ML333: Jennifer Swanson (CEO of Tuckpoint.com)

by | May 11, 2025 | CEO, Leadership | 0 comments

Jennifer Swanson is the Founder and CEO of Tuckpoint Advisory Group, a collective of digital transformation experts helping world-class organizations integrate digital technology into all areas of their business, significantly improving how they operate and customer experiences.

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ML332: Deanna Jones (Leader @DeannaJonesNow.com)

by | May 1, 2025 | Leadership | 0 comments

Deanna Jones is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, specializing in sales and operations roles. Her career includes a 25-year tenure at Cisco Systems, where she transitioned to her authentic self in 2019. She serves as the President of the Harmony LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and is an active member of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and NC Chamber of Commerce; she is also a member of both the Raleigh Metro and Triangle Society of Human Resource Management.  

Deanna is a proud member of the National Speakers Association of the Carolinas.

Drawing on her personal and professional experience, She helps organizations attract capable candidates, support their growth, and keep them engaged. Deanna shares her insights and advocates for inclusive environments across various platforms. Her transition at Cisco inspired her to become deeply involved with the LGBTQ+ community, leveraging her extensive experience and knowledge to assist companies in creating more diverse workplaces.

Deanna has spoken at many companies and conferences in the local area. She holds an MBA from Elon University and a Master’s in Instructional Technology from the University of Maryland University Global Campus.

Deanna enjoys speaking at the Monti, a storytelling group in Durham, and coaching T-Ball in her spare time.

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ML331: Vera Cherepanova (Author & Leader)

by | Apr 24, 2025 | Author, Leadership | 0 comments

Vera Cherepanova is the Executive Director of Boards of the Future, a global non-profit advocating for increased representation of ethics and compliance professionals on corporate boards. She is also the founding partner of Studio Etica, a boutique consultancy advising companies worldwide on corporate ethics and compliance programs. Vera serves on the Advisory Council at Ground Truth Intelligence, a global due diligence platform, and the Steering Committee of ComplianceNet, an interdisciplinary network focused on compliance research. She is the author of Corporate Compliance Program, the first book on compliance in Russian, widely used as a textbook in Russian-speaking countries, as well as a contributor to The Transnationalization of Anti-Corruption Law and other guides on business ethics, compliance, and risk management.

A prolific writer and speaker, Vera is a columnist at Corporate Compliance Insights and has been featured in publications like the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and Law360. She has delivered keynotes, panels, and workshops at leading organizations and events, including The World Bank, OECD, and the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics. Her work has earned her recognition as a thought leader in the fields of ethics, compliance, and corporate governance.

Executive Director: Boards of the Future

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ML330: Dr. Amrita Subramanian (Author & Leader)

by | Mar 26, 2025 | Author, CEO, Leadership | 0 comments

Dr. Amrita Subramanian is a former Fortune 500 VP who has devoted 22+ years of her career to helping organizations thrive amid crises. 

Currently, she teaches at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on post-traumatic growth through the pandemic.

As the world faced COVID, the first collective trauma/crisis disruption in modern-day history, Amrita launched a first-of-its-kind study to explore how pain leads to growth and analyze our ability to heal ourselves during an unparalleled crisis.

Her work is dedicated to providing education and practical solutions for individuals and communities worldwide. Her lessons draw from the evidence-based practices of everyday people who have shown heartfelt humility and wisdom in the face of crisis and devastation.

The research study has amassed global participation, showing that the pandemic strengthened us and renewed our sense of identity, purpose, and community.

Amrita knows well that there is growth from trauma based on what she’s endured in her own life. 

At the age of five, she was abandoned in a convent. The trauma and abuse she endured throughout that time resulted in selective mutism (among other things) until she was 11 years old. 

Amrita is now using her voice to help guide humanity and speak out about the many facets of pain and what good could come from them.

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ML329: Dr. Greg Stewart (Leader & Author)

by | Mar 16, 2025 | Author, Coach, Leadership | 0 comments

Dr. Greg Stewart lives in Rockwall, TX and is currently a full-time telehealth counselor, executive coach, and consultant. He has a BA in Organizational Leadership (Cornerstone U), a Master of Divinity (Grand Rapids Theological Seminary), a MA in Counseling (GRTS), and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision (Regent U). His dissertation was The Relationship of Emotional Intelligence to Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment. He was a pastor for 15 years in Portage, MI (youth, associate, senior), and was an Organizational Development Strategist for an assessments company working with dozens of organizations across all industries and coaching hundreds of executives. 

He is the author of I3: Unlock the Inner Strength Behind Your Negative Emotions, and I3 for Couples: Facing Our Negative Emotions to Build Intimacy in Marriage. He is currently working on his third book, The Leadership Quotient, which will be available Fall of 2025.

More Info: BecomingMore.com

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