The World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) Board of Directors includes some of the most respected and experienced leaders from the Mid-Atlantic who work for companies, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions and government agencies that have global reach. They serve as a key part of the WTCI team and help make our organization and network better every day.
Chair
Founder and CEO
Ruppert International, Inc.
Todd Ruppert is a serial early-stage private company investor and board member globally in various industries – education, financial services, disruptive technologies, publishing, arts and entertainment, and strategy consulting. He is also an advisor to a number of private equity and venture capital firms. He previously was a venture partner at Greenspring Associates, president & CEO of T. Rowe Price Global Investment Services, co-president of T. Rowe Price International and member of the operating steering committee of the T. Rowe Price Group. He is chairman of the World Trade Center Institute and RSR Partners. He is president of London’s Royal Parks Foundation and board member of Antler, Hitlab, Rocket Dollar, Storelli Sports, The Fine Art Group, The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, Shetland Space Centre, INSEAD Business School, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Founder and CEO
Ruppert International, Inc.
Todd Ruppert is a serial early-stage private company investor and board member globally in various industries – education, financial services, disruptive technologies, publishing, arts and entertainment, and strategy consulting. He is also an advisor to a number of private equity and venture capital firms. He previously was a venture partner at Greenspring Associates, president & CEO of T. Rowe Price Global Investment Services, co-president of T. Rowe Price International and member of the operating steering committee of the T. Rowe Price Group. He is chairman of the World Trade Center Institute and RSR Partners. He is president of London’s Royal Parks Foundation and board member of Antler, Hitlab, Rocket Dollar, Storelli Sports, The Fine Art Group, The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, Shetland Space Centre, INSEAD Business School, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Vice Chair
Retired CEO
Ellicott Dredges
As CEO of Ellicott Dredges, Bowe helped the company grow from one facility to five, in four countries, and selling in over 50. To achieve this, his team leveraged Ellicott’s reputation, starting with having built all the dredges used in the original construction of the Panama Canal, along with multiple acquisitions of complementary dredge brands serving different market sectors. For private sector work he was selected as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and SmartCEO Magazine CEO of the Year for Baltimore.
He has served on both for-profit boards and not-for-profit boards. He and his wife Barbara Stewart founded the Peter Bowe and Barbara Stewart Foundation which funds organizations that work to strengthen civic education and to close the opportunity gap. The Foundations primary focus is increasing understanding and appreciation of our American civic heritage. He also founded the WTCI Bowe Fellowship.
Peter received his undergraduate degree from Yale College and his MBA from Harvard University.
Retired CEO
Ellicott Dredges
As CEO of Ellicott Dredges, Bowe helped the company grow from one facility to five, in four countries, and selling in over 50. To achieve this, his team leveraged Ellicott’s reputation, starting with having built all the dredges used in the original construction of the Panama Canal, along with multiple acquisitions of complementary dredge brands serving different market sectors. For private sector work he was selected as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and SmartCEO Magazine CEO of the Year for Baltimore.
He has served on both for-profit boards and not-for-profit boards. He and his wife Barbara Stewart founded the Peter Bowe and Barbara Stewart Foundation which funds organizations that work to strengthen civic education and to close the opportunity gap. The Foundations primary focus is increasing understanding and appreciation of our American civic heritage. He also founded the WTCI Bowe Fellowship.
Peter received his undergraduate degree from Yale College and his MBA from Harvard University.
Vice Chair
Secreatary
Maryland Department of Commerce
Kevin A. Anderson is Founder & CEO of Cardinal Atlantic Holdings, an economic and community development firm targeting scaled social impact and investment in urban centers. With specializations in real estate and education technology, CAH advises funds, corporations and governments on economic and community development strategy and projects.
Anderson previously served as Senior Vice President for Global Partnerships at EVERFI, Inc., an educational software company for financial literacy and life skills education where he led government relations and conducted business development. Anderson helped create and launch the company’s diversity content while securing public and corporate partnerships to support digital innovation in school districts across America. A SaaS company, Anderson helped lead EVERFI’s growth from 32 employees to over 600, and from $6mm in revenue to over $120mm during his tenure.
Before joining EVERFI, Anderson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of City First Homes, Inc. - a $6 million community land trust created to support workforce housing and ensure ongoing affordability for working families in the District of Columbia. Launched in 2008 as the District’s most aggressive affordable housing initiative, City First Homes navigated the financial crisis stabilizing mixed income development and created over 100 units of affordable housing.
Prior to his appointment at City First Homes, Anderson was Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Equity Capital at the Jair Lynch Companies, Inc., a for-profit real estate and community development firm in Washington, D.C. He was responsible for the financial management of JLC’s public, corporate and real estate ventures. Anderson helped establish JLC’s initial investment fund, a $120 million facility for commercial and housing development in the DMV region.
In 2000, Anderson served in Washington, D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams’ administration as Special Assistant to the City Administrator and Chief of Staff at the D.C. Department of Transportation. He helped usher an era of accountability and transparency in city operations and managed the restructuring of DDOT to a cabinet-level agency. Anderson led the hiring of over 100 new employees, the establishment of a local trust fund for street and infrastructure maintenance and implementation of performance metrics to meet citizen needs. Mayor Anthony A. Williams proclaimed March 31, 2004 “Kevin Anderson Day” in the District of Columbia.
Anderson began his professional career at the investment banking firm of Pryor, McClendon, Counts & Co., Inc. in Philadelphia, PA as an Institutional Bond Salesman. He served pension funds, insurance companies, investment advisers, and money center banks. Anderson provided coverage for PMC’s landmark financings as lead manager for the $320 million Atlanta Hartsfield Airport financing and the $390 million Denver Airport financing.
Anderson is the former Chairperson of the NEA Foundation’s Board of Directors (National Education Association), and recently completed 19 years of service on the Board of Trustees of Lawrence Academy. He is a member of Leadership Greater Washington’s Class of 2006 and Leadership Prince George’s Class of 2008. Anderson has held and holds professional licenses and designations in securities trading, commodity futures trading, and economic development finance. He has also prepared financial reports for expert testimony in D.C. Superior Court and local jurisdictions.
A native of Washington, D.C., Anderson graduated from Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA. He holds a BA in Economics from Stanford University, and has completed finance, leadership, and executive education at the JFK School of Government at Harvard University, and the National Development Council. Anderson lives in Upper Marlboro, MD with his wife, The Honorable Tiffany H. Anderson, daughter, Kendall, and twin sons, Kennedy and Kolby.
Secreatary
Maryland Department of Commerce
Kevin A. Anderson is Founder & CEO of Cardinal Atlantic Holdings, an economic and community development firm targeting scaled social impact and investment in urban centers. With specializations in real estate and education technology, CAH advises funds, corporations and governments on economic and community development strategy and projects.
Anderson previously served as Senior Vice President for Global Partnerships at EVERFI, Inc., an educational software company for financial literacy and life skills education where he led government relations and conducted business development. Anderson helped create and launch the company’s diversity content while securing public and corporate partnerships to support digital innovation in school districts across America. A SaaS company, Anderson helped lead EVERFI’s growth from 32 employees to over 600, and from $6mm in revenue to over $120mm during his tenure.
Before joining EVERFI, Anderson was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of City First Homes, Inc. - a $6 million community land trust created to support workforce housing and ensure ongoing affordability for working families in the District of Columbia. Launched in 2008 as the District’s most aggressive affordable housing initiative, City First Homes navigated the financial crisis stabilizing mixed income development and created over 100 units of affordable housing.
Prior to his appointment at City First Homes, Anderson was Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Equity Capital at the Jair Lynch Companies, Inc., a for-profit real estate and community development firm in Washington, D.C. He was responsible for the financial management of JLC’s public, corporate and real estate ventures. Anderson helped establish JLC’s initial investment fund, a $120 million facility for commercial and housing development in the DMV region.
In 2000, Anderson served in Washington, D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams’ administration as Special Assistant to the City Administrator and Chief of Staff at the D.C. Department of Transportation. He helped usher an era of accountability and transparency in city operations and managed the restructuring of DDOT to a cabinet-level agency. Anderson led the hiring of over 100 new employees, the establishment of a local trust fund for street and infrastructure maintenance and implementation of performance metrics to meet citizen needs. Mayor Anthony A. Williams proclaimed March 31, 2004 “Kevin Anderson Day” in the District of Columbia.
Anderson began his professional career at the investment banking firm of Pryor, McClendon, Counts & Co., Inc. in Philadelphia, PA as an Institutional Bond Salesman. He served pension funds, insurance companies, investment advisers, and money center banks. Anderson provided coverage for PMC’s landmark financings as lead manager for the $320 million Atlanta Hartsfield Airport financing and the $390 million Denver Airport financing.
Anderson is the former Chairperson of the NEA Foundation’s Board of Directors (National Education Association), and recently completed 19 years of service on the Board of Trustees of Lawrence Academy. He is a member of Leadership Greater Washington’s Class of 2006 and Leadership Prince George’s Class of 2008. Anderson has held and holds professional licenses and designations in securities trading, commodity futures trading, and economic development finance. He has also prepared financial reports for expert testimony in D.C. Superior Court and local jurisdictions.
A native of Washington, D.C., Anderson graduated from Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA. He holds a BA in Economics from Stanford University, and has completed finance, leadership, and executive education at the JFK School of Government at Harvard University, and the National Development Council. Anderson lives in Upper Marlboro, MD with his wife, The Honorable Tiffany H. Anderson, daughter, Kendall, and twin sons, Kennedy and Kolby.
Secretary
Partner
Hogan Lovells
Kelly Hardy has more than 20 years of experience representing clients in cross-border transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and other complex commercial contracting. She currently works around the world with corporate, commercial and regulatory entities from a variety of sectors, such as manufacturing, life sciences and education. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, she is on the boards SEED School of Maryland and Appleseed Mexico.
Partner
Hogan Lovells
Kelly Hardy has more than 20 years of experience representing clients in cross-border transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and other complex commercial contracting. She currently works around the world with corporate, commercial and regulatory entities from a variety of sectors, such as manufacturing, life sciences and education. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, she is on the boards SEED School of Maryland and Appleseed Mexico.
COO
Pompeian Olive Oil
Mouna Aissaoui has more than 15 years of international food importing, manufacturing and commercializing experience. She started her career working for Overseas Food Trading in New Jersey. During her ten years there, she managed international suppliers, aided with new product development and supported sales and customer service on key accounts such as Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. She later joined Pompeian, a century-old Baltimore-based olive oil brand, to be the chief operating officer.
Pompeian Olive Oil
Mouna Aissaoui has more than 15 years of international food importing, manufacturing and commercializing experience. She started her career working for Overseas Food Trading in New Jersey. During her ten years there, she managed international suppliers, aided with new product development and supported sales and customer service on key accounts such as Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. She later joined Pompeian, a century-old Baltimore-based olive oil brand, to be the chief operating officer.
Group Vice President (retired)
McCormick & Co.
Dr. James Albrecht is a founding member of WTCI. He has contributed to the organization in many ways, including being the lead sponsor of and brains behind two fellowship programs – one for high school students and one for college students. The programs reflect his lifelong commitment to youth education and global issues. Before retiring in 1998, he worked as a leader in the food industry for more than 40 years, including at McCormick & Company.
McCormick & Co.
Dr. James Albrecht is a founding member of WTCI. He has contributed to the organization in many ways, including being the lead sponsor of and brains behind two fellowship programs – one for high school students and one for college students. The programs reflect his lifelong commitment to youth education and global issues. Before retiring in 1998, he worked as a leader in the food industry for more than 40 years, including at McCormick & Company.
Director, Research & Development
Mars Wrigley
Mars Wrigley
Secretary
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Senior Vice President
M&T Bank
Carol Dalton has more than 25 years of experience in corporate banking. She is a senior vice president of M&T Bank and the senior manager for the bank's National and International Banking Divisions. Within M&T Bank, she serves as a rotating member of the Managers Loan Committee. Additionally, she has served or is currently serving on the following committees: Commercial Deposit Advisory, Commercial Service Advisory, Commercial Technology Review and Commercial Management. Carol is a graduate of Emory University, where she earned her bachelors of business administration in finance.
M&T Bank
Carol Dalton has more than 25 years of experience in corporate banking. She is a senior vice president of M&T Bank and the senior manager for the bank's National and International Banking Divisions. Within M&T Bank, she serves as a rotating member of the Managers Loan Committee. Additionally, she has served or is currently serving on the following committees: Commercial Deposit Advisory, Commercial Service Advisory, Commercial Technology Review and Commercial Management. Carol is a graduate of Emory University, where she earned her bachelors of business administration in finance.
Founder
Keffa Coffee
Samuel Demise was born and raised in a small town in Ethiopia. As a child, he learned about the coffee industry from his father, a longtime coffee industry professional. Samuel has competed in the United States Coffee Cup Tasters Championship. He placed 3rd in 2017 and 2015 and 2nd in 2013 and 2011. He is a licensed Q-grader and an assistant Q-instructor for the coffee industry. He launched Keffa Coffee, named for the province where he grew up, in 2006 after noticing a dearth of Ethiopian coffee imports in the U.S. Now, Keffa Coffee is a $10 million-a-year business that is expanding approximately10% annually. Samuel is a recipient of the 2022 Maryland International Business Leadership Award.
Keffa Coffee
Samuel Demise was born and raised in a small town in Ethiopia. As a child, he learned about the coffee industry from his father, a longtime coffee industry professional. Samuel has competed in the United States Coffee Cup Tasters Championship. He placed 3rd in 2017 and 2015 and 2nd in 2013 and 2011. He is a licensed Q-grader and an assistant Q-instructor for the coffee industry. He launched Keffa Coffee, named for the province where he grew up, in 2006 after noticing a dearth of Ethiopian coffee imports in the U.S. Now, Keffa Coffee is a $10 million-a-year business that is expanding approximately10% annually. Samuel is a recipient of the 2022 Maryland International Business Leadership Award.
Vice President Finance & Business Operations, Blue Planet Software
Ciena
Elizabeth (Beth) Dolce currently leads the financial planning, commercial management, and business operations teams of Ciena Corporation’s Blue Planet Software division and is a member of Blue Planet’s senior leadership team. In this role, she is responsible for all planning activities, negotiation and pricing of customer contracts, and divisional financial reporting and controls. She also leads a team responsible for designing and supporting a variety of operational processes to support sales, product management, and the services delivery teams- and has advised in the structure and strategy of this division, including the acquisition and integration of three businesses, since its inception in 2015.
Beth joined Ciena Corporation in July 2010 as the Vice President and Treasurer prior to moving to the Blue Planet Division. As Treasurer, she has global oversight and responsibility for the Company’s debt, cash, investments, banking and liquidity, where she led several capital markets transactions and arranged the company’s first bank and term loan credit facilities. Ms. Dolce also managed the Company’s risk management programs, including foreign exchange, insurance and enterprise risk and served on Ciena’s Corporate Compliance and various Pension and Investment Committees.
Prior to joining Ciena, Ms. Dolce was the Assistant Treasurer and Risk Manager at The Black and Decker Corporation in Towson, Maryland. She has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, having held positions in treasury and capital markets, investor relations, business development and corporate banking at companies such as Cablevision Systems in Bethpage, New York, General Motors’ Treasurer’s Office in New York City, and Bank of America in New York City.
Ms. Dolce holds a M.B.A. from The University of Michigan Ross School of Business and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Delaware. She is a graduate of the Leadership Baltimore Country program and served on the board of directors of the non-profit New Pathways, Inc. She is currently engaged as Ciena’s executive sponsor with the Building STEPS organization. She lives with her husband and two children in Forest Hill, Maryland and enjoys spending time traveling, hiking, and kayaking.
Ciena
Elizabeth (Beth) Dolce currently leads the financial planning, commercial management, and business operations teams of Ciena Corporation’s Blue Planet Software division and is a member of Blue Planet’s senior leadership team. In this role, she is responsible for all planning activities, negotiation and pricing of customer contracts, and divisional financial reporting and controls. She also leads a team responsible for designing and supporting a variety of operational processes to support sales, product management, and the services delivery teams- and has advised in the structure and strategy of this division, including the acquisition and integration of three businesses, since its inception in 2015.
Beth joined Ciena Corporation in July 2010 as the Vice President and Treasurer prior to moving to the Blue Planet Division. As Treasurer, she has global oversight and responsibility for the Company’s debt, cash, investments, banking and liquidity, where she led several capital markets transactions and arranged the company’s first bank and term loan credit facilities. Ms. Dolce also managed the Company’s risk management programs, including foreign exchange, insurance and enterprise risk and served on Ciena’s Corporate Compliance and various Pension and Investment Committees.
Prior to joining Ciena, Ms. Dolce was the Assistant Treasurer and Risk Manager at The Black and Decker Corporation in Towson, Maryland. She has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, having held positions in treasury and capital markets, investor relations, business development and corporate banking at companies such as Cablevision Systems in Bethpage, New York, General Motors’ Treasurer’s Office in New York City, and Bank of America in New York City.
Ms. Dolce holds a M.B.A. from The University of Michigan Ross School of Business and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Delaware. She is a graduate of the Leadership Baltimore Country program and served on the board of directors of the non-profit New Pathways, Inc. She is currently engaged as Ciena’s executive sponsor with the Building STEPS organization. She lives with her husband and two children in Forest Hill, Maryland and enjoys spending time traveling, hiking, and kayaking.
President & CEO
ABT Associates
Kathleen Flanagan has served as president and CEO since 2009. Prior to assuming this position, she launched an international workforce and education practice, winning projects from such entities as United States Agency for International Development, The World Bank and the United States. Department of Labor. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, she is a board member of the Professional Services Council, the Massachusetts Women’s Forum and the CEO Forum of the Washington D.C. Chapter of the Society for International Development.
ABT Associates
Kathleen Flanagan has served as president and CEO since 2009. Prior to assuming this position, she launched an international workforce and education practice, winning projects from such entities as United States Agency for International Development, The World Bank and the United States. Department of Labor. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, she is a board member of the Professional Services Council, the Massachusetts Women’s Forum and the CEO Forum of the Washington D.C. Chapter of the Society for International Development.
Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources
Prometric
Kewin Gales is responsible for developing and implementing human capital and talent management strategies that enable Prometric to recruit, develop and retain highly skilled and engaged employees for all corporate functions. His team develops and maintains corporate policies and practices, designs and delivers corporate learning and development programs, and cultivates a corporate culture and work environment that promotes, safety, opportunity and respect for all employees. Kewin has more than three decades of experience in human resources management and remains engaged in industry associations and events. He holds a juris doctorate degree from the James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University and a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Indiana University in Bloomington.
Prometric
Kewin Gales is responsible for developing and implementing human capital and talent management strategies that enable Prometric to recruit, develop and retain highly skilled and engaged employees for all corporate functions. His team develops and maintains corporate policies and practices, designs and delivers corporate learning and development programs, and cultivates a corporate culture and work environment that promotes, safety, opportunity and respect for all employees. Kewin has more than three decades of experience in human resources management and remains engaged in industry associations and events. He holds a juris doctorate degree from the James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University and a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Indiana University in Bloomington.
Managing Director
INSCITE Consulting LLC
Jerry Garland joined TESSCO Technologies in 1993 and currently is responsible for solutions development and product management, sales and market development, pricing, proprietary products, global sourcing and technical support for the company’s $350 million wireless communications business. His division is responsible for over 20,000 products and solutions, 25,000 quarterly buyers and more than 250 manufacturing partner relationships. Prior to joining TESSCO, Jerry worked for 12 years in the banking industry, serving as senior vice president of the Secured Commercial Lending Division for Bank of America (formerly NationsBank and Maryland National Bank), group head for middle market lending, vice president for MNC Investment Bank and senior credit officer of commercial lending. Prior to that, he was financial manager for Black & Decker’s Industrial Construction Division and plant controller of the company’s largest manufacturing facility. He serves on the External Relations Advisory Board of Kennedy Krieger Institute and as an Advisory Board Member for SOZO Children.
INSCITE Consulting LLC
Jerry Garland joined TESSCO Technologies in 1993 and currently is responsible for solutions development and product management, sales and market development, pricing, proprietary products, global sourcing and technical support for the company’s $350 million wireless communications business. His division is responsible for over 20,000 products and solutions, 25,000 quarterly buyers and more than 250 manufacturing partner relationships. Prior to joining TESSCO, Jerry worked for 12 years in the banking industry, serving as senior vice president of the Secured Commercial Lending Division for Bank of America (formerly NationsBank and Maryland National Bank), group head for middle market lending, vice president for MNC Investment Bank and senior credit officer of commercial lending. Prior to that, he was financial manager for Black & Decker’s Industrial Construction Division and plant controller of the company’s largest manufacturing facility. He serves on the External Relations Advisory Board of Kennedy Krieger Institute and as an Advisory Board Member for SOZO Children.
VP Global Government Affairs
Tenable
James Hayes has expertise in leveraging the intersection of business, policy and public relations in order to elevate business performance, issue awareness and brand visibility. He has public and private sector experience managing staff teams and cross-functional collaborations in evolving political climates. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, he is on the boards of the Information Technology Industry Council and Maryland Chamber of Commerce.
Tenable
James Hayes has expertise in leveraging the intersection of business, policy and public relations in order to elevate business performance, issue awareness and brand visibility. He has public and private sector experience managing staff teams and cross-functional collaborations in evolving political climates. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, he is on the boards of the Information Technology Industry Council and Maryland Chamber of Commerce.
Vice President
Ports America Chesapeake
Bayard Hogans’ career with Ports America Chesapeake spans more than 20 years in transportation, maritime and supply chain logistics. Previously, he was the general manager at Seagirt Marine Terminal, one of the most productive terminals in North America. Ports America has been internationally recognized as a leader in safety, customer service and efficiency. Bayard supports many organizations, charities and events within the port community, guiding the port towards its mission of aiding and supporting the Port of Baltimore community. He is a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Ports America Chesapeake
Bayard Hogans’ career with Ports America Chesapeake spans more than 20 years in transportation, maritime and supply chain logistics. Previously, he was the general manager at Seagirt Marine Terminal, one of the most productive terminals in North America. Ports America has been internationally recognized as a leader in safety, customer service and efficiency. Bayard supports many organizations, charities and events within the port community, guiding the port towards its mission of aiding and supporting the Port of Baltimore community. He is a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
President of Hand Tools, Accessories & Storage
Stanley Black & Decker
Tabata Gomez has worked at Stanley, Black and Decker since 2017. Before moving into her current role in early 2022, she served as a chief marketing officer for two years and a vice president of marketing for two years. She has a wide range of international business knowledge and experience, particularly related to the Americas, Europe and Asia. She has been recognized for her ability to guide organizations through change while considering competitive pressures, market expansion and evolving landscapes.
Stanley Black & Decker
Tabata Gomez has worked at Stanley, Black and Decker since 2017. Before moving into her current role in early 2022, she served as a chief marketing officer for two years and a vice president of marketing for two years. She has a wide range of international business knowledge and experience, particularly related to the Americas, Europe and Asia. She has been recognized for her ability to guide organizations through change while considering competitive pressures, market expansion and evolving landscapes.
Director of International Strategy & Business Dev.
Northrop Grumman
Heather Kiriakou has been in her current role since May 2021. Prior to that, Heather led MS International Strategic Development for the company. From 2016-19, she served as the director of global business development in the Northrop Grumman Corporate office, leading the company’s assessment of geopolitical, economic and industry trends to inform C-suite decisions on the company’s future positioning. She also has worked in Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems in a strategy, government relations and business development role. Prior to Northrop Grumman, Heather worked for 15 years in the United States intelligence community. She was the lead author of the country’s first National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel and completed a legislative affairs fellowship in the U.S. Senate, in which she focused on Middle East policy issues. Heather served as a visiting fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.
Northrop Grumman
Heather Kiriakou has been in her current role since May 2021. Prior to that, Heather led MS International Strategic Development for the company. From 2016-19, she served as the director of global business development in the Northrop Grumman Corporate office, leading the company’s assessment of geopolitical, economic and industry trends to inform C-suite decisions on the company’s future positioning. She also has worked in Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems in a strategy, government relations and business development role. Prior to Northrop Grumman, Heather worked for 15 years in the United States intelligence community. She was the lead author of the country’s first National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel and completed a legislative affairs fellowship in the U.S. Senate, in which she focused on Middle East policy issues. Heather served as a visiting fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.
Chief of Staff and Project Manager
Collins Aerospace
Alico Lao has more than 20 years of experience in international business operations related to international expansion/contraction, mergers and acquisitions and human resources integration. Prior to joining the company in 2003, she managed international assignments in eight countries for Sapient Corporation, was a human resources specialist for Arthur D. Little, Inc. and was a personnel management specialist for the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Collins Aerospace
Alico Lao has more than 20 years of experience in international business operations related to international expansion/contraction, mergers and acquisitions and human resources integration. Prior to joining the company in 2003, she managed international assignments in eight countries for Sapient Corporation, was a human resources specialist for Arthur D. Little, Inc. and was a personnel management specialist for the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
CEO
Jhpiego
Dr. Leslie Mancuso has more than 25 years of experience in developing public and private partnerships with various organizations, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Chevron, ExxonMobil, GE Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline, Laerdal Medical and Merck. She is a recognized international business leader specializing in bringing accountability to and navigating changes in the international nonprofit sector. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, she serves on the boards of US-ASEAN Business Council, Inc., where she is acting Chair of the Health and Life Science Working Group, and Life Science Innovation Forum of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Organization.
Jhpiego
Dr. Leslie Mancuso has more than 25 years of experience in developing public and private partnerships with various organizations, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Chevron, ExxonMobil, GE Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline, Laerdal Medical and Merck. She is a recognized international business leader specializing in bringing accountability to and navigating changes in the international nonprofit sector. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, she serves on the boards of US-ASEAN Business Council, Inc., where she is acting Chair of the Health and Life Science Working Group, and Life Science Innovation Forum of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Organization.
Vice President, Global Strategic Procurement
McCormick and Company
Brant Matthews is responsible for creating and directing worldwide procurement strategies and programs for raw materials, packaging materials, ingredients, commodities, services and non-inventory items. His global team is responsible for the development and application of procurement strategy, standardization of sourcing processes and systems, establishment and sharing of best practices and global procurement talent management. Before joining McCormick, Brant was source strategy lead for Johnson & Johnson, where he was responsible for creating, aligning and deploying functional strategy in conjunction with the company’s supply chain transformation. His 22-year career with the company included positions in manufacturing, quality assurance, external manufacturing and procurement at various operating companies in the United States, Belgium and Switzerland.
McCormick and Company
Brant Matthews is responsible for creating and directing worldwide procurement strategies and programs for raw materials, packaging materials, ingredients, commodities, services and non-inventory items. His global team is responsible for the development and application of procurement strategy, standardization of sourcing processes and systems, establishment and sharing of best practices and global procurement talent management. Before joining McCormick, Brant was source strategy lead for Johnson & Johnson, where he was responsible for creating, aligning and deploying functional strategy in conjunction with the company’s supply chain transformation. His 22-year career with the company included positions in manufacturing, quality assurance, external manufacturing and procurement at various operating companies in the United States, Belgium and Switzerland.
President
McIndoe Risk Advisory
Bruce McIndoe is a recognized leader in risk management, technology and intelligence. Prior to his current role, he was one of the founders of WorldAware and was a key contributor to the company’s strategic growth. He helped secure the company’s position as a leader in global intelligence and business resiliency with the development of the Worldcue Global Control Center. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, he serves on the risk committee for the Global Business Travel Association.
McIndoe Risk Advisory
Bruce McIndoe is a recognized leader in risk management, technology and intelligence. Prior to his current role, he was one of the founders of WorldAware and was a key contributor to the company’s strategic growth. He helped secure the company’s position as a leader in global intelligence and business resiliency with the development of the Worldcue Global Control Center. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, he serves on the risk committee for the Global Business Travel Association.
Partner
Venable
Lindsay Meyer has significant experience in all aspects of trade and customs. She assists domestic and multinational clients to efficiently import and export goods under United States laws and regulations. She has extensive knowledge of the regulations enforced by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This knowledge, along with a network of counsel around the world, allows her to develop innovative solutions to complex domestic and international legal problems. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, she serves as president of the Venable Foundation.
Venable
Lindsay Meyer has significant experience in all aspects of trade and customs. She assists domestic and multinational clients to efficiently import and export goods under United States laws and regulations. She has extensive knowledge of the regulations enforced by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This knowledge, along with a network of counsel around the world, allows her to develop innovative solutions to complex domestic and international legal problems. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, she serves as president of the Venable Foundation.
Vice President, Global Initiatives
Johns Hopkins Medicine International
Dr. Laurent Moreau is the vice president for global initiatives for Johns Hopkins Medicine International, the global ambassador of Johns Hopkins Medicine. He collaborates with leaders across the Johns Hopkins enterprise to establish international strategies that advance Johns Hopkins Medicine’s mission to set the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care and generate revenue to directly support the mission.
He also oversees day-to-day operations of the Global Services division, focused on developing sustainable, innovative collaborations that raise the standard of health care for patients around the world.
Since he joined Johns Hopkins Medicine International in 2012, Dr. Moreau has made significant contributions to several projects in the Middle East, most notably as managing director for Johns Hopkins Medicine’s joint venture in Saudi Arabia, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare. This venture is the most complex and broad-reaching international project in our history. The shared goal is not only to create a health care organization that best serves the needs of 350,000 Saudi Aramco employees, retirees and their families, but also to evolve into a health system of excellence that provides enhanced specialty and subspecialty care.
The ongoing 10-year partnership has resulted in many significant achievements, including transitioning toward a more patient-centered, data-driven health care system; developing programs and services such as robotic surgery, cardiac surgery and complex electrophysiology; introducing a holistic palliative care program; creating an Office of Emergency Management; launching personalized care for patients with sickle cell disease; and developing a Center of Excellence in bariatric and weight management.
Previously, Dr. Moreau was medical director for a European-based insurance company. He also has more than 10 years of business consulting experience in the health care and insurance fields, as a manager at CSC Peat Marwick and a partner at Kadris Consultants. A physician by training, Dr. Moreau was heavily involved with Première Urgence–Aide Médicale Internationale (now Première Urgence Internationale), a nongovernmental organization serving populations suffering from humanitarian crises. He holds a medical doctorate from Paris Descartes University and a master’s degree in business administration from HEC Paris.
Johns Hopkins Medicine International
Dr. Laurent Moreau is the vice president for global initiatives for Johns Hopkins Medicine International, the global ambassador of Johns Hopkins Medicine. He collaborates with leaders across the Johns Hopkins enterprise to establish international strategies that advance Johns Hopkins Medicine’s mission to set the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care and generate revenue to directly support the mission.
He also oversees day-to-day operations of the Global Services division, focused on developing sustainable, innovative collaborations that raise the standard of health care for patients around the world.
Since he joined Johns Hopkins Medicine International in 2012, Dr. Moreau has made significant contributions to several projects in the Middle East, most notably as managing director for Johns Hopkins Medicine’s joint venture in Saudi Arabia, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare. This venture is the most complex and broad-reaching international project in our history. The shared goal is not only to create a health care organization that best serves the needs of 350,000 Saudi Aramco employees, retirees and their families, but also to evolve into a health system of excellence that provides enhanced specialty and subspecialty care.
The ongoing 10-year partnership has resulted in many significant achievements, including transitioning toward a more patient-centered, data-driven health care system; developing programs and services such as robotic surgery, cardiac surgery and complex electrophysiology; introducing a holistic palliative care program; creating an Office of Emergency Management; launching personalized care for patients with sickle cell disease; and developing a Center of Excellence in bariatric and weight management.
Previously, Dr. Moreau was medical director for a European-based insurance company. He also has more than 10 years of business consulting experience in the health care and insurance fields, as a manager at CSC Peat Marwick and a partner at Kadris Consultants. A physician by training, Dr. Moreau was heavily involved with Première Urgence–Aide Médicale Internationale (now Première Urgence Internationale), a nongovernmental organization serving populations suffering from humanitarian crises. He holds a medical doctorate from Paris Descartes University and a master’s degree in business administration from HEC Paris.
VP, Global Commercial Strategy
Emergent BioSolutions
For over 20 years, Lisa Moore has been driving business growth and consistently achieving strategic, financial, and operational objectives for leading companies in the biopharma industry. She is currently Vice President, Global Commercial Strategy, for the substance use disorder (SUD) product portfolio at Emergent. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the Commercial Business Leadership Team, she leads commercialization strategy development, Commercial business planning, Commercial project management, long-range planning, and lifecycle management for products within the SUD portfolio. She sets the portfolio vision and provides strategic guidance on investment decisions and acquisition opportunities for the Commercial business. Prior to Emergent, she held a variety of leadership roles in marketing, product management, and sales management at MedImmune, Parke-Davis, and Baxter Healthcare. In addition, she was a Principal at Covance Health Economics and Outcomes Services where she led economic strategy assessments for biopharma clients to optimize the clinical and commercial value of their brands. Ms. Moore earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with highest distinction from Purdue University and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Emergent BioSolutions
For over 20 years, Lisa Moore has been driving business growth and consistently achieving strategic, financial, and operational objectives for leading companies in the biopharma industry. She is currently Vice President, Global Commercial Strategy, for the substance use disorder (SUD) product portfolio at Emergent. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the Commercial Business Leadership Team, she leads commercialization strategy development, Commercial business planning, Commercial project management, long-range planning, and lifecycle management for products within the SUD portfolio. She sets the portfolio vision and provides strategic guidance on investment decisions and acquisition opportunities for the Commercial business. Prior to Emergent, she held a variety of leadership roles in marketing, product management, and sales management at MedImmune, Parke-Davis, and Baxter Healthcare. In addition, she was a Principal at Covance Health Economics and Outcomes Services where she led economic strategy assessments for biopharma clients to optimize the clinical and commercial value of their brands. Ms. Moore earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with highest distinction from Purdue University and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Chief Innovation Officer
Compass Datacenters
With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Nancy Novak has extensive expertise in oversight and responsibility for profit and loss. In her current role at Compass Datacenters, her focus is cutting edge technology, lean practices and innovative culture through diversity of thought – all which can add value, improve return on investment and disrupt the construction industry. Prior to joining Compass Datacenter’s Nancy was national vice president of operations for Balfour Beatty Construction, where she was a key resource in assessing and strengthening the company’s ability to scale knowledge and bring national consistency to its operating standards. Her 20-year career as an operations executive with Hensel Phelps Construction Company gave her the expertise needed to build complex projects efficiently. She is heavily involved in organizations that lead the way for technology and advancement in the construction industry and she is an advocate for women’s leadership.
Compass Datacenters
With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Nancy Novak has extensive expertise in oversight and responsibility for profit and loss. In her current role at Compass Datacenters, her focus is cutting edge technology, lean practices and innovative culture through diversity of thought – all which can add value, improve return on investment and disrupt the construction industry. Prior to joining Compass Datacenter’s Nancy was national vice president of operations for Balfour Beatty Construction, where she was a key resource in assessing and strengthening the company’s ability to scale knowledge and bring national consistency to its operating standards. Her 20-year career as an operations executive with Hensel Phelps Construction Company gave her the expertise needed to build complex projects efficiently. She is heavily involved in organizations that lead the way for technology and advancement in the construction industry and she is an advocate for women’s leadership.
Chancellor
University System of Maryland
Jay Perman is committed to advancing higher education affordability for all students in Maryland and ensuring that every person in Maryland can access a college education. Prior to his appointment, he served as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. In this role, he strengthened the university’s relationship with the City of Baltimore through economic development and programs to improve health and well-being. He established the Office of Community Engagement to coordinate outreach projects and leverage resources in order to respond effectively to community needs.
University System of Maryland
Jay Perman is committed to advancing higher education affordability for all students in Maryland and ensuring that every person in Maryland can access a college education. Prior to his appointment, he served as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. In this role, he strengthened the university’s relationship with the City of Baltimore through economic development and programs to improve health and well-being. He established the Office of Community Engagement to coordinate outreach projects and leverage resources in order to respond effectively to community needs.
Chief Brand Officer
Procter and Gamble
Marc Pritchard believes in the power of brands to serve people with the best performing products, while also being a force for good through ethics and responsibility, community impact, diversity and inclusion, gender equality and environmental sustainability. He has more than 20 years of experience in the Beauty and Personal Care categories. As chief brand officer, he is responsible for brand building disciplines worldwide, including marketing and advertising strategies, leading marketing innovations and brand building for an extensive portfolio of clients.
Procter and Gamble
Marc Pritchard believes in the power of brands to serve people with the best performing products, while also being a force for good through ethics and responsibility, community impact, diversity and inclusion, gender equality and environmental sustainability. He has more than 20 years of experience in the Beauty and Personal Care categories. As chief brand officer, he is responsible for brand building disciplines worldwide, including marketing and advertising strategies, leading marketing innovations and brand building for an extensive portfolio of clients.
President
Rhee Brothers, Inc.
Robin Rhee is a second generation leader and president of Maryland-based Rhee Bros, Inc., a family-owned business that began in 1976 and now is one of the largest Asian food importers and distributors in the United States. The company employees 200 people and generates more than $200 million in revenue annually. Prior to joining the company in 2009, he and his brother ran an Asian food distribution business, Korean Farm, near Los Angeles. He was responsible for procurement and new business development. He also worked in account management for Grey Advertising and Zentropy Partners. Robin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Business from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Robin is a recipient of the 2022 Maryland International Business Leadership Award.
Rhee Brothers, Inc.
Robin Rhee is a second generation leader and president of Maryland-based Rhee Bros, Inc., a family-owned business that began in 1976 and now is one of the largest Asian food importers and distributors in the United States. The company employees 200 people and generates more than $200 million in revenue annually. Prior to joining the company in 2009, he and his brother ran an Asian food distribution business, Korean Farm, near Los Angeles. He was responsible for procurement and new business development. He also worked in account management for Grey Advertising and Zentropy Partners. Robin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Business from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Robin is a recipient of the 2022 Maryland International Business Leadership Award.
SVP, Customer Success and Vendor Management
Tessco Technologies
Tammy Ridgley has more than 20 years of experience working in the constantly changing wireless technology industry. She works closely with the best global suppliers in the world to build strong partnerships, go-to market strategies, solutions and services to the commercial market. Prior to assuming her current position, she held several leadership positions in sales, program management and product management.
Tessco Technologies
Tammy Ridgley has more than 20 years of experience working in the constantly changing wireless technology industry. She works closely with the best global suppliers in the world to build strong partnerships, go-to market strategies, solutions and services to the commercial market. Prior to assuming her current position, she held several leadership positions in sales, program management and product management.
Senior Vice President of Sales
Otter Products LLC
For more than 15 years, Liz Robinson has served in executive level roles in sales, business development, product management and marketing in the distribution sector of the wireless industry. She has served on and lead non profit committees and board. She is a longstanding speaker at trade and industry events, and also conducts training and mentorship programs. She was educated at St. Catherine's School in Richmond, Virginia and Washington and Lee University.
Otter Products LLC
For more than 15 years, Liz Robinson has served in executive level roles in sales, business development, product management and marketing in the distribution sector of the wireless industry. She has served on and lead non profit committees and board. She is a longstanding speaker at trade and industry events, and also conducts training and mentorship programs. She was educated at St. Catherine's School in Richmond, Virginia and Washington and Lee University.
Chief People & Administrative Officer
Under Armour
Tchernavia Rocker has been chief administrative officer at Under Armour since June 2020. Prior to that, she served as chief people and culture officer from February 2019 to May 2020. Prior to joining the company, she served more than 18 years in human resources leadership roles at Harley-Davidson, Inc., most recently as vice president and chief human resources officer from June 2016 through January 2019, as general manager of human resources from January 2012 through May 2016 and in various other human resources leadership positions since joining the company in 2000. She also served in various human resources and operations roles at Goodyear, Dunlop and North America Tire Inc.
Under Armour
Tchernavia Rocker has been chief administrative officer at Under Armour since June 2020. Prior to that, she served as chief people and culture officer from February 2019 to May 2020. Prior to joining the company, she served more than 18 years in human resources leadership roles at Harley-Davidson, Inc., most recently as vice president and chief human resources officer from June 2016 through January 2019, as general manager of human resources from January 2012 through May 2016 and in various other human resources leadership positions since joining the company in 2000. She also served in various human resources and operations roles at Goodyear, Dunlop and North America Tire Inc.
Vice President of the Cyber & Intelligence
Lockheed Martin
Latisha (Tish) Rourke is the Vice President of the Cyber & Intelligence (C&l) market segment within the Lockheed Martin Rotary and Missions Systems (RMS) business area. In this capacity, she is responsible for a $600M portfolio of programs delivering a wide array of capabilities in support of national security requirements to the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and other government customers. Ms. Rourke also serves as the general manager for the three Hanover, Maryland business campuses that are the primary performance locations for the programs in support of the C&l organization. Throughout Ms. Rourke's 30+ years with Lockheed Martin, she has held many leadership roles of increasing responsibility, including those overseeing engineering, program management and business development for the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Mine Warfare (MIW), Torpedo/Sonar, Electronic Warfare (EW) and Radar Sensor Systems (RSS) businesses. In her most recent roles, Ms. Rourke served as the Director of the Maritime Cyber and Electronic Warfare (MCEW) Programs, supporting both the Surface and Subsurface Navies; and as the director of Radar Sensor Systems (RSS) business development, where she was responsible for multi-billion dollar domestic and international growth efforts. Throughout her assignments Ms. Rourke has led teams in Syracuse and Owego, NY, Palm Beach, Florida and Marion, MA. Ms. Rourke holds a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University. In 2020, she completed the Lockheed Martin Executive Online Program with Columbia University and Berkeley University. Currently, Ms. Rourke lives in Fayetteville, N.Y., with her husband, Tom, their son, Conlan and their two chocolate labs.
Lockheed Martin
Latisha (Tish) Rourke is the Vice President of the Cyber & Intelligence (C&l) market segment within the Lockheed Martin Rotary and Missions Systems (RMS) business area. In this capacity, she is responsible for a $600M portfolio of programs delivering a wide array of capabilities in support of national security requirements to the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and other government customers. Ms. Rourke also serves as the general manager for the three Hanover, Maryland business campuses that are the primary performance locations for the programs in support of the C&l organization. Throughout Ms. Rourke's 30+ years with Lockheed Martin, she has held many leadership roles of increasing responsibility, including those overseeing engineering, program management and business development for the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Mine Warfare (MIW), Torpedo/Sonar, Electronic Warfare (EW) and Radar Sensor Systems (RSS) businesses. In her most recent roles, Ms. Rourke served as the Director of the Maritime Cyber and Electronic Warfare (MCEW) Programs, supporting both the Surface and Subsurface Navies; and as the director of Radar Sensor Systems (RSS) business development, where she was responsible for multi-billion dollar domestic and international growth efforts. Throughout her assignments Ms. Rourke has led teams in Syracuse and Owego, NY, Palm Beach, Florida and Marion, MA. Ms. Rourke holds a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University. In 2020, she completed the Lockheed Martin Executive Online Program with Columbia University and Berkeley University. Currently, Ms. Rourke lives in Fayetteville, N.Y., with her husband, Tom, their son, Conlan and their two chocolate labs.
CEO & Executive Vice President
SAFT Batteries
Annie Sennet has more than 25 years of experience in the space and defense industry, mostly at Saft. In her current role, she influences Saft's space, defense, high performance racing and commercial marine industries in the United States and Europe.
SAFT Batteries
Annie Sennet has more than 25 years of experience in the space and defense industry, mostly at Saft. In her current role, she influences Saft's space, defense, high performance racing and commercial marine industries in the United States and Europe.
Senior Managing Director
Cushman and Wakefield
Over his 28-year career, Peter Stanford has developed deep expertise with Occupier clients by leading Global Occupier Services teams delivering transaction and portfolio advisory services for clients across Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and and Latin and South America. He also has experience as a managing principal and director of asset services in the Baltimore region. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and earned a masters in business administration degree from The George Washington University.
Cushman and Wakefield
Over his 28-year career, Peter Stanford has developed deep expertise with Occupier clients by leading Global Occupier Services teams delivering transaction and portfolio advisory services for clients across Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and and Latin and South America. He also has experience as a managing principal and director of asset services in the Baltimore region. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and earned a masters in business administration degree from The George Washington University.
Owner
Winbak Farm
Joe Thomson has devoted his career and lifelong passion for horses to building one of the leading standardbred breeder businesses in North America. He and his wife founded Winbak Farm in 1991 and have since then produced two Meadowlands Pace Winners, three Little Brown Jug Winners, two Hambletonian Winners, three Horse of the Year Winners and graduates who have won over 38,000 times and earned over $360 Million. As a professional, he has had a long-standing career in the financial field. In 2009, he was elected to the Insured Retirement Institute Hall of Fame for his contributions to the annuity and financial services industry.
Winbak Farm
Joe Thomson has devoted his career and lifelong passion for horses to building one of the leading standardbred breeder businesses in North America. He and his wife founded Winbak Farm in 1991 and have since then produced two Meadowlands Pace Winners, three Little Brown Jug Winners, two Hambletonian Winners, three Horse of the Year Winners and graduates who have won over 38,000 times and earned over $360 Million. As a professional, he has had a long-standing career in the financial field. In 2009, he was elected to the Insured Retirement Institute Hall of Fame for his contributions to the annuity and financial services industry.
Head of Global Brand Marketing
T. Rowe Price
Sylvia Toense is a Vice President at T. Rowe Price. Mrs. Toense is the Global Head of Institutional Marketing for T. Rowe Price Global Investment Services, the organization responsible for the firm’s institutional business worldwide.
Sylvia has extensive experience in a range of marketing initiatives including strategic planning, branding, advertising, research, creative, and client communications. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, she held various marketing roles at Legg Mason including director of marketing for the private client business before it was sold to Citigroup/Smith Barney and more recently director of corporate marketing. Previously, she held marketing and investor relations positions at Dynex Financial and its predecessor firms, as well as the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Sylvia has an undergraduate degree in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters in Business – Finance concentration from Johns Hopkins University and attended the Securities Industry Institute at The Wharton School.
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. has over 60 years of investment management experience with US$400 billion in assets under management for institutional and individual investors worldwide as of 31 December 2007.
T. Rowe Price is focused exclusively on investment management and related services. It is a publicly traded company on NASDAQ and included in the S&P 500 Index. It has offices in Amsterdam, Baltimore, Buenos Aires, Colorado Springs, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, San Francisco, Singapore, Stockholm, Sydney, Tampa, Toronto and Tokyo.
T. Rowe Price
Sylvia Toense is a Vice President at T. Rowe Price. Mrs. Toense is the Global Head of Institutional Marketing for T. Rowe Price Global Investment Services, the organization responsible for the firm’s institutional business worldwide.
Sylvia has extensive experience in a range of marketing initiatives including strategic planning, branding, advertising, research, creative, and client communications. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, she held various marketing roles at Legg Mason including director of marketing for the private client business before it was sold to Citigroup/Smith Barney and more recently director of corporate marketing. Previously, she held marketing and investor relations positions at Dynex Financial and its predecessor firms, as well as the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Sylvia has an undergraduate degree in Communications from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters in Business – Finance concentration from Johns Hopkins University and attended the Securities Industry Institute at The Wharton School.
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. has over 60 years of investment management experience with US$400 billion in assets under management for institutional and individual investors worldwide as of 31 December 2007.
T. Rowe Price is focused exclusively on investment management and related services. It is a publicly traded company on NASDAQ and included in the S&P 500 Index. It has offices in Amsterdam, Baltimore, Buenos Aires, Colorado Springs, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, San Francisco, Singapore, Stockholm, Sydney, Tampa, Toronto and Tokyo.
Senior Vice President, Chief Customer Officer
Adtalem Global Education
Steve Tom works towards optimizing student experiences, developing differentiated learning offerings and solutions, building strategic employer partnerships, and harvesting data and analytics to further drive value-added insights across all the company’s institutions. He oversees information technology, including application development, infrastructure operations and enterprise architecture. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, he serves on the International Youth Foundation Board of Directors.
Adtalem Global Education
Steve Tom works towards optimizing student experiences, developing differentiated learning offerings and solutions, building strategic employer partnerships, and harvesting data and analytics to further drive value-added insights across all the company’s institutions. He oversees information technology, including application development, infrastructure operations and enterprise architecture. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, he serves on the International Youth Foundation Board of Directors.
President & CEO
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Krish is the President and CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. She previously served in the Obama White House as Policy Director for First Lady Michelle Obama and at the State Department as Senior Advisor under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of State John Kerry.
Krish has committed her career to public service because she knows how differently life could have turned out. Krish was 9-months old when she and her family escaped a country on the brink of civil war and built a life in Maryland. Her parents came to this country with no jobs and $200 in their pockets.
Krish is a graduate from Woodlawn High School in Baltimore County and then attended Yale College, where she earned a Master’s degree in Political Science and a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She was a Marshall Scholar at Oxford University, where she received an M.Phil. in International Relations, before returning to Yale Law School, where she served on the Yale Law Journal.
Krish’s interest in public service and grassroots politics began at an early age. In elementary school, Krish went knocking door to door with her mother in support of Senator Barbara Mikulski when she won her historic first race for the Senate. In college, Krish worked for another great public servant when she spent her summer back from college working for Senator Paul Sarbanes.
At the White House, Krish served as Policy Director for Michelle Obama and led the First Lady’s signature Let Girls Learn initiative. At the State Department, she coordinated development and implementation of multiple programs including those concerning refugees and migration, engagement with religious communities, the legal dimensions of U.S. foreign policy, and regional issues relating to Africa and the Middle East. She worked closely with USAID, Health & Human Services and the Department of Defense.
Before joining the White House, Krish practiced law at Jenner & Block in Washington, DC, clerked for Chief Judge Michael Boudin on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and taught at Georgetown University as an adjunct. She has been recognized as one of The Daily Record’s “Top 100 Women” and serves on the Advisory Committee of the American Bar Association’s Commission on Immigration.
Krish and her husband, Collin O’Mara are the parents of a young daughter, Alana.
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Krish is the President and CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. She previously served in the Obama White House as Policy Director for First Lady Michelle Obama and at the State Department as Senior Advisor under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of State John Kerry.
Krish has committed her career to public service because she knows how differently life could have turned out. Krish was 9-months old when she and her family escaped a country on the brink of civil war and built a life in Maryland. Her parents came to this country with no jobs and $200 in their pockets.
Krish is a graduate from Woodlawn High School in Baltimore County and then attended Yale College, where she earned a Master’s degree in Political Science and a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She was a Marshall Scholar at Oxford University, where she received an M.Phil. in International Relations, before returning to Yale Law School, where she served on the Yale Law Journal.
Krish’s interest in public service and grassroots politics began at an early age. In elementary school, Krish went knocking door to door with her mother in support of Senator Barbara Mikulski when she won her historic first race for the Senate. In college, Krish worked for another great public servant when she spent her summer back from college working for Senator Paul Sarbanes.
At the White House, Krish served as Policy Director for Michelle Obama and led the First Lady’s signature Let Girls Learn initiative. At the State Department, she coordinated development and implementation of multiple programs including those concerning refugees and migration, engagement with religious communities, the legal dimensions of U.S. foreign policy, and regional issues relating to Africa and the Middle East. She worked closely with USAID, Health & Human Services and the Department of Defense.
Before joining the White House, Krish practiced law at Jenner & Block in Washington, DC, clerked for Chief Judge Michael Boudin on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and taught at Georgetown University as an adjunct. She has been recognized as one of The Daily Record’s “Top 100 Women” and serves on the Advisory Committee of the American Bar Association’s Commission on Immigration.
Krish and her husband, Collin O’Mara are the parents of a young daughter, Alana.
National Business & Professional Services Leader
RSM
Dan Whelan has more than 30 years of experience advising globally- active companies in risk and financial management. He is also a risk advisory services partner with RSM and a member of their national risk consulting practice. He has extensive experience in delivering Sarbanes-Oxley consulting services for public companies, risk-based assessments of key controls, optimization and on-going quarterly testing and sustainability. He has also piloted an international Sarbanes-Oxley engagement for a $2 billion optical network solutions company with locations in over 50 countries around the world.
RSM
Dan Whelan has more than 30 years of experience advising globally- active companies in risk and financial management. He is also a risk advisory services partner with RSM and a member of their national risk consulting practice. He has extensive experience in delivering Sarbanes-Oxley consulting services for public companies, risk-based assessments of key controls, optimization and on-going quarterly testing and sustainability. He has also piloted an international Sarbanes-Oxley engagement for a $2 billion optical network solutions company with locations in over 50 countries around the world.
Secretary
Maryland Department of Transportation
Maryland Department of Transportation
Executive Director
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Maryland Port Administration
William Doyle was appointed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan as the executive director of the Maryland Port Administration in 2020. He oversees and manages the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore’s six state-owned, public marine terminals. The marine terminals handle autos, breakbulk, containers, cruise, farm and construction equipment and forest products. The Port of Baltimore is one of the busiest seaports in the United States.
Previously, Bill was the CEO and executive director for the Dredging Contractors of America, a non-profit trade association that represents the interests of the U.S. dredging and marine construction industry. He developed the organization’s first formal continuing strategic plan and crafted legislative initiatives in conjunction with the White House and Congress that resulted in securing more than $2 billion for harbor maintenance dredging, deepening, widening, coastal restoration and beach nourishment for the association’s membership.
He served for five years as a Federal Maritime Commissioner. He was nominated and then re-nominated by President Barack Obama and he also served under President Donald Trump. He also has served as chief of staff for the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and a director of the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects.
CEO
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Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Ricky Smith has led management and operations for the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport for six he was appointed to that role by Governor Larry Hogan in 2015. A 29-year veteran of the transportation industry, Ricky has restored BWI as the busiest airport in the region and one of the Top 10 National Airports for Customer Experience. He established a culture of performance, safety and innovation at the airport.
He also has created a community centered around the airport. In 2015, Ricky established the BWI Marshall Youth Initiative to introduce Baltimore City youths to careers in aviation and transportation. In 2017, the LaunchPad program was started to uplift minority-owned micro-businesses by creating opportunities to participate in the thriving BWI food and retail scene. Outside the airport, he served as chair of the Mayor’s Commission on African American Males and president of Black Professional Men, Inc.
President Emeritus
World Trade Center Institute
Deborah (Deb) Kielty is a global business leader and strategic advisor with operational and strategic leadership experience in the private and non-profit sectors. She became the WTCI president and executive director in 2001 and served in that role until 2019. In 2022, she was named WTCI’s first president emeritus. Prior to joining WTCI, Deb climbed the brand management ranks at Procter & Gamble over a 20-year period, culminating as vice president of global alliances and licensing. Deb is the board chair of the P&G Alumni Foundation and serves on the board of advisors for Jhpiego and Baltimore Outreach Services. he holds a master’s degree in international management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
World Trade Center Institute
Deborah (Deb) Kielty is a global business leader and strategic advisor with operational and strategic leadership experience in the private and non-profit sectors. She became the WTCI president and executive director in 2001 and served in that role until 2019. In 2022, she was named WTCI’s first president emeritus. Prior to joining WTCI, Deb climbed the brand management ranks at Procter & Gamble over a 20-year period, culminating as vice president of global alliances and licensing. Deb is the board chair of the P&G Alumni Foundation and serves on the board of advisors for Jhpiego and Baltimore Outreach Services. he holds a master’s degree in international management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Chancellor Emeritus
University System of Maryland
University System of Maryland
Chairman
Rosemore, Inc.
Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. is chair emeritus of the Board of Rosemore, Inc., and had served as chairman and co-chairman since 1999. He was previously chairman, president, and CEO of Rosemore’s subsidiary, Crown Central Petroleum, for nearly 40 years.
In addition to his business ventures, Henry is well known for his involvement in local non-profit and philanthropic communities. He has served in leadership positions on the boards of numerous local and national organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America, the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Health System, the McDonogh School, Hobart College, Goucher College, the Kennedy Krieger Institute, the United Way of Maryland and the Pride of Baltimore.
Rosemore, Inc.
Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. is chair emeritus of the Board of Rosemore, Inc., and had served as chairman and co-chairman since 1999. He was previously chairman, president, and CEO of Rosemore’s subsidiary, Crown Central Petroleum, for nearly 40 years.
In addition to his business ventures, Henry is well known for his involvement in local non-profit and philanthropic communities. He has served in leadership positions on the boards of numerous local and national organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America, the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Health System, the McDonogh School, Hobart College, Goucher College, the Kennedy Krieger Institute, the United Way of Maryland and the Pride of Baltimore.