Uncaged Show

Jacobē Bell co-founded Equity Consulting Group, a nonprofit that prioritizes transforming school systems in pursuit of equity for all.
She also currently serves as the Network Director at Teaching Matters, where she oversees initiatives that empower school leaders, support educators, and improve student outcomes through professional development and systems change.
For the last five years at Teaching Matters, Jacobẽ has served as the Network Director. In this role, she leads a grant-funded initiative dedicated to improving student outcomes across a network of 16 middle schools. Her work is centered on equity, continuous improvement, and data-driven strategies to ensure that students are on track by 8th grade—measured by attendance, GPA, and Math/ELA state test scores.
She brings expertise in instructional coaching, culturally responsive education, and systems change to support school leaders and educators in implementing evidence-based practices. By fostering collaboration, she drives meaningful progress through:
✅ Network-wide strategy & facilitation – Leading events, sharing continuous improvement and culturally responsive practices, and ensuring alignment across schools
✅ Continuous improvement & data monitoring – Tracking PDSA cycles, common assessments, and student perception metrics
✅ Instructional coaching & leadership development – Training and supervising a team of Teaching Matters’ coaches, ensuring high-impact support for educators and increased outcomes for students
✅ Equitable learning environments – Working with Instructional coaches to embed culturally responsive practices and structures for sustainable improvement
She collaborates closely with cross-functional leadership—including Service Design, Research & Evaluation, and eLearning Design—to create conditions where instructional coaches, teachers, and students thrive. Her passion lies in driving systemic change that leads to lasting success for all learners.

Nicole McNamara is a customer-obsessed executive at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and experience design. She specializes in enterprise growth, CX transformation, and loyalty strategy—helping companies turn every customer interaction into a competitive advantage.
With over 20 years of experience advising Fortune 500 leaders and high-growth innovators, Nicole has built a reputation for transforming transactional relationships into trusted partnerships. As the head of Salesforce’s 80+ person innovation team, she led customer-centric growth initiatives that drove over $250M in annual revenue—proving that long-term loyalty and market leadership go hand in hand.
Nicole is a strategist by design and a storyteller by instinct. She knows that the best customer strategies don’t start with data—they start with empathy. From architecting cross-functional CX programs to aligning product, sales, and service around a unified customer journey, she ensures every initiative delivers measurable impact and deepens brand trust.
Outside of work, Nicole co-founded The Phoenix Club, an executive community for career reinvention, and hosts the podcast Who Moved My Career? She’s a frequent speaker and advisor on customer leadership and transformational growth. And when she’s not shaping strategy in the boardroom, you’ll find her mentoring rising talent, supporting women-owned businesses, or pouring pints at The Smallest Irish Bar in America.

Aaron is the Principal and Founder of AFM Consulting Partners, a consultancy that advises senior executives and organizations with their fintech and payments strategy. With over 25 years of experience, he is an advisor, consultant, and researcher who helps enterprises understand the payments market from a strategic perspective. He is a provider of custom research reports, surveys, competitive analyses, webinars, and public presentations. His mission is to help the fintech industry transform and grow by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, executing effective strategies, and forging strong partnerships.
A renowned thought leader among industry peers, Aaron consistently delivered innovation, growth, and high returns on investment throughout his career in senior roles at Javelin Strategy & Research, FIS, and IDC. He is passionate about sharing knowledge and insights through speaking engagements and blog posts on topics such as mobile payments, enterprise payments, tokenization, digital currency, digital wallets, and regulation. Aaron is also passionate about the intersection of Fintech and AI, exploring how AI is transforming the way we approach financial services. He is dedicated to helping clients harness AI to drive innovation and strategy in fintech and payments.
A regular contributor to industry-leading publications, Aaron holds an MBA from the Sloan School of Management and a BS in Political Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Selena Cuffe an award-winning executive and board director recognized for global go-to-market and revenue acceleration expertise. She has 20 years of senior leadership experience, and her governance experience includes chairing a committee. Selena builds and advises high performing teams and cultures and sustainably grows businesses through innovation, strategic restructure, and acquisition. Cuffe is a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, active alumna of Stanford and Harvard universities, and a dedicated member and leader of purpose-driven, local and international community organizations.

Eliel Oliveira serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Connxus Health Information Exchange (HIE), where he is committed to transforming population health through innovative data informatics and fostering collaboration among health and social service organizations. Under his leadership, Connxus partners with over 20 Central Texas organizations to eliminate barriers in data sharing, improve care coordination, and reduce healthcare costs. He has spearheaded the development of a secure, community-wide referral management system that integrates clinical data, social service referrals, and personal needs assessments, driving better decision-making rooted in transparency and collaboration.
With over a decade of experience in health informatics and population health innovation, Eliel is recognized as a national leader in health information technology. He has developed groundbreaking solutions, including a mobile patient engagement platform focused on underrepresented populations and a referral management system designed to align clinical and social services. At Connxus, he leads efforts to connect stakeholders across Central Texas, leveraging data to address critical health challenges and unlock the potential of community-wide collaboration.
Eliel serves on the Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC), contributing to national policies and standards that advance secure health data exchange and equitable access to health information. His work emphasizes leveraging technology to improve care coordination, public health, and health equity for diverse populations.

As the General Manager of AI Simulation at SandboxAQ, Nadia is on a mission to shape the future of healthcare and technology. Her work sits at the intersection of AI and Quantum (AQ) technologies, accelerating breakthroughs in designing and manufacturing new chemicals, materials, batteries, and drugs.
With a background spanning biotech, medical devices, and FDA regulatory expertise, Nadia brings a hands-on approach to navigating the complex paths of compliance and innovation. Her career journey—from roles at Google in Health & Wellness to Siemens and beyond—has taught her the power of strategic thinking in highly regulated spaces, particularly as we tackle next-gen healthcare solutions.

Bradley Swenson is a Commercial Operation Leader.

As a strategic and creative sales leader in healthcare technology, Brad has built his career transforming service-based organizations into high-growth SaaS platforms. With proven success scaling ARR, he implements specialized sales methodologies, analytics solutions, and cross-functional leadership approaches that drive explosive growth.
His expertise lies in revolutionizing traditional business models, rebuilding sales organizations, and positioning companies for exponential valuation growth toward $1B targets. Brad is passionate about empowering teams through accountability-focused mentorship and fostering cultures where both individuals and organizations thrive.

Ron Bogart thrives in driving business resilience & leadership excellence and leading teams through change, fostering collaboration, and driving strategic growth. These are the principles that define Ron Bogart’s leadership approach.

As the CEO of Gold Mechanical, he is committed to building a culture of adaptability and resilience, ensuring the organization not only meets industry demands but also thrives in an evolving landscape. Gold Mechanical is a leader in mechanical contracting, delivering high-quality solutions for construction and maintenance projects. In his role, Ron focuses on breaking down silos, enhancing cross-functional teamwork, and leveraging scenario planning to prepare the company for the future.

Reshma Ramkellawan is an educational consultant and co-founder of Equity Consulting Group, where she brings over two decades of experience supporting schools and educators in creating equitable and culturally responsive learning environments. In her role, she provides instructional coaching and strategic consulting for school improvement and curriculum design. At Teaching Matters, she provides expertise in curriculum design, assessment, and instructional leadership.
Throughout her career, Reshma has held impactful roles as an English teacher, department leader, and administrator in New York City and Florida public schools. At Democracy Prep Public Schools, she led classroom management initiatives and developed a high school prep curriculum. While serving as a teacher at Explore Schools, she was recognized for her innovative social justice education, with 97% of her students reaching advanced reading levels.
Reshma is an active member of professional organizations, including the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the American Educational Research Association (AERA). She serves on the College Section Steering Committee for NCTE and was previously the Secretary for the AERA’s Research on the Education of Asian and Pacific Americans special interest group.
She is passionate about strategic planning for school improvement, intentional equity, and culturally responsive teaching. Her research, publications, and public speaking engagements have focused on these topics, exploring them through a lens of intentional design and equity.
Reshma holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from the University of Central Florida with Honors in the Major. She earned her Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching, Master of Education in English Education, and Doctorate in the Teaching of English from Columbia University Teachers College.

As the Principal of Weitman Consulting, Leonard brings over 25 years of high-tech industry experience, specializing in manufacturing and operations process improvement, business development, customer service, financial analysis and planning, and executive management. His background spans global roles in both publicly traded and privately held companies, covering a range of sectors, including semiconductors, electronics, hard goods, and telecommunications.
Known as a well-respected, principled leader, Leonard is as comfortable in detailed technical discussions as he is in high-level strategy sessions with executives. His leadership style combines a disciplined approach to operational excellence with a focus on building trust among teams, clients, and partners.
Notable achievements include: managing a $13M revenue stream with SAP-based P&L accountability; overseeing the successful design, construction, and launch of a $16M Tier-III LEED Gold colocation data center, which met stringent environmental and operational standards; and directing the successful facility construction, manufacturing line implementation, and product certification of a turnkey plant for an overseas customer. These accomplishments highlight his rare balance of technical, business, and interpersonal acumen, underpinned by knowledge of international markets.
Leonard’s impact goes beyond project metrics. He delivers results that drive growth, strengthen organizational culture, and ensure customer trust. His strategic, results-oriented approach has consistently helped companies meet or exceed their business objectives while building a healthy, sustainable workforce. He is adept at designing scalable operations and implementing Lean principles to support steady, profitable growth. His specialties include executive management, manufacturing, operations, mission-critical facility management, and technical support, with a keen understanding of both the operational and interpersonal aspects needed for long-term success.