Dr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow (www.tomorrow.org) and is the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project which annually collects and reports on the authentic views of 400,000 K-12 students, parents and educators on key education issues each year. Dr. Evans serves as the chief researcher on the Speak Up Project as well as leading research efforts on the impact of innovative learning models and interventions in both K-12 and higher education. She is the longest-serving woman executive in the education technology nonprofit sector. As a thought leader and influencer, she brings to new discussions insights from her experiences within the technology industry, entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, and education research. Dr. Evans is a graduate of Brown University and earned her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of California, San Diego and California State University San Marcos. She serves on several boards and is a frequent speaker and writer on new learning models within education, most notably around digital learning. Among her many accolades and awards, Dr. Evans was named in April 2020 as the winner of EdTech Digest’s National Leader award.

With over a decade of experience in Educational Technology, T. Sheldon has consistently championed equitable student learning and empowered educators through hands-on curriculum support. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology and Design, complemented by a Master's in UX Research, she brings a unique blend of insights to her work. Prior to her tenure in the Ed Tech sector, she worked as a certified teaching artist at a Title One school, where she expertly crafted and delivered a multicultural, arts-responsive curriculum tailored to K-8 students.

As the Chief Marketing Officer at Labster, Christina oversees growth marketing, product marketing, brand, and communications. Previously, Christina spent 13 years at Blackboard, a global SaaS education technology company. As Chief Marketing Officer at Blackboard, she led the company’s global marketing organization. She oversaw portfolio messaging and growth marketing for 3 global SaaS portfolios and 30+ products supporting Higher Ed, K-12, and Professional Education. Prior to becoming CMO, Christina served as the Vice President of Blackboard K-12 and Vice President of Higher Ed Marketing and Enrollment Services. She holds an MBA from The College of William & Mary and a bachelor’s degree in business from The University of Notre Dame.