Meet the 2025 Culture of
Empowerment Conference Speakers

Jimmy is a dedicated educator, leader, and community servant whose journey reflects a lifelong commitment to education and empowerment. Inspired by his parents’ dedication to

As an Author and Speaker, Marke serves business entities, leaders and young people worldwide, instilling not only the mental foundations of success and motivation but more importan

Charged with an unstoppable passion for education, Dr. Shaun Woodly, a Hampton University alum, has left indelible marks on every rung of the academic ladder. From a dedicated K-12

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Michael McGuire is employed by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work as a Clinical Associate Professor, the Director of the Substance Use and Addict

Welcome to the MindSet Safety Management’s Culture of Empowerment Conference, where innovation meets expertise in creating safer environments. Our annual conference brings togeth

ClasStars Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Moshe Fried, LCSW is the co-founder and CEO of ClasStars. For nearly two decades, Moshe has helped hundreds of kids and their paren

Teacher On Special Assignment – Special Ed Professional Learning Sara Kulick is a 24 year veteran special educator. Currently she serves Hall County Schools as the district l

Coordinator of Early Learning; BCBA Meredith Crittenden is a BCBA working in early education at Marietta City Schools. Meredith works in public education to prevent and reduce prob

Special Education Attorney Nicole W. Hull is a distinguished attorney and CEO with a robust educational background, holding dual Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Criminal Just

Megan Shipe, BCBA is a passionate educator, advocate, and inspirator in Sarasota County, Florida, with 16 years of expertise in K-12 Varying Exceptionalities education. She brings

Lead Implementation and Engagement Specialist at Highfive Lindsay Roga is an experienced educator specializing in special education, mental health, and trauma-informed practices. A

Restorative Practices School Coordinator & Trainer of Trainers (IIRP)  Dr. Haas successfully implemented the Restorative Practices model for her school which led to a district

Senior DIrector of Programs Kathleen Arnold, Senior Director at Safe House Project, leads initiatives combating human trafficking. With a decade of experience, including a Master&#

Principal at Crisp Elementary I have been in education since 2001. In that time I have been a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal. I am currently the principal at Cr

Senior Director of Learning Services and Solutions L. Kathryn Hart has dedicated her 30-year career to helping children and families in various capacities. Her experience with yout

Educational Consultant/HR Coordinator Dr. Nigel Walker is the Human Resources Coordinator for Troup County School System. He is the owner of WILL Educational Services, LLC and auth

CEO Of Valiant Therapy Dr. J. Gideon Winfrey is the owner of Valiant Therapy, LLC where he provides therapy, consultation, clinical and corporate training, and clinical supervision

Yyanisha Bass Bonner is a 20+ year, education veteran with a passion for special education. She is a MindSet Instructor/Consultant and currently leads work in the area of Specially

Dr. Shanun Kunnavatana is a BCBA-D with extensive clinical and leadership experience. As Vice President of Outcomes at Easterseals PORT Health, she leverages data analytics to impr

Mathew Purkey Ph.D is the President and CEO of Josiah White’s, Indiana. Matthew Purkey has decades of leadership experience, including the U.S. Marine Corps, United Way, The

Dr. Marcus Scott IV is an accomplished educator, leader, and advocate for educational reform, known for his dedication to putting students first, student success and school improve

Matthew (Matt) Giegler has thirty years of military and law enforcement experience, serving the last nineteen years with Bibb County Public Schools as an SRO at every grade level,

Director of Safety and Security, Baldwin County Schools Corey Goble is a 25 year Law Enforcement veteran. He has worked in K-12 education for the last 14 years. He is a School Safe

Tracee Blake has worked in education for over 3O years. She began her career as an elementary special education teacher. She then transitioned to early childhood when she landed a

Director of Learning and Organizational Development Jimmy Faulkner is the Director of Learning and Organizational Development at Easterseals PORT Health, leading the organization&#

Assistant to the Director of Exceptional Education Dr. Angie Delaney has worked in the field of Special Education for 29 years. While her passion is facilitating educators and pare

Dr. Allison Nealy is a Clinical Professor at The University of Georgia in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education. She is also currently serving as Departmen