Daniel Stoian

Danny Stoian is a career diplomat who has held leadership roles including Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Director of Strategy and Solutions, and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs. His overseas assignments have spanned Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, Tunisia, and Bahrain. Danny started his career in the private sector with Nike, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and EmailLabs, and has also been a Fellow with Cornell University and Harvard University. 

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Alexandra Vacroux

Dr. Alexandra Vacroux is the founding director of the Scholars without Borders program at Harvard's Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, having previously served as the Center's Executive Director for fifteen years. She spent over a decade in Moscow working in consulting, finance, and the non-profit sector, including leadership roles with United Way Moscow and Brunswick Warburg. Dr. Vacroux currently serves as Vice President for Strategic Engagement at the Kyiv School of Economics.

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Amith Nagarajan

Amith Nagarajan is an entrepreneur and investor focused on helping associations and mission-driven organizations harness the power of AI and digital transformation. He is the Executive Chairman of rasa.io, which develops AI-driven email and content personalization tools, and the Chairman of Blue Cypress, a family of companies serving the association sector. Previously, Amith founded and led Aptify, a pioneering association management software firm. A frequent speaker and author, he is dedicated to advancing innovation and purpose in the non-profit and membership community.

Amy Davies

Amy Davies serves as Assistant Dean for Student Services and Programs at Harvard Kennedy School. In this role, she manages teams who support the day-to-day student experience, leads initiatives that encourage constructive dialogue and disagreement on campus, and promotes inclusion and well-being. Amy previously served as the Director for Master in Public Administration programs at Harvard Kennedy School. With a background in higher education administration and leadership, she is dedicated to building environments where students can thrive personally and professionally.

John Bass

John R. Bass is a career diplomat and former Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs and Under Secretary of State for Management at the U.S. Department of State. During his distinguished service, he has served as U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Turkey, and Georgia, as well as Executive Secretary of the Department of State. Ambassador Bass has led complex operations in challenging environments, strengthening U.S. diplomatic capability worldwide. He is a graduate of Syracuse University and a recipient of multiple awards for distinguished public service.

Lee Stoian

Lee Stoian is a partner with Phoenix Business Partners and Saratoga Ventures, where he specializes in mergers and acquisitions, venture development, and strategic growth initiatives. He brings extensive experience in scaling technology-driven businesses and optimizing operations for lasting success. Previously, Lee served as Executive Director of Jade Sky Technologies, where he led organizational transformation and expansion efforts. Lee's career demonstrates his commitment to building high-performing, innovation-focused organizations.