Faris works with international leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-ranking officials including presidents of countries and ministries to facilitate economic and workforce development programs. His trademarked teaching methodology has been sought out by more than 61 leaders of nations and organizations.

A visionary small business consultant specializing in women's initiatives, Molly has a passion for empowering women in the business world and a keen eye for identifying untapped opportunities. Her dedication to fostering an inclusive business ecosystem has earned her a reputation as a leader in women's business consulting.

Kayla heads Operations and HR at ISM, managing grant proposals, program coordination, and company marketing. Prior to ISM she worked as an Executive Assistant and Paralegal across corporate, tax, and insurance law.

Joe is Managing Director of Aventura Business Consulting and former Manager of Capital Programs at Ann Arbor SPARK. He coaches startups across Detroit and Ann Arbor in customer discovery, AI, and business development.

Joyce holds a doctorate in Executive Leadership with over 20 years of experience building successful small businesses. An accomplished thought leader and DEI strategist, she has worked with entrepreneurs around the world.

Phillip is a strategic advisor and Executive Fellow at the Kauffman Foundation, supporting efforts to make entrepreneurship a driver of economic mobility and development. He previously led the Foundation's national entrepreneurship portfolio and $50M+ budget, with experience spanning ecosystem building, capital access, policy, entrepreneurial learning, and cross-sector economic development.

President of The Write Concept, Inc., Linda brings over three decades of corporate communications and content development experience. A 2011 NAWBO Pioneering Spirit Award recipient and active Toastmasters member.

Michael supports the coordination and delivery of entrepreneurship programs, training initiatives, and client engagements at ISM. He manages timelines, proposal development, and cross-functional communication across domestic and international initiatives. A Wayne State University graduate.

Joe brings 15+ years leading quality, supplier development, and operational excellence at Apple, General Motors, and Saint-Gobain. At ISM he leads advanced manufacturing advisory including Industry 4.0 audits, manufacturing export strategy, and supplier quality reviews.

DongHyeon Kim is a motivated professional with experience in intellectual property law, trademark support, and global business operations. With a background in Intellectual Property and Business Administration, he has supported legal filings, international events, and brand protection projects across public and private sectors.