James Carlson
James Carlson is Executive Director and founder of the School Factory, a non-profit organization that creates learning centers, schools, venues, and creative spaces for America, such as Bucketworks, a health club for the brain, and the Young Women's Institute for Global Studies, a small high-school, both in Milwaukee. James has over twenty years experience with information technology in a social context, from implementation through design and architecture. James has worked with the world's largest corporations and organizations such as Proctor and Gamble, Best Buy, France Telecom, McDonalds, Sony Pictures, the IRS, and the US Army on their online global communications, marketing, and information sharing strategies. He has experience in leading both for-profit and non-profit corporations, and is now developing the general usability of the social enterprise. James also serves on the Advisory Board of the Cardinal Stritch Leadership Center.

Sharon Lerman
President of Working Innovations, Sharon Lerman delivers over twenty years of results-oriented experience as an employee assistance program consultant, organizational development practitioner, trainer/facilitator, business consultant and coach. Her experience benefits organizations through enhanced morale, productivity and employee retention. Sharon has worked with companies such as GE Healthcare, Harley Davidson, Miller Brewing Company and Motorola. Sharon works with both profit and non-profit organizations to create an environment that connects people to their potential. She holds a Masters of Science in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University and a Masters of Arts in Expressive Therapy from Lesley University. Sharon is certified as a Life Coach and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

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