Leadership Coach & Strategist

Shari is a former scientist and corporate consultant with over 25 years of experience and has authored two Amazon best-selling books. She is passionate about: learning, growing, and empowering others to achieve their dreams; horses and nature – they are her greatest mentors; and, testing the status-quo to open fresh insights and lead with confidence and trust.

Corporate Educator

With a PhD in physics from Cambridge, Josef has learned to look deep into the way the universe works. He applies the laws of the universe to business, leadership and life.

Proponent of Restorative Justice

Louise Stowe-Johns believes there is good in every human.
She has been a teacher of art, drama, and religion as well as a pastor and prison chaplain. She knows that in a capitalist society, money bestows privilege, putting those without money at a disadvantage for receiving justice.

She and her husband, Dick, moved to Warrenton in 2015. They have two children, daughter-in-law, and a grandchild. All working for justice in their ways.

Louise has a forthcoming non-fiction book, provisionally titled: Redemption of a Murderer: The Life of Judith Neelley.

Author, The Serendipity Mindset

Dr. Christian Busch is the author of THE SERENDIPITY MINDSET: THE ART & SCIENCE OF CREATING GOOD LUCK, “a wise and life-changing book” (Arianna Huffington) with “excellent practical guidance for all” (Paul Polman, former CEO, Unilever), and an internationally known expert in innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and serendipity. Director of NYU’s CGA Global Economy Program, LSE Visiting Fellow, cofounder of Leaders on Purpose and Sandbox Network, and former co-director of LSE’s Innovation Lab, he is member of the WEF Expert Forum, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and among the 30 thinkers “most likely to shape the future” (Thinkers50). www.serendipitymindset.com

CEO

CEO & author Don Rheem uses neuroscience to build engaged, high-performance company cultures where employees actually look forward to work. A former science advisor to Congress, Rheem shares an empirically validated methodology to increase engagement and create a thriving work environment.

Conservationist

Charlotte is a conservationist and naturalist. She has worked for over a decade exploring human relationships with the land, developing conservation research and educational programs, and implementing regenerative land management strategies that promote resilient ecosystems and biodiversity.

Her work at the Smithsonian Institution and Oak Spring Garden Foundation integrates science, art, humanities, and community outreach to inspire conservation action on public and private land.

Ecology and plants are central to Charlotte’s personal and professional life. Her expertise ranges from surveying and monitoring native plant, bird, and pollinator communities, to agricultural economics and food systems, to foraging, nutrition, gardening, and herbalism.

Communication Enthusiast and Author

Mike Acker is an executive and communication coach, published author, and keynote speaker with over 20 years of experience. His expertise has attracted politicians, entrepreneurs, and professionals from around the world.

More importantly, Mike enjoys going to concerts, bike rides, and coffee outings with his wife and son.

Teacher, Author, and Researcher

Cathleen is a professional educator, author, and researcher. After adopting five children out of a case of extreme abuse and neglect, she has been on a mission to improve outcomes for those who experience trauma and anxiety. Cathleen has taught middle school English for the past 15 years. She also works as a part-time researcher holding an M.A. in Psychology. Her research focuses on psychological tools that can be interwoven into a person’s life to increase well-being, resiliency, and, most importantly, hope.