Monique Helstrom

With 27 years of experience building humans and operational ecosystems, Monique coaches, recruits, and speaks with one mission: To help people become who they were always meant to be — effective, self-aware, and unstoppable. Formerly the Executive Assistant and “Chief of Simon Sinek,” Monique was the force behind the scenes of a global thought leadership brand. […]
Elijah “Tony” Crawford
Shane Callahan

Shane Callahan brings over 25 years of experience in technology, intelligence, and leadership to his role as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Vanderbilt University. He first joined Vanderbilt as the university’s inaugural Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), where he built the information security program from the ground up. In 2024, he was named CIO, continuing […]
Francisco Nelson

Broward College | Serve. Lead. Mentor. Repeat. Recently stepping into the role of Specialist in Career and Technical Education Articulation at Broward College, Francisco Nelson brings over 15 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership and leading high-impact administrative initiatives within higher education. His expertise spans large-scale event planning, diplomatic collaboration, career […]
Deanna Danger

Deanna Danger is a strategic Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience supporting C-suite leaders in higher education, healthcare, and manufacturing. She currently partners with the Chief Information Officer at Vanderbilt University, where she leads initiatives, improves operations, and serves as a trusted strategic advisor. Deanna is Nova Chief of Staff certified and also […]
Nikki Jones

Nikki M. Jones is a seasoned people and culture executive with over 30 years of professional business experience, including 16 years in the not-for-profit sector. She currently serves as the Chief People, Data, & Research Strategy Officer at the HealthcareBusinesswomen’s Association (HBA), where she leads the development and execution of the organization’s people and data […]
Janine Driver

Janine Driver is the CEO of the Body Language Institute, the NY Times Best-Selling author of YOU SAY MORE THAN YOU THINK and top business-seller YOU CAN’T LIE TO ME, an international trainer, an award-winning keynote speaker, and a retired ATF Investigator. Janine spent over 16 years as a federal law enforcement officer within the […]
Ruth Kilah

EA Career Coach Founder & CEO, Hoxton Hyde – Career Coaching & Mentoring International Speaker & Trainer Ruth Kilah is the Founder and CEO of Hoxton Hyde – Career Coaching & Mentoring, a global career development organization specialising in helping experienced Executive Assistants accelerate into higher-level roles, amplify their income, and expand their professional impact. […]
Tara Sims

Tara M. Sims is a dynamic leader and accomplished Regional Administrative Manager at a leading global real estate management firm. As the author of the book, “Evolved Assistant: Unlocking Success in a New Era for Administrative Professionals”, Tara is recognized as an authority in administrative excellence. She has over two decades of experience supporting C-suite […]
Tamara McLemore

Tamara McLemore, Chief Impact Officer (CIO), coaches professionals to Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Greatness. As a Project Management Institute (PMI) Authorized Partner and Instructor, she doesn’t simply teach but educates Future PMP’s to Plan more Efficiently, Execute with Authority, and Implement Projects with Ease through her demonstrated 20 years of extensive experience in IT […]