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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.

Rayanne Thorn is VP of Communications & Branding for Evenbase, a global digital recruitment group and part of A&N Media. The Evenbase portfolio includes over 60 recruitment sites in 55 countries, with aggressive plans for further expansion. Rayanne's specialties include US language and customs transition, content creation, and social marketing.

Rebekah Dorworth is the president of Kyra Solutions, a trusted government partner specializing in the art and science of digital transformation and modernization. With decades of experience assisting clients in the public sector, Kyra Solutions understands the pain points government agencies face and provides forward-thinking solutions that help capable employees carry out their best work. In her role at Kyra Solutions, Rebekah drives operational excellence by executing the strategic vision. She has been with Kyra Solutions for more than six years.

Stacy Walden is a Content Marketing Manager at Siege Media. She enjoys writing about blogging, business development, and productivity.

Richard (Dick) Finnegan is CEO of C-Suite Analytics and the originator of Stay Interviews. A top global voice on employee retention, his strategies have helped organizations reduce turnover by up to 58% and save millions of dollars across six continents. He is a frequent speaker at executive and C-suite leadership conferences, workforce development conferences, industry associations’ annual meetings, and national SHRM conferences. Targeting Turnover is his sixth book and his most direct call to action for frontline accountability.

Richard Schwartz is a tech lover and a productivity addict. He likes spending time trying the newest technologies on the market and designing websites. He is also an editor for TemplatesAssistant.com, a website that delivers free templates for making everybody's work easier.

Confidant, Author, and Speaker. Former President AT&T Global Services, President Lucent Government Solutions, President & COO Opus360, President & CEO The Balance & Stretch Center Inc.

As Editor in Chief of Public Works, Stephanie Johnston directs the brand’s magazine, website, e-newsletters, and contributes to webcasts and other digital initiatives. In addition to the American Public Works Association, she belongs to the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation, American Society of Business Publication Editors, and Construction Writers Association. She has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Augustana College (1984) and a master’s from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism (1985). Before joining Public Works in 2006, she oversaw content development for publications in the agricultural, legal, and construction industries.

Riya Sander is a Digital Strategist, having 5+ years of experience in the field of Internet Marketing. She is a social media geek, a complete foodie and enjoys trying varied cuisines. A perfect day for her consists of reading her favorite author with a hot cuppa coffee.

A catalyst for conversations that matter, relationships that work and results that inspire, Susan Mazza serves leaders and their organizations as a Leadership Coach, Change Agent and Motivational Speaker. Named one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders by Trust Across America in 2013, she is known for her ability to bring clarity to complex issues, as well as transform theory and ideas into effective action and results. With a passion for unleashing the human spirit at work Susan has cultivated a culture of leadership and accountability in organizations around the world. As a master facilitator she also has extensive experience transforming dysfunctional groups into collaborative teams. One of the founding Members of The Lead Change Group, a non-profit, global leadership community, Susan also Co-authored The Character-Based Leader: Instigating a Revolution of Leadership One Person at a Time. With her unique understanding of human systems, she has worked successfully with many types and sizes of organizations and with people around the world including: Fortune 500, small- and medium-sized businesses, non-profits as well as K-12 schools and their districts. Her clients include: Prudential Financial, Tyco, AT&T, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Lucent Technologies, Smart Business Advisory & Consulting Group, The Morris School District, Del Sano Construction Company, REWCO, Inc., Heller CD, The Morristown Partnership, and The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education, Weaving Influence. The Entrepreneurial Development Center as IRSC, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Susan also actively supports the Women’s Business Center at FIT.

Ryan Ayers is a researcher and consultant within multiple industries including information technology, education, and business development. Always up for a challenge, Ayers enjoys working with startups as well as Fortune 500 companies. When not at work, Ayers loves reading science fiction novels and watching the LA Clippers.