Juliana McMillan-Wilhoit is the President and COO of Flourish and Thrive Labs, a business transformation organization that delivers innovative, data-driven solutions to empower clients and drive positive change. As an accomplished geospatial leader, she has made significant contributions to the industry, earning her the Geospatial Rising Star award in 2022. With a strong background in data analytics, geospatial data, and urban planning, Juliana is well-versed in a range of GIS software, including QGIS and Esri products. Her expertise in automation, product management, and training has positioned her as a leading authority in the geospatial community. As a passionate advocate for the field, Juliana uses her infectious personality to inspire and engage others, and she enjoys working closely with individuals through her proprietary coaching and career development program, "Map Your Future." Outside of her professional life, Juliana is a new mom and proud wife, embracing the joys and challenges of balancing her career and family life. 

Randall René is the Industry Solutions Director for Telecommunications at Esri, where he helps communication service providers leverage geographic information system (GIS) technology to transform workflows and improve communication, collaboration, and productivity across the entire telecom project life cycle. Randall is a proud US Army veteran with 25 years of experience in the telecommunications and cable industries working in the field, guiding GIS teams, and supporting infrastructure planning. Prior to joining Esri, he spent 18 years at Comcast. Randall earned a Master of Business Administration in Strategy and Organizational Development at George Fox University in Oregon and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree from Virginia’s Liberty University. He is a passionate advocate within the GIS community and committed to helping public and private sector organizations nationwide bridge the digital divide.

Michael Brown is a Product Engineer on Esri’s State and Local Government ArcGIS Solutions Team. He focuses on the Planning and Natural Resources community and is product owner of the Social Equity Analysis solution.

Noah Golinko is a Geospatial Enablement Specialist with Bad Elf.  A recent graduate with a Master's degree in Geographic Information Science from Arizona State University, his academic journey was complemented by internships at the City of Tempe and Bad Elf, where he gained valuable insights into the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the intricacies of State and Local Governments. Transitioning to a full-time role at Bad Elf, he has been at the forefront of developing GIS solutions that bridge technology and governance, helping local authorities improve their services and make informed decisions. Noah's dedication to GIS, practical experience, and problem-solving abilities position him as a promising professional in the field, poised to drive meaningful change.

Vivek shapes Atlas AI's portfolio of development analytics services. He brings more than a decade of experience in systems planning, design, and investment advisory for development projects in energy, transport, water, ICT, and urban built environment. Vivek was previously the Global Director for Infrastructure Analytics at CPCS, a management consulting firm specializing in infrastructure, overseeing the firm's modeling, analytics, and visualization services across its geographies, including Africa. Among his past clients are the World Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation, African Union Commission, PIDA, GIZ, private firms, ministries and agencies. Vivek has a PhD in Systems Engineering and Master's in Technology and Policy both from MIT, where he also led research at the KACST-MIT Center for Complex Engineering Systems, the MIT Energy Initiative, and MIT Tata Center for Technology & Design. He is a member of the US National Academies' Transportation Research Board Urban Freight Committee, Assistant Editor for Engineering Project Organization Journal, and a board member for Ballroom Basix, a co-curricular dance and cultural program for K-12 students.