Tara Rethore, CEO of Strategy For Real™, works with boards and C-level executives to take strategy off the page and into action. She has led strategy development and execution in global organizations, and is known for discovering leadership and strategy lessons in everyday situations, which become relatable examples for her clients. Currently, Tara serves on several private and nonprofit boards, and is a Marshall Goldsmith Certified Stakeholder-Centered Coach. Tara is the author of Charting the Course: CEO Tools to Align Strategy and Operations.

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Tom founded Snowflake in 2014 to help organizations transform lives and communities. He has nearly 25 years of experience guiding and supporting nonprofits, governments, and socially responsible businesses in their efforts to become sustainable, improve, and accomplish more. His areas of expertise include strategy, organization, people, and marketing. Tom is a former senior "Big Four" consultant working across sectors and industires, in the US and abroad, with more than 125 clients over the course of his career. Snowflake is a Certified B Corporation®.

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Neile is responsible for YHB's human capital, and also consults with firm clients on a variety of talent management issues such as strategy, policy, recruiting, and employee relations. She is certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR),  and has experience in a variety of industires, including Healthcare, Hospitality, and Professional Services. Previously, she served as Regional HR Manager for Sodexo and as Director of HR for Jefferson Memorial Hospital.  Neile is currently Board Chair of the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum. 

Faith owns Faith Wachter Consulting (FWC), a Maryland-based social media marketing agency. Started in 2015, FWC helps nonprofits and small businesses "level up" their social media marketing. Faith has spent most of her professional career working with nonprofits, including 15 years at Maryland Public Television. She was also an adjunct instructor at Howard Community College, teaching introductory-level social media marketing classes in their Continuing Education program.  She is a member and sponsor of the Howard County Businesswomen’s Network. 

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Jay is an award-winning author, a John Maxwell-certified trainer, speaker, and professional corporate storyteller. Whether through his books, one of the many workshops he conducts, or his various public speaking topics, Jay’s goals are always to incorporate what he calls the “Four Es:” Engagement, Entertainment, Education, and Encouragement. Jay excels in leardership development and creative communication, and has a proven track record helping a wide range of clients grow strong leaders and get the right messages out in effective ways. 

Sarah is the Chief of Resource Development at Ocean Conservancy, responsible for working with the Board of Directors as well as senior leadership to raise the organization’s $30 million annual budget. Sarah has been working for advocacy organizations for over 20 years, garnering hundreds of millions of dollars for environmental conservation and women’s rights causes. Her expertise is in corporate engagement, board maximization, and individual philanthropy. Previously, Sarah worked for NARAL Pro-Choice America and other major nonprofits.

Dr. Barbier Gibson has over 20 years of experience in academia. She became Shenandoah University’s Vice President for Student Affairs in June 2020. responsible for student success both inside and outside of the classroom. Prior to joining Shenandoah, Dr. Gibson served in high-level "educational experience roles" at owson University, Marymount University, Northern Virginia Community College, and the University of the District of Columbia. She currently serves on the board of the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum and United Way - NSV.

Dawn directs the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum, a veritable institution in the City of Winchester for the past 25 years. The museum serves over 70,000 visitors annually, and continues to evolve programs and exhibits to meet community wants and needs. She is also a member of the NANSV Steering Committee. and has presented on strategy, organizational development, and other topics in NANSV seminars. Previously, Dawn served as the Executive Dean of Faculty for a private college in Minnesota. Her academic specialty is general medicine.

Kaycee is a nonprofit professional with a passion for children and human services. She has over 30 years of experience. Prior to her current role at UW - NSV, she founded and ran Calaway and Company, a fundraising and marketing consultancy. She built the company to over $1m and served clients such as ASCD, Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), McDonald's, and Nickelodeon. Previously, she served as Executive Director for Children's Medical Nutrition Alliance, Children's MAGIC, and the Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation.

Sharen has over 30 years of experience in Human Resources (HR). Prior to joining Our Health as Executive Director, she was the City of Winchester's Director of Administration and HR, responsible for over 500 staff as well as the grants, training and employee development, and marketing and public information functions. Since 2009 she has been a trainer at Lord Fairfax Community College Workforce Solutions, focused on Leadership and Governance, HR Management, Conflict Mediation, Public Administration, Developing Effective Teams, and related subjects.

Jason leads new business and strategic partnership development, new products and services, marketing and public relations, and fundraising initiatives to advance Blue Ridge Hospice's mission. Previously, he led Public Affairs and Philanthropy for Capital Caring Health, Executive Business for West Virginia in the office of the West Virginia Secretary of State, aand Executive Director of Keep Prince William Beautiful. Jason also founded Stratecess Consulting, working with clients on strategy, organizational capacity, communications, policy, and marketing.