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Ramona Schindler – Digital Transformation Expert Ramona Schindler is an accomplished leader and innovator in the field of digital transformation and business development. With a background in mechanical engineering and an Executive MBA in International Management from the University of Zurich, Ramona has a proven track record of restructuring and growing businesses across Europe, Asia, and North America.

As the Founder and CEO of Pelephant GmbH, she leads a dynamic team dedicated to creating impactful digital solutions in education. Her previous roles include pivotal leadership positions at Siemens and GF Machining Solutions, where she spearheaded initiatives in digitalization, supply chain optimization, and customer service restructuring. Ramona’s work is characterized by her hands-on approach, deep expertise in data analytics and technology integration, and her passion for leveraging innovation to drive business success.

A sought-after speaker, Ramona brings a wealth of international experience and a pragmatic approach to navigating complex business landscapes. She is fluent in German and English and is committed to empowering organizations to harness technology as a transformative force.

Kyler Cheatham is the founder of The Confluencial and a trusted advisor to healthcare leaders navigating AI, systems change, and operational complexity. Known for her no-fluff, straight-talking approach, Kyler specializes in helping organizations cut through the noise and implement strategies that actually work. Her work focuses on aligning people, data, and technology—without relying on buzzwords, jargon, or over-engineered solutions.

With over 20 years of experience in complex systems across healthcare, manufacturing, and enterprise services, Kyler brings a tactical lens to AI readiness, human-centered process design, and performance infrastructure. She helps healthcare organizations redesign their operations from the inside out—whether it’s streamlining scheduling and documentation, improving resource allocation, or building cross-functional trust during transformation.

Kyler is also the creator of frameworks like the Human Stack and Thrivability Equation, which are used by leaders to assess readiness, measure outcomes, and build systems that scale. As host of the ByteSized podcast, she translates strategy into action through practical, real-world conversations on AI, infrastructure, and the future of work.

Approachable, candid, and deeply grounded in execution, Kyler delivers the kind of insights that skip the theory and drive results.

The Human Stack is the System: Aligning AI, Data, and People in Healthcare

Dr. Angel McCullough, a nurse of 22 years has an extensive background in hospital administration. Angel has held leadership positions in some of the most complex organizations in and around the city of Philadelphia with her current role being Chief Nursing Officer for Trinity Health System, Mid-Atlantic Region covering Nazareth Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center. Angel recently received her DNP from Walden University in May 2022, and holds an MBA from Eastern University.

Her passion for mentoring and introducing the field of nursing to minority students inspired her to open a Nurse Aide Training School, Quality Caring Professionals. Her commitment to training students to not only have technical proficiency but also to have relational proficiency. She has spoken on many stages locally and nationally. Today she is here to share a message that will resonate with anyone who has devoted their life to health care giving, on the importance in connecting with and being guided by your purpose.

Tony Kurtulan – Author, Speaker, Sales Leader & Multi-Million Dollar Producer

Tony Kurtulan is a seasoned sales veteran with over thirty years of experience and an impressive record of selling over $200 million worth of products and services. His vast battlefield ranges from conquering 400,000 cold calls and orchestrating over 4,000 appointments to leading sales teams responsible for hundreds of millions in global sales. Not just a leader, Tony has also run businesses across various industries, reinforcing his conviction that sales is both an art and a science and an indispensable force in business.

As a fractional Chief Sales Officer, Tony is dedicated to helping business leaders thrive. With his passion for sales and resilience against rejection, he has amassed a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. He loves to connect with audiences worldwide and aims to educate, inspire, and share his sales wisdom through dynamic presentations and engaging talks.

“We believe in transforming individuals not just into better salespeople, but into leaders in their fields, armed with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to conquer any challenge.”