Ilya Zeldin is the founder and CEO of 2gnoMe, an award-winning platform driving professional growth with personalized, data-driven solutions. With 20 years in tech and cloud innovation, he built 2gnoMe to solve challenges in team alignment and execution. A frequent speaker at industry events, Ilya shares practical insights on empowering people through technology. He lives with his family in New York City.

With 20 years of international experience in sales and operations management, Huong excels at building strong customer relationships and delivering exceptional service. She thrives in collaborative, energetic environments and is committed to contributing to a fun, dynamic, and inspiring team. Outside of work, Huong enjoys quilting, training for marathons, and spending time with her two boys and her beloved schnauzer.

Richard Laine was previously Director of Education at the National Governors Association. Before that, Richard served as the Director of Education for The Wallace Foundation, where he led its initiative aimed at strengthening the quality of education leadership and its connection to improving student achievement. Prior to his position at Wallace, Richard was the Director of Education Policy and Initiatives at the Illinois Business Roundtable, the Associate Superintendent for Policy, Planning and Resource Management at the Illinois Board of Education and the Executive Director at the Coalition for Educational Rights.

Ronald Herbas is an accomplished education leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation and excellence. As a former Assistant Superintendent for the NYC Department of Education, he led initiatives that improved teacher development and student outcomes. Now at 2gnoMe, Ronald develops personalized, data-driven platforms aligned with the Danielson Framework, empowering educators nationwide. A U.S. Army Combat Veteran and West Point graduate with an MBA, he combines strategic vision with disciplined execution to transform education.

Dr. Jefferis is the Associate Superintendent, Director of Academic Excellence for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. Amy has over twenty years of experience teaching in public and Catholic schools, as well as serving as a vice-principal and principal at the elementary and middle school levels. Amy manages professional development, teacher growth, standardized testing, and federal funding for the Department of Catholic Schools, and leads the Curriculum Committee. Oregon state administrative credentials and a Doctorate of Education from Creighton University.

Experienced education technology instructor, coach, and administrator with a demonstrated history of working in education. Skilled in Google, Education Technology, instruction, pedagogy, professional development, and information technology. Strong education professional with a Master of Arts (M.A.) focused in Secondary Education and Teaching from University of Nebraska at Omaha.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his Master’s in Education from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Troy spent the next 13 years as a school psychologist before taking on his role as the director of Special Projects at Mountain BOCES. He then became its director of special education before taking the helm as executive director.

Jill's passion centers on education and helping people reach their maximum potential. With this inspiration and insights gained from a comprehensive background in education reform, personalized learning, assessment, curriculum design, systemic inequities in education, and policy and program development - Jill is exceptionally skilled, bringing diverse groups together with a vision for education innovation.

Bruce Umpstead provides businesses and organizations with thought leadership, strategic direction, and program development services related to education technology, data analytics, and competency-based learning in PK-20 education. From 2007 to 2013, he served as Michigan’s state “EdTech” director where he mastered innovation at-scale. Bruce holds a B.A. in Public Administration and an M.B.A. in Finance and General Management from Michigan State University. Bruce lives in DeWitt, Michigan.