Carolina Aponte an award-winning Fractional CFO, published author, TEDx speaker, and proud founder of Caja Holdings, LLC, where she guides companies to turn financial chaos into clarity. Carolina is a the creator and co-host of "Breaking Even Better", a podcast where business owners get real, unfiltered insights on scaling, cash flow, hiring, and work-life balance.  Carolina is a professional with more than 25 years of experience serving clients both large and small. As the CEO of Caja Holdings, Carolina divides her time between business development, client services, consulting and analysis. In a span of over 10 years, Carolina has grown Caja Holdings’ revenue year over year.

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Vivian Delgado-Johnson, Founder and CEO at Vivid Strategies. Vivian has 20+ years of telecom retail operations experience (corporate + ownership). She has a proven M&A track record (built, scaled, and successfully exited).  Deep expertise in retail growth, efficiency, and marketing as well as in Latina leadership and bridge-building in traditionally closed spaces.

Maria C. Garza provides strategic guidance to the CEO on contract negotiations and developed transformative digital strategies that strengthened organizational growth and engagement. As a Marketing and Social Media Consultant at Digital Social Media Solutions, she guides nonprofit organizations amplify their missions through strategic communication and cross-functional collaboration. She identified emerging technology and branding trends to enhance outreach and engagement with diverse, tech-savvy audiences, delivering impactful marketing and social media training for varied client groups. 

Alfred Ramirez is the President of Diverse Strategies Now.  He is a keynote speaker, executive coach, trainer, and facilitator for public and private organizations, K-12 and universities, and diverse communities. He develops leadership, education, business, and diversity initiatives; culture change management; and community engagement. A professional life coach provide goal setting guidance and proven strategies to reach life goals. 

Roger F. Suclupe, MSW, LCSW, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and BSW Program Director for the School of Social Work at UNC Charlotte. He earned his MSW from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and BA in Psychology from Appalachian State University.

Sharon Nixon-Crenshaw is the founder of Crenshaw Business Group and a Board Member for Caring Hearts of America, a local non-profit that provides meals for low income and at-risk populations.  With a background as a Supply Chain Consultant, Sharon specializes in process improvement, emergency response, hurricane response, disaster response, and efficient inventory management. During COVID, she worked with Maryland's Emergency COVID response exemplifies to deliver critical solutions in high-stakes environments. She is dedicated to fostering a community where caregivers feel supported, utilizing strategic supply chain insights to achieve this goal. As a result, she is engaged as the Chief Advocate Officer for the Caregivers Empowerment Network, a team committed to enhancing caregiver capabilities and building a support network that promotes resilience and empowerment. 

Ross Feldman is a Fractional Chief Information Technology Officer for Businesses and Nonprofits. He been in the Information Technology (IT) field for over 25  years. He started his own business Better Call I.T. in the year 2000. As technology has changed, so has the business but the underlying principles of Customer Service, Honesty, Integrity, and Getting it Right the First Time still hold true. Ross is an expert in AI & Cybersecurity Risk Management and is the creator of the the tech talk series Ross "To The Rescue" Feldman on LinkedIn. 

Pat Martinez is an award winning leader and creator the Alliance and founder of the firm. She is a prolific community leader, author, and advocate for social capital building. She has over 25 years of expertise in Leadership, Business Development, Organizational Transformation, & Nonprofit Management.  Her client list is extensive and across several industries, and is considered a trusted advisor. A professional life coach provide goal setting guidance and proven strategies to reach life goals. 

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Elizabeth Rivera is a team player who implements standards, and processes to help businesses scale up their internal operations. She is skilled in matrixed financial services, manufacturing, biotech, and nonprofit enterprises, and budget management.  Elizabeth can Identify opportunities for process efficiency and implement best practices to enhance workflow. Holds an MBA with extensive experience in Human Resources, Banking, Finance, and Talent Development.

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Elizabeth is the Fractional Chief Administrator Office (CAO) at Leadership in the Clouds™.

Patrick Vaca, former therapist, and business entrepreneur turned leadership coach and consultant, is the owner and founder of Patrick Vaca Consulting, LLC, a leadership, and team dynamics specialty organization. His career spans 25 years and has an expertise in the healthcare industry. His work translates within any industry as the focus is on team dynamics, operational excellence, and executing on personal and professional goals. His mantra is changing perspectives, something he believes allows teams to break beyond the walls that keep them stuck in the same routine.