Dr. Susan Taffer is an American business and social entrepreneur, a Transition Strategist, Global Educator and a Humanitarian. She is an Intercultural Ambassador and principal founder of World Connections Foundation.
A recognized national and global educator and an authority on thought leadership, Dr. Taffer has served as an advisor to educators, learning institutions, corporations and students around the globe for more than 25 years. She is a Doctoral Chair and Professor with Grand Canyon University and a Doctoral Consultant for Acacia University’s International Educators Graduate College. Her instructional guidance and multi-course knowledge has made her a distinguished and sought-after educator and speaker in doctoral studies, women’s leadership forums, and leading national organizations.

An avid participant in entrepreneurial endeavors, Jane has successfully worked in the arenas of finance, film, wellness, and the science and power of imagination. From the Executive Director of Imagination for an innovative educational platform, to the marketing arena of music, to television Producer, Script Writer, Screenplay Director of the Phoenix Film Festival, to Yoga Instructor and the non-stop, frenzy field of finance, Jane is undeniable proof that traditional rules are made to be broken.

Dr. Cynthia Thiede is an innovative leader and proven business professional with over 25 years of senior executive experience in the areas of organizational leadership, strategic planning, and new program development. With an aptitude in the psychologies of negotiations and collaborations, she is a recognized authority and educator in the field of nonprofit organizations, applying her knowledge to develop key relationships and partnerships with community leaders. Skilled in operational management, Cynthia devises organizational turnarounds, creating meaningful and sustainable solutions to business challenges, including implementing growth opportunities and staff leadership training programs.

A seasoned pro in human consciousness, communications research and nonprofits, Kim Evans is the CEO of Your Wings, a Scottsdale, AZ-based private coaching practice, which she founded in 2000.

Glenda Lambert is a native of Suriname and has lived in the US since 1989. Since 2004, Glenda has been an ‘English as a Second Language’ teacher at Tempe Schools and Gateway Community college.

Debra Robinson is an expert problem solver with demonstrated motivational leadership skill. Debbie has over 15 years’ experience in small business management, health care, higher education and health and productivity management. Debra’s core gift is seeing a vision to completion which was demonstrated in her role as Director of Membership for Institute of Health & Productivity Management. While working with many Fortune 500 companies to find global solutions to match client resources, she was able to focus on preeminent health and productivity issues. Debra is the past President of Alta Home Care of Arizona.
In her leadership role at Alta, she managed critical care issues for hundreds of families struggling to care for their elderly loved ones.

Glenda Nieman's intrigue for studying the depth of human behavior and personal character led her into the profession of education and counseling. She contributed 30 years to the Chandler Unified School District working with students of all cultures. Glenda has also served more than 29 years as a consultant and a presenter for both profit and non-profit organizations. Her clients include Student Assistance Training International, National Student Assistance Program Professionals Organization, Department of Education Of Nebraska, D.A.R.E. Regional Training and Annual Conference, East Valley Charter Hospital, and the Phoenix YMCA. She has authored two instructional manuals for support group facilitation and co-authored three additional manuals for parenting, children with incarcerated parents, and a crisis manual for educators.

Ingrid Trott, M.Ed. is a higher-education professional who promotes and advocates for women’s and educational leadership development. Since the 1980’s she has been teaching and consulting for national and international private and public institutions who have invited her to lecture and design courses that instruct skills for success and attaining life-track goals. In collaboration with Educators and Professionals in related fields, she is researching and contributing to a series of cultural and social-politically focused articles and events on Women, Leadership, as well as Education and Design topics. Ingrid is deeply involved in team-developing and planning Leadership, Education, and her publishing dates are scheduled nationally in 2016 and 2017.

As a coach for professional women, Lori’s specialty is the interpersonal side of business. A 20+ year veteran of big business, she knows that women have special challenges in environments that are often male designed and focused. These challenges often create suffering that women are blind to. She guides professional women to be more aligned with their own values and ways of leading. By re-connecting world changing women to their innate intelligence and unlocking powerful communication, she guides her clients to increase their effectiveness. Lori’s debut fiction novel was released in August of 2017 and is a bestseller on Amazon. Titled An Unexpected Journey, One Woman’s Whale Tale this book was a product of listening to her own intuition all along the way from beginning to end.