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Mr. David L. Stevens currently serves as the Chief Information Officer for Maricopa County, AZ – the fourth largest County in the Nation by population and over 9,200 square miles in size; it is larger than 23 States by population. Mr. Stevens is passionate about relational capital, earning trust, building excellent teams and delivering technology that impacts the business. He has presented at national conferences and is published in a variety of magazines, as well as serving on a number of advisory boards and committees. Most recently, he was appointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Information Technology Standing Committee and subcommittees on Cyber Security and Geospatial Information Services. Additionally, Mr. Stevens was appointed by Janice K. Brewer, Governor of the State of Arizona, to the Commission on Judicial Conduct in December of 2013 and Confirmed by the full Senate in April of 2014 – the Commission is based on Article 6.1 of the Arizona Constitution and acts on complaints alleging one or more judges have engaged in judicial misconduct in a particular case or circumstance. He was also appointed by Governor Brewer to the Information Technology Authorization Committee (ITAC) in December of 2013. This assemblage brings together a statewide view of IT that can help policymakers and the public understand the challenges and opportunities facing IT professionals in public service. ITAC’s fundamental goal is to maximize the benefits derived from the public investment in computer systems, software and applications, and to minimize the risk of failure in applications development and implementation. Lastly, Mr. Stevens is serving a two year term as chairman of the Technology Advisory Group of the Maricopa County Association of Governments (MAG), which includes 27 cities. The Technology Advisory Group is made up of City CIOs across Maricopa County. Mr. Stevens has had the honor and privilege to receive various professional awards and recognition for his leadership and innovations across business and information technology initiatives – he credits this to the amazing people he has had the honor to work with past and present.

An internationally recognized flexible workplace strategy consultant, speaker and author, Cali Williams Yost has pioneered new ways to manage work, life and business in the modern economy for nearly two decades. As CEO and founder of Flex Strategy Group/Work Life Fit— and one of Mashable’s Top 14 Career Experts on Twitter— she’s shown hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals how to partner for award-winning flexible work success. Clients have ranged from Ernst & Young, BDO USA, J.P. Morgan Chase, Novo Nordisk, to the U.S. Navy and the United Nations.

David Nielson, CEO of DNA Worldwide, brings over three decades of global, corporate, Fortune 500, and private consulting experience in organizational change management, leadership development, and training. David has helped guide large-scale change initiatives and business strategy driven by ERP, mergers, restructuring, and the need for cultural change. He has been a featured and frequent speaker at PMI, Project World, Chief Executive Network, Management Resources Association, TEC, IABC, Training Director’s Forum, and the Alliance of Organizational Systems Designers. His book 9 Dimensions of Conscious Success is available now on Amazon.

Scott Blaufeux has worked with the government in Seattle, WA both in a legal capacity and as a volunteer in low-income communities. He is currently the Content Manager for AllCriminalJusticeSchools.com, a leading resource for those looking to get their start in government careers. When he's not at work, he enjoys aikido, tai chi, hiking and biking, as well as spending time with his partner Ruth and their new puppy Libby.

David Pagotto is the Founder and Managing Director of SIXGUN, a digital marketing agency based in Melbourne. He has been involved in digital marketing for over 10 years, helping organizations get more customers, more reach, and more impact.

Dr Dawn Graham, PhD is one of the nation's leading career coaches. She is the Career Director for the MBA Program for Executives at The Wharton School, where she counsels business leaders on making strategic career choices. A licensed psychologist and former corporate recruiter, she hosts SiriusXM Radio's popular weekly call-in show Career Talk and is a regular contributor to Forbes.

With almost 20 years of experience in public service, Deanna has been serving as Oakland’s City Administrator since August 2011. She is a recognized leader in public policy and local government management. Prior to her current position, Deanna held several executive positions and worked on a variety of high level initiatives for San Jose, CA. Deanna began her career in public service as a Management Intern with the City of Oakland. Deanna holds two Bachelor of Art degrees, in Rhetoric and Ethnic Studies, from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master of City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Dean M. Schroeder is an award-winning author, consultant and scholar widely respected for his work helping organizations improve management outcomes. His best-selling book, Ideas Are Free, co-authored with Alan Robinson, was voted the Reader’s Choice by Fast Company magazine and selected as one of the 30 best business books of the year by Soundview Executive Books. The co-authors joined forces again this year releasing ,The Idea-Driven Organization: Unlocking the Power in Bottom Up Ideas, which has received high praise and ample reviews already. As a consultant and speaker, Dr. Schroeder has worked with many types of companies and organizations in North America, Europe, and Asia. He has personally led organizational turn-around and transformation initiatives and has published more than 80 articles, for which he has received a number of awards, including two Shingo Prizes. Dr. Schroeder has served on the Board of Examiners of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for five years. He is the Herbert and Agnes Schulz Professor of Management at Valparaiso University.

Eileen works as a Head Hunter for an overseas company that offers finance assignment help. She also enjoys writing blogs on topics related to HRM, career consultancy as well as traveling. When not working or blogging, she enjoys reading novels. - See more at: http://www.thebigidea.co.uk/3-ways-to-limit-social-media-at-work/#sthash.gJBfBf2M.dpuf

Elizabeth Heron is an HR manager who oversees the execution of the company's internal strategy. She helps employees to find their career goals and motivates them through the process of reaching the ideal job. Elizabeth contributes regularly to iresumecoverletter.com, where she gives advice in regards to cover letters and resumes.

An enthusiastic of all forms of communication and interpersonal relationships, Emma Davis is helping the online CV builder and cover letter tool ResumeGiants to become a reference for job seekers in the US market.

Eric Lyons is PR strategist and writer at ITJobsList, with extensive professional management experience in the public and private sectors.