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Mel is the globally experienced and forward-looking Founder of Ethically Sustainable Growth (ESG+), advising Boards and companies how to position themselves for sustainable success by embracing diversity, inclusion and compassion. Her 30-year international career includes diplomacy, negotiation, and business. A seasoned and effective global manager, she is adept at cross-cultural communication and practiced in inclusivity and diversity issues. Mel is a global board leader, and her current roles including American Rare Earths. Prior to that she led international business at Freeport. Mel sited, staffed and ran a corporate office focused on government and public relations, as well as social responsibility programs. As a senior diplomat, she trained in cultural and linguistic communications, and found shared values among diverse peoples and negotiated from an inclusive win-win perspective. As Charge d'Affaires she ran the US Embassy in Kinshasa. In Phoenix, she has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Athena Award for the Private Sector, and the Phoenix Business Journal's Dynamic Women in Business. Her international background led her to the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations and the Arizona District Export Council, both of which I currently Chair. She also chairs the global board of Global Chamber®, forming in 2024. Mel has lived in 9 countries and speaks French and Spanish fluently. She believes businesses and investors thrive when they embrace ethics, cultural diversity and the power of personal relationships as the foundations of sustainable growth. She has also worked as a corporate investment advisor at Fifth Third Bank. Melissa has a B.A. in Economics, a B.A. in English Literature and an MBA degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Susan has conducted senior level searches nationally and internationally since 1981, specializing in building and structuring corporate boards. She is recognized as a leading expert in corporate governance. She authored the highly acclaimed The Board Book, Making Your Corporate Board a Strategic Force in your Company’s Success (AMACOM) and has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, USA Today, Strategic Finance, the Economist, CFO Magazine and numerous other media. She also leads the Global Board Practice for INAC Executive Search Worldwide (43countries), helping public and private companies build better boards of directors.

Kiyoko was the first female CEO within NKK Switches (Kawasaki, Japan). She became President of NKK Switches of America in 1999 and ran the company for 13 years, transforming it into a market leader. Today Kiyoko is a sought after speaker on cultural diversity, international business and Japan-US relations. She speaks at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, educational institutions and business organizations. She is also Past Board Chair of the Japanese Friendship Garden, Phoenix. Kiyoko holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Alverno College.

Necole F. Turner is the founder of Innovative Butterfly, LLC., a company that aids individuals in bringing their dream of owning a small business to fruition. In addition, she is the Creator of the Podcast "The Beautiful Butterfly Project" that focuses on business owners who are intentional about the passionate pursuit of their purpose. Necole F. Turner has over 15 years experience in the educational area of Legal Studies. Further experience includes work in the area of Legal Research and Writing and as a Paralegal in the metro Atlanta area. She is currently an Adjunct Professor in the area of Legal Studies at Kennesaw State University. Most recently she is the co-founder of the Floyd Turner Foundation, Inc which focuses on food insecurity among college students, providing small college scholarships and educating college students on the importance of saving early for retirement in communities of underrepresented and underserved minority students.

Dana Austin, an award-winning, best-selling author, writer’s Coach, and founder and CEO of Dana Austin Speaks, LLC, a business where the physical and online stage is her platform for speaking, coaching, and transforming the lives of business owners, researchers, and writers. Dana Austin continues to exemplify excellence in business. She also serves as Executive Director of Global Chamber Atlanta. Her natural ability, as a connector and impactful leader, effectively grows the number of people and business owners to successfully engage with cross-border trade and investments, advancing commerce, careers, and communities to make the world a little better. She works with businesses, nonprofits, and governments to maximize and fulfill this goal.

Stefanie is the Global Chamber® Dallas Executive Director. She's a native of the Bronx New York, who has found Texas as her home. She is a seasoned healthcare executive, entrepreneur, best-selling Amazon author and serves her church in support ministry. As a chamber member, she was selected to lead the Dallas metro to help CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business professionals grow their brands and increase sales. Stefanie is well equipped for success. She earned her Bachelor of Science at University of LaVerne and her MBA with a minor concentration in Healthcare Management from University of Phoenix. Outside of work she loves music, cooking, visits to the ocean, and is highly active in her church as a Servant Leader over life group and several other ministries. Stefanie has a passion for mentorship and currently works with three young women ranging from eight to twelve years old supporting them in education and career planning.

Rhonda Bowen is a global strategic communication guide with over 35 years of experience helping BEST (Business, Engineering, Science, Technology) professionals communicate effectively across cultures. As the founder of bells, she provides insights and support to individuals, teams, and companies to enhance their interactions and achieve greater success. Key aspects of Rhonda's approach: Cross-cultural communication expertise Individual and team coaching Online and offline facilitation Co-creation of communication strategies Rhonda's strengths lie in observation, patience, and empathy, ensuring clients achieve substantial results. Her background includes experience as an English instructor on German national television and as a film author. She has worked with clients from over 70 countries and is known for creating a constructive working atmosphere. If you're a BEST professional looking to improve your communication skills and achieve better results in your field, Rhonda Bowen could be the mentor you need to take your career to the next level.