Lindy Fields, PhD is a neuropsychologist and founder of Brain Doc On Demand, where she equips individuals with science-based insights to improve brain health and wellbeing through online courses, coaching, and speaking engagements. She is also a clinician and a published author, with outlets including academic research journals, the Brain Doc On Demand blog, Mind Body Green, Her View From Home, and TODAY Parenting Team. She is on a mission to bring brain science to life, helping busy individuals build healthier and happier brains.

A life-long educator in Nebraska and Iowa, Shari Collins specializes in training, leadership development and DEI. With over 25 years in the DEI field, Shari enjoys speaking, consulting and training across the globe in various industries. In her most esteemed contract, the National Education Association, she interacts with educators across the country to promote more inclusive behaviors and positive schools for all. She graduated from Hastings College with a Bachelor of Arts, and from the University of Nebraska Omaha with a Master of Science. Shari loves reading and learning, caring for her plants, traveling, and spending time with her family, which includes 2 rescue Yorkie sisters. Shari is the DEI Director for HR-NE, which is the state affiliate of SHRM, serves on the Board of the Human Resource Association of the Midlands (HRAM), co-chairs the HRAM DEI Committee, chairs the HRAM IDEAL Award, is the HRAM Liaison to the CODE Initiative, and she is in her 3rd year on the Omaha Chamber of Commerce’s CODE Planning Team.

Tori Pedersen serves as Training and Recruitment Coordinator with TeamMates Mentoring Program. In her role, she recruits and trains new mentors to develop their mentoring skills and establish strong relationships with their mentees. Tori has a Bachelor of Science in Leadership Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. With 4 years of experience with CliftonStrengths and 1 year as a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Tori uses strengths-based psychology to coach others in recognizing and leveraging their potential.

Jessyca Vandercoy, LICSW has spent the last 20 years in various roles as a social worker, administrator, clinician, educator, and policy advocate. Jessyca values instigating personal growth opportunities that result in service excellence, employee wellness and ethical leadership. Jessyca welcomes the challenge of dismantling what is not working and creatively and collaboratively building something new. Jessyca has a mission-driven spirit and bounds of creative energy that generate solutions.

Amber has 11+ years of experience in Talent Development. No matter the industry, she implements a culture of learning wherever she goes. Currently, she is the Founder/CEO of Radical Learning. Amber is a builder and a collaborator at heart who combines humor and creativity with vulnerability and a bias for action. Through a mix of interactive exercises and inspiring stories of trials and failures, Amber will challenge the audience to embrace new ideas. Amber was recognized as an Emerging Training Leader by Training Magazine, 2019 and earned a Stevie Award for Sales Training/Coaching Program of the Year in 2020 and Excellence in Learning Leadership by ATD in 2024.

Teresa Mardesen, the executive director of SHARE Omaha, is a connector working to enhance the greater good. Her community development initiatives are personally driven, whole-hearted and deeply impactful. At Farm Credit, Teresa created an employee volunteer program with the annual equivalent of 18 annual FTE’s, drove $8.6 million by delivering 3,400+ community grants, 100,000+ community volunteer hours over ten years, and $800,000+ in employee donation match dollars. She co-founded Biz4Good to increase community engagement and share programs with corporate peers. Now there are 72 companies actively involved in employee engagement, defined giving pillars, donations, volunteering and measurable corporate social responsibility impact. Recently, Teresa received the 2023 Women on a Mission Legacy Gala Award for her work in advancing pay equity.

Known for her charisma, generosity of spirit, and infectious energy, Brooke Janousek is the kind of leader others feel inspired by. Simply put, growth is Brooke’s passion as she excels in building brands, crafting performance marketing strategies, and developing individuals and teams toward transformative outcomes. Throughout her career, her portfolio boasts collaborations with well-known brands such as Disney, Toro, GE, and Bridgestone, alongside emerging startups. Her deep desire to connect and support others is the bedrock of Brooke’s relationships. Whether she’s traveling, taking a CrossFit class, or simply taking her dog Kip for a walk, she cherishes the connections she makes along the way. Brooke lives by her motto of “intentionally living life joyfully,” and always encourages everyone around her to see their own good and ability to actualize their potential if they bet on themselves.

As a Business Coach, Justin focuses on building relationships with Foundation Supportworks (FSI) contractors to help scale their businesses for long-term success. He provides coaching, training, and analysis to help FSI contractors achieve more than they ever thought possible. In a world where contractor experiences are mediocre at best, Justin helps companies challenge the status quo and provide remarkable experiences to deserving customers every day. Justin believes that a successful business starts at the leadership level with trust, pride, and camaraderie and approaches consulting with a people-first mentality. Justin has 10 years experience in coaching and management with a focus in sales, service, and leadership. Justin lives with his family in Omaha, Nebraska.

Tracy Winkler is not just familiar with change; she champions it. With roots deeply embedded in entrepreneurial soil, as a third-generation entrepreneur, Tracy’s journey spanning over 30 years is rich with experience in executive management, business ownership, coaching, consulting and speaking. She’s the heart and soul behind Elevate Growth Leadership Coaching, a testament to her relentless drive and commitment. From witnessing the ebbs and flows of her family businesses to owning and navigating multiple ventures herself, Tracy’s perspective on business is holistic. Tracy is more than a business leader; she’s a motivational powerhouse. Drawing from these experiences, she has honed her ability to identify core issues, pivot swiftly, and steer professionals and businesses toward transformative success. As a dedicated change agent, experienced consultant, and executive business coach, Tracy helps you marry smart business systems with people-first practices to create breakthroughs and accelerate growth. Tracy’s energy-infused approach combines radically candid conversations with actionable strategies. Her mission? To cultivate resilience, enhance productivity, and inspire breakthroughs for both individuals and organizations.