Humanity Reimagined  

Dayvisson Da Silva is a first-generation immigrant to the U.S., the first in his family to graduate from college and earn a master’s degree. Once living paycheck to paycheck, he transformed his life into a seven figure success story within a decade through grit, clarity, and bold career moves. After rising through sales roles at IBM and Microsoft, Dayvisson now helps high-performing professionals transition into six figure tech sales careers through his company, Tech Sales Funnels. He is also the founder of Calango, a nonprofit that empowers first-gen college students to land life-changing opportunities. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and a graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management, Dayvisson brings both heart and strategy to every stage. Married for 18 years and a proud father of four, his TEDxApex talk “The Untrapped Journey: The Freedom Framework”— offers a roadmap to break free from limitations and design a life rooted in purpose. For more about Dayvisson see dayvissondasilva.com

Cooper Harrison is a Healing Teacher, cancer survivor, childhood bullying survivor, and former college football player who has dedicated his life to helping others find healing and transformation. With certifications in Usui/Tibetan Reiki, Energy Psychology, and Hypnotherapy, along with a Master’s in Business Administration, Cooper blends holistic practices with practical tools to support personal growth.

In his book, Cooper speaks on topics like subconscious programming, the mind-body connection, and conscious leadership, drawing from his own experiences of resilience and renewal. Cooper’s mission is simply to help others turn challenges into opportunities for alchemy. He enjoys bringing love and high “vibes” to any environment or situation. Cooper is just a lover of life and wants to share that with as many people as possible.

Stephanie Shabazz is a speaker, AI strategist, and founder known for inspiring and transforming individuals and organizations. Her life-changing messages have an intriguing, research-based emphasis in field of personal development, tech for social impact, and positive psychology – the study of what happens when things go right with us. With a proven track record of transforming mindsets and motivating action, she connects with audiences on a personal level to lead with joy, empathy, and resilience.

With extensive leadership experience at Fortune 500 companies, she has led global initiatives to drive change management, AI adoption and innovation. Stephanie empowers organizations and individuals to achieve exponential growth through strategic upskilling and bold leadership strategies. Her mission is to equip 1 million people across the globe to lead fulfilling powerful lives.

Shashin Surkund, a seasoned technology professional and passionate advocate for
mindset and culture transformation, is known as the “Chief Happiness Officer” by his colleagues. He’s dedicated to creating a positive culture of gratitude and trust.
A personal life event inspired him to raise awareness about mental health. He starts his day by sending a positivity email to thousands of people in his global organization.
Many forward it to their teams and loved ones, creating a significant impact.
As a dedicated member of his Regional Leadership team, Shashin has successfully
improved associate experiences by introducing innovative channels like sports, food, music, and art to engage hearts and equip individuals with positive mindsets for fulfilling
lives. Shashin eagerly anticipates sharing his insights on living a positive mindset and harnessing our latent potential, our inner ChatGPT.

Leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle challenges at the intersection of sustainability and technology. As founder and CEO of a ClimateTech venture, he built a sensor-free irrigation platform that helps farmers reduce freshwater use up to 50% and improve crop health using simulation models, satellite imaging, and generative AI—earning recognition for his innovative approach to sustainable agriculture.

​With experience in AI, analytics, and sustainability, Raghav turns innovation into practical, real-world solutions. He holds a Master’s in Business Analytics from California State University, East Bay, where he served as President of the Analytics Society and organized the university’s first AI hackathon.

A Muay Thai player and nature enthusiast, Raghav believes every breakthrough begins with a human story—one rooted in empathy—that drives the pursuit to make the world a better place.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Reginald Patterson has always been driven to make a meaningful impact. While his early aspirations pointed toward entertainment, life’s journey led him down a different path. After earning a B.S. in Public Health, he began his career as a health educator, where he developed a deep understanding of systems and their influence on people’s lives. This foundation made his pivot into tech surprisingly seamless.

Over the last seven years, Reginald has built a thriving career in tech sales, blending strategic thinking with empathy to drive results. In 2023, he launched a creative marketing agency, merging his analytical skill set with his love for culture and storytelling. Now based in Dallas, Texas, Reginald is a devoted husband to his wife Jessica and an active member of his church. He believes that a man led by faith—not sight—can evolve continuously, even when the path ahead isn’t clear.

Candice Thompson is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in Silicon Valley. She considers herself a well-rounded generalist, with twenty years of experience in the field of mental health; sixteen practicing psychotherapy. She works with high achieving individuals and couples. Candice is a keynote mental health speaker, board member, supervisor, adjunct faculty lecturer, and mental health consultant for health tech startups. Candice is vocal about adequate pay for therapists, preserving the heart of the industry, and career sustainability.

For over a decade, addiction shaped Hollan’s life, pulling him through cycles of rehab, incarceration, and despair. In 2018, exhausted and ready for change, he entered a residential treatment program at Asheville Recovery Center in North Carolina. With unwavering determination and the support of a compassionate recovery community, he began the hard work of rebuilding his life.

Today, Hollan serves as Director of Admissions at the very center where his journey to recovery began. Drawing from his personal experience, he works tirelessly to help individuals struggling with substance misuse find the hope and healing he once sought. His passion for advocacy also led him to co-found the Mayor’s Substance Misuse Task Force of Apex, NC, alongside Mayor Jacques Gilbert. Since launching in 2020, the task force has focused on reducing stigma, raising awareness, and connecting people to life-saving resources.

Neerja Bhatia — Conscious Leadership Coach | Facilitator | Author | Creator of the Living Intelligence Framework

Neerja Bhatia is a compassionate guide and visionary thinker with over 20 years of inspiring profound, transformative growth. She is the creator of the Living Intelligence framework—a heartfelt methodology rooted in consciousness studies, Eastern wisdom, and authentic leadership that awakens the true self hidden beneath layers of noise and expectation.

Austin Embrack is a self-taught engineer, founder, and father who builds with conviction. Rooted in faith and shaped by family, his work lives at the intersection of systems and meaning, where ideas become infrastructure and technology serves human flourishing. Austin sees what others overlook: people with potential, ideas before they’re formed, and the quiet power of integrity in action. He’s drawn to the early, unpolished stages, where chaos gives way to clarity and teams rally around vision. Whether mentoring overlooked talent or architecting the backbone of a new venture, Austin brings a steady belief: that lasting things are built with love, discipline, and a deep respect for those we serve.