud. As both an educator and a builder, Osiris brings practical classroom insight, analytical rigor, and a research-driven perspective to the opportunities and challenges AI presents for faculty, students, and academic leaders. An author and workshop leader, he develops AI-powered tools and institutional strategies that address real-world educational needs. Reach out through Book Now or Contact. We’ll do a brief discovery call or message, then design the right keynote, workshop, or training for your team.
$1,501 - $5,000