Academy

Dr. Janet L. Walsh is the CEO and President of Birchtree Global, LLC.  Birchtree provides corporate global market entry strategy, services, and training.  Dr. Walsh has worked in and established business operations in 81 countries and all 50 US States. Her work is noted for delivering significant increases in financial productivity by leveraging effective tax and HR strategies.  Prior to working for Birchtree Global Janet was the VP and Director of Global HR in billion-dollar multinationals.

Jim has worked with Birchtree Global for ten years providing executive strategy, market research, M & A services, and partner alliance programs. Jim’s experience growing small, fast-growing technology businesses has led to recent top ten finishes in the INC 500. Jim has contributed his insight into the design and delivery of Birchtree Global’s executive training programs including the “At the Table HR Simulation©,” The Global 20©, and customized management development programs. Jim provides Birchtree Global clients with the C-Suite experience and insight leaders need to better connect and serve customers.

Rob Parry-Jones graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the Royal Regiment of Signals. He served as both an attached and independent Troop Commander, Weapons Instructor and Infantry Training Officer and commanded troops within a variety of theatres of operation. Completing active service, he then spent 18 months working for a Texan drilling company working Off-shore to finance his Master of Science degree at Aston Business School which he completed as a full-time student.

Pam is an independent director, litigation or liquidating trustee, or chief restructuring officer, leveraging experience in in-and out-of-court restructurings, to assist companies, including those emerging from bankruptcy, or experiencing other financial challenges. She is qualified to serve on nominating/governance, compensation and risk committees.

David is the president of Pauldine Enterprises, LLC, which provides consulting, leadership development training programs, and speaker services.  He has delivered keynotes and presentations to a wide variety of audiences. His primary speech topics are leadership, becoming an effective general manager, strategic planning, culture, ethics, and high performing work teams.

An attorney, ethics and privacy officer and strategic business partner with a passion for creating and sustaining ethical Speak-Up and privacy-first cultures through innovative programs. Michelle leads the ethics and privacy programs. She is an experienced leader known for collaboration, problem-solving, business acumen and developing others for success. Michelle is an active member of the Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics, International Association of Privacy Professionals, Association of Corporate Counsel and holds CCEP-I, CIPP/US, CIPP/E and CIPM certifications. Michelle has a B.A. International Relations from Boston University and her J.D. from Catholic University.

Tom is the founder and former president, InsightCuba & CEO, Friendly Planet. He is a six-time Condé Nast Traveler Award winner. A thought-leader, relentless visionary, President, CEO, and speaker who thrives on inspiring, influencing, motivating, and transforming people and their companies. I believe that getting results is a byproduct of the journey you create for your people. Treat them like gold. Believe in them. Empower them. Provide the inspiration, tools and the path, and you can accomplish anything.

As an accomplished financial professional, Rafael has 20+ years of experience managing financial services and overseeing investments for high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals as well as small and medium businesses. He is known for his strong relationship development skills and experience advising individuals on insurance, annuities, equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives, structured products, and mutual funds.

Ciara O’Floinn took up duty as Consul General of Ireland in Atlanta, in August 2020. The Consulate General covers the Southeast states of Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. A career diplomat, Ciara has a strong background and experience in EU affairs and EU foreign policy, including EU-US relations and security and defense issues.

Consul General, Javier Díaz de León, holds a Bachelors degree in International Relations from the Universidad Iberoamericana and a Master of Arts in International Conflict Analysis by the University of Kent, in England.