Dr. Sarah E. Gray is a creative visionary whose mission is to equip and empower others. She discovered her passion for service and transformational leadership during her 15 years in emergency and occupational medicine. She is currently the Chief Nursing Officer for Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma), a softball coach, mentor, yoga instructor, and mom of two. Dr. Gray is a presenter, author, and coach on practical solutions and inspirational topics. She has spoken around the world, equipping healthcare providers with knowledge and tools to impact their professional development, specializing in professional branding and leadership.

Dave Urso was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned a B.S. in Conflict Resolution and an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from James Madison University. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Colorado State University. Dave’s 12 years in the community college have included multiple appointments in student affairs, service as associate vice-president of development and the executive director of the educational foundation, and his current role as dean of academic affairs at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia. Dave serves as president of Dynamic Consulting, a firm dedicated to building better nonprofits. Dave lives with his wife (Carrie), twin sons (Chase and Luke), and daughter (Belle) in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Dave was recognized as the outstanding new professional at a two-year school by the Virginia Association of Student Personnel Administrators in 2005. In addition, he’s credited with helping country superstars Little Big Town achieve their meteoric rise (by purchasing each of their CDs), he’s bowled a 300-point game (on the Wii), and he owns and manages several rental properties and hotels (at least he does when he plays Monopoly).