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Staci M. Zavattaro, Ph.D., is an associate professor of public administration and a research associate with the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management. Her books include Cities for Sale, Place Branding Through Phases of the Image, and Social Media to Government: Theory and Practice (edited with Dr. Thomas Bryer). She serves as the managing editor of the international journal Administrative Theory & Praxis. Her work appears in journals such as Urban Studies, Public Administration Review, Journal of Place Management and Development, Administration & Society, and Tourism Management. Zavattaro graduated from the University of Florida with a dual major in political science and journalism. She completed her graduate work at Florida Atlantic University. As an almost-native Floridian (her family moved when she was 2, so she claims Florida as home), she is excited to come to Orlando and work with the wonderful faculty here at UCF.

Andrea Mein DeWitt is an author, sought-after speaker, and dynamic leadership coach who teaches high-performing leaders to see and step into their power, potential, and truth. She is the CEO of Andrea DeWitt Advisors, where she coaches heart-centered working professionals who are feeling the call to chase a dream, create something new in their lives, or transform something that's no longer working. Andrea's mantra is, "It is only when we dare to look inside ourselves that we find the truth to light our way forward." She encourages her clients to find their courage by stepping out of their comfort zone, which Andrea believes is the portal that will help them maximize their power and potential in both their personal and professional lives. Andrea's career path has taken her through diverse roles, from educator, mentor, and facilitator to speaker, coach, and author. As she moved through each role, she took advantage of the opportunities to learn, gain new skills, and become a better version of herself. After more than 30 years as a successful academic, Andrea bravely shed her cloak of education and took the courageous and transformational leap into the world of coaching. Her own life transitions allowed her to modify, revise, and rewrite her life. These are the skills she transmits to her coaching clients as she inspires them to take control and become the best version of themselves. Her 2022 book, Name, Claim & Reframe: Your Path to a Well-Lived Life, helps readers on a path to self-discovery, enabling them to access their personal power and potential in a way that aligns with their truth through the Name, Claim, and Reframe® (NCR) model. Her new follow-up workbook, Name, Claim & Reframe Workbook: Your Companion Guide to a Well-Lived Life, set to be released on April 30, 2024, offers an in-depth introspective extension for readers to harvest their own insights using NCR®. Andrea holds an M.Ed. in Reading Leadership from UC Berkeley and is a Professional Certified Coach through The Co-Active Training Institute and The International Coaching Federation.

Lottie is a freelance writer who contributes to a number of websites, writing about topics that are close to her heart. When she's not sitting in front of her laptop, she enjoys spending time exploring the great outdoors with her husband, two daughters and their German Shepherd.

Stephanie Diana Eubank is a Silicon Valley Native recently relocated to the Central Valley of California. While finishing her Dissertation towards earning a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Remote Work and Remote Leadership at Concordia University Chicago’s remote DBA program. Stephanie started her academic journey at California State University East Bay and moved on to Southern New Hampshire University where she completed her Masters in Operations Management with a focus in Project Management. While working towards academic goals she worked full-time in the financial world. Spending the last ten years working remotely within the financial industry as a National Subject Matter Expert in both Mortgage Compliance/ Condo Underwriting Compliance and Operational Organizational Development. Stephanie Diana Eubank is also currently working as a Business Instructor at California State University East Bay and California State University Stanislaus specializing in Operational Management. Stephanie has also started her own YouTube Channel to promote her business consultancy firm Wicked B of the West Consulting. Wicked B of the West is a owner operated consulting firm specializing in training companies how to train their remote leaders and helping to better understand their remote workers. Navigating the ever-changing trends in remote work as it evolves into the new normal of business. All her achievements would not have been possible without the work-life balance she has founded and championed in her research of remote work. Without remote work being a working mother, wife, and subject matter expert would be a much more insurmountable task. For more information on Stephanie Diana Eubank and her research see her blogs below: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wickedbofthewest Website: wickedbofthewestremoteconsulting.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WickedBoftheWestBusinessConsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedbofthewestconsulting/ Twitter: @SDEubank Blog: drstephaniebeardbaremoteresearch.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-diana-eubank-590b3757/

Carmen Mezzera became executive director of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) on January 1, 2014. Previously, she served as Director of Programs and Operations at the Bretton Woods Committee; Executive Director of the Fair Trade Federation; Assistant Director for Education and Outreach at the Atlantic Council of the United States; and Director of Alumni Relations for the School of International Service (SIS) at American University. Graduating Phi Beta Kappa from SIS, Ms. Mezzera stayed on to complete her master’s degree with a focus on international organizations and sustainable development. In the course of her studies, Ms. Mezzera provided analyses for NATO’s Partnership for Peace in Mons, Belgium and at the United Nations Development Program Washington Office. Among her volunteer work, Ms. Mezzera has served as Vice Chair of the Board for St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington DC, Co-Chair of the Canadian Coalition for Fair Trade, and Director-At-Large of the Abyssinian Fund in Harlem, NY. She has written and/or provided interviews for CNN, CBS, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, Martha Stewart Living, Vogue, and Cooperative Grocer Magazine - among other outlets - and spoken at numerous national and international conferences. She received the 2008 Rising Star Alumni Award from American University.

Gloria Martinez loves sharing her business expertise and hopes to inspire other women to start their own businesses and seek promotions in the workplace. She created WomenLed.org to spotlight and celebrate women’s achievements.

Aubree Watson has been successfully balancing her work-life responsibilities since 2019. She lives with her 8 cats.

Randy A. Burba is the Chief of Public Safety for Chapman University. He has served in this capacity since 2005 and he is responsible for all law enforcement related functions, parking, transportation services, fire & life safety, and emergency management for the university. Randy obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration from Cal Poly University and is a graduate of The University of Southern California’s Delinquency Control Institute. Randy believes that learning is a lifelong endeavor and he continues to learn from his colleagues and the community he serves. He believes that solving problems is the core of community policing and his motto is, “Never be so constrained by your job description that you stop looking for ways to say yes; if you must say no, say it with compassion for the customer’s crisis, real or perceived, and provide options”. He began his career in 1986 at the University of Southern California. In his 33 years of campus law enforcement he has had the opportunity to partner with many diverse groups to solve problems within the local community, including building a house in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity as part of a community policing outreach. He has served as President for The International Association of Campus Law enforcement Administrators (IACLEA); President of The California College and University Police Chief’s Association (CCUPCA); Chair of the Board for Crime Survivors; he is member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP); The American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS); and The Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP). Randy resides in Orange California with his wife and two daughters.

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Phil Rosenberg is known all over America and abroad as "The HR Doctor." He is a human resources and public administration leader with more than thirty years of successful practical, field tested experience in making HR work for the organization and every one of its employees and clients. He has served as Director of Human Resources, Chief Labor Negotiator and Critical Incident Coordinator for Broward County, Florida, one of America’s largest county governments. He has served in the same capacity for the Cities of Miramar, Florida, Santa Barbara, California, and Miami-Dade County’s Public Health Trust. In California’s Central Valley, he served as Director of Human Resources and as County Chief Administrative Officer for Stanislaus County. Phil is the author of over four hundred nationally published articles and the four hundred page book, “Don’t Walk by Something Wrong!” He has well over two decades of experience teaching masters and doctoral students in three universities, as well as being a frequent conference keynote presenter and seminar leader. These have included multiple presentations in the United Kingdom and the Republic of South Africa. In addition, he had the honor of being keynote speaker at the first ever All-Ireland Human Resources Conference in late 2007. Phil has conducted seminars all across the United States on a huge array of HR issues, including Workplace and Personal Security, Creating a Compelling Place to Work, HR Innovation, Liability Reduction, Management and Supervisory Accountability, as well as many other motivational and innovation-centered presentations. He is a compelling, humorous presenter in demand as a trainer and leader in public and private organizations. His work has included decades of innovative leadership and accountability for Affirmative Action programs, Employment and Training administration, risk management, internal affairs investigations, violence and disaster management intervention and incident command experience, leadership development, information systems implementation, and employee assistance programs.

Lydia McAllister is a content creator who develops helpful and compelling stories. Her passion for digital marketing and creative writing has led her to cover unique topics ranging from business to lifestyle. She calls Texas home and enjoys solving crosswords, baking and catching up on a never ending to-read list in her spare time.

Gabrielle is a Manhattan-based content creator who writes articles with actionable tips about professional development. She’s passionate about sharing her insights to empower people to succeed in their careers.