Dr. Betty® Uribe Former Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase, United Nations Ambassador for Peace & Human Rights CEO, Effectus Enterprises, dba Dr. Betty® G-100 Chair U.S.A., Board Director, Entrepreneur, Business Advisor, Investor, Speaker, Award-winning Author Dr. Betty® Uribe embodies the essence of a "trifecta" leader, seamlessly blending entrepreneurial, corporate, and academic expertise. As former Managing Director at JP Morgan Chase, she stands out as a transformative force in many arenas. Most recently Dr. Betty® led the California Division at JPMorganChase in the following areas: ✔️ Realized a 43% increase in deposits, in the middle of a pandemic ✔️ Achieved #1 Market share in major cities in California for the first time, according to the FDIC data, 2 years in a row ✔️ Transformed the culture into a place where people feel Valued, Respected, Appreciated and Heard ✔️ Unprecedented results in Risk Management and Controls ✔️ Highest profitability in Retail Baking company-wide Based in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Betty® has dedicated over two and a half decades to driving change and achieving remarkable sustainable results in the worlds of business, culture, and personal development. Her unique ability to blend academic models, strategic acumen, and corporate experience sets her apart as an expert in catalyzing business and culture transformations. With a diverse portfolio encompassing Real Estate Investments & Renovations, Biomedical Engineering & Manufacturing, Automotive Repair/Maintenance, Transportation, and Transformation, Dr. Betty® smoothly navigates and transforms industries, governments, and businesses on local, national and global scales. Dr. Betty® is celebrated for her collaborations with Presidents, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, Global Leaders, and world organizations like the United Nations and World Bank. She empowers individuals, bridge divides, and create sustainable results through values-centered leadership. She excels in enhancing employee and community engagement, fostering collaborative cultures, and consistently delivering exceptional results. A renowned keynote speaker and thought leader in Transformational Leadership, Finance, Strategy and Human Behavior, Dr. Betty® is also an award-winning author, investor, and humanitarian. Her global impact is underscored by her role as Ambassador for Peace and Human Rights, UN With four advanced degrees, Dr. Betty® stands as a distinguished leader. She and Mr. Uribe reside in Southern California. Together, they have five adult children.

Dr. Barron was born in Mexico City and raised in Seattle, Washington. His experiences growing up as an immigrant inspired him to dedicate his career to expanding opportunities for people from all backgrounds. He has designed and launched leadership and professional education programs in partnership with major universities, corporations, and foundations, including JP Morgan and the Gates Foundation. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) Foundation, where he leads initiatives to broaden access to careers in the commercial real estate industry. Dr. Barron holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington, where he also lectures on leadership and entrepreneurship.

I was born, raised, and educated in Eastern North Carolina (NC). My entire nursing career has involved working in rural, underserved areas within non-profit organizations. While working full-time, I obtained education in increments. I have continuously practiced inpatient care as a nurse practitioner (NP) and remain on staff at my local non-profit, Carteret County General Hospital. I firmly believe in being a good citizen of my hospital and hold numerous committee appointments. I organized the first Department of Advanced Practice (DAP) in a large rural demographic area of N.C. to provide an information sharing forum and give representation to advanced practice professionals (APPs). I also serve my county as a volunteer with the Carteret County Health Department’s Post-Overdose Response Team and previously volunteered at the Broad Street Free Clinic. Because of my strong commitment to multidisciplinary education, in 2018 I was appointed Assistant Professor for the Department Of Internal Medicine at Campbell University. I serve as clinical preceptor for rural, geriatric, and critical care rotations for medical students. Later, I utilized skills as a certified critical care registered nurse (CCRN) to pilot the current model of critical care rendered in Carteret County, “Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Driven Rural Access to Intensivist Consultation via Telemedicine”. Given my pandemic efforts, I was Carteret Health Care’s 2021 Provider of the Year, named one of the 2022 Great 100 Nurses, and was 2023’s North Carolina Nurses Association Mary Lewis Wyche Fellowship recipient. Given my community commitment to psychiatric access to care, I was featured in Duke University’s Health Equity Reimagined. I recently participated in a community mental health clinical rotation in rural England in partnership with the University of Sunderland and Duke University. As a doctorally prepared, triple board-certified NP, I am armed with vital tools necessary to create evidence-based treatment models with the intent of providing greater access to mental health care for underserved rural populations. As a life-long resident of a rural community, the physical and mental health of rural America has been a personal passion while embracing the global community.

Dr. Warren Simmons is Chair of the Board of Directors at the Foundation. In his former role as Executive Director for the Annenberg Institute for School Reform (AISR), Warren worked to improve outcomes and practices in urban schools, especially for those serving economically disadvantaged students. Prior to joining the Institute in 1998, Warren was the founding director of the Philadelphia Education Fund, a reform support organization that helped Philadelphia Public Schools fund, develop and implement new academic standards, content-based professional development, standards-based curriculum resources, and comprehensive school reform. Previously, at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, he developed and funded initiatives on community development and urban school reform. Warren also served as director of equity initiatives for the New Standards Project and as special assistant to the superintendent of schools in Prince George’s County, Maryland, where he implemented district-wide initiatives on improving the achievement of traditionally underserved students. Warren received a B.A. in psychology from Macalester College and a Ph.D. in psychology from Cornell University. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Citizens Award from the National Governors Association and has served on the advisory groups and boards of several prominent national organizations including the National Center on Education and the Economy, Public Education Network, the Merck Institute, the National Equity Project, PLATO Learning, Inc., and the Campaign for Educational Equity.