Superintendent of Schools at Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD in Texas serving about 1,600 students, this Houston native and Doctor of Professional Educational Leadership believes “quality education serves as society’s great equalizer."

Bryan Taulton
*LinkedIn connection since 6/27/25

President of Westfield State University in Massachusetts, leading about 4,555 students at a historic public institution, this higher education leader has expanded academic programs and partnerships while advancing the university’s mission since 2021.


Linda Thompson
*LinkedIn connection since 6/27/25

CEO of kathy ireland Worldwide, a California–headquartered design and lifestyle brand with roughly 50–200 employees, this former supermodel turned entrepreneur built a billion‑dollar licensing company under her name.


Kathy Ireland
*LinkedIn connection since 7/29/22

Mayor of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, leading a community of about 14,000 residents in the Otter Tail County seat, two-term city leader, Bush Fellow, and Presidential Leadership Scholar with experience on the city council and a focus on bridging rural-urban divides and advancing community projects.


Benjamin Schierer
*LinkedIn connection since 10/31/23

Chief Financial Officer at Total Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, a healthcare practice with about 100–250 employees, finance executive with dual MBA and MHA degrees driving financial strategy, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in specialty medical services.


Khaled Kadry
*LinkedIn connection since 5/9/22

Superintendent of Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District, serving about 2,300 students in West Texas, this Doctor of Education leads a district rooted in the Permian Basin and brings professional ties to Waco, Texas.


Stacy Parker
*LinkedIn connection since 6/29/25

President of Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, leading about 5,600 students at a business-focused institution, this leader previously served as president of Bethune‑Cookman and emphasizes using business as a force for positive change.


Brent Chrite
*LinkedIn connection since 3/11/24

CEO of Blue Engine, a nonprofit education organization headquartered in New York with around 50–200 employees, this leader brings experience as a math teacher and instructional coach, supporting public high schools to improve student outcomes and individualized learning.


Jessi Brunken
*LinkedIn connection since 4/2/24

Mayor of Westfield, New Jersey, leading a town with about 31,000 residents, former HBO executive and first female mayor in Westfield’s history, focusing on fiscal responsibility, community engagement, and downtown revitalization.


Shelley Brindle
*LinkedIn connection since 11/16/24

Chief Engagement & Diversity Officer at Faegre Drinker, a global law firm with about 1,600 employees, executive leadership team member driving inclusion, equity, and engagement initiatives, holding a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School.


Maria Lewis
*LinkedIn connection since 4/16/23

Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools in Alabama, serving about 8,500 students across 13 schools, this education leader brings three decades of experience focused on high expectations, improved outcomes, and strong community partnerships.


Wayne Lyles
*LinkedIn connection since 9/13/25

President of Queens College in New York City, leading a diverse public college with about 16,500 students, this law professor and author took the helm in 2020 after serving as chancellor and dean at UC Hastings College of the Law and faculty roles at Howard and other universities.


Frank Wu
*LinkedIn connection since 8/12/24

CEO & President at Window Nation, a national window and door company headquartered in Fulton, Maryland, with approximately 500–1,000 employees, this tech-driven growth expert has a proven track record of turning million-dollar companies into billion-dollar corporations.


Jeff Beck
*LinkedIn connection since 9/10/22

Mayor of Marysville, Washington, leading a city with about 75,000 residents, business-experienced local elected official emphasizing collaboration, community service, and regional partnerships.


Jon Nehring
*LinkedIn connection since 1/22/25

Chief Operating Officer in the KF Health practice at Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm with about 11,000+ employees, global healthcare strategist with over 20 years of experience driving talent, operations, and innovation.


Liz Bickley
*LinkedIn connection since 3/30/23

Superintendent 20+ years in New York City Schools, beginning in Upper Manhattan supporting ESL and bilingual students, later holding Bronx leadership roles overseeing multilingual learner supports, and in 2020 leading Manhattan’s District 4, serving over 11,300 students.


Kristy De La Cruz
*LinkedIn connection since 6/26/25

President of Rowan University in New Jersey, leading about 22,900 students and expanding academic programs and research, this leader holds advanced degrees in mathematics, statistics, and engineering.


Ali Houshmand
*LinkedIn connection since 8/27/24

CEO of Morrie’s Automotive Group, a Minnetonka, Minnesota–based dealership group with about 500–1,000 employees, automotive industry veteran leading strategic growth and customer-focused operations across multiple dealerships in the Upper Midwest.


Lance Iserman
*LinkedIn connection since 10/15/23

Mayor of Evanston, Illinois, leading a city of about 78,000 residents**, former University of Chicago math professor and state legislator who has championed social and economic justice initiatives, municipal reparations, and ranked choice voting.


Daniel Biss
*LinkedIn connection since 11/14/24

Chief Workforce Innovation Officer at ServiceNow, a California–based AI platform company with about 26,000 employees, global workforce leader shaping the future of work through people initiatives and programs that expand skills and opportunity.


Karen Pavlin
*LinkedIn connection since 7/13/22

Superintendent of Richland One School District in South Carolina, serving over 22,000 students, this leader previously was Chief Curriculum and Instruction Officer for Columbus City Schools and has more than 25 years of experience improving student outcomes.


Todd Walker
*LinkedIn connection since 9/12/25

President of the online University of the People, serving about 170,000 students worldwide, this educational entrepreneur founded the first tuition‑free, accredited American online university to expand access to higher education for learners from around the globe.


Shai Reshef
*LinkedIn connection since 8/20/24

CEO of P.F. Chang’s, a global casual-dining restaurant chain with more than 300 locations and about 18,000 employees, this veteran restaurant executive is known for scaling major brands and driving growth, operational excellence, and engaging guest experiences.


Jim Mazany
*LinkedIn connection since 12/3/22

Mayor of Rochester, New York, leading a city of about 210,000 residents, former banker and local elected official who served on the city school board and city council, prioritizing equity, economic opportunity, and community partnerships.


Malik Evans
*LinkedIn connection since 1/25/25

Chief Information Officer at Cummins, an Indiana–based global power technology company with about 69,600 employees. Tech-driven IT leader with 30+ years of global experience transforming IT organizations into centers of excellence.


Earl Newsome
*LinkedIn connection since 1/1/23

Superintendent of Schools at Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD in Texas serving about 1,600 students, this Houston native and Doctor of Professional Educational Leadership believes “quality education serves as society’s great equalizer."

Bryan Taulton
*LinkedIn connection since 6/27/25

President of Westfield State University in Massachusetts, leading about 4,555 students at a historic public institution, this higher education leader has expanded academic programs and partnerships while advancing the university’s mission since 2021.


Linda Thompson
*LinkedIn connection since 6/27/25

CEO of kathy ireland Worldwide, a California–headquartered design and lifestyle brand with roughly 50–200 employees, this former supermodel turned entrepreneur built a billion‑dollar licensing company under her name.


Kathy Ireland
*LinkedIn connection since 7/29/22

Mayor of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, leading a community of about 14,000 residents in the Otter Tail County seat, two-term city leader, Bush Fellow, and Presidential Leadership Scholar with experience on the city council and a focus on bridging rural-urban divides and advancing community projects.


Benjamin Schierer
*LinkedIn connection since 10/31/23

Chief Financial Officer at Total Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, a healthcare practice with about 100–250 employees, finance executive with dual MBA and MHA degrees driving financial strategy, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in specialty medical services.


Khaled Kadry
*LinkedIn connection since 5/9/22

Superintendent of Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District, serving about 2,300 students in West Texas, this Doctor of Education leads a district rooted in the Permian Basin and brings professional ties to Waco, Texas.


Stacy Parker
*LinkedIn connection since 6/29/25

President of Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, leading about 5,600 students at a business-focused institution, this leader previously served as president of Bethune‑Cookman and emphasizes using business as a force for positive change.


Brent Chrite
*LinkedIn connection since 3/11/24

CEO of Blue Engine, a nonprofit education organization headquartered in New York with around 50–200 employees, this leader brings experience as a math teacher and instructional coach, supporting public high schools to improve student outcomes and individualized learning.


Jessi Brunken
*LinkedIn connection since 4/2/24

Mayor of Westfield, New Jersey, leading a town with about 31,000 residents, former HBO executive and first female mayor in Westfield’s history, focusing on fiscal responsibility, community engagement, and downtown revitalization.


Shelley Brindle
*LinkedIn connection since 11/16/24

Chief Engagement & Diversity Officer at Faegre Drinker, a global law firm with about 1,600 employees, executive leadership team member driving inclusion, equity, and engagement initiatives, holding a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School.


Maria Lewis
*LinkedIn connection since 4/16/23

Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools in Alabama, serving about 8,500 students across 13 schools, this education leader brings three decades of experience focused on high expectations, improved outcomes, and strong community partnerships.


Wayne Lyles
*LinkedIn connection since 9/13/25

President of Queens College in New York City, leading a diverse public college with about 16,500 students, this law professor and author took the helm in 2020 after serving as chancellor and dean at UC Hastings College of the Law and faculty roles at Howard and other universities.


Frank Wu
*LinkedIn connection since 8/12/24

CEO & President at Window Nation, a national window and door company headquartered in Fulton, Maryland, with approximately 500–1,000 employees, this tech-driven growth expert has a proven track record of turning million-dollar companies into billion-dollar corporations.


Jeff Beck
*LinkedIn connection since 9/10/22

Mayor of Marysville, Washington, leading a city with about 75,000 residents, business-experienced local elected official emphasizing collaboration, community service, and regional partnerships.


Jon Nehring
*LinkedIn connection since 1/22/25

Chief Operating Officer in the KF Health practice at Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm with about 11,000+ employees, global healthcare strategist with over 20 years of experience driving talent, operations, and innovation.


Liz Bickley
*LinkedIn connection since 3/30/23

Superintendent 20+ years in New York City Schools, beginning in Upper Manhattan supporting ESL and bilingual students, later holding Bronx leadership roles overseeing multilingual learner supports, and in 2020 leading Manhattan’s District 4, serving over 11,300 students.


Kristy De La Cruz
*LinkedIn connection since 6/26/25

President of Rowan University in New Jersey, leading about 22,900 students and expanding academic programs and research, this leader holds advanced degrees in mathematics, statistics, and engineering.


Ali Houshmand
*LinkedIn connection since 8/27/24

CEO of Morrie’s Automotive Group, a Minnetonka, Minnesota–based dealership group with about 500–1,000 employees, automotive industry veteran leading strategic growth and customer-focused operations across multiple dealerships in the Upper Midwest.


Lance Iserman
*LinkedIn connection since 10/15/23

Mayor of Evanston, Illinois, leading a city of about 78,000 residents**, former University of Chicago math professor and state legislator who has championed social and economic justice initiatives, municipal reparations, and ranked choice voting.


Daniel Biss
*LinkedIn connection since 11/14/24

Chief Workforce Innovation Officer at ServiceNow, a California–based AI platform company with about 26,000 employees, global workforce leader shaping the future of work through people initiatives and programs that expand skills and opportunity.


Karen Pavlin
*LinkedIn connection since 7/13/22

Superintendent of Richland One School District in South Carolina, serving over 22,000 students, this leader previously was Chief Curriculum and Instruction Officer for Columbus City Schools and has more than 25 years of experience improving student outcomes.


Todd Walker
*LinkedIn connection since 9/12/25

President of the online University of the People, serving about 170,000 students worldwide, this educational entrepreneur founded the first tuition‑free, accredited American online university to expand access to higher education for learners from around the globe.


Shai Reshef
*LinkedIn connection since 8/20/24

CEO of P.F. Chang’s, a global casual-dining restaurant chain with more than 300 locations and about 18,000 employees, this veteran restaurant executive is known for scaling major brands and driving growth, operational excellence, and engaging guest experiences.


Jim Mazany
*LinkedIn connection since 12/3/22

Mayor of Rochester, New York, leading a city of about 210,000 residents, former banker and local elected official who served on the city school board and city council, prioritizing equity, economic opportunity, and community partnerships.


Malik Evans
*LinkedIn connection since 1/25/25

Chief Information Officer at Cummins, an Indiana–based global power technology company with about 69,600 employees. Tech-driven IT leader with 30+ years of global experience transforming IT organizations into centers of excellence.


Earl Newsome
*LinkedIn connection since 1/1/23