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Chris Cook, CTO, Cancer Research and Biostatistics (CRAB) (April 4th) – How Software Helps Improve Clinical Trials

Chris Cook is the Chief Technology Officer of Cancer Research And Biostatistics (CRAB) where he leads the Applications Development and Information Technology departments. These teams develop cutting-edge data capture solutions and support technology services that ensure the availability and protection of clinical trial data. CRAB has supported over 300 [...]

By |2023-04-10T07:37:38-07:00April 4, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Chris Cook, CTO, Cancer Research and Biostatistics (CRAB) (April 4th) – How Software Helps Improve Clinical Trials

Jared Spataro, Corporate VP at Microsoft, Modern Work & Business Applications (March 28th) – The New Era of Work

Jared leads Microsoft’s Modern Work and Business Applications team, which is dedicated to helping every person and organization adapt to the new world of work. His team drives research to help predict and shape what the future of work and business will look like across industries, while also delivering [...]

By |2023-03-28T13:16:49-07:00March 27, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Jared Spataro, Corporate VP at Microsoft, Modern Work & Business Applications (March 28th) – The New Era of Work

Teodor Nicola Antoniu, Data Engineer & AI Scientist w AWS (Oct. 8th) – Artificial Intelligence: Weaving the Future Fabric of Society

Teodor moved to the United States in 2015 to pursue higher education in what he considers the best education system in the world. He earned a double major in Computer Science and Mathematics, along with a minor in Economics. During his studies, he interned in Silicon Valley, where he experienced [...]

By |2024-10-11T09:38:16-07:00March 22, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Teodor Nicola Antoniu, Data Engineer & AI Scientist w AWS (Oct. 8th) – Artificial Intelligence: Weaving the Future Fabric of Society

Noelle Quinn, Head Coach, Seattle Storm (March 21st) – Seattle Storm, Outlook for the 2023 Season

Noelle Quinn hails from Southern California and has spent most of her life in and around basketball – both as a player and coach. Noelle attended Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California, where she was named a WBCA All-American. She participated in the 2003 WBCA High School All-America [...]

By |2023-03-23T12:24:22-07:00March 21, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Noelle Quinn, Head Coach, Seattle Storm (March 21st) – Seattle Storm, Outlook for the 2023 Season

Joe Trieu, President, Evergreen Beauty College (March 14th) – Sometimes, You Don’t Choose the Industry, Rather the Industry Chooses You

Mr. Joe is currently the President of Evergreen Beauty College. At Evergreen Beauty College, Joe’s purpose is to create a supportive environment where an individual can discover their self-worth, dignity and hope for their future. With this mission, Evergreen Beauty College has been recognized as one of the Top Places [...]

By |2023-03-16T12:22:45-07:00March 14, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Joe Trieu, President, Evergreen Beauty College (March 14th) – Sometimes, You Don’t Choose the Industry, Rather the Industry Chooses You

Adam Baker, VP of Global Transportation Services, Amazon (March 7th) – Building Amazon Transportation: The Inside Story

Adam Baker has more than 20 years of experience in supply chain and transportation, and currently serves as Vice President of Global Transportation Services at Amazon. Adam and his global team orchestrate capacity planning and manage a dynamic network of partners and transportation assets that move goods from all [...]

By |2023-03-10T12:11:12-08:00March 7, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Adam Baker, VP of Global Transportation Services, Amazon (March 7th) – Building Amazon Transportation: The Inside Story

Karen Lee, CEO, Plymouth Housing (May 2nd) – Solving One of our Region’s Biggest Challenges

Karen Lee joined Plymouth Housing as Chief Executive Officer in 2022. Karen has previously served as the CEO of Pioneer Human Services, and a cabinet member and agency director under Governor Christine Gregoire. She also served four years including an overseas tour in the U.S. Army, as the Director [...]

By |2023-05-08T09:26:59-07:00March 2, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Karen Lee, CEO, Plymouth Housing (May 2nd) – Solving One of our Region’s Biggest Challenges

Adam Melton, CEO, GPA Global (Feb. 28th) – The Future of Packaging

From his background in industry across Asia, EMEA, the USA and Mexico, Adam has accumulated a wealth of experience in business development and manufacturing, culminating in his co-founding GPA in 2007. His strong business acumen forms the bedrock of GPA’s business strategy, while his commitment to the sustainability agenda [...]

By |2023-03-01T09:47:33-08:00February 28, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Adam Melton, CEO, GPA Global (Feb. 28th) – The Future of Packaging

Joe Fain, President & CEO, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce (Feb. 21st) – Bellevue’s Awkward Teen Years

Joe Fain is the President and CEO of the Bellevue Chamber. He previously served two terms in the Washington State Senate where he worked extensively on economic development, transportation, and education issues. He was a leading negotiator of Washington’s 2015 statewide transportation package. He also led the negotiations and [...]

By |2023-02-27T09:43:32-08:00February 21, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Joe Fain, President & CEO, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce (Feb. 21st) – Bellevue’s Awkward Teen Years

Melissa deVita (Feb. 14th) – Where Have All the Students Gone? Planning for the Future of Bellevue School District

Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations, Bellevue School DistrictMelissa deVita is the Deputy Superintendent for Financial Services and Operations. Melissa is responsible for the financial and general business operations of the district including finance, budget, payroll, information/ technology infrastructure, building projects, maintenance, custodial services, transportation, and nutrition services.  Her role [...]

By |2023-02-16T10:07:21-08:00February 14, 2023|Past Speaker, Speaker|Comments Off on Melissa deVita (Feb. 14th) – Where Have All the Students Gone? Planning for the Future of Bellevue School District
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