CEO and Founder, QuantumBloom

CEO, Daring Systems

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I am a proven leader in Digital Transformation and Technology Modernization. I believe in the power of story, and the value of data. With a focus on setting a vision, I have led transformation and modernization through the rapidly changing technology landscape. Skilled in foundational practices of software engineering, data architecture, and project delivery, I not only envision where technology needs to go, I lead teams of smart-creatives on that journey. Every day, I work to find opportunity to help organizations, teams, and individuals thrive in times of change and learning. 

CEO and President, LG Solutions Limited

South Carolina State Chair, Million Women Mentors

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Latia is a skilled problem solver who enjoys solving engineering, production issues, and customer concerns by utilizing various continuous improvement tools. The communication and people skills developed have allowed her to build trust and inspire peers, employees, and suppliers in working towards common resolutions. Latia has nearly 20 years in quality engineering, supervision, and management with such companies as General Motors, Avery Dennison, Westinghouse Electric Company and Southern Nuclear.

Producer/Director, Arise Firebird

Founder, Arise Firebird Impactive

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Jimi is an accomplished operational excellence and transformation expert with a remarkable track record of driving operations success. With 25 years of experience in engineering operational excellence initiatives at renowned companies like McKinsey, Shell, Amazon, Siemens, and Marathon Oil, Jimi has cultivated expertise in mobilizing senior managers to spearhead transformational projects that boost profitability. Jimi helps members of underrepresented groups get the mindset/perspective shift to find joy & peace at work.

CEO, Thinking Media

Co-Founder, Learning Blade and Ready for Industry

National States Chair, Million Women Mentors

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Sheila Boyington is CEO of Thinking Media, which she co-founded with her husband, Dane. The company landed on the INC. 5000 list of the country's fastest growing companies in 2021. Thinking Media developed Learning Blade, a computerized curriculum for middle school students to learn about the Science Technology, Engineering and Math fields. Boyington holds a master's degree in civil/environmental engineering from the University of California at Berkeley and a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Florida.