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Jamaal W. Stafford is Maryland federal employment lawyer with extensive experience counseling and representing both employees and employers. He received his JD from the University of Virginia School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Louisiana. He handles cases relating to discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and other employment matters.

James Fell is Online Business Editor at Aceville Publications, overseeing digital projects for What Franchise and Global Franchise. He’s passionate about writing about business and the future of franchising.

Jane Hurst is a content manager from San Francisco. She enjoys writing tech articles and learns coding. Jane loves traveling and is a book addict. Find her on Twitter!

Janey is a Content Marketing Specialist at Siege Media. She enjoys writing on a variety of topics including travel, career and lifestyle. In her free time, you can find her trying out a new coffee shop or planning her next trip.

Jason Fraser has advised countless entrepreneurs, government entities, businesses and universities around the world on leadership and effective team building. Jason currently leads a team at VMware of more than 50 product managers and designers who work with the Department of Defense and other government clients to build mission-critical software. Previously, he was the Director of Agile Practice Leadership Enablement for Pivotal, where he worked with government organizations and Fortune 500 companies enabling their leaders to manage innovation portfolios. Jason is the co-author of “Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama: How to Reduce Stress and Make Extraordinary Progress Wherever You Lead” launched in April 2023.

Dr. Jeanie Cockell and Dr. Joan McArthur-Blair are co-presidents of Cockell McArthur-Blair Consulting and co-authors of Building Resilience with Appreciative Inquiry, published by Berrett-Koehler this year. Dr. Jeanie Cockell is a dynamic facilitator known for her ability to get diverse groups to work collaboratively together. For twenty years, Jeanie has served as an educational and organizational consultant helping people, organizations, and communities build positive futures and respond effectively to change. Dr. Joan McArthur-Blair is an inspirational writer, speaker, and facilitator. Joan specializes in the use of Appreciative Inquiry to foster leadership, strategic planning, and innovative strategies for organizational development.

Jeff Mazur is the executive director for LaunchCode, a nonprofit organization aiming to fill the gap in tech talent by matching companies with trained individuals. As one of the winners of the 2017 MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge, LaunchCode has been recognized for expanding “the tech workforce by providing free coding education to disadvantaged job seekers.” Jeff lives in St. Louis with his wife and twin girls.

Jennifer Davis is a writer and contributor. She writes about career and job hunting tips. She hopes to provide valuable information for those who want to be successful in the industry.

Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D., Certified Speaking Professional, is a best-selling author and global keynote speaker who is known as the “Champion of Introverts.” In addition to her latest book, The Genius of Opposites, she has written two best-selling books about introverts (Quiet Influence and The Introverted Leader), which have been translated into 14 languages. Jennifer has worked with hundreds of organizations including GE, CNN, NASA and the CDC. She is a highly regarded faculty member of the American Management Association and has been featured in Forbes, Time Magazine, Fortune and The Wall Street Journal. Jennifer’s commitment to introverts started the day she married one. Since then, she’s helped organizations value the introverts on their teams and coached introverted individuals to step confidently into leadership positions.

Jen Verta is a writer and editor that can seamlessly blend her content in with a multitude of verticals, especially the health and medical sector. Writing in this field is a large area of focus for Jen because she relishes taking complicated topics and turning them into simpler bits of info the reader can handle. Health is life! Currently, Jen primarily writes for LungCancerCenter.com, – a website whose mission is to help educate victims of lung cancer and what they can do to fight it.

Jen is a freelance writer with extensive experience across multiple sectors, including recruitment, eCommerce, marketing, and events. With a background in journalism, Jen uses effective writing techniques to educate, engage and entertain readers on her client's behalf, driving brand exposure with cleverly crafted content.

Jamesa is a Career Advisor at the University of Michigan where she supports and assists undergraduate students with navigating through personal and professional development through one on one appointments and programs. She enjoys working with students and encouraging them to think "outside of the box" about how they can explore careers and use their skills. Jamesa graduated from University of Michigan with a B.A. in International Studies, with a specialization in Global Environment and Health along and a minor in Program in the Environment in 2013. Jamesa will be continuing her education at Wayne State University School of Law and is working to pursue a career in public service. Jamesa can be reached at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesacjohnson/