Lauralyn Vasquez
Lauralyn is a motivational speaker, passionate about healthy digital citizenship,, and safety, and making sure that everyone has the digital literacy skills they need for success. She holds a BA in Sociology, Certificate in Leadership and Spiritual Direction and a Masters in Teaching and Learning with Technology. Currently, she is Director of Operations and Educational […]
Erin Lenihan
Erin Lenihan is an AI enthusiast with a mission to help educators, students, and professionals embrace a transformative mindset regarding this revolutionary technology. Founder of Empact Learning Solutions, and Guided by the motto “Impact through Empathy,” Erin is devoted to reshaping the education landscape by crafting human-centered learning experiences that deftly weave AI technology with an empathetic […]
John Thompson-Haas
John Thompson-Haas has 25 years’ experience in education technology. His background includes leading some of largest and most complex SIS implementations in the United States. For the last 10 years, John has worked with higher education institutions to answer their strategic questions and develop roadmaps to a sustainable student centric future. Currently John is the […]
Kevin J Fleming
Kevin is the Founder and CEO of Catapult. Dr. Fleming previously served as vice president and dean of Instruction, Career & Technical Education at Norco College. A scholar and researcher, he is the author of four books, including the educational bestseller (Re)Defining the Goal and the inspirational title, Words are Your Superpower.
Marisa Zalabak
Founder of Open Channel Culture, educational psychologist, leadership coach, author, and TEDx, international keynote speaker. Marisa has over 3 decades of experience as an expert in business, education, and organizational culture. She is the Co-chair of the committee expanding global AI ethics education with IEEE.org. She is a contributing author of standards for the ethical […]
Dr. Danny Barnes
A former officer in the US Navy. He has a Doctor of Science in Information Systems and Communications. He has taught at the collegiate level since 1996 and has held various positions, from lecturer to campus president. Dr. Barnes has worked in the not-for-profit, for-profit universities, and community colleges as well.
Dr. Audrey Peek
Dr. Peek is a Senior Government Policy and Data Analyst at the American Council on Education (ACE), where ACE is a nonprofit that mobilizes colleges and universities to shape public policy and foster innovative practices. As part of ACE’s government relations team, Dr. Peek researches federal policy on affordability and student outcomes, including student loan […]
Lucas B. Kavlie
As VP of Academic Engagement, Compliance & Accreditation at Western Governors University, Lucas Kavlie’s team of compliance professionals maintains trust through engagement between the university and external agencies. Since 2019, Lucas has served on ACBSP’s Legislative Advisory Committee as well as the Council for Higher Education Accreditation’s (CHEA) Committee on Recognition.
