Stacy Kirk Bio: 

Stacy Kirk is a visionary entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in software development innovation. A Stanford Computer Science graduate, she founded QualityWorks Consulting Group in 2010, a full-service technology consultancy that accelerates time-to-market through automation and agile best practices. QualityWorks has since expanded its services to include AI-driven solutions for business challenges. 

Leading a diverse team of over 40 technologists across the US and Jamaica, Stacy is a recognized thought leader in AI readiness and data quality. Her company has earned accolades like Inc's Best in Business for their work in social impact, and she is frequently invited to speak on cutting-edge tech advancements.

Beth Hilbing Bio:

Accomplished Sr Executive with over 25 years + in management spanning Aerospace, Financial Institutions, Media and Entertainment, and Insurance companies. i.e., Northrop Grumman, Northrop Grumman Federal Credit Union, Met Life, AOL/Time Warner, and currently The Boeing Company. An Executive that has managed staffing levels of 500+, budgets of 120 million dollars, and IT Software Contract Negotiations in multiple multimillion dollar awards.

Senior level experience in global program management, merger and acquisitions, data center management, cyber security technology and IT strategic planning. Over Ten years of experience in corporate and non-profit board experience and Co-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for C-Sweet a National Executive Women’s Networking Organization with a network of over 10,000 and run fifty programs a year with chapters in major cities nationwide. Received multiple awards for Women’s Executive Leadership, Small Company CEO, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. MBA with an emphasis in Finance and Business.

Timothy Abbott Bio:

With over three decades of experience spanning technology, real estate, and venture capital, Timothy Abbott is a seasoned professional dedicated to leveraging innovation to drive meaningful value. Currently, he is a Strategic Account Manager at Palo Alto Networks, where he partners with large enterprise clients to secure their digital transformation and expand their cybersecurity posture, delivering tailored solutions across cloud, network, and endpoint security. He represents a company that is at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, leveraging advanced AI and machine learning to proactively prevent threats. In addition to his technology role, Timothy is the CTO and Co-Founder of Blue Compass Capital, LLC, a multifamily real estate investment firm, where he implements cutting-edge technology solutions to optimize investment processes, including using AI for underwriting and automation to streamline workflows.

His professional background also includes extensive experience as a Principal, Enterprise Global Sales at Amazon Web Services and as Executive Chief of Staff at Trace3. Timothy is deeply engaged in his community and philanthropy, having served as a Board Member and Director of Events for Advancing Women in Technology (AWT), an organization focused on diversity and educational scholarships for women in tech; as a Board Member and Advisory Member for Operation Help a Hero, which supports American military members and their families; and as a Board Member and Advisory Member for Zero by 2020, dedicated to finding a family for every child in Orange County, CA. Driven by his roles as a believer, husband, and father of nine, he is based in Orange County, California.

Katie Smith Bio:

“KJ” Katie James Smith has spent 20+ years building digital products that start where most companies stop — with the people hardest or trickiest to serve. That instinct is the foundation of Humma.AI and its core thesis: design for the margins to build for the center.

As Founder and CEO, Katie is working alongside a world-class team to solve one of AI's most costly failures—the lack of cultural competence that costs the U.S. economy $451 billion annually. Humma pairs a consent-first community network with Empathetic AITM, small language models licensed to healthcare organizations to close parity gaps and deliver better outcomes for everyone. As a California Public Benefit Corporation, 5% of post-profitability revenue is directed to health equity, climate justice, and human rights grantees, with that percentage increasing over time.

A strategist and team builder at their core, Katie has managed portfolios from $20M–$125M and helped scale a startup to $10M in under two years. At Humma, that track record serves one goal: proving the most inclusive AI is also the most effective.   Connect on LinkedIn: Katie Smith- LinkedIn

Pavi Randhawa Bio:

Pavi Randhawa is transformation executive with over two decades of experience delivering complex, large-scale transformational initiatives across the banking, healthcare, federal and local government sectors. As the Director of the ISB Project Management Office (PMO) for Los Angeles County Probation, she leads a multi-million dollar portfolio of enterprise-wide initiatives including major cloud-based modernizations.

A seasoned strategist with a foundation in Management & IT Strategy consulting, Pavi’s career includes leadership roles at Citigroup, IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Accenture. Beyond her operational expertise, she is a recognized thought leader in the Southern California Public sector ecosystem, serving as a multi-year speaker and Advisory Board Member for the GovTech LA County Leadership Forum.

Pavi holds an BBA, MS in Information Systems from The George Washington University and is a graduate of USC’s Executive Leadership Program. She is a passionate advocate for building high-performing, inclusive teams that bridge the gap between legislative mandates and cutting-edge technology.