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Scott is a graduate of St. Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and a Certified Human Resources Professional. (CHRP). His HR experience has come within the fields of marine engineering, contact centre, gaming and hospitality, retail and information technology. Scott has had the opportunity to provide HR solutions to organizations ranging in size from 50 to 5000 employees (including start-ups), all of which gives him a unique perspective on what it is like to manage in a myriad of environments and organizational structures. He has also held roles recruiting in the agency world, working as a sole HR practitioner and as the Manager of a large HR department – all of which has allowed him to experience the challenges and lessons learned that each of these roles presents! When he isn’t spending time being a Human Resources Manager or blogging, Scott enjoys coaching his daughter's basketball team, mountain biking and traveling to warm places with his family. You can find Scott on Twitter at @HR_ScottBoulton, or on his leadership and HR blog - The Armchair HR Manager.

MyCareer@VA is a program that helps you build the career you want at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. With expertise brought to you by a team of career development specialists who understand the Federal workplace, MyCareer@VA is the place to set and achieve your career goals.

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Washington DC, GovLoop's mission is simple: connect government to improve government. The goal is to inspire public sector professionals to better service by acting as the knowledge network for government. GovLoop serves a community of more than 100,000 government leaders by helping them to foster collaboration, learn from each other, solve problems and advance in their government careers. The GovLoop community has been widely recognized across the public sector -- federal, state local, industry and academia -- as a leading site for addressing public sector issues.

Mohamed Markar is the founder and President of The Center for Professional Education, Inc., an acclaimed provider of continuing education programs for financial professionals. For more than three decades, Markar has initiated cutting-edge courses for a wide range of industries, employing the best speakers and instructors from the worlds of accounting, tax, and business to ensure the latest knowledge and updates are always available. His company offers thousands of webinars, self-study programs, seminars and conferences annually, and hosts events nationally and internationally.

The County of San Diego is committed to honoring veterans and their service. The Department of Human Resources aims to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths available within the County of San Diego. San Diego County recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by our Veterans. We are committed to integrity, teamwork, inclusion and excellence in all we do. The County of San Diego employs over 16,000 employees. The County Board of Supervisors support former and active military personnel through a system of comprehensive outreach programs. Our core values mandate a skilled, competent, and diverse workforce by recruiting the best candidates to fill positions, at all levels within our large organization. The County of San Diego partners with the Veterans' community of San Diego County, which has a significant pool of potential candidates, and has one of the largest concentrations of Veterans in the State. Our Veterans provide services in such critical areas as public health, children welfare, social services, law enforcement and general government. For more information please call (619) 236-2191.

Nafia Khan is currently working as Senior Management Fellow with the City of Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was recruited for this position through the ICMA Local Government Management Fellowship program. This position will allow her to develop a platform on which to launch her career in local government. Khan has previous worked in Illinois state government, having previously served as a James H. Dunn Fellow for the Governor's Office of Communications. She has also interned with the Illinois Department of Revenue. Prior to joining the City of Fort Lauderdale, Khan worked at a local performing arts venue in Springfield, Illinois. A Chicago native, Khan received her Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Bradley University in Peoria, IL. In her free time, she enjoys participating in races and is currently training for her first half-marathon this coming February.

Steve Ressler is the Founder and President of GovLoop.com, the “Knowledge Network for Government” which connects and fosters collaboration among over 60,000 members of the government community. On GovLoop, members use social media such as blogs, videos, and forums to discuss best practices and share ideas on improving government.

Paul Palamattam is an MPA and MADIR candidate at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ with an anticipated graduation date of May 17th, 2014. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Diplomacy, a former intern of the NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, and has worked on several political campaigns. His paper titled “Public Policy and SOPA: The Failure of Elite Theory and the Success of Political Process Theory” examining the public policy debate surrounding the Stop Online Piracy Act was published in the 2013 issue of Political Analysis.

Angel Investor and Board Member of Glassdoor.com and HireVue. Former CEO SNOCAP and EVP, Electronic Arts. Co-Author of Talent Force: A New Manifesto for the Human Side of Business.

Susan Fowler is widely known as one of the foremost experts on personal empowerment. Her extensive experience and knowledge gained through 15 years of advertising, sales, production, and marketing across the United States has fueled her quest to help individuals achieve their highest levels of success. Susan is a catalyst for CHANGE through Compelling evidence, Humor, Accelerated learning, Next steps, Global perspective, and Emotional connections. She is the coauthor of more than six books, including Why Motivation Doesn't Work...and What Does, Situational Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager with Ken Blanchard and Laurie Hawkins.

Pete Wheelan, CEO of InsideTrack, has dedicated his career to leading mission-driven, high-growth companies focused on helping individuals live up to their full potential. Before joining InsideTrack, he served as chief operating officer and chief revenue officer at Blurb, a groundbreaking leader in unleashing creative expression through self-published books.

Susan Doktor is a journalist and business strategist who hails from New York City. She writes on a wide range of topics, including workplace issues, health, finance, and government affairs.