Dr. Robbie Melton, Provost and VP of Academic Affairs and Technology Innovations at the SMART Global Technology Innovation Center and a tenured professor at Tennessee State University, has been named a 2025 Leading Woman in AI. A global researcher and consultant in AI in education and the Internet of Everything, with expertise in mobile and immersive technologies like VR and AR, she serves on the SREB AI Commission and has presented in over 30 countries, advocating for AI’s role in higher education.

Marco Dimas is a Senior Photographer and Videographer at Nordstrom, where he leads high-volume content production across multiple studios. He develops scalable workflows that maintain creative excellence while meeting the demands of operational scale.

With a background in both fine art and commercial production, Marco specializes in turning ambitious creative ideas into repeatable, budget-conscious systems that empower teams—not limit them.

An Interactive Roundtable 

Led by Conference Chair, Madi Weland Solomon, and with insights from the event’s speakers, this interactive roundtable is an opportunity to exchange views, share experiences, hear innovative questions, pose questions and expand one’s network - just the way to kickstart the afternoon. 

All in a collaborative environment designed to increase knowledge, enhance skills, and propel careers. 

Covering (just to start): 

Timothy Marsh is a seasoned technical consultant with over a decade of hands-on experience designing and delivering digital solutions using Sitecore. As a recognized leader in the digital experience space, Timothy has earned multiple accolades, including Sitecore Technology MVP for 2023 and 2024, and the prestigious Sitecore Ambassador MVP in 2025.

Kamdyn Moore (she/her) is a values-driven operations leader with a passion for human-centered design, award-winning pies, and the occasional pottery class.