Dr. Helen Spiropoulos

With a passion for finance that is matched only by her passion for teaching, Dr. Helen Spiropoulos has been a college-level lecturer for the last 20 years. Now in her sixth year with the University of Technology Sydney, she applies her expertise in financial accounting to teach a number of undergraduate and postgraduate classes, including Accounting Standards & Regulations, Accounting Skills for Managers, Financial Reporting … Continue reading Dr. Helen Spiropoulos

Ella Ruggles

Ella Ruggles has always had a passion for educating and helping others. Her goal is, and has always been, to enable students to follow their respective paths efficiently and effectively. As a video technology program coordinator for Pellissippi State Community College, Ms. Ruggles is able to do just that. Inspired and driven forward by her students, Ms. Ruggles takes pride in being there to help them … Continue reading Ella Ruggles

Alexander M. Jackl

In 1999, Mr. Jackl facilitated a retreat on strategic planning for the Massachusetts Department of Education. That was when his love for the education industry piqued. As the founder and CEO of Bardic Systems, Mr. Jackl utilizes his systemic thinking skills to develop winning strategies for educators to build methodologies based on solid metrics. An educational consultancy and solutions provider, Bardic Systems provides organizational theories … Continue reading Alexander M. Jackl

Thomas M. DeBerardino, MD

While serving as an Army cadet, Thomas M. DeBerardino, MD, became inspired to pursue a career in medicine by the orthopaedic surgeons who cared for the injuries he had sustained during his service. He first earned a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy in 1985 and then became qualified for a full scholarship to medical school, sponsored by the U.S. Army. He … Continue reading Thomas M. DeBerardino, MD

Dr. Marlaina Palmeri

Dr. Marlaina Palmeri has nurtured an impressive 46-year career within the field of education, and has been effectively serving as the president and chief education officer of Believe To Achieve International LLC for just over two years. Since establishing the education management organization in July 2013, Dr. Palmeri has been responsible for the accountability and compliance to state departments of education and charter school authorizers. … Continue reading Dr. Marlaina Palmeri

Robin Olson-Lovvorn, BS, RN, BSN

Robin Olson-Lovvorn BS, RN, BSN, has nurtured an impressive career within the field of nursing for the past 23 years, having served the last 16 of them as the president of Olson Emergency Nurse Consulting Inc. A nurse consultancy, Olson Emergency Nurse Consulting provides the high-quality consultations in numerous areas of nursing, including transitional nursing leadership, emergency nursing and Magnet program coordination. Ms. Olson-Lovvorn utilizes … Continue reading Robin Olson-Lovvorn, BS, RN, BSN

Daniel L. Ridout III, MD, AGAF FACP

Dr. Daniel Lyman Ridout III, MD, FACP, serves as the Head of Gastroenterology at the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, where he utilizes seasoned leadership experience and education to treat underserved minority patients. His daily responsibilities include educating patients on prevention, mentoring residents and students, and working to alleviate anxiety for patients who are frightened. Drawing on his impressive background, which includes an MD from … Continue reading Daniel L. Ridout III, MD, AGAF FACP

Peter Vinken

Peter Vinken boasts nearly three decades of experience as a conductor and music publisher for Highland Music, which publishes musical orchestrations. Mr. Vinken is proficient in conducting orchestral music, and is responsible for advising conductors, teaching, engraving music, and overseeing sales and marketing for the company. Additionally, he networks with other professionals, meets with clients, and, of course, arranges music. Highland Music offers beautifully composed … Continue reading Peter Vinken

Fiona E. Davis

Drawing on an impressive 32 years of experience, Fiona E. Davis efficiently serves as an education consultant for the Victoria Police’s People Development Command. Her day-to-day responsibilities include designing, implementing and assessing programs for police recruits, detectives, crime scene officers and prosecutors, as well as ensuring that all training programs are compliant with national standards. Ms. Davis also conducts continuous improvement audits and course evaluations, … Continue reading Fiona E. Davis

Douglas Reginald Hinchliffe, Ph.D., CPT

Dr. Douglas Reginald Hinchliffe serves as the dean, CEO, adjunct professor and principal executive officer of King’s Own Institute, a tertiary-level educational institution that offers students accredited diploma and degree courses in numerous areas of  business. Its main mission is to provide students with a nurturing atmosphere that promotes growth and enables them to excel in the workforce. Dr. Hinchliffe has dedicated his life to … Continue reading Douglas Reginald Hinchliffe, Ph.D., CPT