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Joe Sanders is a renowned character leadership development expert. He is a retired Air Force Colonel and the former Director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development, United States Air Force Academy. Joe earned his PhD in Leadership and Human Resource Development from Colorado State University in 2003. He has authored and published several articles and book chapters on topics ranging from transformational leadership and servant leadership to organizational spirituality and moral development. In addition, Joe has delivered over 2,000 lectures and workshops on these topics to a variety of audiences. Joe has served his community in multiple capacities. In addition to currently serving as CEO of Colorado UpLift, Joe is an adjunct professor at UCCS. He is also the founder of Touchstone Leadership Academy which focuses on creating new possibilities for current and future leaders in underserved communities. He has regularly hosted and keynoted church conferences and retreats, taught Bible classes, and led a local ministry for the homeless in Colorado Springs, CO. However, Joe’s most significant contribution to the community is his family. He and his wife, Lourdes, are the proud parents of Isaiah, Jasmine, and Josiah.

Non-profit executive with 20 years of experience leading successful organizations. 2015 Chicago Community Trust Senior Leader Fellowship Harvard Business School 2015: Strategic Perspectives of Non-Profit Management, and Authentic Leadership Programs. The Aspen Institute 2015: Seminars of Leadership, Values and Good Society.

Carmen Diaz Malvido is a Chief Executive Officer at ASPIRA of New York and is based in New York City, New York. She has worked as Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Carmen attended Hunter College between 1995 and 2001.