Svetlana Verthein is a globally experienced program manager and technology leader whose career spans Microsoft, Telrad, and Corel, with a track record of driving innovation and operational excellence across engineering and leadership teams worldwide. Fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian, Svetlana combines deep technical expertise in AI, machine learning, and cloud computing with a rare ability to bridge cultures, stakeholders, and systems. Her leadership in launching Microsoft’s HPC platform and integrating global partners into the Azure ecosystem reflects her strategic insight and passion for scalable, cross-border impact. Now seeking board service, Svetlana brings a powerful blend of technical mastery, international agility, and transformative leadership.

I’m excited to share my updated executive biography, which reflects the professional journey, values, and purpose that have shaped my career in public service, healthcare quality, and nonprofit leadership. With more than 25 years of experience across state agencies and community-based organizations, I remain committed to improving systems that serve our most vulnerable populations.

After many years of working in classrooms, central offices, and communities across Wisconsin, I’ve reflected deeply on my leadership journey and future contributions. From curriculum design to systemic equity work, I’ve been fortunate to serve in roles that shape and support our most essential public good—education. Here is my biography.

Jaap Lamme is a transformational operations and quality executive with deep expertise in business process reengineering, digital innovation, and performance optimization across global organizations. Known for his strategic leadership and data-driven approach, he has led large-scale operational transformations that improve customer satisfaction, drive cost efficiency, and embed sustainable practices into the core of the business. As a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt and multilingual leader, Jaap combines technical depth with a people-first mindset, consistently aligning cross-functional teams around clear goals and integrated systems. His track record includes major digital integrations, scalable SOP frameworks, and cultural change initiatives that deliver long-term value and resilience.

Kevin Kongslie is a transformative executive known for leading high-impact digital and cultural change across complex, multi-brand enterprises. With a proven track record in business intelligence, enterprise automation, and AI-driven strategy, he has successfully guided organizations through major acquisitions, custom system builds, and data modernization initiatives. At both Esquire Deposition Solutions and TSG Reporting, Kevin delivered exponential growth by aligning technology with business goals, building scalable infrastructures, and championing data democratization. His ability to lead with clarity, empower teams, and deliver measurable outcomes makes him a trusted force in driving long-term enterprise value.

In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes business environment, organizations can no longer afford to treat data as a back-office asset — it must be a boardroom essential. Business Intelligence (BI) empowers leaders not just to analyze performance, but to anticipate change, challenge assumptions, and make bold, strategic decisions with clarity and confidence. Yet, despite widespread investment in BI tools, many companies struggle to translate data into action at the executive level. Bridging this gap requires more than technology — it demands a shift in culture, leadership mindset, and a commitment to building data fluency among decision-makers. When executives are trained to lead with insight, BI becomes more than a reporting tool — it becomes a catalyst for innovation, alignment, and lasting competitive advantage.

Natalie Evans Harris is a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience transforming data into a strategic asset to drive social and economic impact. As the Maryland State Chief Data Officer and former Senior Policy Advisor to the U.S. Chief Technology Officer in the Obama Administration, she has led groundbreaking initiatives like *The Data Cabinet* and *The Opportunity Project*, fostering collaboration and innovation across sectors. A co-founder of BrightHive and Executive Director of the Black Wealth Data Center, Natalie has championed ethical and responsible data use to address systemic inequities and empower underserved communities. Through her strategic leadership, she continues to advance data-driven solutions that promote equity, transparency, and measurable change on a global scale.