The Human Side of Tech: Women Leading AI

Description

Join the Women's Leadership Committee and the AI & Technology Committee for a dynamic conversation exploring how emerging technologies are transforming the way we live, work, and lead. This special collaborative event will bring together business leaders, innovators, and changemakers to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and impact of artificial intelligence across industries.

Panelists:

Dr. Sarit Levy, founder and CEO of Synergy Education Holdings Group

Dr. Sarit J. Levy, DBA is founder and CEO of Synergy Education Holdings Group, an AI-native education company whose platform connects workforce funding to training, credentials and careers — the link the industry leaves out. She has taught at university level since 2005, including at New York University and the University of Miami, and previously served as Chief Learning Officer across a 77-university partnership network, where she scaled revenue from $10M to $100M, built academic standards accepted by all seventy-seven, and personally cleared federal Title IV and Title IX audits.

Ashlee Quyle, Assistant Director of Education- Cox Science Center & Museum

Ashlee Quyle is an environmental educator and STEM professional with more than a decade of experience connecting youth and local communities with science and the natural world.  She currently serves as Assistant Director of Education and Girls Program Coordinator at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, where she develops and supports STEM educational programming, department operations, grant initiatives, and staff development. Ashlee also coordinates the Girls Excelling in Math and Science (GEMS) program, developing STEM experiences and partnerships that expand opportunities for girls 3rd-8th grade in Title 1 schools throughout Palm Beach County. Her background includes environmental education, outdoor recreation, animal care, citizen science, and professional development . She is a Florida Master Naturalist Associate Instructor, Project Learning Tree and Project WILD Facilitator. Ashlee is passionate about creating engaging, inclusive learning experiences that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and empower the next generation oof scientists and environmental stewards. 

Fabiana Piazza, Executive Director - Cornerstone Building Brands

Fabiana Piazza is an international business executive and transformational leader with experience spanning Latin America, Europe, and the United States. Throughout her career, she has led businesses, products, and technology-driven teams across diverse industries, including Building Materials, HVAC, and Automotive.

She has trained more than 30,000 public safety personnel, holds state law-enforcement training approvals most providers cannot obtain, and is a named co-inventor on two awarded U.S. utility patents in educational technology, having authored the novelty claims herself. She is the author of seven books, including AI in Education: An Academic Revolution, and holds a DBA, dual master’s degrees in computer science and management engineering, and is a Juris Doctor candidate.

Moderator:

Raul Mercader, Chief Revenue Officer of Chronilogix, CEO of Solida Health, and Regional Sales Manager at Amwins Employee Benefits

Raul Mercader is Chief Revenue Officer of Chronilogix, CEO of Solida Health, and Regional Sales Manager at Amwins Employee Benefits, bringing over 25 years of experience as a bilingual risk advisor and team leader to business owners, executives and commercial insurance agencies across South Florida and the Treasure Coast.

Raul leads two health technology ventures. As CRO of Chronilogix, he drives sales strategy and partnerships for the AI driven health coaching platform that helped build Solida Health’s portfolio. As CEO of Solida Health, he is building the first bilingual AI driven health coaching company culturally tailored for the Latino population in the U.S. and abroad.

In his insurance and risk management career, Raul spent 13 years as a senior consultant and team lead at Slaton Insurance, a boutique risk management and commercial insurance firm focused on Property & Casualty and Employee Benefits for middle market businesses. He then spent 5 years helping found and lead the West Palm Beach office of Insurance Office of America, serving the major accounts division on risk management and commercial insurance for mid-market and large businesses. Today, as Regional Sales Manager at Amwins Employee Benefits, he consults with agencies and employee benefits brokers throughout South Florida and the Treasure Coast, drawing on deep expertise in group benefits, traditional insurance, human resources, compliance, and alternative risk financing, including captives.

Raul holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Florida Atlantic University, where he also competed as a Division I tennis player. He holds 2-15 and 2-20 insurance licenses, is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and is an alumnus of Leadership Palm Beach County, Class of 2023.

Giving back to the community is a fundamental personal belief. Raul is proud to support several non-profit organizations with both his time and resources.

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