J.C. OwenDiana Davis Spencer Foundation | Grants Manager
Yheizzi Owen has had a successful career in the world of banking which has included Panabank and Banco Continental in Panama City, Panama. She also spent more than 11 years at PNC Bank in Pittsburgh as a member of the Hawthorn Division Private Foundation Management, where she helped families protect their legacies and insure solvency for future generations. |
Valeria LassiterFounder and CEO, Lassiter & Associates
Endorsed by clients as a top strategist, Valeria Lassiter brings expert analysis and unmatched energy to guide executives and leadership boards in organizational planning, revenue growth, and stakeholder communications. In 2003, she formed her management consulting firm, Lassiter & Associates, LLC, to provide corporate and nonprofit organizations with smart strategic planning, executive coaching, and creative training solutions. |
Kristy ClasonHaving Served as the Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for global leaders in healthcare and technology she provides impetus to each and every business’ growing capabilities.
She has over two decades of experience in defining, envisioning and implementing successful products, solutions and programs. Currently her focus is in start up bio-tech research and development of in-vitro diagnostics. |
Polly HansonAmerican Public Transportation Association
Polly Hanson is responsible for developing transit security, risk and emergency management standards and policies for the American Public Transportation Association. She performs peer reviews and assists with safety audits and serves as an advocate for transportation security, as well as a source matter expert on transit security, risk and emergency management issues. Previously, Polly was the Chief of Police for AMTRAK where she led a national police department responsible for protecting over 30 million passengers and 20,000 employees. |
Souny KennedyCo-Founder of Agritourism Life
Souny Kennedy is the Co-Founder of Agritourism Life, (www.agritourism.life) an international brand that promotes, engages and benchmarks farms, garden centers and wineries throughout the globe. She and her husband, John joined forces to create a digital magazine, website and data management platform to raise awareness and support to the growing trend of locally sourced and family-owned small businesses in the agritourism industry. |
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