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Sandra Mills is a freelance health, career, and health care industry writer. She enjoys helping people advance their careers.

Saint Jude Retreats is an alternative to traditional substance use treatment. Saint Jude Retreats provides a program for people with substance use problems that concentrates on self-directed positive and permanent change. Through the program, we offer the opportunity for individuals to self-evaluate and explore avenues for life enhancement.

Toby Dean works on behalf of CV Nation in content creation and marketing. He creates engaging graphics and content that help businesses stand out from the crowd. Over the past 8 years has worked with dozens of SME's in both an agency and freelance capacity.

Richard McMunn is the founder of How2become.com. Richard spent 17 years in the Fire Service and now provides specialist recruitment training for those looking embark on a public sector career. For the last 8 years, How2become.com has helped numerous people prepare for and pass tough recruitment processes and assessment centres in order to secure their dream job.

Nicole D. Carr is the Director of Human Resources at the California Department of Social Services and she has been appointed to various executive-level positions within State Government during her 20-year, public service career which includes but is not limited to serving as the Assistant Deputy Director for the Department of Housing and Community Development and a Budget Officer for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Skylar is a content marketing specialist writing about productivity, lifestyle, and finance topics.

Tim Sackett, MS, SPHR is Executive Vice President of HRU Technical Resources , a contingent staffing firm in Lansing, MI. Tim has 20 years of HR and talent background split evenly between corporate HR gigs among the Fortune 500 and the HR vendor community – so he gets it from both sides of the desk. A frequent contributor to the talent blog Fistful of Talent, Tim also speaks at many HR conferences and events. Contact him at sackett.tim@HRU-Tech.com .

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.

Noelle is currently a Public Relations Specialist for the City and County of Honolulu Office of the Mayor’s Neighborhood Commission Office, working primarily on Office digital initiatives and citizen engagement. Follow them on Twitter: @HNLNCO. Passionate about developing communities, she channels this passion through organizing Network of Women’s Honolulu chapter and volunteering for the Hawaii Bicycling League’s Bike to Work Day. Her background in urbanism led her to co-found MultipliCITY, a conference held in 2013 for young urban scholars to exchange ideas on cities, across cultures and disciplines. She is inspired by her yoga practice and travel. She completed a Master degree in Urban Studies at Sciences Po Paris and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA, c/o 2011.

Sofia Medina is an SEO Marketing Specialist and does Content Marketing at Porch. She is passionate about music, sports, wellness, and creativity. Her hobbies include singing, graphic design, and spending time with her family and friends.

Patrick Ibarra, a former city manager and Human Resource Director, owns and operates an organizational effectiveness consulting practice, The Mejorando Group (www.gettingbetterallthetime.com), and is one of the country's leading experts on optimizing the performance of public sector organizations

Olivia is a journalist who always tries to see the bright side of things. She likes to inspire people in her writings and to enjoy a mysterious beauty of twilight. Connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.