Marisa Cohen

"A Friend Date A Day Keeps Loneliness At Bay?: The Complexity and Power of the Human Bond

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Dr. Marisa T. Cohen is a relationship scientist, marriage and family therapist, and psychology professor. She founded Embracing Change Marriage and Family Therapy and is the author of From First Kiss to Forever: A Scientific Approach to Love, a book that relates relationship research to everyday experiences confronted by couples.

Cassandra Miller

"Why the Arts Matter to the Bottom Line of a Community​"

Cassandra Miller is the founder and president of Culture Rally and is seasoned in journalism, public relations, marketing, and arts management. She has worked on sold-out world premiere musicals, launched city-wide festivals, and led collaborative efforts in major cities and small towns. She is a proud Oneonta townie.
  

Aaliyah Ghotra

"Powerful Lessons from a Bullied Teen"

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Aaliyah Singh Ghotra, a 14 year-old student starting 9th grade, is an accomplished hip hop dancer entering her third competitive season. Passionate about performing arts, she’s been practicing theatre for 3 years in middle school which landed her the lead role of Mary Poppins Jr. Theater has now given her the chance to enhance her skills as an actor in Village Theatre in Seattle. She is an avid advocate for anti-bullying and teen mental health, and has made it her mission to help other teens navigate the complex emotions and challenges that come with it.

Amelia Ransom

"DEI and the Problem of the White Doll Dipped"

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Amelia Ransom, VP at Smartsheet, leads DEI and CSR. She excels in shaping culture, talent development, engagement and mentorship. A sought after speaker and community leader, she's on the board of Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Evergreen Goodwill, YWCA Seattle| King | Snohomish, Institute for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion, and Leadership Tomorrow.

Troy C Smith

"Hope-Driven Leadership: Transforming People & Teams"

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Troy C. Smith is an inspiring speaker, servant leadership coach, and former #1 Sales Manager nationwide for GEICO with over 30 years of corporate experience. Now retired from GEICO, Troy has launched "TROY C. SMITH - Hope Inspirational Speaking LLC" to spread hope through his "Teach, Model, and Coach" methodology. A dedicated community leader, he is actively involved with United Ways of Central Florida, Charlotte County, and Lake & Sumter County, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, and Reading Pals, providing HOPE; helping other people endure.