Whitney L. Barkley, M.S. is the CEO of Speakerazzi, a content marketing firm for authors, service providers, nonprofits and speakers and the former the director of the award-winning Greater West Dayton Incubator, an initiative of the University of Dayton. For more than a decade, she’s worked with nonprofits, startups, organizations and influencers across the country to leverage storytelling through repurposed and original content.

Whitney is passionate about showing others essential skills to increase their personal brand and influence through AI-powered, value-based content. She is the host of the international self-help podcast, Pink Lemonade Podcast, which has more than 89K+ downloads in more than 50 countries.

She is the recipient of numerous honors and awards including Millennial Visionary of the Year Award (2015), Project Entrepreneur Recipient (2016) the Power of “I Am” Award (2017), and the Ambitious List (2018), “52 YPs to Know in Columbus” by City Pulse Magazine (2018) and Who’s Who in Black Columbus, (2019). The Hustler of the Year Awards (2021), and Dayton Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award (2022), and the Outstanding Community Voice for the Dayton Business Journal’s Leaders in Diversity Award (2023), and the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2024).

Michael F. Lembeck, Ph.D., has demonstrated pragmatic leadership capabilities across industry, NASA, and academia. As an Adjunct Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he breaks down complex topics into understandable concepts for his students. His tenure as the former Director of the Laboratory for Advanced Space Systems at Illinois (LASSI) showcased his ability to guide students in designing, building, and flying experimental CubeSat satellites. Currently, as the Chief Technical Officer of StarSense Innovations, LLC, he is actively plotting the application of advanced technologies, including AI, to solving complex aerospace problems and shaping the future of space exploration.

Gwyn Diller is a lifelong creative with a passion for making technology approachable and engaging. With a degree in digital arts and graphic design, she thrives at the intersection of creativity and tech – using tools that bring ideas, stories, and visuals to life. Her work spans educational content creation, web design, data management, and social media strategy.

Gwyn brings professional teaching experience and has been actively engaged with nonprofits and homeschooling education support groups. She enjoys learning new skills, using AI tools to enhance creativity and streamline workflows, and helping others feel confident exploring new technologies.

Raymond Vogel is an experienced trainer and facilitator with over 20 years of expertise in business leadership, sales, engineering, and writing. Known for his dynamic teaching style and deep technical insight, Raymond specializes in delivering engaging, hands-on training that empowers professionals to embrace innovation and drive continuous improvement.

With a strong foundation in both entrepreneurship and automation, he helps learners connect strategic goals with practical tools—especially in the rapidly evolving field of AI. Raymond’s workshops focus on productivity enhancement, process optimization, and real-world AI integration, equipping participants with actionable skills to thrive in modern workplaces. His passion for demystifying complex topics and energizing teams makes him a trusted guide for organizations ready to level up.