Dennis Stevens is a visionary leader and seasoned consultant with over three decades of experience at the intersection of technology innovation and organizational leadership. Beginning his career in the United States Marine Corps, Dennis honed an appreciation for what can be accomplished with well-formed teams, clarity of purpose, and effective leadership. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to found multiple companies, including Responsive Software Solutions, Synaptus, and Knowledge in Process, where he integrated software solutions with business strategies and spearheaded significant business transformation initiatives.
In 2011, Dennis co-founded LeadingAgile, where he solidified his reputation for innovative problem-solving and scalable business solutions. He led over 150 transformations, demonstrating his ability to drive sustainable and meaningful organizational changes. His pioneering work in Agile transformations and AI integration has positioned him as a thought leader in creating resilient and adaptable organizations.

Dennis' latest venture, OrgWright, founded in 2024, focuses on guiding organizations through the rapidly evolving digital landscape. OrgWright's mission is to build leadership teams that craft dynamic organizations, enhancing adaptability and strategic execution. Dennis has identified four key conditions vital for fostering a culture of adaptability: Informed Awareness, Coherence, Purposeful Direction, and Strategic Empowerment. These principles, grounded in his extensive experience and management literature, ensure that organizations not only adapt to changes but lead in innovation and strategic execution.

Dennis is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, known for his insights on overcoming common pitfalls in organizational transformation, the importance of executive buy-in, and the future of work in the age of AI. His approach moves beyond isolated team successes, addressing the critical need for executive leadership to foster environments where true scalability and adaptability can thrive.

Dr. Roy Rivera, Jr., is the founder and CEO of Elation Physical Therapy, an international best-selling author,

and a respected advocate for inclusive healthcare. His book, Shantay You Stay: A Healthcare Provider’s

Guide to LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practices, provides critical insights for practitioners, further establishing him

as a leader in LGBTQ+ patient care.

A native of the Texas Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Rivera began his academic journey at Southwestern

University in Georgetown before moving to Houston in 2003 to complete a Master’s in Physical Therapy

at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He subsequently earned two doctorates—a

Doctor of Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University in Utah and a PhD in Health Studies from

Texas Woman’s University in Denton—solidifying his expertise in healthcare.

In 2014, after working for approximately 10 years in the Memorial Hermann Health Care System, Dr.

Rivera founded Elation Physical Therapy, a Certified Minority and LGBT Business Enterprise® with three

locations across Greater Houston, providing compassionate and affirming care. Known for pioneering the

ELATION protocol, a specialized post-operative care program for gender-affirming surgeries, Dr. Rivera

has positioned Elation Physical Therapy as a leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare.

Dr. Rivera’s outstanding contributions to healthcare and his commitment to inclusivity have earned him

and the practice numerous prestigious awards:

• 2024 American Physical Therapy Association Private Practice Section’s Community Impact

Award

• 2024 U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency’s Minority Health

Products and Service Firm of The Year Award

• 2024 Small Business Administration Houston District Small Businessperson of the Year

• 2022 U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Dream Big LGBTQ+-Owned Business Achievement Award

• 2022 Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce’s LGBTBE® Certified Business of the Year

Award

• Houston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 (2020), Top 10 Largest Houston-area LGBTQ+-Owned

Businesses (2018-2023)

Dr. Rivera is also deeply engaged in community service. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for

the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, where he supports initiatives to foster growth and

inclusion for LGBTQ+ businesses. He has a longstanding commitment to LGBTQ+ youth advocacy and

serves on the Board of Directors as the Treasurer at Out for Education (OFE), one of the nation’s most

successful LGBTQ+ scholarship foundations.

Dr. Rivera’s dedication to healthcare innovation, community involvement, and advocacy continues to

shape the future of inclusive, affirming physical therapy and rehabilitative care.

Tony Martignetti is a trusted advisor, leadership coach & facilitator, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. He brings together over 25 years of business and leadership experience and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. He has been recognized by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 10 Leadership Coaches and by LeadersHum as one of the Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2023.

Before becoming the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Partners, Tony was a finance and strategy executive with experience working with some of the world's leading life sciences companies. Along his journey, he also managed small businesses and ran a financial consulting company.

Tony hosts The Virtual Campfire podcast and is the author of "Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life" and the co-author of "Secrets of Next-Level Entrepreneurs." He has been featured in many publications, including Fast Company, Forbes, Life Science Leader, and CEO Today.