Dr. Connie Bell, DBA is a transformational executive and scholar-practitioner known for her ability to lead with both vision and compassion. A native Californian now residing in Texas, Dr. Bell brings over 30 years of dynamic leadership experience across corporate, academic, and global environments. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Security Risk, Global Incident Response, and Fraud Data Analytics at Teleperformance, where she leads enterprise-wide governance strategies focused on security, ethics, fraud prevention, and operational resilience.

In addition to her corporate leadership, Dr. Bell is a respected doctoral professor and dissertation chair at the University of Phoenix and also serves as a doctoral chair at Columbia Southern University. She mentors emerging scholars in business and leadership disciplines, guiding them through the dissertation process with a strong emphasis on alignment, scholarly rigor, and real-world applicability. Within the University of Phoenix, she is known for leveraging structured frameworks to support student success and doctoral completion.

Her scholarly research explores the intersection of ethical leadership, systemic equity, and high-risk organizational environments, with a particular focus on how governance and leadership influence sustainable outcomes. Beyond academia and corporate leadership, Dr. Bell is the Founder and CEO of Beyond the Bell Collective, where she advances mentorship, leadership development, and personal transformation.

As a breast cancer survivor, Dr. Bell brings a deeply personal perspective to her work, emphasizing the critical importance of wellbeing, self-advocacy, and resilience. She speaks candidly about how ignoring early signs of illness nearly cost her everything, and how her recovery reshaped her leadership philosophy. This lived experience informs her advocacy for trauma-informed leadership and well-being-centered organizational cultures.

Known for her mantra, “Lift as you climb,” Dr. Bell is committed to opening doors for others, mentoring future leaders, and creating environments where high performance and human dignity coexist. Her mission is to transform systems from the inside out by bridging governance, innovation, and wellbeing to drive sustainable change across organizations and communities.

Credentials:
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
• Senior Vice President, Global Security Risk & Incident Response
• Professor & Doctoral Chair, University of Phoenix
• Doctoral Chair, Columbia Southern University
• Conference Speaker | Research Mentor | Survivor Advocate
Contact:
Email: connie.bell@tp.com | dr.connie.bell@beyondthebellorg.come
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/connie-bell

Dr. Sheila R. Trapp is a distinguished and dynamic leader whose life’s work centers on building bridges—between generations, disciplines, and communities. With over three decades of experience, she brings a wealth of wisdom and authenticity to every role she inhabits: trainer, educator, writer, daughter, wife, mother, sister, auntie, and most recently, grandmother—a role she cherishes deeply. Her grandchildren fuel her passion for legacy, inspiring her unwavering commitment to cultivating the next wave of transformative leaders.

At the heart of Dr. Trapp’s leadership philosophy is a holistic, spiritually intelligent approach that empowers individuals and organizations to lead with purpose, resilience, and integrity. Her work integrates this vital dimension into leadership development, organizational strategy, and personal growth, creating ripple effects that extend far beyond the boardroom or classroom.

Known for her authenticity, passion, and intentionality, Dr. Trapp has served in influential roles, including Manager, Executive Director, Business Owner, and Board Member. Her leadership journey spans 33 years of impactful service, marked by innovation, mentorship, and a deep dedication to ethical excellence.  

As a writer and educator, Dr. Trapp seamlessly blends creativity with instruction. Whether she’s crafting a compelling grant proposal, penning a thought-provoking book, or captivating an audience with her insights, she consistently delivers clarity, depth, and inspiration. Her academic credentials include a Doctorate in Management with a specialization in Organizational Leadership, as well as master’s degrees in organizational management and theology. She is also a Certified Public Manager and a sought-after international speaker and advisor to senior leaders.

Dr. Trapp’s groundbreaking research on spiritual intelligence and public servant leadership has enriched global discourse, influencing both academic and professional spheres. Her writing and teaching continue to shape the future of leadership with a focus on authenticity, service, and intentionality.

In addition to her personal and professional endeavors, Dr. Trapp is the author of 12 published books and leads S. Renae Consultant Group, providing book consulting, editing, and publishing services. Through this venture, she empowers aspiring authors to bring their stories to life with precision, polish, and purpose—offering her experience and guidance from manuscript development to final publication.

In all she does, Dr. Trapp remains devoted to connecting the leadership of the past, present, and future. Her mission is clear: to foster hope, inspire action, and champion enduring leadership that uplifts humanity. She can be contacted by email at srenaeconsult@gmail.com or srenaepublishing@outlook.com or on LinkedIn - Sheila R. Trapp.

Paul B. Thornton is an author, trainer, speaker and professor of business administration at STCC. In 2015, he was the recipient of the Joseph J. Deliso, Sr., Endowed Chair. He has conducted management and leadership programs for Palmer Foundry, UMass Medical School, Mercy Health Systems, Kuwait Oil Corp., Human Services Forum, Sunshine Village and United Technologies Corp. Through his coaching, seminars and courses, he has helped over 10,000 people become more effective managers and leaders. Earlier in his career, he was the manager, human resources, for the Hamilton Standard division of United Technologies. He was also involved in training and developing managers, assessment centers and succession planning. He twice received a United Technologies Award for Extraordinary Management Effectiveness.

Dr. Debra is an international speaker who speaks from her heart to help others shatter the lies that have kept them from achieving their dreams. Having overcome learning problems, abuse, cancer, and trauma, she uses the principles from her studies in transformational leadership; she aids others in uncovering their unique superpowers to live victorious. Degrees in Communication, speech, and drama, a Master's in Education, and a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership give her a base to assist others in unleashing their superpowers and becoming the heroines of their own stories. She has worked as a drama coach and director for over 20 years in schools, community theatre, and churches for all ages. She is proud to be a speaker and workshop leader for Blissful Living, Leo International conferences, WEL Women Empowerment Conferences, Global Research Conference Cambridge England, LOSD Skill Live, Disrupt Aging Classroom, and AARP workshops, Changing the Narrative, Optimal, Show Me, and ASA aging Summits. She's a dynamic coach who helps women own the stage from the beginning by speaking dramatically. Dr. Debra Mrock is the podcast host of She Roars Boldly Women Owning the Stage, an Author and Co-Author of two books.

Sandy Goldstone is a great lover of Life, and all things of an esoteric nature, who cherishes and values the colourful array of experiences and opportunities Life has blessed her with to know Her to be a wise and unconditionally loving universe in which we have the privilege and joy to co-create with as eternal souls of love. Sandy has had four near death experiences, the first being at nine years of age. These experiences and  he truths revealed, have been the catalyst and foundation for the past thirty years of service, as a church pastor, clinical supervisor for sexual abuse, substance abuse worker, holistic counsellor, mentoring women in compassionate leadership, radio host, speaker, writer, artist, astrologer, and business owner of The Hearts Way. Sandy’s soul’s purpose is for the awakening ofour hearts, the liberation of our Souls, and the embodiment of the Truth of Who and What we Are. She is a continual student in the study of True Self Consciousness, Universal and Natural Law.

May Li is a former PhD scientist who transitioned her career from laboratory research to sales, marketing and scientific recruiting. Born into a family that emphasized hard work and education as the keys to success, she was frustrated by her inability to make a more meaningful impact on the world. Her dream was to become financially wealthy but deep down, she felt she didn’t have what it takes to be successful, and she didn’t deserve it. Then she discovered a few ways to overcome her self-limiting beliefs, and suddenly significant opportunities showed up from unexpected sources. Dr. Li believes that true wealth is developed from the inside out and hopes to inspire anyone to pursue their millionaire dreams no matter how impossible it may seem.

Angela is a transformational leadership and wellbeing coach with nearly three decades of experience across education, corporate development, and community empowerment. Recognised as one of the Top 15 Coaches in London (2024) by Influence Digest, she supports professionals—particularly women and underrepresented leaders—to align purpose with impact, lead with authenticity, and foster resilient, human-centred organisations. She holds an MBA, a background in psychology and mindfulness, expert in educational coaching and advanced certifications in Positive Psychology Coaching, the PERMA model of wellbeing, and transformational change. As a licensed facilitator of Wellbeing Ambassador programme, Angela trains leaders to use VIA character strengths and science based framework to embed wellbeing into culture, strategy, and everyday leadership. Angela’s work integrates coaching, applied positive psychology, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence to transform not only leadership styles but organisational cultures. As a certified GCologist, she brings GCIndex insights to leaders and teams seeking to understand and optimise their impact through strengths-based collaboration. Her impact includes: Designing and delivering leadership coaching and wellbeing programmes for global organisations, including National Geographic Learning, Obama Foundation, International Coaching Federation Foundation, the NHS, and Consulates in Europe. Co-founded R.A.C.E Race Awareness of Coaching in Education in Dubai, Community Caching Hall CIC in UK, Educational Hall ltd, over 500 hours of coaching individuals and organisations guiding them to build psychologically safe environments and systems to lead with purpose. She is currently co-writing a book on Psychological Safety. Angela’s mission is clear: inspire change, lead with purpose, and transform futures.

Tina Persson, PhD is a sought-after speaker, author, podcaster and entrepreneur whose creativity, confidence and tenacity have earned her the reputation as a dynamic leader. Tina spent nearly two decades in academia followed by eight years as a recruiter and talent sourcer for industry and knows firsthand how hard it can be to make the transition from one to the other—and she also knows what you need to do it successfully. She is also an executive leadership coach, and has worked with over 1000 high-level professionals to help them navigate their leadership journeys. Tina’s experience as a coach as well as her creativity and background in business have allowed her to help countless individuals transform into successful leaders. Her approach is one that focuses on growth and empowerment. She helps her clients build trust in themselves by showing them how to use goal-setting and people-skills to achieve success, no matter the organization or business. In addition to her coaching work, Tina is an inventor who holds two patents related to RNA research. She is currently on the board at Aptahem, where she uses her expertise about RNA to help the company develop aptamers that prevent septic shock without coagulation (and with anti-inflammatory effects).

Dr. Marina Bezuglova Consultant in Human-Centered Transformation | Author | Keynote Speaker Dr. Marina Bezuglova is an international expert in human-centered leadership, emotional intelligence, and organizational wellbeing. With a PhD in Medicine and over 25 years of executive experience in global companies such as GfK and Ipsos, she now helps leaders and institutions create cultures where people thrive — not just perform. Her expertise spans strategic consulting, healthcare transformation, and large-scale customer and employee experience programs. As founder of the Wellbeing Lab and lecturer at SKOLKOVO Business School, Marina bridges scientific rigor with practical insights to help organizations build emotionally intelligent, people-first systems. Author of two acclaimed books — Finding Serenity Amid the Chaos and Balancing on the Edge — Marina offers research-backed strategies for preventing burnout and restoring sustainable balance in leadership and life. Her work has earned international recognition, including the Kotler Award, and she serves as a jury member for the International Customer Experience Awards. Based in Portugal and working globally, Marina brings a unique voice to leadership conversations — one rooted in compassion, clarity, and the belief that success and wellbeing are not mutually exclusive.

Biography coming soon.

Ewa Tamar Lewandowska is a multidisciplinary strategist and researcher, curating experiential spaces for leadership, creativity, and community in an increasingly automated world.

As MBA Director at GCAS, Ewa leads the “world’s most equitable MBA program.” The curriculum integrates global perspectives, sustainability, and disrupting technologies, particularly automation and artificial intelligence, while centering ethics, equity, and critical thinking. Her mission is to equip future leaders to navigate complexity with purpose and responsibility.

Ewa has over a decade of experience in digital strategy and product leadership, having worked with more than 50 startups globally. Her core expertise lies in launching, optimizing and scaling product-led revenue streams, with a proven track of scaling from zero to seven-figure revenues. Today, Ewa supports ethical AI and impact-driven startups, with a particular interest in emerging economies. 

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewa-lewandowska
Website: https://www.ewatamar.com/
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