Founder and CEO | Positive Intelligence

Shirzad Chamine is a New York Times bestselling author of Positive Intelligence, translated into 20 languages. He has been CEO of the largest coach training organization in the world, has trained more than 100,000 coaches, and trained faculty at Stanford and Yale business schools.

Shirzad lectures on Positive Intelligence at Stanford University. His Saboteur Assessment has been used by more than 2 million people and a majority of Fortune 100 companies.

A preeminent C-suite advisor, Shirzad has coached hundreds of CEOs and their executive teams. He holds a BA in psychology, an MS in electrical engineering, and an MBA from Stanford.

Foundation Distinguished Professor | School of Education, University of Kansas

Yong Zhao is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas and an internationally recognized scholar of education, technology, and globalization. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Education and a Fellow of the International Academy of Education. Over nearly four decades, Zhao has worked with schools, universities, governments, and educational organizations around the world to rethink how education can better prepare young people for an uncertain future. He has published more than 100 articles and nearly 40 books, including Fix the Past or Invent the Future, World Class Learners, Reach for Greatness, What Works May Hurt, Learning for Uncertainty, and Improbable Probabilities. His recent work focuses on educational transformation in the age of artificial intelligence and on creating more personalized, creative, and human-centered forms of education.

Advisor on AI, Human Agency and Education | Author of The Convenience Trap

Dr Michael Gerlich is a globally recognized advisor, author and keynote speaker focused on how artificial intelligence affects human judgement, education, leadership and society. He is Co-Founder and Chair of The Human Factor Association, an organization dedicated to ensuring that human capabilities and agency keep pace with technological advancement.

Michael advises governments, Fortune 500 companies and global institutions. His work with educational leaders addresses AI's implications for teaching, assessment, academic integrity, critical thinking, staff development and student agency. He helps institutions use AI to support learning without replacing the intellectual effort through which students develop independent judgement.

Previously, Michael held senior academic and executive education leadership positions in Europe and Switzerland. He has published more than 30 peer-reviewed studies and books and addressed the United Nations. His work has appeared in global media like TIME, BBC, Financial Times, The Economist, and many others. He is the author of The Convenience Trap – What happens when AI becomes the mind behind our lives.

Founder & CEO | Future Design School

Sarah Prevette is an entrepreneur and internationally recognized expert in innovation, learning and human behavior. As the Founder and CEO of Future Design School, she has spent more than a decade helping leaders, educators, students and organizations develop the skills needed to navigate complexity, make better decisions and thrive in an era of constant change.

Her work has influenced thousands of people across Fortune 500 companies, governments, public institutions and school systems around the world. Through her teaching, consulting and speaking, she has worked at the intersection of learning science, psychology, design thinking and organizational transformation, helping people build the critical thinking, creativity, adaptability and resilience required to solve complex challenges.

Sarah is known for translating insights from neuroscience, behavioral science and human centered design into practical tools that help people think more clearly, learn more effectively and make wiser decisions.

Partner | CMA Global

Terence Bostic helps senior executives lead with clarity and sustain success at the highest levels. As Managing Partner at CMA Global, he works with leaders across industries to strengthen relationships, sharpen decision-making, and build environments where people and organizations thrive. His work spans executive coaching, leadership development, and talent strategy, shaped by training in both clinical and industrial-organizational psychology. 

Before joining CMA Global, Terence practiced as a neuropsychologist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He later served as an internal consultant in an academic medical setting and has published widely on resilience, organizational success, and well-being at work. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Saint Louis University and is a licensed psychologist in Missouri. 

Having lived overseas for three years, Terence brings a global mindset to his work and enjoys partnering with international clients. He lives in St. Louis with his wife.