For over 25 years, Laura J. O’Neal has been teaching communications, business start-up, customer service, non-profit Board/Staff training, and many basic and advanced mediation and conflict resolution subjects.  President of Resolution Washington (Washington state association of Dispute Resolution Centers).

Laura served two terms, 2009 and 2010.  ​Instructor, Peninsula College, Port Angeles WA, and taught the Entrepreneurial Program from 1999 to 2002.  Laura is an executive coach working with managers and owners across many sectors of commerce, from entertainment to healthcare in areas of leadership, accountability and communication.   Laura also works with private individuals and couples who find themselves stuck and looking for a path forward.

In her off time, she enjoys all types of comedy and performs her improvisational One Woman Show where she lends her unique perspective on everyday life.

Henry’s current role is Aviation’s Leader for Digital Technology for the finance organization. He is responsible for providing financial leadership for all of Aviation’s technology deployments and improvements. With 20 years of experience across finance, supply chain, and IT functions, Henry has had a wide range of GE leadership experience in addition to his deep industry, company and customer knowledge. Henry has also held numerous leadership positions in finance, operations within the Chrysler corporation before joining GE.  He is also a graduate of GE’s Experienced Financial Leadership Program (EFLP).

In addition to his executive leadership in GE, Henry plays an active role in the business non-profit community. He is an executive board member of the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired Finance/Audit Committee, the National Black MBA Association – Cincinnati Chapter.

As an entrepreneur, Henry manages a consulting company called Stratacore Solutions that helps small businesses and non-profits build long term strategic and financial plans, as well as evaluating strategic investments in technology that helps drive business outcomes.

Arnaud spent over 10 years in the retail and real estate industries, growing brands and driving sales margins for high growth organizations and startups. He recently joined Storefront, the world's leading online marketplace for short term retail space, as the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Storefront currently has a portfolio of over 100,000 brands and retailers helping them launch pop-up stores, events and activations. Prior to that, he was Senior Director of MAPIC, the largest international retail conference, helping over 2,400 retailers expand their brick-and-mortar footprint internationally. During his tenure at the Hertz Corporation, he launched the first urban retail division for the world’s largest rental car company which resulted in opening over 2,000+ locations in 3 continents. Arnaud started his career at BrandExpansion, a retail consulting boutique firm helping food & beverage franchises grow their business nationally.

He holds an MBA in International Business, a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and is a member of ICSC.

Valdez K. Russell serves as the principal of VKR Insights, a communications and reputation management agency.  Throughout his professional career, Valdez has been instrumental in facilitating public relations and communication strategies to help individuals and organizations to build relationships and influence change. 

Valdez sharpened his communications and qualitative research skills throughout his career as a college administrator and educator.  He served as the Assistant Manager and Academic Dean at The Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (BTVI).  Prior to his appointment at BTVI, he worked at The College of The Bahamas as the International Relations Liaison Officer where he coordinated the development of faculty, staff and student exchange programs.  He was instrumental in the development of international partnerships with colleges and universities.  Valdez represented the College and The Bahamas internationally to promote research in the areas of maritime studies, banking and finance, healthcare and sustainable island living. 

For the past decade, Valdez has served as a leadership facilitator and corporate trainer, where he helps individuals to develop their leadership skills.  He has presented leadership, communications and motivational presentations throughout The Bahamas, Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

In celebration of the Bahamas 40th Anniversary of Independence, The Tribune Newspaper recognized Valdez as one of 40 Bahamians under 40-years old shaping education in the country.  Valdez’s previous work at The Ohio State University earned him recognition as an honorary member of the Student Alumni Association. 

Valdez received his undergraduate degree in Communications and Public Relations from the University of Nebraska and a master’s degree in College Administration and Leadership Development from the University of Kansas.

Valdez brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to leadership, communications and brand reputation management.  He continues to promote national development through preparing individuals to be globally competitive and economically independent. 

Valdez enjoys spending quality time with his family in Nassau, Bahamas where dinner and wine at Grammy’s house every Sunday is a most anticipated experience.   

Nicole Colebrooke has been employed with The Grand Bahama Port Authority and Group of Companies for more than two decades. She presently serves as the Customer Relations Manager with responsibility for business licensing, collections and utility customer services.  Her motto is ‘Service with excellence and professionalism” which she lives by throughout her personal and professional life.

As a seasoned business professional, Nicole also believes in devoting her time and experience to serve her community as well.  In addition to her professional role, Nicole is actively involved in several civic organizations including the F.R.I.E.N.D.S Book Club. She is also the 2016/2017 President of the Pilot Club of Lucaya,

Nicole Colebrooke is married to Kendal Colebrooke and they have two handsome young men, Travaughn-17 and Trenton-15.