Dr. Gerhard Apfelthaler, PhD is the Dean of the School of Management at Cal Lutheran University, and a professor of International Business in its MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs.

Eric Arbuckle is a Financial Advisor focused on managing the wealth of executives and business owners. Eric’s clients have complex financial needs who value a long-term partnership with a trusted advisor.

Brent Baldwin is Senior Counsel at Direct Relief, ranked by Forbes as one of the top nonprofits in the world.

Peter Ban is an executive leader and operations expert innovating, executing, and scaling solutions at high profile Tech and Media companies for more than 25 years.

A veteran of the US Navy, Daniel Bednar is Chief Strategy Officer at CBC Federal Credit Union which serves US Navy active duty and veterans.

Lisa Breckenridge is a television news anchor and a correspondent for NBC in California. Lisa has dedicated her life to telling people the stories they need to hear, whether it’s breaking news or entertainment news.

Rick Chambers is one of the most recognized and trusted journalists in Southern California. For more than 30 years this multi Emmy award winning news anchor has covered everything from riots to presidential candidates.

Florence Chung is the Chief Engagement Officer of The Hetty Group, a community engagement consulting firm with a focus on public safety.

Brick Conners is a former Top Gun pilot and Navy Captain who’s currently City Manager of Port Hueneme, in Ventura County, California.

Michal Dawson Connor is a “triple threat” as an Actor/ Singer/ and Master Gardener.

Alicia Doyle is an award-winning journalist who discovered boxing at age twenty-eight in the late 1990s when she went on assignment at a boxing gym for at-risk youth called Kid Gloves.

Originally from the U.K where she was a leading broadcaster, Caroline Feraday is an award-winning broadcast journalist, with over 25 years of experience on-air.

Pat teaches Improvisation at the corporate and collegiate level. Clients include Netflix, AT&T, McDonalds, The C.D.C., Marquette University, Indiana U, Loyola Marymount, and University of Colorado Boulder.

Dr. Daniel “Danny” Firer, MD, an emergency room physician at Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC).

Nathan Firer is CEO of Megilla, a B2B video software company. Companies and organizations use Megilla’s technology to access the undeniable power of video-storytelling.

When it comes to America’s popular culture, Joe Garner has become its premiere chronicler with his groundbreaking book, We Interrupt This Broadcast.

Ryan Goble is a firefighter-paramedic for the City of Beverly Hills. He is also a husband, father, private pilot and former US Marine. Ryan is telling his story, mentoring others interested in military and first responder service.

Sam Goodwin is an American entrepreneur, author and international keynote speaker. His presentation, Winning Through Uncertainty, is heard by thousands every year.

Trevor is a radio and television professional, producing for the Big Ten Network, Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media, and the NFL Network. He’s also contributed to the iconic RedZone Channel with legendary host Scott Hanson.

Araxie Grant is an established financial executive with nearly 20 years of diverse experience, encompassing the gaming, professional sports, nonprofit, and cannabis industries.

Justin Grooms is an accomplished Business Consultant, Executive Coach, Author, and Public Speaker, as well as the founder and CEO of Chariot Consulting.

Gary Hall, Jr. is an Olympic swimmer best known for winning 10 medals, representing the United States in the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympics.

Dorothy Hammett is a certified Life and Executive Coach with over 20 years in C-Suite leadership roles.

Matthew (Matt) Horace is a veteran corporate executive, professional speaker, media contributor and acclaimed author.

Angel Iscovich is author of the new book “The Art of Routine: Discover How Routineology Can Transform Your Life.“

Sonia Jeantet is the founder of Cima Executive Development, a coaching and consulting firm in Southern California and is also known in executive circles as “the C-Suite whisperer”.

Marc Kase is the Managing Director of Achieve Agility, which helps startup and mid-market firms grow revenue, reduce costs, and mitigate risks through strategic implementation of IT initiatives.

Aubrey Kelly is CEO of RabbleHealth, a health technology and services company in Southern California. Aubrey is a 15-year pharmaceutical executive turned health-tech entrepreneur in 2020.

Doug Kooren is EVP and CFO at the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), a 114-year-old farmer-owned cooperative with one of the fastest growing consumer food brands in the country.

Ravi is a Partner and West Region Market Leader at Connor Group, a specialized professional services and leading IPO advisory firm, partnering with executives on their most critical and complex projects.

Tamara has held senior leadership roles with both national and global organizations in her 20 plus years in human resources, recruitment and executive management.

Funny. Clean. Relatable. One of today’s hardest-working comedians, Jason Love has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, America’s Got Talent, and Dry Bar Comedy.

Scott Martindale began his career as a structural engineer with Chevron Corporation before transitioning to the financial services world.

Ryan Mascilak is a composer, singer, worship-leader, retreat musician, and educator. He received his BMus from Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA). His original Christmas/Holiday music has been featured on various global radio stations and can be streamed on all online platforms.

Jim McDonnell is the former Los Angeles County Sheriff. As Sheriff, Jim was the elected leader and CEO of one of America’s largest law enforcement organizations. McDonnell also brings more than 40 years of public safety experience to USC’s Safe Communities Institute, which advances public safety solutions.

Adam Mendler is an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, educator, and nationally recognized authority on leadership, as well as the creator and host of the business and leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors.

Sandra Mitchell is an Emmy Award-winning Los Angeles television news anchor and reporter. In the past 20 years on LA TV news, she has established herself as a warm and reassuring presence during some of the biggest stories in recent history.

Laura Moreno Lucas is a Latina entrepreneur who launched Pandocap, a financial media company built around her past experience in the capital markets.

Frank is an award-winning broadcast journalist with more than 30 years of experience, now hosting Mottek On Money on 790 KABC in Los Angeles, and worldwide on demand on the Mottek On Money podcast.

Rita Norton brings 30+ years of State and Federal Government Policy and Advocacy experience and a wealth of connections to corporations and organizations establishing their government and political presence in Washington, DC.

Elizabeth “Beth” O’Connell was one of the first female Executive Producers at NBC News. She helped lead the “Today Show” to number one in ratings success, launched NBC Mobile, and was interim President of MSNBC.

Elizabeth “Liz” Pagliarini is the Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Summit Healthcare REIT, Inc. Summit, a public non-traded REIT, invests in seniors housing and care real estate across the United States.

Nicole Panzovski is the Founder and CEO of NCP Resume Studio, a high-end professional brand studio, focused on optimizing client professional branding across resumes, LinkedIns, cover letters, and bios.

Don Plummer is a Rear Admiral in the US Navy and a dual career executive providing senior level management expertise at Arcutis, Inc., a dermatology drug development company.

Leonor Ayala Polley is a leading network television and news executive. At NBC News in New York she led the network’s diversity and inclusion programs while co-producing award winning programs.

Illana Raia is the founder and CEO of Être – a mentorship platform for girls, and was recently named one the first 250 entrepreneurs on the Forbes Next 1000 List.

Maria Riley is a passionate Catholic writer and speaker who draws from her experiences as an educator and mom. After a decade dedicating her energy and talents to her family, she pursued her lifelong dream of becoming an author.

Elaine Salewske is a corporate sustainability professional leading the development of sustainable strategies that are good for both business and society.

Jerry Sullivan is an honored journalist and archived chronicler of Southern California. He is the recipient of awards from groups ranging from the California Newspaper Publishers Association to the Society of Professional Journalists.

Kathleen Thompson is a leading human resources and talent management expert, her most recent role as Vice President of Human Resources at Limoneira Company.

Tracy Ting is an accomplished chief human resources officer with background in financial audit who enhances shareholder value through strategic business growth and cultural transformation at multi-national companies.

Adam Townsend is the Chief Financial Officer at VIZIO, the leading US-based maker of Smart TVs, sound bars, and its proprietary streaming platform, SmartCast.

Born and raised by Mexican immigrant parents near the US/ MEX border, Sandra Velasquez is now leading Nopalera, the leading Latina-led beauty brand in the US. She speaks about celebrating and elevating Latino culture while providing access and mentorship to her community.

Paul Vercammen is a five-time Emmy award-winning journalist covering major news for CNN. Paul is now communications chief at ShelterBox USA.

Anita Vogel is a nationally known Correspondent and News Anchor. Anita spent ten years at Fox as a full-time correspondent and anchor, and now works as a contractor.

Jay Voncannon is the Chief Financial Officer of CoorsTek, a global leading advanced technical ceramics producer serving the semiconductor, armor & defense, automotive and industrial markets.

Jane Wells is a top business journalist, currently a national business correspondent at CNBC. Jane also anchors the CFO Focus, CPO CHRO Focus and other online and in-person programs.