Fortune 500 SVP, Waveney is a Human Resources specialist who transforms human capital into competitive advantage across $1B+ organizations. Expert at accelerating enterprise value through workforce strategy during M&A, digital transformation, and market disruption. With 20+ years as a trusted C-suite partner, I have led 10,000–35,000 employee enterprises through complex change while delivering double-digit gains in performance, retention, and operational efficiency. I deliver P&L impact by aligning talent strategy with business outcomes through cultural evolution, technology adoption, and scalable growth.

She has led people strategies in financial services, IT, and consumer services, delivering enterprise-scale transformations in organizational redesign, M&A leadership, post-merger integration, culture alignment, and large-scale change management. I have rebuilt national field models, strengthened executive readiness, expanded diverse succession pipelines, and embedded DEIB into strategic decisions.

Raul Dominguez is the CEO and Co-founder of a stealth startup, building scalable EV charging solutions specifically for the hospitality sector. He is intensely focused on addressing critical infrastructure gaps and delivering intelligent, compliant energy solutions that empower hotels to capitalize on the growing electric vehicle market. His work is driven by a commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and supporting businesses in this evolving landscape.
His current venture leverages extensive EV infrastructure experience. At Tesla, he managed over 70 Supercharger Site developments in Northern California, overseeing design, permitting, utility coordination, and integrating solar/battery storage while cutting costs. Earlier, as a Project Manager at Rivian, Raul built out the Rivian Adventure Network, handling scouting, due diligence, design, permitting, and construction for the nationwide DC fast-charging network. He also draws on entrepreneurial ventures, gaining direct experience in startup challenges and problem-solving.
Raul's career reflects his commitment to innovation in sustainable energy. As a leader who has navigated both large corporations and early-stage ventures, he brings a unique perspective to disrupting established markets. He is committed to increasing EV adoption, empowering businesses with superior solutions, and fostering positive social and environmental change, drawing on every lesson learned to achieve his mission.

Donnie Williams is the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Digital Officer for Lamark, a leading digital marketing solutions company that delivers growth strategies for the world's most innovative brands. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Lamark specializes in integrated marketing solutions—combining creative strategy and design with performance media, digital experiences, and proprietary technology. At Lamark, Donnie is responsible for shaping the company’s digital vision, leading brand strategy, and accelerating innovation across client engagements.
With over 20 years of experience in digital strategy and operations, Donnie previously served as EVP/ Chief Digital Officer at Horizon Media, the world's largest independent marketing services agency. There, he oversaw technical, performance, content, and commerce capabilities, managing a team of 400+ across three offices, while playing a key role in corporate development initiatives.
Beyond his executive roles, Donnie is a serial entrepreneur and board advisor. He co-founded Blue Hour Studios, a digital content studio focused on creator lead storytelling, and Night Market, a commerce solutions agency that bridges that bridges data and experience to deliver intuitive consumer engagement. He also served on the board of First Tube, a live content platform redefining how brands connect with audiences through video.

As a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Group, Jeff Shaffer assists clients with their operational change, IT, and merger integration needs. With over 20 years of experience, he leads A&M’s Operations Group in Los Angeles, specializing in pre- and post-acquisition operations assessment and integration. His primary areas of concentration include post-merger integration, carve-out planning and execution, due diligence, IT strategy, systems integration, and interim management.
Throughout Jeff's career, he has worked with clients in a wide range of industries, such as professional services, gaming, software, media, and sports. Jeff has a proven track record of leading initiatives that meet or exceed financial targets, leveraging technology to enable business performance.
Some of his notable accomplishments include leading the sell-side analysis and separation execution of a $1+ billion carve-out of a multinational gaming technology company, managing all aspects of the separation process. Jeff also played a key role in the diligence and creation of a premier mortgage origination and auto lending fintech joint venture. Led the merger and integration of the top combat sports leagues in the world.

Vinay Jayachand is the Chief Technology & Product Officer of HummingbirdEV.

Experienced Business and Technology Leader with over a decade of experience in the Electric Vehicle Industry, he is shaping the future of the commercial transportation industry. My mission is to achieve net-zero carbon & NOx emissions from well to wheel, transforming the way we move goods and people while prioritizing sustainability.
His wheelhouse lies in ideating, designing, and scaling innovative zero-emission vehicle product lines tailored for commercial transportation needs. With a keen eye on global markets, Vinay specializes in orchestrating business expansion strategies that transcend borders, leading organizations to new territories and fostering sustainable growth.
With successful capital raised for commercial transportation initiatives, his role is to lead the ideation and design of groundbreaking zero-emission vehicle products and scaled innovative solutions for the commercial transportation sector that would empower fleets and retail owners towards rapid adoption of Electric Vehicles.

Eric Lopez is the Board Secretary and Co-Chair of the Advancement Committee at the Fulbright Association.

He is an empowering leader and seasoned Director with a proven track record in public policy, government relations, and advancing opportunities for all through inclusive practices.

Throughout his career, Eric has driven organizational growth by shaping impactful policy frameworks, securing funding through strategic grant writing and budget management, spearheading legislative initiatives that reformed critical programming, and leading dynamic cross-functional teams to elevate stakeholder engagement and crisis management—all while cultivating a culture of active participation and leveraging individual strengths.

Jean Callahan is a seasoned executive search leader serving in dual roles as Partner at Discovery Search Partners, a Signium firm, and Managing Director at Latin America Executive Search Consultants (LAESC). She brings more than two decades of cross-border search experience in life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors, helping organizations identify and hire transformative executive talent across the Americas.
At Discovery Search Partners, Jean partners with clients ranging from early-stage biotech companies to multinational pharmaceutical and medical device firms. She advises boards and executive teams on talent strategies spanning R&D, HR, legal, finance, operations, and commercial leadership. Known for her high-touch, consultative approach, Jean believes that great recruiting impacts not only the business but the lives of the people who join it.
As founder and Managing Director of LAESC, Jean continues to lead senior executive searches throughout Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market. Originally launched in 2008 as a spin-off from A.T. Kearney Executive Search—where she served as Managing Director for Latin America based in São Paulo—LAESC remains a trusted partner to organizations navigating international market entry and growth strategies.
Jean is particularly passionate about championing diverse leadership and expanding representation across the industries she serves. A longtime advocate for inclusion, she is known for building strong client relationships, mentoring emerging professionals, and delivering results that align with each organization’s values and culture.
She earned her Bachelor of Education with a specialization in Business Administration from the University of South Florida. Based in Miami, FL, Jean actively collaborates with clients and candidates across North America, Latin America, and beyond.

Jeff Weiss is a seasoned global sales executive with more than 30 years of experience in the B2B software industry, specializing in enterprise financial and project management solutions for the construction and capital projects sectors. As the Chief Revenue Officer at CMiC, Jeff oversees all facets of global revenue growth, customer acquisition, and market expansion, driving success across both North American and international markets.
Jeff’s career began in the early ’90s when his background in physics and mathematics led him to the construction technology space. Since joining CMiC in 1991 as a Senior Systems Consultant, Jeff has held several key leadership positions, including Director of International Business and VP of Sales, where his strategic vision has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s success and global footprint. Under his leadership, CMiC has evolved into the leading provider of unified, integrated software solutions for the construction industry. Today, CMiC’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform supports over $100 billion in annual construction revenue, serving a broad range of clients, including general contractors, specialty firms, heavy/highway contractors, and project owners across sectors such as government, education, healthcare, and hospitality.
Known for his expertise in revenue generation, software sales, and SaaS business development, Jeff has a proven track record of building high-performing teams, cultivating long-term relationships, and driving growth. His strategic focus on digital transformation, customer experience, and the integration of AI and data analytics ensures that CMiC remains at the forefront of innovation in the construction software industry.
At CMiC, Jeff is passionate about delivering cutting-edge technology that empowers clients to optimize workflows, improve office-to-field communications, and gain actionable insights. He is a driving force behind CMiC’s investment in research and development, with 25% of the company’s revenue reinvested into product innovation. This commitment allows CMiC to offer flexible, scalable solutions that seamlessly integrate with third-party tools, enabling customers to meet their unique business needs and achieve long-term success.

Yuriy Yarovoy specializes in driving sustainable growth at scale. With over 15 years in the
gaming and tech space, he's helped build and scale some of the industry's most successful platforms. Currently as SVP of Growth at Medal, he oversees monetization and growth
strategies for the popular gaming content platform, where he built their advertising business
from scratch to over $30M in annual revenue through innovative programmatic, direct-sold, and strategic partnerships.
His expertise spans the full growth stack - from performance marketing and SEO to product-led
growth and monetization strategy. At BlueStacks, he led global marketing efforts that
contributed to reaching 450 million users, while at Kanga.gg (later acquired by Riot Games), he
developed the growth playbook that helped position the startup for acquisition. What sets Yuriy
apart is his ability to blend analytical rigor with creative go-to-market strategies that deliver
measurable results.
Beyond his core work, Yuriy has built several successful side projects including dewey, a
productivity tool for Twitter power users with 40,000 daily active users, and /r/BigSEO, Reddit's
premier community for digital marketers. He frequently advises startups and speaks at industry
events about sustainable growth frameworks. With experience managing $100M+ in marketing
spend and distributed teams across 26 countries, Yuriy brings both strategic vision and
operational excellence to every growth challenge.

Dr. Colleen Hinds-Rodgers is the co-founder and CEO of Equity Consulting Group, a collective of educators working towards the transformation of organizations in pursuit of equity and justice for all.

She is a K-12 Scholar Practitioner and Math Guru.