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2026 SPEAKERS

The 3rd Annual Leadership Conference powered by InitiativeOne features a variety of industry experts and thought leaders.

2026 Keynote Speakers

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Inky Johnson

Former Collegiate Athlete, 
Entrepreneur and Author

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Dr. Alan Roga

Physician, Medical Entrepreneur,  Healthcare Executive, and  Influencer

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Katya Andresen

Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Analytics Officer, The Cigna Group

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Matt Joski

Sheriff of Kewaunee County

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Dr. Fred Johnson

Author, Keynote Speaker,
Founder of InitiativeOne

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Tracy Johnson

CEO and Transformation Leader,  InitiativeOne

2026 Keynote Breakout Speakers

Andrea Billups

Andrea Billups

Executive Director of Editorial for Duke University’s Office of Alumni Engagement and Development

Aaron Sadoff

Aaron Sadoff

President, Marian University

Scott Snider

Scott Snider

President, Exit Planning Institute 

2026 Breakout Speakers

John Blanchard

The Leader Within: Owing your Story, Unlocking Your Impact

John Blanchard, Leadership Development Consultant for the Pittsburgh Pirates

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The Convening Advantage

Dr. Shawnrece Butler,  Assistant Vice President for Opportunity, Empowerment, & People at Northern Michigan University 

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Time Isn’t a Problem It’s the Path to Opportunity

Dr. Phil Ertl, VP of Educational Leadership & Transformation Leader,  InitiativeOne

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Keep Flying the Plane 

Dr. Dean Hess, Transformation Leader, InitiativeOne

Brent W Hubby

It’s Not Willpower—
It’s Wiring

Brent W. Hubby, President and CEO of PDP Global

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When Leadership Shifts, Everything Moves:
A District Case Study

Tanya Jones, Superintendent,
Tahlequah Public Schools

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Integration of AI in Leadership: Yay or Nay? 

Gina Marchionda, Technology Integration Specialist, Fond du Lac School District

Zach_Jensen

Reframing Leadership: You Lost Before You Started 

Zach Jensen, COO, Washworld

Sekou Tyler

The Accountability Gap: What AI Reveals About Your Leadership Culture 

Sekou Tyler, Founder Royal Blue Analytics

Gina_Thorsen

Connection Is the Real Competitive Advantage 

Gina Thorsen, CEO,  Stormy Kromer

Women in Leadership: Panel 

Michell Bartlein

Michell Bartlein
Speaker, Educator, Business Coach, Entrepreneur, Podcaster

Andrea Billups

Andrea Billups  

Executive Director of Editorial, Duke University’s Office of Alumni Engagement and Development

Carsin Boeck

Carsin Boeck

HR & Culture Leader,
Washworld Inc

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Dr. Shawnrece Butler
Assistant Vice President for Opportunity, Empowerment, & People, Northern Michigan University 

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Lisa Flanary
Chief Growth Officer, Security Benefits

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Gina Marchionda
Technology Integration Specialist, Fond du Lac School District

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Tracy Johnson-Moderator
CEO and Transformation Leader, InitiativeOne

Inside the Executive Mind: Panel

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Katya Andresen
Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Analytics Officer,
The Cigna Group

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Jamison Buxton
CEO, Hemophilia Outreach Center

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Tracy Johnson
CEO and Transformation Leader, InitiativeOne

Aaron Sadoff

Aaron Sadoff
President, Marian University

Scott Snider

Scott Snider 

President, Exit Planning Institute

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Gina Thorsen
CEO,  Stormy Kromer

Andrea Billups

Andrea Billups-Moderator

Executive Director of Editorial, Duke University’s Office of Alumni Engagement and Development

The Leadership Reframe: Panel

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Andrea Buxton 
Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Director, Hemophilia Outreach of Wisconsin Inc.

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Robert J. (Bob) Jacquart

Chairman, Jacquart Fabric Products

Tanya_Jones

Tanya Jones
Superintendent, Tahlequah Public Schools

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Brighid Riordan 

CEO, Nsight

Bryan Schwebke

Dr. Bryan Schwebke 
Owner, Physical Therapist, Paramount Performance

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Dr. Adrienne Sesay  
Coordinator of Health & Services,
Baltimore City Schools 

Sekou Tyler

Sekou Tyler 

Founder, Royal Blue Analytics

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Dr. Margaret Gilmore-Moderator
Deputy VP of Educational Leadership, InitiativeOne

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