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Debra Fine
Author, keynote speaker and trainer Debra Fine began her career as an engineer, an occupation that allowed her to maintain her natural shyness and avoid situations that required social interactions. Debra developed her programs and wrote her book The Fine Art of Small Talk How to Start a Conversation, Keep it Going, Build Networking Skills--and Leave a Positive Impression! (Hyperion 2005) to teach technically oriented professional’s conversation skills and networking techniques that help in developing business relationships and enhancing networking opportunities.
Debra Pestrak
Debra Pestrak, an expert on top performers, and author of the "Playing with the Big Boys & Girls" book series, offers insights and useful information that can be used immediately. She relates with her audience members with her natural and engaging presentation style, using real life examples which inspire people to take action to get what they want in life. Debra energetically conveys her 20 years of top performer research, sales, and personal success as to what it takes to play with the big boys and girls in life. Debra shares critical skills and strategies for real results, right now.
Diane K. Danielson
Diane K. Danielson is the CEO and founder of the Downtown Women’s Club, a professional network and career website for businesswomen. She is the co-author of the new book, The Savvy Gal’s Guide to Online Networking (or What Would Jane Austen Do?) (2007). She is also a blogger for www.womensDISH.com, the Boston Globe, and Entrepreneur magazine where she reviews business books. Her passion is empowering women by bringing women together and providing them with the skills and resources to create their dream careers whatever they may be.
Dorothy M. Van Steinburg
Dorothy M. (Dottie) Van Steinburg – Served over 30 years in the area of Federal human resources management, training, and career development for the Department of Energy. She designed and developed creative and innovative solutions for human resources management issues, curriculum design, and lead the design/development of major agency Professional, Technical, and Executive Development programs. Dottie received many Peer, Team, Leadership and Training Officers Conference (TOC) awards for her work, including the DOE, “Secretary’s Gold Award.” Currently, Dottie serves as the Communications Director for the Maryland Chapter of the national American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). Recently, as President & CEO, she founded Van Steinburg Enterprises, LLC --a training and human resources management consulting firm. She is certified by the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and is pursuing the new ASTD Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) certification. Dottie achieved her Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Management and also Art from Hood College, Frederick, Md. where she is currently President, Executive Board of Alumnae/i. She is also very active on other education and arts Boards of Directors in Frederick, Maryland.
Douglas Sawin
Dr. Sawin offers strategic guidance and empowering support for female leaders. Since women in business often work in a culture that has been traditionally dominated by men, he helps women bring their values and voice more powerfully and effectively for maximum performance and job satisfaction.