Stan Schultes, CIO, is an engineer and professional technologist working to build smarter, more inclusive communities where we live, work, play, and learn. Microsoft Corporation has recognized Schultes for his global business and technology expertise in advanced manufacturing solutions, development, technology transfer, and commercialization, naming him Regional Director (2018 – Present) and MVP (2004 – 2018). With a BSE in engineering from Purdue and over 40 years of experience, Schultes understands the power of culturally responsive technology and the downfalls of the digital divide.

Cassandra Decker, CRDO, is a data designer driving efficiency in programs, projects, procedures, and products. Decker earned a Master’s Degree in applied anthropology from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish, English, and Political Science from The University of Iowa. Decker also has over 15 years of experience in qualitative and quantitative research, conducting results-based work in both English and Spanish. She is the owner and principal consultant of CRD Impact, which uses community research, equitable design, and inclusive marketing practices to identify, analyze, and interpret data.

Norman Dempsey, MBA, is a technology innovator and solutions engineer widely recognized for his business, computer network, & cyber-security consulting. A former television Network Administrator, Dempsey’s grasp of responsive media development is second to none and complements the human-interfacing and management skills he developed managing and owning restaurants and supporting computer operations for DoD clients. A graduate of Eckerd (BA) and USF (MBA), he is passionate about education and loves finding opportunities for existing businesses to expand services and enhance cash flow.

As an Education Consultant and Curriculum Development Specialist, Laura Hand, MA, has worked with a wide range of education entities across private and public, domestic and international, and for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Most recently, Hand has worked on textbook development and program management for a large-scale WIOA/ALE-funded ESOL program. Hand holds a Master’s Degree in English and Comparative Literature and a multidisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, English and Comparative Literature, and Comparative Literature and Society (MLS).