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Richard Elmore joined the faculty of the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 1990, having previously taught at the College of Education, Michigan State University, and the Graduate School of Public Affairs, University of Washington. He is a member of the National Academy of Education, and a past president of the Association for Public Policy and Management, the national organization representing graduate programs in public policy and management. He has held positions in the federal government as a legislative liaison with the U.S. Congress on education policy issues.

Phil Boyte is passionate about creating amazing school culture. He has spoken to thousands of schools across North America, empowering both students and educators to transform their campus’ climate. Phil’s dynamic and transformative message to youth and adults enhances the quality of life for each individual, school, and community. As a motivational speaker, keynote, consultant, husband, father, and friend, Phil aims to be a force of enthusiasm and encouragement in the world.

Matthew Utterback, Superintendent of the North Clackamas School District, was recognized as the 2017 National School Superintendent of the Year.  He has over 27 distinguished years in public education, the past five years as superintendent of the North Clackamas School District.   A suburban school district serving over 17,000 students on 32 school campuses, North Clackamas Schools is continually recognized as innovative leaders in the state of Oregon and an example of what is right with public education today. 

Elizabeth Bouvier-Fitzgerald was born in Providence. Her first job was on a dairy farm on Martha’s Vineyard when she was 13. She had big plans to hitch-hike to Belize and sell coffee on the beach after high school but her mother dragged her to college instead. With encouragement from amazing professors she graduated with a dual-master’s in clinical mental health and expressive psychotherapy from Lesley University. She realized none of her classmates had ever been homeless which is about the time she became interested in research on trauma and resilience.