Summit Facilitator and Through-Line
Mark Krajnik
Mark opens each day with context, closes with integration, and carries the narrative that connects every session to the 90-Day Blueprint across all three days.
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Faculty
8–10 Core Faculty, 2 Guest Faculty and Certified Experiential Leaders at every TRANSFORM summit — built around a three-day arc: lead yourself, lead others, lead the enterprise.
TRANSFORM Host
Danielle Ruiz
Hosting every TRANSFORM summit — from the Orange Carpet Arrival to the All-Black Gala.
Core Faculty
By key area of leadership development
Lead Yourself: The Leader Within
Self-awareness, identity, resilience, leading by example, courage, and inner architecture.
JJ Birden
Peak performance and mindset.
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Ben Utecht
Championship mindset and resilience.
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Dr. Robert Sicora
Self-awareness and personal leadership foundations.
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Drew DeBiasse
Human performance leadership and decision-making.
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Chris Sanders
Motivation, consistency, and risk tolerance.
Mark Krajnik
Performance mindset and leadership excellence.
LinkedInLead Others: The Leader Who Moves Others
Teams, culture, communication, trust, EQ, collaboration, and high-performance systems.
Tanya Mayar
Executive presence and coaching precision.
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Dr. Pollyanna Chavez
Inclusive leadership and community.
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Tony Chatman
Empowerment, connections, and cohesive teams.
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Dr. William Thomas
Executive learning and performance.
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Jenna Cooper
Decision-making, execution, and leadership performance.
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Brendan Foley
High-performance teamwork and execution.
LinkedInLead the Enterprise: The Leader You Are Becoming
Strategy, ownership, legacy, integration, and the road home.
Dr. Laura Penn
People, culture, and organizational health.
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Mirna Eusebio Lithgow
Identity, purpose, and personal vision.
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Samara Beth Hurley
Vision, growth, and commitment.
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Nazma Rosado
Transformation, change, and organizational development.
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Alex Seiler
Systems, execution, and accountability.
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Rohan Hall
AI solutions, knowledge, ideas, and opportunity.
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Guest Faculty
Guest speakers add keynote energy and a distinct point of view to the core arc.
David Meltzer
Values-based, heart-centered communication.
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Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman
Trust, teamwork, and courage.
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Jenn Drummond
Courage, vision, and going beyond limits.
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Kien Vuu, MD (Dr. V)
Health, energy, and sustainable performance.
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Dr. Juandré Peacock
Organizational psychology and team performance.
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Jamelle Lindo
Communication and team engagement.
LinkedInGuest Faculty are confirmed per city and season — additional names announced as each summit approaches.
RISE. CLARITY. FLOW.
Certified Experiential Leaders
The practitioners who lead TRANSFORM’s morning experiential sessions — body, mind, and soul.
RISE.
Stretching, purposeful movement, nutrition coaching, stress management, breathwork.
Emma Valentine Ware, CPT, CNC, RYT-200
Certified Trainer.
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Matt Ware
Certified Trainer.
Monique Kasper
Awaken Breathwork Certified Facilitator.
CLARITY.
Journaling, self-assessment, mindfulness practice, mental health discussions, nervous system reset.
FLOW.
Yoga (beginner level), connection to your heart center, setting daily intentions, meditation practice.
Los Angeles based — Las Vegas and San Diego summits.
Mariana Morais (Maare Beaar)
Certified Trainer & Pilates Instructor.
Alyssa Markey
Certified Pilates & Yoga Instructor.
Jordin Hackerd
Certified Pilates & Yoga Instructor.
Austin based.
Alex Denny
Certified Pilates & Yoga Instructor.
Janna Palek
Certified Pilates & Yoga Instructor.
Madison Hildreth
Certified Pilates & Yoga Instructor.
Experiential Leaders are subject to change based on availability and location.
Behind every summit
Event Hosts, Directors, Facilitators & Travel Leaders
Hosted by Danielle Ruiz, with the team that brings every TRANSFORM summit to life.
On stage
The faculty in action
Mark Krajnik 
David Meltzer 
Jenn Drummond 
Dr. Robert Sicora — Leading from the Helm 
Ben Utecht 
Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman 
JJ Birden 
Dr. Laura Penn 
Jamelle Lindo 
Dr. William Thomas 
Kien Vuu, MD (Dr. V)
Space is limited at every summit
Your seat in the room is earned, not bought.
250+ hand-selected leaders per city. Every application is reviewed.