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Adam Tahir, CPA, is the founder of Bizora, an AI-powered tax research and compliance platform built specifically for CPAs and tax professionals.

Katerina Brahy is vice president of product and engagement at Maps Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative based in Oregon. She is currently researching how "relational risk" shapes loyalty, decision-making and long-term relevance in financial systems.

Kevin C. Gillen, Ph.D., is an economist who holds positions as both a Senior Research Fellow with the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and an Adjunct Professor of Finance at Drexel University. Dr. Gillen's research is concentrated in applied work in the analysis of real estate developments and operation of real estate markets, including their fiscal, economic and financial implications.

As the chief people officer at Firstup, Sabra Sciolaro leads the organization's strategic initiatives to attract, develop and retain top talent, while fostering a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and innovation. She has a deep passion for people and a commitment to creating exceptional employee experiences. She believes people are at the heart of any organization's success and are dedicated to creating an environment where employees feel valued, empowered and inspired to perform at their best.

Kari Mayfield, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Ping Identity

Paul Peterson is managing partner and CEO at Wiss.

Phil Buffington is a partner at Balch & Bingham LLP, advising banks and fintechs on regulatory strategy, corporate governance, compliance and risk.

Emily Shaw is the founder of DocFly, an online PDF editor. As a software developer, she built the site from scratch and is responsible for its operations and continued growth.