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Lisa Malmanger

Sr. Solution Architect | Army Veteran | Merivis Coach

Sr. Solution Architect at Booz Allen Hamilton

Kate Stoker

Co-Founder & CEO at Merivis

Executive Director & Co-Founder of Merivis; Nonprofit Professional, UT Austin - Hook 'Em, Ask me about social impact, world travel or career development.

Megan Tuano

Salesforce Consultant

Current Salesforce Consultant

Vanessa Grant

Salesforce Product Owner @ Mosaic (and #BABA forever!)

Vanessa Grant is the Salesforce Product Owner at FinTech company Mosaic and the co-host of the Salesforce Career Show podcast. She has built her career around solving business problems with technical solutions and process improvements. She is committed to improving outcomes for all Salesforce projects by speaking regularly on the importance of quality business analysis, devops, and design.

Ian Gotts

Founder and CEO

Founder and CEO of Elements.cloud

Caitlin Walker

Business & People Operations Leadership - Executive Coach

Business & People Operations Leadership - Executive Coach

Amy Oplinger Singh

VP Sales and Business Development, North America

With 10 Salesforce certifications and 3-time MVP honoree, Amy Oplinger-Singh leverages over 10 years of expertise across end user, consultant, and now VP of Sales roles to drive unmatched transformation and ROI as a strategic advisor. She advocates for women in tech, founded three Community User Groups, and is a sought-after global speaker.

Lory Tibbetts

Salesforce Systems Administrator, Provider Network (Health Cloud)

With 16 years of nursing experience, I am passionate in the healthcare digital transformation. I am blessed to be currently working on a Health Cloud project that helps reduce burnout amongst HCWs by streamlining workflows. I am the Founder of Healthcare Heroes Force group on LI and it's my goal to help the members in their Salesforce journey.

Hayley Tuller

Founding Partner & Head of Services, Navigators

Hayley Tuller is one of the co-founders of Navigators (https://crmnavigators.com/), a Salesforce service delivery partner specializing in digital transformation for nonprofits, higher education, and public sector entities. Hayley is the co-leader and founder of the Salesforce Jacksonville Nonprofit User Group, a member of the founding team behind the Salesforce community conference Nonprofit Dreamin’, and an occasional blogger and office hours leader with Military Trailblazers (formally Vetforce). She also volunteers as a coach with the Merivis Foundation, helping vets and military spouses launch Salesforce careers.

Warren Walters

Salesforce MVP and Founder of Cloud Code Academy

Salesforce MVP and Founder of Cloud Code Academy

Ed Solis

Senior Salesforce Developer @ Tinkerer Toolkit

Senior Salesforce Developer, 14x Salesforce certified, Application Architect certified

Adriana Gonzalez

Customer Success Manager

Hi! I am a Physical Therapist turned Customer Success Manager, passionate about creating community and supporting other military spouses transitioning into the Salesforce ecosystem.

Desiree Easterling

Business Development Representative

Navy veteran and mentor. When I'm not at work or networking you can find me in the mountains with my dogs or in my garden.

Anna Shaffer

Product Manager + IT Director

I'm passionate about maximizing Salesforce's potential for impactful solutions. Thriving in dynamic environments, I pioneer initiatives shaping tech's future and people are a huge part of that future. As a WIT Salesforce group co-leader, I foster diversity and inclusion, empowering others to thrive in a supportive network.

Mary Crozier

CEO/Founder, Client Cloudcare

Transitioning from independent consulting to founding a Salesforce Consultancy, Client Cloudcare, I guide a team of 17 Consultants. Our talent, powered by military spouses and veterans, focuses on client success and impactful solutions. Beyond work, I continue to embrace challenges and push limits through skydiving.

Abi Beaty

Career Coach and Mentor | Principal Solutions Engineer

Army Veteran | Military Spouse | Career Coach and Mentor | Community Volunteer | Solutions Engineer @ Salesforce

Simone Tucker

Marketing Manager | Reservist | Military Spouse

Welcome! I’m Simone, an Army Reservist, Military souse, and Marketing expert specializing in SI’s & tech industries.

Don Grier

Founder and CEO, Wellness Leadership LLC

Don is USMA Graduate, Army Veteran and former Accenture Managing Director with 30 years of Salesforce and other IT Project experience. Don formed Wellness Leadership LLC in 2023 to provide program management and wellness services. Don has been a Merivis supporter since 2015 and founded the McEvoy Memorial Walk.

Rebecca Leder

Founder, Bestselling Author, Career Educator

Rebecca Otis Leder designs online and live career, talent, and leadership development training programs and is the bestselling career development author of KNOCK: How to Open Doors & Build Career Relationships that Matter, which has been featured by FastCompany, Inc. Magazine, PBS, & NPR. Rebecca's advised over 75 organizations to develop & execute on their strategic visions. Mom to a 1 year old.

Peter Coffee

VP for Strategic Research at salesforce.com

Peter Coffee is the Vice President for Strategic Research at Salesforce, with seventeen years at the company. He has represented Salesforce to customers, partners, and other stakeholders in 22 countries and more than 100 cities. Peter previously wrote for eighteen years at publications including eWEEK, PC Week, Computer Language and AI Expert. His most recent major publication is "Value and Risk in the Fourth Informational Revolution," released last year as a contribution to the Routledge Handbook of Risk Management and the Law. In earlier roles, Peter supported desktop computing and national-security AI applications at The Aerospace Corporation, and held project management positions at (what was then) Exxon Corporation in locations ranging from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic. He received his engineering degree at MIT in 1978, and an MBA from Pepperdine University in 1985; he has lectured at Stanford, CalTech, Harvard Business School, and both the Sloan School of Management and the Media Lab at MIT. He is co-founder and President of the Foundation for Intelligent Life on Earth, sponsoring work on climate change, conservation, STEAM education, and the exploration of earth and space.

Christina McLoughlin

Career Empowerment Coach | Salesforce Freelance Consultant

Christina serves the tech community as a career coach and mentor, empowering tech professionals to upgrade their careers without the burnout. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem, where she began her tech journey as an “Accidental Admin” to running a successful freelancing business. Outside of work, you’ll find Christina playing her singing bowls, traveling, hiking, or in pursuit of the best enchiladas in town.

Karl Knight

Sr Strategy Consultant - Business Transformation Services | Army Veteran | Father

A Salesforce wizard who untangles CRM chaos with a flick of my stylus, the click of his mouse, and a sip of his ice-cold Coke Zero. I interpret business req's with Jedi-like mastery while jamming to 80's rock with such passion that clients question whether Asguard's lighting will crash each time I raise my digital meeting hand to ask a question. Human Centered Design comes from the Midnight Sun!

Aleksandra Radovanovic

Business Technology Architect | Salesforce MVP

I am Salesforce MVP and Business Technology Architect working in the Salesforce ecosystem for more than 10 years with my main focus being data architecture and automation processes. I love being part of the Community and try to give back by answering questions in the Trailblazer community, presenting at conferences (Dreamforce, TrailblazerDX, True North Dreamin...), mentoring newcomers, doing webi

Maurice Hickman

Salesforce Developer

Greetings! I'm Maurice, an enthusiastic Salesforce developer.

Jodi Hrbek

Author, Rock your Role as a Salesforce Admin

Hi! I'm Jodi. I’ve been Salesforcin’ for a living for more than twenty years and wrote a book to share my lessons learned. My claim to fame is that I attended the very first Dreamforce! Last year I created a virtual event called the DemoOrg DemoJam to showcase the power of building a demo org as the number one way to break into the ecosystem.

Tori Waraks

Human Resources Generalist

With seven years of experience as a personnelist in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, I've honed my skills in human resources and personnel management. Now serving as an HR Generalist at Uptima, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to ensure smooth operations and effective workforce management. I am passionate about supporting individuals and organizations alike in achieving their goals.

Phillip Patterson

Project Manager

Less than 2 years into my Salesforce journey.

Johanna Ciezczak

Senior Business Systems Analyst

#Veteran #MeriVet #Trailblazer #AwesomeAdmin #LightningChampion who loves finding innovative ways to help others solve problems. 2x certified with 8 years Salesforce experience. I am passionate about helping others use technology to make the world a better place.

Samantha Urban

Salesforce Consultant | Military Spouse - Space Force/Air Force

As a Merivis alum, I am delighted to volunteer and give back to an organization that continuously help our military community enter the Salesforce ecosystem.

Reese Bernier

Go To Market Ops | Salesforce Everything | B2B SaaS | Technology Leader

I've been working for B2B SaaS startups in the Salesforce ecosystem throughout my career. The core of my expertise is the technical and strategic use of the Salesforce platform to drive go-to-market success. I've led teams comprised of admins, solution architects, business analysts, and developers. I enjoy being a mentor. I'm born and raised New England, though I'm currently located in Phoenix. Go Patriots!

Kristi Brown

Architect

Chasing my kids, chasing my dreams. Beyond my technical proficiency, I've established leadership roles within the Salesforce community as the leader of the Salesforce San Diego User Group, a Salesforce MVP, and Tableau Ambassador. I like dinosaurs, stickers, and learning new things!

Kelsey Gibson

Salesforce Project Manager

Salesforce Project Manager

Jonathan Fox

Snr. Salesforce Architect

Salesforce Architect - #LifeWithGoldie - Military Trailblazer - Veteran (RMP, British Army) - AWS Enthusiast - Trailblazer Community Group Leader (Architect Group, Sheffield UK)

Natasha Bowman

Sr. Salesforce Developer | Copado Champion | Rad Women Coach

Sr. Salesforce Developer at Booz Allen Hamilton | Copado Champion 🏆 | Rad Women Coach | Women in DevOps Advocate 🤝

James Rodriguez

U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS)

U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS)

John Eichsteadt

Customer Success Manager | Salesforce Platform Architect

After a decade leading successful digital transformation initiatives in Salesforce, I've transitioned to a role where I can help others do the same.

Alex Sutherland

Principal, Distinguished Technologist, Director of Salesforce Architecture

I'm an 18+ year veteran of the Salesforce ecosystem, 24+ year veteran of the Air Force Guard & Reserve, 34+ year veteran of information technology, an advocate and coach for Salesforce Military almost since it started, and I'm extremely passionate about enabling people and organizations to succeed with technology!

Ciara Skiles

Senior Director Professional Services North America

Proud military spouse and mom of two! I've always been a passionate people leader and thrive in environments where I can help bring calm and clarity where they may be lacking.

AJ Sawhney

VP, Customer Success

Army Veteran, Customer Success Strategist, Martial Arts enthusiast

Angela Hickle

Sr. Director of IT Product Management and BT at Salesforce

Sr. Director of IT Product Management and BT at Salesforce

Lou Simon

Vice President at Uptima

Vice President at Uptima

Courtney Van Rosendale

Salesforce Consultant

Salesforce Consultant

Charles Fosbroke

Customer Success Manager at Salesforce

After retiring after 25 years in the Army, I found Salesforce Military, and more importantly Merivis! Merivis helped me learn the skills to enter the tech world, but the friendships and bonds with my classmates, the coaches and the Merivis organization are what really helped propel me into a new career in the Salesforce ecosystem. Ask me about my journey, I'd love to help with yours!

Kevin Berkline

Sr Solutions Architect

Sr. Solutions Architect at Salesforce. Merivis Board Member since 2021. Salesforce ecosystem for 15 years.

Christie Fidura (Salesforce)

Director, Developer Marketing

Director, Developer Marketing

Shanae Becker

Senior Salesforce Business Analyst, Veteran Spouse

Merivis Admin ('21)+ CPQ ('23) cohorts