Lily Schneider is the proud owner and founder of Maisy Ru & Co. LLC, a trusted childcare provider serving families in the vibrant Tampa Bay Area. As an entrepreneur and nanny who's been in the business for almost 10 years, I understand the importance of quality childcare that goes beyond the basics. Maisy Ru & Co. is built on the principles of love, learning, and laughter. We strive to create a home away from home, where children feel secure, inspired, and excited to explore the world around them.

Lily will present in RM 234 Makerspace at 11:00 am.

Christina received her Bachelors of Science in Statistics from Virginia Tech, with a concentration in Actuarial Science. Since then, she has worked as a data scientist in multiple capacities- from developing complex algorithms, applying machine learning techniques, leading eye tracking studies, conducting in person interviews, and building visualizations in Tableau. Christina has worked at Nielsen for 9 years and in that time, she has supported many important projects across the media and advertising industry.

Christina will present in RM 242 at 11:00 am.

Kailah works with high-growth technology-enabled companies to support their executive recruiting, talent acquisition, and talent planning needs partnering with the Founders, Investors, and Boards. Her years of experience working with fast-paced companies globally have made her an expert at interpreting business goals into human capital needs. Her passion is to identify and recruit the best talent needed to grow and scale successful businesses.  

Ms. Matyas will present in RM 237 at 11:00 am.

A St. Pete native with a diverse background spanning art, design, and technology. These skills have been applied across various fields - from entrepreneurship and education to art and research. Recently, my focus has been on helping build a new venture specializing in the design and production of 3D-printed furniture. Prior to this, I co-founded Fairgrounds St. Pete, an immersive art museum. Additionally, I engage in independent artistry, crafting interactive media installations, visual art, and sound art. Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Tokyo, exploring innovative interactive materials that harmonize with nature through sound and light.

Mikhail will present in RM 239 at 11:00 am.

Cole ('15) has worked in the artificial intelligence field throughout his career, with a focus on language modeling and dialogue systems. He graduated from NYU in 2019, where he published award-winning research in applied machine learning. Cole has experience in working for startups, and recently founded his own--A complete AI platform for mental health therapists. 

Cole will present in RM 241 at 11:00 am.

Internal Medicine is a board-certified specialist in the field of Veterinary Internal Medicine for dogs and cats. She has 25 years of experience in all aspects of internal medicine, including but not limited to blood disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, liver and kidney conditions, and endocrinology. She performs non-invasive procedures including endoscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, bone marrow biopsies, transfusions, organ biopsies, and more. She has worked in private practice and University Teaching Hospitals in the United States and Australia, doing clinical practice, teaching, and clinical research.

Dr. Cowan will present in RM244 Seminar Room at 11:00 am.

Joe Aiello studied Music Business at Belmont University in Nashville, TN, graduating in 2012 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Since then he has worked in fan clubs, premium concert ticketing, and virtual experiences. He is currently a Product Director at Ticketmaster. 

Mr. Aiello will present virtually over Zoom in the Ohana Room at 11:00 am.

Martha Collins is the new Executive Director of Healthy Gulf, a 501(c)(3) organization, working to reverse the long pattern of over-exploitation of the Gulf’s natural resources. She is the founder and former president of Collins Law Group where she successfully litigated, lobbied, and negotiated precedent-setting environmental and land use cases and policies to protect Florida’s environment. She has appeared before numerous governmental agencies in Florida and Washington, D.C., and her work has been quoted or referenced in national and international publications including The New York Times, Forbes, and Politico. Martha graduated from Tulane University before she simultaneously earned a Juris Doctorate from Seattle University and a Masters of Law in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School. 

Ms. Collins will present in RM 240 at 11:00 am.