Superintendent of the Oconomowoc Area School District in Wisconsin, serving 6,000 students, with a focus on academic excellence, student growth, and community engagement, and a commitment to supportive, innovative learning environments.


Michael Sereno
*LinkedIn connection since 9/16/25

Dean of the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at San José State University in California, overseeing more than 5,000 students, leads the college with a focus on innovative business education, experiential learning, and preparing future leaders for a global economy.

Rangapriya Kannan
*LinkedIn connection since 12/28/23

Founder and President of Echo Wealth Management, launched in 2015 with a total team of five people, immigrated to the United States at age 20 with $800 and later became an Amazon best-selling author and triple-credentialed advisor holding CFA®, CFP®, and CPA designations.


Echo Huang
*LinkedIn connection since 10/26/20

Mayor of Wellston, Missouri, leading a city of about 2,000 residents, overseeing local government and community development. Former head basketball coach with a background in accounting and finance, bringing expertise in leadership and community outreach to the role.


Nathaniel Griffin
*LinkedIn connection since 3/27/24

Chief of Staff at JonnyPops, a Minnesota‑based frozen treat company with about 51–200 employees, supports strategic operations and team leadership at a growing brand known for handcrafted popsicles and national retail distribution. Previously worked at Medica for 10 years, serving most recently as Vice President of Human Resources.


Kelly Ahrens
*LinkedIn connection since 2/14/24

Superintendent of Centennial Schools in Minnesota, serving approximately 8,500 students, leads a district committed to academic excellence, equity, and community engagement while fostering growth and success across all grade levels.


Jeff Holmberg
*LinkedIn connection since 9/19/24

President of San Juan College in New Mexico, serving approximately 5,000 students, leads the institution with a focus on student success, workforce development, and community engagement while fostering accessible and innovative higher education opportunities.


Toni Pendergrass
*LinkedIn connection since 11/18/24

CEO of Karius, a life sciences company with 51–200 employees focused on genomic infectious disease diagnostics, leading innovation in next‑generation testing to improve patient care worldwide. Biotechnology leader with experience commercializing scientific innovations into impactful healthcare solutions.


Alec Ford
*LinkedIn connection since 1/9/23

Mayor of Gardner, Massachusetts, leading a city of about 21,000 residents, is the city’s first Hispanic/Latin American elected official and brings experience in nonprofit work, grassroots campaigns, and public administration, shaped by his background as the son of a Nicaraguan immigrant.


Michael Nicholson
*LinkedIn connection since 7/28/24

Deputy Chief of Staff at the California State Senate, which employs roughly 501–1,000 legislative staff, helps manage legislative priorities, policy development, and operations for the upper house of the state legislature representing nearly 40 million Californians.


Samuel Liu
*LinkedIn connection since 11/30/25

Superintendent of Hidalgo Independent School District in South Texas, serving more than 23,000 students, brings over 28 years of educational experience and award-winning leadership from previous roles in Harlingen CISD and McAllen ISD, with a focus on equity, innovation, and whole-child learning.


J.A. Gonzalez
*LinkedIn connection since 9/12/25

This 10th president of Chabot College in California, leading a community college serving over 15,000 students, brings a commitment to equity, student success, and workforce development while fostering innovation and inclusive excellence across academic and community programs.

Jamal Cooks
*LinkedIn connection since 9/5/24

CEO at Calm, a leading mental health and wellness app company with approximately 800 employees, leads the organization’s strategy and growth in meditation, sleep, and mindfulness while serving on its Board of Directors, and previously co‑founded and led Ripple Health Group before its acquisition by Calm.


David Ko
*LinkedIn connection since 8/2/24

Mayor of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, leading a city of about 25,666 residents, serves as the city’s CEO, guiding community development, sustainability, and quality-of-life initiatives. Residents can watch "Talking Point with Mayor Mike Wiza" on Community TV channel 984, the city’s YouTube channel.


Mike Wiza
*LinkedIn connection since 11/19/24

Chief Legal Officer at Beast Industries (MrBeast), a media and consumer brand with 501-1000 employees, leads legal, compliance, and corporate governance for the global entertainment company built around one of YouTube’s biggest creators.


Damien Atkins
*LinkedIn connection since 5/23/22

Superintendent of New York City Public Schools for Community School District 24, serving more than 40,000 students, with a lifelong commitment to educational equity informed by experience as a classroom teacher, principal, and central office leader, and rooted in a family legacy of educators.


Anthony Inzerillo
*LinkedIn connection since 6/29/25

President of the University of Connecticut and UConn Health, overseeing a combined student and patient population of over 35,000, leads the university and academic medical center with a focus on research innovation, academic excellence, and community impact across Connecticut and beyond.


Radenka Maric
*LinkedIn connection since 3/4/25

Founder and CEO of Jotform, a San Francisco–based SaaS company with 501–1,000 employees that serves more than 35 million users worldwide, built a bootstrapped online form and workflow automation platform from a simple developer tool into a global technology leader.


Aytekin Tank
*LinkedIn connection since 1/3/23

Mayor of San Luis Obispo, California, leading a coastal city of about 47,000 residents, also serves as a lecturer at California Polytechnic State University and is known for her deep engagement in local policy, community building, and inclusive leadership.


Erica Stewart
*LinkedIn connection since 2/23/25

Chief Academic and Research Officer at Hennepin Healthcare, a leading Minnesota health system with 7,300 employees and physicians, overseeing medical education, clinical research, and academic programs across hospitals and clinics.


Meghan Walsh
*LinkedIn connection since 12/3/24

Superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District, serving more than 100,000 students, holds a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and is widely recognized for advancing large-scale TK–12 change initiatives grounded in equity, belonging, and bicultural leadership.


Fabiola Bagula
*LinkedIn connection since 7/28/25

President of the Georgia Institute of Technology, leading a top-tier research university with more than 44,000 students, is recognized for advancing innovation, global collaboration, and inclusive excellence in higher education while shaping the next generation of leaders in science, technology, and engineering.


Ángel Cabrera
*LinkedIn connection since 5/21/24

President and CEO of Fraser, one of Minnesota’s largest nonprofits, overseeing a budget of nearly $100 million and more than 1,500 staff who serve over 13,000 clients annually across 57 locations, setting the organization’s strategic vision and long-term direction.


Diane Cross
*LinkedIn connection since 10/7/24

Mayor of Dothan, Alabama, leading a city with an estimated population of about 71,000 residents, guides local policy and community initiatives and serves in statewide municipal leadership while fostering economic growth and quality of life for residents.


Mark Saliba
*LinkedIn connection since 10/10/25

Chief Growth Officer and President of Population Health at Mercy, one of the 15 largest health systems in the U.S., oversees initiatives across more than 50,000 caregivers serving millions annually through hospitals, outpatient facilities, and clinics in multiple states, providing nationally recognized care in quality and cost.


Dave Thompson
*LinkedIn connection since 12/3/24

Superintendent of the Oconomowoc Area School District in Wisconsin, serving 6,000 students, with a focus on academic excellence, student growth, and community engagement, and a commitment to supportive, innovative learning environments.


Michael Sereno
*LinkedIn connection since 9/16/25

Dean of the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at San José State University in California, overseeing more than 5,000 students, leads the college with a focus on innovative business education, experiential learning, and preparing future leaders for a global economy.

Rangapriya Kannan
*LinkedIn connection since 12/28/23

Founder and President of Echo Wealth Management, launched in 2015 with a total team of five people, immigrated to the United States at age 20 with $800 and later became an Amazon best-selling author and triple-credentialed advisor holding CFA®, CFP®, and CPA designations.


Echo Huang
*LinkedIn connection since 10/26/20

Mayor of Wellston, Missouri, leading a city of about 2,000 residents, overseeing local government and community development. Former head basketball coach with a background in accounting and finance, bringing expertise in leadership and community outreach to the role.


Nathaniel Griffin
*LinkedIn connection since 3/27/24

Chief of Staff at JonnyPops, a Minnesota‑based frozen treat company with about 51–200 employees, supports strategic operations and team leadership at a growing brand known for handcrafted popsicles and national retail distribution. Previously worked at Medica for 10 years, serving most recently as Vice President of Human Resources.


Kelly Ahrens
*LinkedIn connection since 2/14/24

Superintendent of Centennial Schools in Minnesota, serving approximately 8,500 students, leads a district committed to academic excellence, equity, and community engagement while fostering growth and success across all grade levels.


Jeff Holmberg
*LinkedIn connection since 9/19/24

President of San Juan College in New Mexico, serving approximately 5,000 students, leads the institution with a focus on student success, workforce development, and community engagement while fostering accessible and innovative higher education opportunities.


Toni Pendergrass
*LinkedIn connection since 11/18/24

CEO of Karius, a life sciences company with 51–200 employees focused on genomic infectious disease diagnostics, leading innovation in next‑generation testing to improve patient care worldwide. Biotechnology leader with experience commercializing scientific innovations into impactful healthcare solutions.


Alec Ford
*LinkedIn connection since 1/9/23

Mayor of Gardner, Massachusetts, leading a city of about 21,000 residents, is the city’s first Hispanic/Latin American elected official and brings experience in nonprofit work, grassroots campaigns, and public administration, shaped by his background as the son of a Nicaraguan immigrant.


Michael Nicholson
*LinkedIn connection since 7/28/24

Deputy Chief of Staff at the California State Senate, which employs roughly 501–1,000 legislative staff, helps manage legislative priorities, policy development, and operations for the upper house of the state legislature representing nearly 40 million Californians.


Samuel Liu
*LinkedIn connection since 11/30/25

Superintendent of Hidalgo Independent School District in South Texas, serving more than 23,000 students, brings over 28 years of educational experience and award-winning leadership from previous roles in Harlingen CISD and McAllen ISD, with a focus on equity, innovation, and whole-child learning.


J.A. Gonzalez
*LinkedIn connection since 9/12/25

This 10th president of Chabot College in California, leading a community college serving over 15,000 students, brings a commitment to equity, student success, and workforce development while fostering innovation and inclusive excellence across academic and community programs.

Jamal Cooks
*LinkedIn connection since 9/5/24

CEO at Calm, a leading mental health and wellness app company with approximately 800 employees, leads the organization’s strategy and growth in meditation, sleep, and mindfulness while serving on its Board of Directors, and previously co‑founded and led Ripple Health Group before its acquisition by Calm.


David Ko
*LinkedIn connection since 8/2/24

Mayor of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, leading a city of about 25,666 residents, serves as the city’s CEO, guiding community development, sustainability, and quality-of-life initiatives. Residents can watch "Talking Point with Mayor Mike Wiza" on Community TV channel 984, the city’s YouTube channel.


Mike Wiza
*LinkedIn connection since 11/19/24

Chief Legal Officer at Beast Industries (MrBeast), a media and consumer brand with 501-1000 employees, leads legal, compliance, and corporate governance for the global entertainment company built around one of YouTube’s biggest creators.


Damien Atkins
*LinkedIn connection since 5/23/22

Superintendent of New York City Public Schools for Community School District 24, serving more than 40,000 students, with a lifelong commitment to educational equity informed by experience as a classroom teacher, principal, and central office leader, and rooted in a family legacy of educators.


Anthony Inzerillo
*LinkedIn connection since 6/29/25

President of the University of Connecticut and UConn Health, overseeing a combined student and patient population of over 35,000, leads the university and academic medical center with a focus on research innovation, academic excellence, and community impact across Connecticut and beyond.


Radenka Maric
*LinkedIn connection since 3/4/25

Founder and CEO of Jotform, a San Francisco–based SaaS company with 501–1,000 employees that serves more than 35 million users worldwide, built a bootstrapped online form and workflow automation platform from a simple developer tool into a global technology leader.


Aytekin Tank
*LinkedIn connection since 1/3/23

Mayor of San Luis Obispo, California, leading a coastal city of about 47,000 residents, also serves as a lecturer at California Polytechnic State University and is known for her deep engagement in local policy, community building, and inclusive leadership.


Erica Stewart
*LinkedIn connection since 2/23/25

Chief Academic and Research Officer at Hennepin Healthcare, a leading Minnesota health system with 7,300 employees and physicians, overseeing medical education, clinical research, and academic programs across hospitals and clinics.


Meghan Walsh
*LinkedIn connection since 12/3/24

Superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District, serving more than 100,000 students, holds a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and is widely recognized for advancing large-scale TK–12 change initiatives grounded in equity, belonging, and bicultural leadership.


Fabiola Bagula
*LinkedIn connection since 7/28/25

President of the Georgia Institute of Technology, leading a top-tier research university with more than 44,000 students, is recognized for advancing innovation, global collaboration, and inclusive excellence in higher education while shaping the next generation of leaders in science, technology, and engineering.


Ángel Cabrera
*LinkedIn connection since 5/21/24

President and CEO of Fraser, one of Minnesota’s largest nonprofits, overseeing a budget of nearly $100 million and more than 1,500 staff who serve over 13,000 clients annually across 57 locations, setting the organization’s strategic vision and long-term direction.


Diane Cross
*LinkedIn connection since 10/7/24

Mayor of Dothan, Alabama, leading a city with an estimated population of about 71,000 residents, guides local policy and community initiatives and serves in statewide municipal leadership while fostering economic growth and quality of life for residents.


Mark Saliba
*LinkedIn connection since 10/10/25

Chief Growth Officer and President of Population Health at Mercy, one of the 15 largest health systems in the U.S., oversees initiatives across more than 50,000 caregivers serving millions annually through hospitals, outpatient facilities, and clinics in multiple states, providing nationally recognized care in quality and cost.


Dave Thompson
*LinkedIn connection since 12/3/24