2026 SPEAKERS

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Rebecca Bultsma is an internationally renowned keynote speaker and trainer who has worked with thousands of

educators and leaders across Canada and the U.S. to build confidence and capacity for integrating AI in K-12 schools.

Known for making AI approachable, practical, and people-centered, Rebecca helps educators harness AI to transform

teaching, learning, and leadership while keeping relationships, equity, and ethics at the forefront.

Rebecca partners with schools, districts, nonprofits, and businesses to advance AI literacy, develop responsible AI

policies, and ensure ethical AI adoption that benefits students and communities. She serves as the Chief Innovation

Officer of Amplify & Elevate Innovation and co-hosts AmpED to 11 Podcast, a podcast exploring how AI and innovation

are reshaping education and the future of learning.

Rebecca also contributes to Canada’s Digital Governance Standards Institute and is advancing her research in Artificial

Intelligence Ethics at the University of Edinburgh.

David B. Rubin, Esq., is a sole practitioner in Metuchen, New Jersey and of counsel to The Busch Law Group, LLC.  A graduate of Duke University and Rutgers Law School, Mr. Rubin represents public school districts and private schools throughout New Jersey.  He has served as Chair of the National School Boards Association’s Council of School Attorneys, and President of the New Jersey Association of School Attorneys, and is co-author of The Ethical Educator: Pointers and Pitfalls for School Administrators (Rowman & Littlefield 2022).  Mr. Rubin has attained an AV rating from the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory, is listed in SuperLawyers Magazine and Best Lawyers in America, and is a frequent author and lecturer in the fields of education law and legal ethics.

Tracy Lee is a member of the administrative team at the Gramon Family of Schools in Fairfield, NJ. Tracy leads many innovative initiatives to advocate for students, families, staff and community stakeholders in the special education arena. She is also charged with guiding the organization’s growth and improvement plans. Tracy is the Board President of the Alliance of Private Education Schools in North Jersey and is an active member of New Jersey's ASAH Region I. In her personal time, you can find Tracy playing tennis, spending time at the beach and enjoying time with her family. 

 Michael Farrelly is a Director at the Gramon Family of Schools (GFS) in Fairfield, NJ. Over the past 25+ years, Michael has also held many other positions in Special Education including principal, teacher, transition coordinator, supervisor, and vice principal. Michael is an Executive Board Member of ASAH and the Chair of ASAH’s Communication and Outreach Committee. Michael has presented at numerous professional conferences on various topics in special education and leadership at the regional and national levels. Michael is well-known for his extraordinary storytelling skills and ability to motivate others to make a difference in the world. 

 Ken Bergeris a nonprofit executive with more than 40 years of experience leading mission-driven organizations through transformational growth, strategic change, and complex governance challenges. Currently CEO of Spectrum360 and former CEO of Charity Navigator, Ken has built a career uniting boards and executives around shared vision, transparency, and measurable impact. He has worked extensively with nonprofit boards as both a leader and governance chair, and today serves as President of the NAPSEC Board as well as on several other nonprofit boards. Ken is also co-host of The Nonprofit Fix podcast, where he brings candid, research-informed insights on leadership and board dynamics. His work continues to focus on strengthening CEO–Board partnerships to foster accountability, collaboration, and long-term organizational success. 

 Jyothish Daniel has over 30 years of executive experience in general management, operations, organizational design, and strategic management consulting in turnaround, as well as startup / scale-up rapid growth settings. Through his firm Sindan Consulting Jyothish leverages over three decades of management experience to provide Business, Strategic and Operational consulting services directly to C-suite clients that are leading organizations/firms in both the profit and not-for-profit sectors. Areas of particular expertise include New Market entry, Organizational Development, HR Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Operations & Services, Renewable Energy and Climate Resilience. Prior to his consulting work Jyothish led the turnaround and ultimate successful sale of Portadam, an infrastructure services firm to a PE-Backed acquirer. Prior to that he held leadership positions with The Conti Group, Blinds-to-Go, General Motors, and Mackie Automotive. Jyothish holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering) from the University of Waterloo, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Harvard Business School. 

Liz Wohlberg is Manager of Physical Therapy Services for Kennedy Krieger School Programs and Senior Outpatient Physical Therapist in KKI's Infant Neurodevelopment Center in Baltimore, Maryland. With over 25 years of experience in pediatric and school-based physical therapy, Liz    emphasizes compassion, communication, and collaboration to support children with complex needs. She is passionate about improving the lives of children and their families and embraces innovation, including AI tools, to enhance teamwork, reduce burnout, and streamline service delivery, ultimately creating more time for those she serves. 

Emily Riley has dedicated over two decades to Arrow Child & Family Ministries, devoting the majority of her career to advancing quality improvement initiatives. As Chief Administrative Officer, she champions collaboration and connection, overseeing teams that lead change management strategies aligning with the agency’s mission, elevating the employee experience, and strengthening organizational culture. With 20 years of leadership experience, Emily is deeply passionate about creating a vibrant and supportive workplace, one that actively engages, develops, and celebrates the organization’s most valuable resource - its people.

Jennifer Renault is a leader in human services with over two decades of experience in special education, child welfare, and nonprofit management. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Maryland Operations for Arrow Child & Family Ministries, overseeing treatment foster care, residential, community-based, and special education programs. Jennifer is deeply committed to building values-driven workplace cultures that prioritize employee engagement, servant leadership, and excellence in service to children and families. Jennifer holds dual master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology (Towson University) and Education (Loyola University Maryland). She is SHRM-SCP certified and a licensed educator in Maryland. She serves on several Boards, including NAPSEC and NCASES.

Jenny Livelli is the President and CEO of The Children’s Guild, a nonprofit serving children and families through schools and behavioral health programs in Maryland and Washington, D.C. With more than 25 years of experience in special education and human services, she is passionate about growing strong leaders and improving outcomes for students with complex needs. Under her leadership, the organization

has expanded access to services, launched a leadership development program, and strengthened its culture. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Continuous Quality Improvement before being named CEO in 2021. Jenny is active with the Maryland State Department of Education, MANSEF, the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, and NAPSEC. She holds advanced degrees and certifications in education, including credentials in crisis intervention and behavioral supports.

Dr. Morgan Levy is an occupational therapist at the May Institute whose credentials include Certified Autism Specialist and Trauma Informed Educator. She holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Behavioral Science with a focus on autism intervention from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Dr. Levy’s graduate research focused on the collaboration between occupational therapy and applied behavior analysis (ABA), community-based sensory strategies, and training interdisciplinary teams on sensory strategy implementation. Her current research explores using school-provided lunches as a means to improve food exploration for picky eaters with profound autism. Previous projects and presentations have delved into the role of occupational therapy in profound autism and addressing sensory-related factors in the treatment of self-injury