Sara Truebridge, Ed.D., leverages 40+ years of expertise spanning education policy, research, and practice, offering a unique perspective on translating educational research into actionable strategies. With a focus on strengths-based resilience, she applies her extensive knowledge to address challenges such as student engagement, teacher wellness, equity, social justice, and trauma recovery, effecting tangible change in each setting. As a two-time TEDx speaker, Sara drives the vision for EDLINKS®, educates doctoral students, and consults widely within the education sector.

Kay Viney, a seasoned servant leader with over 40 years of corporate expertise in business development, team building, sales, management training, and culture transformation, holds a degree in Sociology from Purdue University. She enriches her leadership skills as a Certified Immunity to Change™ Workshop Facilitator and lifelong student of Servant Leadership. Kay coordinates all projects as Chief of Staff for EDLINKS®.

Theresa Hammond is a certified Immunity to Change™ workshop facilitator and Developmental Sprint® leader, was recognized among Dallas's Top 15 coaches by Influencer's Digest in November 2022. Passionate about guiding others to self-discovery and realizing their full potential, she fosters supportive and challenging environments that inspire continuous growth and forward momentum. She manages EDLINKS® communication and marketing in addition to leading Developmental Sprints®.

Ruben Reyes, with 40 years of experience in education, has served in various capacities including classroom teacher, reading specialist, principal, and superintendent. His dedication to diverse student populations, particularly those in poverty and English language learning settings, has led to impactful policy changes and effective teaching practices in the districts he led. Through initiatives like the Robla Resilience Project, Ruben has fostered collaboration among stakeholders to promote equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in education. Now retired from the school district, he continues to work as an educational consultant, striving to support children facing challenges.

Matt Moehle brings over 25 years of experience in strengths-based teaching and education leadership—having worked with a variety of learners from preschool to doctoral students. As the leader of EDLINKS® Press, Matt drives forward the vision of curating authors and thought-leaders that open minds and align with our Educating The New Humanity™ vision. 

Dr. Lindsey Godwin is a questionologist who joyfully stitches questions of possibility into the tapestry of her life. She holds the esteemed Robert P. Stiller Endowed Chair of Management at Champlain College, where she spearheads the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry. Featured in publications like Psychology Today, Thrive Global, and Inside Higher Ed, she now unveils her first children's book. While she has enjoyed asking questions with CEOs to Senators, her favorite questions come up around the dinner table with her phenomenal husband and incredible two teenagers.

Vlad Kapustin, a licensed attorney and Certified Compliance & Ethics professional with over 25 years of experience, has held key roles at EY in Chicago, Kyiv, and Moscow, as well as serving as Associate General Counsel and Chief International Counsel for Nationwide Insurance for a decade. With a passion for community service and strategic advisory roles, Vlad dedicates his time to volunteering with philanthropic organizations and providing senior strategic guidance to innovative firms and companies like EDLINKS®. As Council and Board Member (Emeritus status) with Dublin City Schools Superintendent’s Business Advisory Council / Emerald Campus Advisory Board / Tolles Career & Technical Center, he provides leadership insights and business strategy expertise to shape educational pathways and opportunities that prepare students and faculty for success in a global economy.

Ruben Reyes, with 40 years of experience in education, has served in various capacities including classroom teacher, reading specialist, principal, and superintendent. His dedication to diverse student populations, particularly those in poverty and English language learning settings, has led to impactful policy changes and effective teaching practices in the districts he led. Through initiatives like the Robla Resilience Project, Ruben has fostered collaboration among stakeholders to promote equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in education. Now retired from the school district, he continues to work as an educational consultant, striving to support children facing challenges.

Eddy van der Paardt is an Impact Investor with a mission to empower extraordinary
entrepreneurs and businesses to aspire for greatness and improve the world. His
investment focus is on early stage investments in disruptive Clean-tech companies.
He offers a unique perspective based on 25 years of experience in founding, building
and investing in growth ventures. He co-founded Virtu Capital - an Impact investment
firm. Eddy also serves as the Chief Investment Officer for a US-based family office. He
is a Board Member of a number of growth ventures in the US and Europe.Eddy’s interest in Education is mostly driven by his heritage - as a large part of his family in the Netherlands are educators. Eddy has an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a M. Sc from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam.