Dennis Dayman is a veteran innovation catalyst with 30 years of experience helping organizations turn complex security, privacy, and data‑governance challenges into engines for growth. A multi‑time CISO and advisor across high‑velocity tech companies, Dennis is known for designing forward‑looking frameworks that enable safe experimentation, rapid scaling, and trust‑centered product innovation.

From guiding an $871M acquisition to shaping industry‑defining platforms, Dennis has consistently helped companies innovate at moments of transformation. His leadership has empowered teams to build resilient, modern systems that accelerate—not restrict—innovation.

Nationally, Dennis has advanced innovation through policy and standards work, including serving as Chair of the DHS Policy Subcommittee and as a U.S. Delegate to ISO/ANSI, where he helped establish global privacy‑by‑design principles.

Marco Johnson is an innovation ecosystem architect with more than 20 years of experience designing platforms, partnerships, and programs that accelerate entrepreneurship and social innovation. 

His work centers on transforming institutional and community assets into engines of innovation‑led economic growth.

With global experience spanning agricultural innovation, microenterprise development, and impact investing, Marco brings a systems‑level perspective to how innovation takes root and spreads. He specializes in helping communities, universities, and mission‑driven organizations build the infrastructure innovators need to succeed.

As Founder and Principal of Ladig Consulting, Rhonda blends entrepreneurship, nonprofit strategy, and economic development into high-impact solutions for communities of all sizes. With a master’s in public management and more than 15 years of experience leading collaborative ecosystem efforts, she has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs – rural, urban, Main Street, and high-growth alike – and has seen firsthand that business ownership can change families, strengthen communities, and build lasting local wealth.
Her work spans from launching funds and identifying impact metrics to designing programs that tackle challenges like limited infrastructure, diverse populations, and scarce resources.

Bringing over 15 years of client service in strategy, operations, and economic development, David Newsome founded Tapestry, LLC, in 2020. David supports mission-driven, economic development-oriented organizations in developing and implementing impactful, sustainable programs. Across his career, David has supported leaders at nonprofits, philanthropies, governments, and private companies to achieve shared objectives through explicit goal setting, compelling communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement and agility.

Patrick Davis is the Founder and CEO of Moonwake Technologies, a mission-driven consulting firm that partners with nonprofits, government, and community-based organizations to navigate the intersection of technology, strategy, and social impact. With nearly 20 years of experience spanning technology and business strategy, software

development, data analytics and engineering, nonprofit operations, and fundraising, Patrick brings a unique blend of technical expertise and sector-specific insight to his work

Herman Nyamunga is a powerhouse in economic development, capital access strategy, and inclusive entrepreneurship. With over 15 years of trailblazing leadership across the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Central America, Herman has architected game-changing programs, partnerships, and policies that unlock opportunity for underrepresented communities and drive innovation in local economies.
His expertise in data-sharing, performance frameworks, and capital product design is matched only by his passion for advancing economic equity and building lasting community wealth.

Elizabeth is a powerhouse in innovation, funding strategy, and community building. With a track record of helping business owners raise more than $100 million - and securing $150,000+ for her own ventures - Elizabeth knows how to turn bold ideas into real-world impact. Her expertise spans customer experience design, business coaching, and alternative funding. 
Elizabeth has built strategic partnerships, managed coaching teams, and developed programming that elevated operation capacity and drove measurable results. She is committed to breaking barriers, building bridges, and driving innovation.

TJ began at General Motors, where she spent nearly twelve years moving through roles in operations, marketing, sales, and customer experience. She was instrumental in launching GM’s first infotainment products, collaborating with engineers to meet evolving customer expectations and helping guide the company through its post-bankruptcy transformation.
Throughout her career, TJ has been driven by a commitment to operational excellence and a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex challenges. Her leadership has consistently helped organization adapt, grown, and thrive in rapidly changing environments.

Herman Nyamunga is a powerhouse in economic development, capital access strategy, and inclusive entrepreneurship. With over 15 years of trailblazing leadership across the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Central America, Herman has architected game-changing programs, partnerships, and policies that unlock opportunity for underrepresented communities and drive innovation in local economies.
His expertise in data-sharing, performance frameworks, and capital product design is matched only by his passion for advancing economic equity and building lasting community wealth.