More about Diana Valler

• Diana Valler is an accomplished and dynamic executive with a wealth of experience spanning more than 20 years in the realms of Strategic Human Resources, Talent Management, and Organizational Transformation, all of which are keenly geared towards delivering tangible business outcomes.
• Diana’s expertise lies in the art of cultivating human capital and enhancing organizational capabilities by harmonizing them with business objectives and corporate vision, thus catalyzing accelerated growth, heightened competitive agility, and the swift execution of strategic endeavours. Her is manifested through her innovative contributions to the HR landscape, consistently guiding and supporting business stakeholders.
• Before joining Travel Brands, Diana boasted an impressive track record as Vice President of Human Resources for multiple professional services firms operating in diverse sectors such as franchising, consulting, and software.

More about Michelle Wimes

• Michelle is the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Children’s Mercy Hospital, in Kansas City – Missouri
• She is a strategic leader and former practicing attorney who is deft at implementing best practice strategies to create, build and deliver meaningful, comprehensive and effective policies and practices to reflect and support an inclusive people and culture initiative.
• She is a nationally renowned presenter and author and has received numerous awards for her many professional contributions.

More about Laura Bream

Laura Bream is currently the Vice President of Human Resources for a a large and highly successful privately held family business.
Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a deep commitment to helping others in their career journey.
She holds over 20 years in Human Resources experience.

Laura has a passion for arts and supporting arts in the Modesto community (Vice Chair on the Modesto Symphony Board).
She holds a Bachelor’s and master’s degree in music Vocal Performance.
She is a trained opera singer – mezzo-soprano.

More about Giana Lozano

Giana’s story is proof that women who experience adversity can find light at the end of the tunnel. Giana’s life drastically changed when she lost her mother to cancer when she was 23 years old. However, Giana found life in her mother’s passing and was inspired to turn her life around— from not working or going to school to attending one of the world’s most prestigious schools— she aimed high because she knew life was too short not to.

Her belief in “trusting the process” and “everything happens for a reason” is exemplified in her journey— from working retail, to becoming a makeup artist, to her current role as a Product Marketing Manager— she emphasizes the importance of embracing all past selves because it has allowed her to grow in ways she never thought possible.

Giana Lozano is a Product Marketing Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS) where she combines her love of storytelling and being creative.

• She holds a BA in English from Columbia University where she graduated summa cum laude. She was also the Chair of Inclusion and Equity of the General Studies Student Council of Columbia University.
• In her spare time, she mentors women of color who are looking to uplevel their career and spends time with her little sister from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America.

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More about Aisling Blake

Aisling’s story is a testament to unyielding determination, audacity, and the unwavering belief that women can excel in whatever they set their minds to. She’ll share stories of her bold choices, which often led to extraordinary opportunities and personal growth.
Aisling was a force to be reckoned with on the squash court, but her journey went beyond the game.

Aisling Blake is a former professional athlete who has embarked on a life journey that reads like an inspiring novel:

• Graduate from Trinity University in Dublin, Ireland.
• Aisling ranked no 2 as woman squash player in Ireland and no 21 in the world
• She was the former President of the international Women’s Squash Association
• Aisling is currently a commentator on the professional world tour and General Manager of Squash Zone in the Bay Area, California

More about Vivian Faustino

At a young age, Vivian refused to be defined by conventions and societal norms. She embraced her strengths, found opportunity, and pushed beyond the doubts of others to forge a path to success.

Vivian founded the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at City College of San Francisco (CCSF) in 2018, with the mission of making entrepreneurship education experiential and inclusive. CCSF was awarded the 2021 Entrepreneurial College of the Year by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship.

International Business Lecturer and Former Assistant Director, Center for Business Studies and Innovation, Asia-Pacific, University of San Francisco (USF).
Award-winning educator who teaches entrepreneurship and international business at the University of San Francisco and City College of San Francisco.

Vivian Faustino started as an entrepreneur while raising three kids as a single parent and building an 18y corporate career, in Asia and North America and serving in senior leadership roles.

Vivian received the 2020 Canvas Educator-of-the-Year Award and 2023 Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award from USF and was selected as one of 2023 top five Female Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year by the Triple E Awards.

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More about Liza Streiff

At 18 years old, Liza had a personal experience that deeply influenced who she has become and how she navigated challenges over the years.

Liza Streiff is the youngest and first female CEO of Knopman Marks Financial Training, a company that has trained hundreds of thousands of professionals to pass their high-stakes securities licensing exams.

In her three years as a CEO, revenue has increased 87%, the number of full-time employees has tripled, and the company’s scope has expanded beyond exam prep to high-performance training.

Liza Streiff is a high-performance expert, passionate about broadening access to the financial industry. She is excited to be launching a new product line that will give more people the tools and education to get into the industry.

On a personal note, Liza is dedicated to her family and has 3 young children.

More about Susan Hensley

Early in her career, at the age of 24, Susan had a painful experience, however it was a pivotal moment in her development as a leader. She learned and embraced valuable lessons that followed her for the rest of her life and influenced her journey as a leader.

Susan Hensley had two very distinct and successful careers

• 11 years as a journalist, television main anchor and producer of evening newscast
• 24 years in human resources, experienced leader of global change initiatives including strategic planning, all aspect of talent management, and corporate communications

She’s currently a volunteer coach through Stanford Seed program, providing strategic business consulting and executive coaching for businesses in Nigeria and Sierra Leone.

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TUCKER STINE

Executive & Team Coach. Brand Architect.

Tucker has worked with Fortune 100 companies, tech giants and global changemakers such as Microsoft, F5, Accenture, Azure, AWS and more.

His career began in the advertising and marketing world through large agencies in Boston and San Francisco working on large consumer, food and beverage and technology brands, but ultimately life brought him back to Southern CA where he continued his love for helping companies tell great stories. In 2012, Tucker left the corporate world to taste the life of an entrepreneur and founded his own firm that focuses on helping leaders develop their purpose, create strategic action plans, and connect with their customers on deeper levels through transformational communication.

Tucker holds a BS in Marketing and Business Management and an executive credential in Strategic Marketing Management from Stanford University. He resides in San Diego, CA with his wife of 22 years and their two teenage kids.

BERNADETTE McBURNIE

Executive & Team Coach. Women Leadership. TEDx Speaker.

The first half of her career was with large multinational corporations, in cosmetics, banking and import-export industries, including L’Oréal, one of the largest Cosmetic companies in the world, BNP and Paris Indosuez Banks. She gained invaluable experience leading teams and successful projects in very diverse organizations and cultures, in Europe, Asia and North America.

In the second half of her career, Bernadette became an entrepreneur and runs two businesses. She built an international health network and established her speaking and coaching practice, working with C-suite executives, professionals and business owners who are committed to take their overall success to the next level.

Throughout her global travels and professional career, she has become passionate about empowering women around the world, diversity and equality, keeping our families healthy and protecting the beauty of our planet. Bernadette is blessed with an incredible husband and three beautiful children.