Enrico J. Howard Sr. is a Infrastructure-aligned Principal IT Engineer at Kaiser Permanente, a leading healthcare company in the United States. With a solid background in information technology, Enrico has built a reputation to include successful tenure with his consistent and reliable technical skills and ability to lead complex IT projects. He is an expert in build/release engineering, build architecture, and security compliance, among other key IT domains. His extensive experience and his ability to innovate have played a crucial role in shaping the IT infrastructure of Kaiser Permanente. Prior to his current role, Howard held multiple technical and leadership roles in the IT industry, consistently demonstrating his dedication to excellence and continuous improvement. He is recognized for his ability to drive change, optimize processes, and deliver results in high-pressure environments.More...
Kristy Sammis
CEO & Fractional CMO
Verified
Former CEO and co-Founder of CLKS Digital (previously CLEVER), the influencer marketing agency, and Founding Chair & Executive Director of the Influencer Marketing Association. I am most certainly a pioneer in the Influencer Marketing industry.
Over 15 years, collaborations with industry giants like Jeep, Disney, Amazon, LEGO, Unilever, and Delta Airlines solidified my agency's status. In recognition of our creative approach and innovative strategies, we earned honors including "Best Small Agency" (Shorties) and Outstanding Digital Innovation (Marketers That Matter) among others, and were ranked #37 in INC's Top 500 small companies.
At the Influencer Marketing Association, our dedicated board and I spearheaded initiatives to establish ethical, procedural, and measurement standards, cementing a more secure future for the influencer marketing industry.
My thought leadership has been featured in prominent publications like The New York Times, CNN, AdAge, Adweek, INC, and Business Insider, and I'm proud to be the author of "Influencer Marketing For Dummies."
Recognized by Forbes' Top 40 Over 40 and FOLIO: Magazine's Top Women in Media, I've shared insights at esteemed events like Martha Stewart's American Made conference, the National Retail Federation’s “Big Show" (as keynote), and TEDx, introducing the world to the amazing #BatKid story.
Expertise includes social media marketing, strategic planning, entrepreneurship, content marketing, influencer marketing, female entrepreneurship, and leadership.
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Jay Trainer
Director of Product Design (Hands On)@Jay Trainer Design
Verified
As the Director of Product Design at Jay Trainer Design, I have built a career defined by strategic leadership and hands-on design expertise. I thrive in the dual role of player/coach, blending high-level vision with active involvement in the design process. This approach has enabled me to lead my team in conceptualizing, designing, and launching innovative products that have significantly elevated the company’s market presence.
My ability to craft forward-thinking design strategies has not only improved efficiency and productivity but also fostered a culture of collaboration and excellence. As a hands-on designer, I remain deeply involved in every phase of the product lifecycle, ensuring that each design achieves the highest standards of creativity, functionality, and user satisfaction.
Balancing leadership with execution, I have consistently delivered high-quality results under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects. My work is celebrated for its originality, user-centered approach, and attention to detail, establishing me as a dynamic leader and practitioner in the field of product design.More...