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Recognized as one of Phoenix Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business, Jean Briese is a nationally acclaimed speaker and leadership expert known for transforming high-performing teams and igniting extraordinary results. With over two decades of experience leading award-winning teams at a Fortune 10 tech company, Jean now empowers leaders across industries to harness their potential, elevate their influence, and create cultures where people thrive. Her dynamic approach and personal story—from overlooked to unstoppable—remind us that greatness isn’t born; it’s built.
Alton Fitzgerald White, the unparalleled star who captivated audiences with a staggering 4,308 performances as the majestic King Mufasa in Disney's iconic production, The Lion King on Broadway, has now embraced the roles of author and sought-after keynote speaker, adding even more prestige to his already impressive repertoire. His book, “My Pride: Mastering Life’s Challenge Daily Performance,” an awe-inspiring biography published by Disney Editions, has taken the literary world by storm, earning nominations for numerous prestigious national book awards. This remarkable tale offers profound insights and invaluable secrets to finding fulfillment and joy in both work and life. Beyond his triumphant reign as King Mufasa, Alton has graced the Broadway stage in a multitude of leading roles, including Mister in THE COLOR PURPLE, Coalhouse Walker Jr. in RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL, Ken in SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE, John in MISS SAIGON, and The Hawker in THE WHO’S TOMMY. His extraordinary talents have also shone across the Atlantic, as he made his West End debut as Ken in SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ in London, leaving an indelible mark on the international theater scene. Alton's magnetic presence has mesmerized audiences worldwide, as he has performed in concerts alongside illustrious orchestras such as THE BBC ORCHESTRA at the legendary ROYAL ALBERT HALL in London, THE BOSTON POPS, TANGLEWOOD, THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY, WOLFTRAP, and THE CINCINNATI POPS and orchestras in Japan to name just a few. These enchanting performances often featured the timeless melodies from his best-selling album, “DISNEY MY WAY!” where he skillfully reimagined beloved Disney Broadway classics. Not limited to the stage, Alton has made guest star appearances on the hit series DEXTER: NEW BLOOD (SHOWTIME), MANIFEST (NETFLIX) , THE BLACKLIST (NBC), DEAR EDWARD (APPLE TV) , LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (SHOWTIME), THE GIRLS ON THE BUS (MAX), POWERBOOK II: GHOST (STARZ), MINDHUNTER (NETFLIX), MADAM SECRETARY (CBS), BULL (Recurring as Judge Tahani) (CBS), THE GOOD FIGHT (PARAMOUNT), ELEMENTARY (CBS), LAW AND ORDER S.V.U (NBC), LAW AND ORDER (NBC), CODE BLACK(CBS) and he was also featured in RENT LIVE for The FOX Network. On the big screen, Alton has appeared opposite Academy Award winners Nicole Kidman, Marcia Gay Harden, Academy Award nominee Sam Elliott and he is featured in the 2023 Blockbuster INDIANA JONES 5! Alton recently made his directorial debut and starred in The US Premiere of RAGTIME SYMPHONIC, an exciting new version of the Tony Award winning hit RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL with The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.
Rosanne Haggerty, President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Solutions, is an internationally recognized leader in developing innovative strategies to end homelessness. Community Solutions assists communities throughout the US and internationally in implementing systems that measurably end homelessness and change the conditions that produce it. Their large-scale initiatives include the 100,000 Homes Campaign and Built for Zero. Earlier Rosanne founded and led Common Ground Community, a pioneer in the development of supportive housing models and other research-based practices that end homelessness.
