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Dr. Linda Lin
Psychologist-Mental Health Expert-Professor
Dr. Linda Lin is an international expert on mental health who has conducted psychological research on well-being, body image, and health behaviors for the past 30 years and has published dozens of scientific journal articles and book chapters. She has given over 65 national and international presentations around the world and is currently a Professor of Psychology at Emmanuel College and was the Director of Social and Emotional Learning for Moms as Mentors, an organization that promotes self-esteem in young girls. Dr. Linda Lin earned her Master and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and was a Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology at the Boston University School of Medicine.
Learn more about Linda in this downloadable 1-page overview.
FEATURED TOPICS:
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The Science of Making Friends
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The Science of Happiness & Belonging
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Growth Mindsets & Mental Well-Being
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Navigating Social Media & Tech Use
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Managing Stress & Anxiety
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Exercise & Mental Health
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Gen Z Mental Health & Support Strategies
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Promoting Positive Body Image in Girls ​
Kim Meninger
Kim Meninger is a sought-after speaker who has delivered hundreds of keynotes and leadership workshops to Fortune 500 companies, global organizations and high-impact teams across industries. She helps leaders and their teams perform at their best, especially under pressure. With a degree in psychology, an MBA from Boston College and high-tech leadership experience, Kim delivers compelling, actionable keynotes that challenge conventional thinking, elevate leadership effectiveness and maximize business outcomes.
Her signature keynote, Master the Moment, equips leaders with a practical framework to bridge the gap between who they aspire to be and how they actually show up in high-stakes moments. Through relatable insights and real-world examples, Kim helps leaders shift from reactive to intentional leadership in the moments that matter most, resulting in greater trust, innovation and bottom lines. Check out her demo roll!
Learn more about Kim in this 1-page overview.
Speaker, Consultant, Coach
FEATURED TOPICS:
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Master the Moment: Bridge the Gap Between Reactive & Intentional Leadership
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The Confident Leader: Leading Beyond Impostor Syndrome
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Lead with Your Value: Authentic Visibility Strategies for Greater Impact
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Speak Up with Confidence: Mastering Difficult Conversations at Work
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Walking the Tightrope: Mastering the Balance Between Likability & Respect
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Raising Your Self-Awareness to Maximize Inclusion
Mara Bolis
Mara L. Bolis is the founder of First Prompt, a groundbreaking initiative for people - especially mature women - to engage confidently with generative AI through curiosity-driven peer-based learning. With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of gender equity, inclusive innovation, and economic systems change, Mara has held influential roles at Oxfam America, Value for Women, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. A seasoned global speaker, Mara has spoken across the US, at the OECD (Paris and Berlin), Skoll World Forum (Oxford), the Social Impact Forum (Toronto) and has led workshops in Guatemala, India, and Cambodia. She was a Harvard Kennedy School fellow, and has an MBA from Johns Hopkins, a master’s in international development from Georgetown, and a BA from Barnard.
Learn more about Mara in this 1-page overview.
Strategist, Educator, Founder, Leadership Expert
FEATURED TOPICS:
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First Prompt: Interactive AI Workshops for Everyday Professionals ​​
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Beginning to explore generative AI
AI tools to innovate on real-world challenges
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AI for creativity and story telling
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Developing personal AI Goals
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Preparing for the Future of Work: A Gender Lens on AI and Automation
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Your Organization’s New Superpower: Gender Analytics for Innovation and Risk Management
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Leslie Coles
Women’s Empowerment Advocate, Founder, Founding Advisor of Harvard HealthLab Accelerators
Leslie Coles is a strategist, speaker, and builder of programs that empower people—especially women, girls, and mission-driven leaders—to drive meaningful change. She serves as the Manager of Accelerators and Partnerships at Harvard University, where she supports early-stage student-led ventures. She is also a Founding Advisor of Harvard HealthLab Accelerators. Leslie co-founded and led the nonprofit Moms as Mentors®, helping over a thousand mothers and girls build connection and confidence in topics like STEM, entrepreneurship and body image. She led programs at the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools and VentureLab (an international K–12 entrepreneurship initiative) and managed projects at MIT’s Playful Journey Lab. Leslie is the founder of SpeakHer Collective, a curated group of women using lived experience and real-world insight to shift the narrative in topics like leadership, mental health, parenting and gender equity.
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Learn more about Leslie in this downloadable 1-page overview
FEATURED TOPICS:
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Opening Doors To Your Daughter's Future - Careers in STEM
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Raising STEM-Confident girls (and all children!): A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
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Teaching Changemaking: How to Cultivate Entrepreneurial Mindsets in Children
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Building for Good: Supporting the Next Generation of Social Impact Founders and Changemakers