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Law, Ethics, AI Sharing of Resources

Christina Gagnier - Carlton Fields , LLP

Shelby Lamar - Claremont Graduate School

Panel #4 - Practical Applications for AI

Vincent Graham - Umo

Hadejah Burks - Gigamarx Marketing Consultancy

Zeb Welborn - Chino Valley Chamber

Small Breakout Sessions

Zeeshan Subzwari - healthsocal.ai , Octane Using AI to Raise Capital / Using Data to Create Recurring Revenue

Brian Jenkins - Newport Service Corporation

Dr. Fengmei Gong is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Operation & Information Technology (IT) at the University of La Verne. She received her PhD in Management Information Systems from the University of Calgary in Canada in 2015. She also earned a PhD in Management Science from Huazhong University of Science & Technology in China in 2008. She has taught courses about Management Information Systems, Management of Information Technology, and Analytics in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Data Mining and Predictive Analytics for undergraduates and graduates in China , Canada , and the United States since 2003. Recently, she is interested in applying data mining and machine learning methodologies to uncover hidden patterns and build models to predict future events for better decision-makings and improved organizational performance.

DR. FENGMEI GONG DR. FENGMEI GONG

Associate Professor of Operations & Information Technology

University of La Verne

Joyce has over 15 years of Sales experience, 7 specializing in Growth Marketing teaching topics such as marketing, sales , conversion optimization and technology for business. She's now the Business Intelligence expert in a group of over 700 , 000 women entrepreneurs, a Growth Strategy/Ai Engineer and award-winning Marketing Specialist. After 3 degrees and 4 certifications , she studied Technology for Business at Harvard University. She now works with corporate teams to implement effective Communication and Productivity-boosting tech tools like apps for business use and Artificial Intelligence. Joyce is also Board of Director at Safe Harbor Counseling Institute , a mental health nonprofit making a difference to underserved populations and was honored with an award on the Orange County 2021 list of 40 Under 40 Most Influential Leaders Making An Impact.

JOYCE ODETTE JOYCE ODETTE

AI Engineer

Smarter Strategies

Shelby Lamar earned their undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma. They then earned a Master of Arts in Religion and are currently working towards a Master of Science in Psychology at Arizona State University. Concurrently, Shelby is completing their PhD dissertation at Claremont Graduate University. Since 2019 , Shelby has been associated with the Center for Academic & Faculty Excellence at Claremont Graduate University, aiding staff , alumni , graduate students , and faculty in adopting inclusion and equity-driven methodologies in higher education. With a rich experience in teaching both graduate and undergraduate students across diverse fields , Shelby's research delves into the integration of artificial intelligence in pedagogy, innovative higher education assessment methods , departmental evaluations , and fostering equitable teaching practices.

SHELBY LAMAR SHELBY LAMAR

Associate

Director

of the Center for Faculty & Academic Excellence

Claremont Graduate University

Chad Treadwell is a seasoned industry leader with a wealth of experience in supply chain , operations, technology, and consulting. Originally hailing from Michigan, he has spent over two decades in California , with prior stints in Ohio. With a strong educational foundation in Supply Chain and Operations from Michigan State University, Chad has leveraged his expertise to work with renowned global companies such as Honda , Victoria's Secret , Verizon Wireless , Google, and Ingram Micro. His career has also seen him successfully operationalize and sell multiple small to midsize companies, positioning them for acquisition by private equity or strategic buyers. Currently, Chad holds the role of Chief Operating Officer at Monterey Lighting Solutions. In this role , Chad leads Monterey Lighting Solutions , a full-service lighting solutions company that simplifies the process of acquiring lighting solutions for architects , construction managers, developers, property managers, and contractors. As COO , he serves as a trusted advisor to clients , ensuring the delivery of optimal value in the lighting solutions and distribution market.

CHAD TREADWELL CHAD TREADWELL

COO

Monterey Lighting Solutions

Tony is the proud husband of Marissa Chiappetta and the dad joke pioneering father of two sons: Rocco and Roman. He is also the CEO of Modern IT.

Modern IT is a new kind of MSP: more intentional , more informed , and more inspired. Founded on the belief that today’s business needs require different , we ’ ve rewritten the rules of IT against tool sprawl and hardware that creates more headaches than help. Our ideology is simple: IT should set people and business into motion , not stand in the way. By thoughtfully putting services over servers , training and trust over technology, and heartbeats over hardware , we help harmonize people and processes and create IT ecosystems that foster calm , spur confidence , and energize people in the right direction: forward.

TONI CHIAPPETTA TONI CHIAPPETTA CEO

Scott is a fire service professional, utilizing over 40 years of experience to educate and prepare up and coming fire service professional for the changing fire service.

SCOTT GOODWIN SCOTT GOODWIN President/ CEO ComTac Training Inc.

Michael Ghandour has been described as pioneer of AI & voice recognition, he is well versed in 7 different programming languages. He is passionate about AI and specialize in this field and encryption.

MICHAEL GHANDOUR MICHAEL GHANDOUR CEO & Founder Naxion Games Interactive & FedCyberAgency.com

Mark Ress , a former gang member , transitioned into a thriving online marketer and tech innovator , amassing six and seven figures in his ventures. Collaborating with industry giants like Jay Abraham , Ryan Deiss , Sherman Hu and Lisa Nichols , he now champions the transformative power of AI and Info-preneuring. Today, Mark focuses on the intersection of AI and business , believing it's the key to financial and time freedom. He's on a mission to help businesses leverage AI for growth and prosperity.

MARK RESS MARK RESS

Digital Transformation

Strategist and AI Innovator

Quantum Success Training

Christina Gagnier is an experienced technology lawyer whose practice focuses on cybersecurity and privacy, artificial intelligence, international regulatory affairs , technology transactions , and intellectual property. Her privacy practice includes counseling clients on compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), as well as data breach prevention and response. She has served on notable committees studying technological issues , including the Federal Communication Commission’s Consumer Advisory Committee.

Christina served as a member of the California attorney general’s Cyber Exploitation Task Force. In addition , she was designated as a subject matter expert on cyber exploitation for California's Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

Outside her practice, Christina is an adjunct professor at the University of California , Irvine School of Law , where she serves as clinical faculty for the Intellectual Property, Arts , and Technology Clinic.

CHRISTINA GAGNIER CHRISTINA GAGNIER Partner Carlton Fields, LLP

Vincent is a seasoned professional with a remarkable track record in developing cutting-edge technology and creative solutions for renowned brands and organizations including Google, Sony, and The Kennedy Space Center. Vincent's innovative approach to creative production and AI technology has propelled businesses towards success.

VINCENT GRAHAM VINCENT GRAHAM

Co-Founder

Umo

Hadejah Burks is the Founder and CEO of GigaMarx Marketing Consultancy: An integrated marketing agency helping small to mid-sized businesses build marketing strategies that deliver a clear and consistent message to enhance their story and maximize their marketing impact. She consults with business owners on how to promote their brands , products, and services successfully through a variety of traditional and digital marketing techniques. When she is not working passionately with her clients , Hadejah is spending time with her family or learning about the latest marketing trends to help her clients implement into their marketing plans or just t

HADEJAH BURKS HADEJAH BURKS Founder/ CEO

GigaMarx Marketing Consultancy

Zeb Welborn is the President of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce and Chino Valley Chamber Foundation , where he leads efforts to promote local business growth. He is spearheading the Upskill Chino Valley program, dedicated to workforce , economic , entrepreneurship, and leadership development.

Recognized as the 2023 Executive of the Year by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE), Zeb also holds the prestigious ACE designation. He is an advocate for continuous learning, having completed the 2023 US Chamber of Commerce Talent Pipeline Management Program and the 2022 US Chamber of Commerce Business Leads Fellowship.

As an author , founder , and podcast host , Zeb is dedicated to positive change in his community and beyond, making a lasting impact on the Chino Valley business landscape.

ZEB WELBORN ZEB WELBORN President/CEO

Chino Valley Chamber

Zeeshan “Zee” Subzwari is the healthsocal.ai initiative’s Managing Director at Octane. Zeeshan is a multi-faceted Business Development, Technology, and Ecosystem Leader who has spent nearly two decades selling and delivering Data and Analytics solutions for enterprise clients , including leading healthcare and life sciences companies throughout Southern California. Most recently, Zeeshan built and ran the Google practice and the AI and Analytics alliances for Cognizant Technology Solutions , which included AI partners such as AWS , Microsoft , Snowflake , and Data Bricks. Zeeshan has held leadership positions for companies such as Accenture , Cognizant Technology Solutions , and Hitachi Consulting. Zeeshan holds a Bachelor in Information Systems with focus in Data and Quantitative Analysis from the University of Arkansas , Fayetteville and an MBA in Finance , Real Estate , and Business Law from California State , Long Beach with Highest Honors

ZEESHAN SUBZWARI ZEESHAN SUBZWARI

Managing Director healthsocal.ai, Octane

Brian Jenkins presently serves as Newport Service Corporation's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Brian's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology (B.S.), and he has also attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Business Analytics. In addition to his academic achievements , Brian holds the esteemed Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and his career spans an impressive three decades in the software development industry.

BRIAN JENKINS BRIAN JENKINS

ML Architect & Data Scientist

Newport Service Corp.

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