2025 Featured Speakers

The Summit will feature speakers from Amazon, OpiAID, Providence, Wells Fargo, and Hewlett-Packard, to name a few. It will further include presentations and discussions on how AI can solve critical challenges in small business operations, healthcare delivery, and more. A must-attend event for anyone interested in AI, no matter the industry!

David ReeserFounder & CEO, OPIAid - Welcome Keynote

David Reeser is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and mentor to startup founders. David is the Founder and CEO at OpiAID, a data science company making the treatment of substance use disorder safer and more effective. OpiAID leverages machine learning on data from the electronic health records (EHR) of patients and combines it with biometric data collected from wrist-worn devices to provide timely and actionable data to clinicians, allowing for just-in-time interventions that can save a life, and improve retention in treatment.
David has been awarded Coastal Entrepreneur of the Year, recipient of an SBIR Phase I and Fast Track funding from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), graduate of the NIH I-Corps program, Mentor to John Hopkins’ I4SUD program, and has presented on stages around the world on AI and the use of wearables in healthcare.

David ReeserFounder & CEO, OPIAid - Welcome Keynote

David Reeser is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and mentor to startup founders. David is the Founder and CEO at OpiAID, a data science company making the treatment of substance use disorder safer and more effective. OpiAID leverages machine learning on data from the electronic health records (EHR) of patients and combines it with biometric data collected from wrist-worn devices to provide timely and actionable data to clinicians, allowing for just-in-time interventions that can save a life, and improve retention in treatment.
David has been awarded Coastal Entrepreneur of the Year, recipient of an SBIR Phase I and Fast Track funding from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), graduate of the NIH I-Corps program, Mentor to John Hopkins’ I4SUD program, and has presented on stages around the world on AI and the use of wearables in healthcare.

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Ella Goss, MSN, RNChief Executive, Providence Alaska

Ella Goss, MSN, RN, serves as chief executive for Providence Alaska, the state’s largest health care provider and private employer with ministries in Anchorage, Kodiak, Mat-Su, Seward and Valdez. In this role, she oversees Providence services across the continuum– ambulatory, acute, long-term and residential care as well as joint ventures in imaging technologies, ambulatory surgery and air ambulance services.

Goss has more than 30 years of clinical and health care leadership experience. She joined Providence in 1997 as a staff nurse in the Emergency Department at Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC). Goss most recently served as chief executive of PAMC and chief
administrative officer for Providence Alaska’s critical access hospitals.

Prior to joining Providence, Goss worked in rural emergency departments in Kotzebue and Newfoundland. She earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in nursing and certification in health care risk management and health care quality. Goss serves on
boards for University of Alaska Foundation and the American Heart Association Western States.

Ella Goss, MSN, RNChief Executive, Providence Alaska

Ella Goss, MSN, RN, serves as chief executive for Providence Alaska, the state’s largest health care provider and private employer with ministries in Anchorage, Kodiak, Mat-Su, Seward and Valdez. In this role, she oversees Providence services across the continuum– ambulatory, acute, long-term and residential care as well as joint ventures in imaging technologies, ambulatory surgery and air ambulance services.

Goss has more than 30 years of clinical and health care leadership experience. She joined Providence in 1997 as a staff nurse in the Emergency Department at Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC). Goss most recently served as chief executive of PAMC and chief
administrative officer for Providence Alaska’s critical access hospitals.

Prior to joining Providence, Goss worked in rural emergency departments in Kotzebue and Newfoundland. She earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in nursing and certification in health care risk management and health care quality. Goss serves on
boards for University of Alaska Foundation and the American Heart Association Western States.

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Dr. Ade Akindipe, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-CFounder, Rejuvenate Health and Wellness

Dr. Aderonke Akindipe, affectionately known as Dr. Ade, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, and founder of Rejuvenate Health and Wellness, a practice in Anchorage, Alaska dedicated to empowering women over 40 to achieve optimal health and vitality through personalized, integrative care. With a background that seamlessly blends healthcare and business, Dr. Ade has a proven track record of using innovative strategies and technology to transform patient engagement and wellness experiences.

As a healthcare leader with over a decade of experience, Dr. Ade specializes in pivoting businesses to meet evolving needs, leveraging technology to create meaningful patient interactions, and driving outcomes through AI-powered personalization and seamless integration into care workflows. Her expertise spans hormone optimization, weight loss, stress management, and creating corporate wellness programs tailored to empower busy professionals.

Dr. Ade has spoken at health care conferences, contributed to professional panels, and collaborated with organizations to address the unique challenges of midlife wellness, including hormonal health, energy optimization, and work-life balance. She is passionate about equipping individuals and organizations with actionable strategies to improve health outcomes and enhance overall productivity.

When she’s not leading her practice or consulting on wellness initiatives, Dr. Ade is an advocate for using technology to reimagine healthcare delivery, making wellness.

Dr. Ade Akindipe, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-CFounder, Rejuvenate Health and Wellness

Dr. Aderonke Akindipe, affectionately known as Dr. Ade, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, and founder of Rejuvenate Health and Wellness, a practice in Anchorage, Alaska dedicated to empowering women over 40 to achieve optimal health and vitality through personalized, integrative care. With a background that seamlessly blends healthcare and business, Dr. Ade has a proven track record of using innovative strategies and technology to transform patient engagement and wellness experiences.

As a healthcare leader with over a decade of experience, Dr. Ade specializes in pivoting businesses to meet evolving needs, leveraging technology to create meaningful patient interactions, and driving outcomes through AI-powered personalization and seamless integration into care workflows. Her expertise spans hormone optimization, weight loss, stress management, and creating corporate wellness programs tailored to empower busy professionals.

Dr. Ade has spoken at health care conferences, contributed to professional panels, and collaborated with organizations to address the unique challenges of midlife wellness, including hormonal health, energy optimization, and work-life balance. She is passionate about equipping individuals and organizations with actionable strategies to improve health outcomes and enhance overall productivity.

When she’s not leading her practice or consulting on wellness initiatives, Dr. Ade is an advocate for using technology to reimagine healthcare delivery, making wellness.

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Greg Egeler, AI & Modern Data Strategy Amazon Web Services

Greg Egeler is a seasoned business leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth and strategy at leading technology companies. In his current role as Principal Advisor, AI and Modern Data Strategy at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Greg helps organizations develop and align their data and AI strategies to achieve their transformative business goals and bring their vision to life.

Prior to AWS, Greg held leadership roles in sales operations, demand planning, and retail channel management, building a track record of leading high-performing teams and identifying market opportunities through data-driven insights. As an active speaker, Greg shares his expertise and insights on entrepreneurship, career development, business development, and emerging industry trends.

Greg Egeler, AI & Modern Data Strategy Amazon Web Services

Greg Egeler is a seasoned business leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth and strategy at leading technology companies. In his current role as Principal Advisor, AI and Modern Data Strategy at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Greg helps organizations develop and align their data and AI strategies to achieve their transformative business goals and bring their vision to life.

Prior to AWS, Greg held leadership roles in sales operations, demand planning, and retail channel management, building a track record of leading high-performing teams and identifying market opportunities through data-driven insights. As an active speaker, Greg shares his expertise and insights on entrepreneurship, career development, business development, and emerging industry trends.

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Lauren MorganAttorney, Activated Law

Lauren A. Morgan, Esq. is the founder of Activated Law and The Legal Know, where she helps business owners build strong, protected, and profitable brands. With a focus on business entities, contracts, intellectual property, and employment law, Lauren ensures that entrepreneurs have the legal foundation they need to thrive.

Recognized as one of Arizona’s Top 10 Solo Firms, she leads with both expertise and heart, combining her background in employment law, business strategy, and brand protection to serve her clients with excellence.

Above all, Lauren is passionate about helping others succeed. She believes that every entrepreneur deserves the peace of mind and confidence that comes with knowing their business is legally sound. With a deep commitment to service and integrity, she continues to empower business owners to step into their full potential, secure, protected, and ready to grow.

Lauren MorganAttorney, Activated Law

Lauren A. Morgan, Esq. is the founder of Activated Law and The Legal Know, where she helps business owners build strong, protected, and profitable brands. With a focus on business entities, contracts, intellectual property, and employment law, Lauren ensures that entrepreneurs have the legal foundation they need to thrive.

Recognized as one of Arizona’s Top 10 Solo Firms, she leads with both expertise and heart, combining her background in employment law, business strategy, and brand protection to serve her clients with excellence.

Above all, Lauren is passionate about helping others succeed. She believes that every entrepreneur deserves the peace of mind and confidence that comes with knowing their business is legally sound. With a deep commitment to service and integrity, she continues to empower business owners to step into their full potential, secure, protected, and ready to grow.

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Yvonne PhillipsTourism Technical Assistance Specialist, NCAIED
Yvonne PhillipsTourism Technical Assistance Specialist, NCAIED
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Lucretia J. Craig, RN, BSN, MSM, CPCFounder, Gemini Executive & Professional Coaching, Inc

With 38 years of leadership experience across hospital and healthcare systems, Lucretia J. Craig brings a wealth of expertise in driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and clinical innovation. Her extensive career spans executive roles in leading healthcare organizations, where she has consistently advanced patient care and optimized service lines.

Her experience includes serving as a Regional Economic Manager for Medtronic, Inc., Division Vice President for the Cardiovascular Service Line at HCA Mid-America Division, and Chief Nursing Officer at Freeman Health System. Lucretia has also held the roles of Global Strategy Leader for Cardiovascular Information Technologies at GE Healthcare and Chief Imaging Officer at Olathe Health System, Inc. Additionally, she directed operations at Medical Plaza Imaging Associates at Saint Luke’s and practiced as a registered nurse at Trinity Lutheran Hospital and other healthcare providers.

Lucretia holds a Master of Science in Management from Baker University, building on her foundational expertise as a registered nurse (RN) and certified professional coach (CPC). She is dedicated to guiding leaders and organizations in healthcare through transformative growth and sustained success.

Lucretia J. Craig, RN, BSN, MSM, CPCFounder, Gemini Executive & Professional Coaching, Inc

With 38 years of leadership experience across hospital and healthcare systems, Lucretia J. Craig brings a wealth of expertise in driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and clinical innovation. Her extensive career spans executive roles in leading healthcare organizations, where she has consistently advanced patient care and optimized service lines.

Her experience includes serving as a Regional Economic Manager for Medtronic, Inc., Division Vice President for the Cardiovascular Service Line at HCA Mid-America Division, and Chief Nursing Officer at Freeman Health System. Lucretia has also held the roles of Global Strategy Leader for Cardiovascular Information Technologies at GE Healthcare and Chief Imaging Officer at Olathe Health System, Inc. Additionally, she directed operations at Medical Plaza Imaging Associates at Saint Luke’s and practiced as a registered nurse at Trinity Lutheran Hospital and other healthcare providers.

Lucretia holds a Master of Science in Management from Baker University, building on her foundational expertise as a registered nurse (RN) and certified professional coach (CPC). She is dedicated to guiding leaders and organizations in healthcare through transformative growth and sustained success.

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Bayley KalerVice President, Upskilled Evolution LLC

A dynamic force in the recruitment industry, Bayley Kaler combines her passion for talent development with innovative training approaches that transform organizations. As a thought leader who consistently pushes boundaries, she has pioneered successful recruitment strategies for complex, large-scale projects while fostering genuine connections with both candidates and clients. At Upskilled Evolution LLC, Bayley's dedication to continuous learning and knowledge sharing has not only elevated the company's recruitment practices but also inspired her peers to embrace evolution in their approach. Her commitment to professional development and ability to identify and nurture talent has made her an invaluable resource in the ever-changing landscape of recruitment.

Bayley KalerVice President, Upskilled Evolution LLC

A dynamic force in the recruitment industry, Bayley Kaler combines her passion for talent development with innovative training approaches that transform organizations. As a thought leader who consistently pushes boundaries, she has pioneered successful recruitment strategies for complex, large-scale projects while fostering genuine connections with both candidates and clients. At Upskilled Evolution LLC, Bayley's dedication to continuous learning and knowledge sharing has not only elevated the company's recruitment practices but also inspired her peers to embrace evolution in their approach. Her commitment to professional development and ability to identify and nurture talent has made her an invaluable resource in the ever-changing landscape of recruitment.

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Carlos Machuca, MBAAI Resource Program Director, Alaska SBDC

Carlos has 28+ years of experience as a business developer/owner in a variety of industries, including industrial and security printing, manufacturing, ERP software consulting, OSHA compliance training, and financial instruments consulting. For over 12 years, he has worked internationally in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Honduras, Mexico, and France.

Carlos has been responsible for developing several successful business divisions for small and mid-size companies in a variety of industries. He has a passion for helping small businesses grow by searching and exploiting hidden competitive advantages.

Carlos holds a Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on entrepreneurship from the University of Alaska Anchorage. He is bilingual in Spanish and the current president of the Anchorage Midtown Rotary Club.

Carlos Machuca, MBAAI Resource Program Director, Alaska SBDC

Carlos has 28+ years of experience as a business developer/owner in a variety of industries, including industrial and security printing, manufacturing, ERP software consulting, OSHA compliance training, and financial instruments consulting. For over 12 years, he has worked internationally in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Honduras, Mexico, and France.

Carlos has been responsible for developing several successful business divisions for small and mid-size companies in a variety of industries. He has a passion for helping small businesses grow by searching and exploiting hidden competitive advantages.

Carlos holds a Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on entrepreneurship from the University of Alaska Anchorage. He is bilingual in Spanish and the current president of the Anchorage Midtown Rotary Club.

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2025 Schedule of Events

The future of business and healthcare in Alaska isn’t just coming, it’s already here. And it’s increasingly being powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). As Alaska’s economy faces unique challenges—from high operational costs to a shrinking workforce—AI presents a game-changing solution that can help small businesses, healthcare providers, and anyone interested in AI overcome these barriers, thrive, and drive long-term growth.

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