Paul Acito has served as Worldwide Chief Marketing Officer at 3M and VP & Global Corporate Officer at Medtronic, with over a decade of expatriate leadership experience across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Japan. He holds 10 patents, is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and has taught at the Kelley School of Business, Carlson School of Management, and St. Catherine’s University. Paul serves on multiple boards including Penumbra Theatre and the Weisman Art Museum.

Danielle is a strategic consultant who partners with senior leaders to solve complex business challenges. As VP of Strategy & Marketing Development at 3M, she led a 40+ person internal consultancy delivering over 150 projects annually. She helped shape long-term strategy through emerging trends and market analysis. Danielle serves on the Kelley School of Business Alumni Board and Darden School's Corporate Advisory Board and champions DEI through global mentoring.

Sarah Bellamy is a nationally recognized facilitator, healing practitioner, and scholar. Her holistic methods cultivate intimacy and authenticity. She holds degrees from Sarah Lawrence College and the University of Chicago and has taught at Macalester, the University of Minnesota, and United Theological Seminary. A recipient of the Humphrey Public Leadership Award and a Bush Fellowship, Sarah currently serves on the Jerome Foundation Board.

Frank Acito’s expertise includes marketing research, structural modeling, and strategy alignment. He holds a PhD and MBA from SUNY Buffalo and a BEE from Cornell. He has taught at RIT and SUNY Buffalo and served as VP of Marketing Services at Walker Research. He is a longtime member of the American Marketing Association.

Tim Lemper is a Clinical Professor of Business Law at Indiana University and Director of the Legal Advising Forum at the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship. He has served in major law firms and in government roles including the U.S. Senate and British House of Commons. A Truman Scholar and Wells Scholar, he holds degrees from Harvard, LSE, and Indiana University.

Kelly King is the founder of 80/20Agency, helping entrepreneurs launch and relaunch bold brands. With 25 years as an innovative marketer, she lectures at the Kelley School of Business, authored *The Gen Z Dictionary*, and is known for launching brands and careers. Her Brand Bootcamp has helped ventures define their message and thrive in ambiguity.

Caroline Ylitalo is a prolific inventor with over 100 patents and 300+ innovations. A PhD in Chemical Engineering from Stanford, she brings deep expertise in materials science, physics, and chemistry. Her creations span respirators, traffic safety, and smart sensors. She has earned national recognition for mentoring women and underrepresented minorities in STEM.

Cailin Rogers leads Alta Via, a strategic communications firm guiding organizations through complex challenges. With experience across nonprofits, Fortune 500s, and political campaigns, Cailin thrives on team-based problem-solving. She holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the Humphrey School and a BA in Political Science and Psychology from Macalester.

Dr. Brian Toney is an Economics Instructor at East Texas A&M University, specializing in experimental design and statistical modeling. He earned both his PhD and BS in Economics from Texas A&M University.

Alain Barker is Director of Entrepreneurship and Career Development at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. With a background in music performance and policy, he previously led the school's marketing and was executive director of the Bloomington Early Music Festival. Alain holds a DM and MM from IU Jacobs School of Music.

Chris Penrose is Global Head of Business Development for Telco at Nvidia. He was formerly COO of FogHorn and spent 30+ years at AT&T, including roles as President of IoT Solutions and SVP of Integrated Solutions. Chris holds an MBA and BS in Marketing from Indiana University and serves on multiple boards including the Kelley School of Business and IOT World.

Nufar Gaspar is an AI leader with 17 years in training and 14 years in AI innovation. She currently leads Intel's Generative AI initiatives and manages a global AI community of 12,000 employees. She holds MSc and BSc degrees in Industrial Engineering from Ben-Gurion University, both summa cum laude.

As CEO of Carmichael Lynch, Marcus Fischer has led years of double-digit growth and a rebranding of the agency. Previously CSO and president, he’s also held leadership at Space150 and Fallon. Marcus has shaped campaigns for Subaru, BMW, Starbucks and more. He teaches at MiamiAdSchool and holds a BA from Miami University and an MPA from the University of Missouri.