Xavier (aka Professor X) is an Army Veteran and has been in Project Management for 20 years. She has led large & complex projects working with cross functional teams, tight deadlines and many dependencies in agile, waterfall and hybrid environments. She received the individual gold 5-star award for being the go-to PM to turn around failing projects. Xavier has led projects in the Construction, Consulting, and Health Insurance Industries.

Patricia Herrera is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in leading and managing complex IT portfolios/projects. She is both an AWS and Accenture alumnus with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) degree from DePaul University. Patricia is a dedicated PMP professional with over 20 years of industry experience and has successfully led and delivered numerous software development and system implementations for Fortune 500 corporations across consumer goods, manufacturing, and finance industry verticals.

Professor Kevin W. Reilly is a Project Management and Agile instructor renowned for his comprehensive approach to teaching and commitment to student success. He has over 15 years of experience guiding business professionals through PMI Exam Prep Training, Project Management, Courses, and General Agile Courses, and over 25 years of experience in Software Development and IT sectors. He currently teaches courses for PMI chapters, private corporations, non-profit organizations, military and government agencies, and colleges and universities around the world.

With over 25 years of experience, Kevin initially spent 13 years at CSO Architects Inc in Indiana, managing construction projects worth over $1 billion across various sectors. Transitioning into Information Technology, he utilized his skills in project management and agile methodologies over 12 years to drive organizational transformation. Kevin excels in leadership, agile coaching, and project management, fostering collaboration and delivering value. His passion lies in empowering organizations and individuals through Agile practices, while also implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency. Kevin is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, working closely with all levels of the organization to align Agile processes with company goals.

Victor Ribadeneyra is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He is an experienced project management professional, educator, and nonprofit professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Indiana University Bloomington and over a decade of experience leading complex agile, hybrid, and predictive projects in the education and non profit verticals.

Founder of the Construction Quality Management Community of Practice (CQM.us), Dr. Harri Emari brings over 25 years of global experience in construction project management and digital transformation. As PMI Global’s Construction Outreach Ambassador for PMI-CP, Harri champions QualityPMO—a methodology combining AI and Business Intelligence for safer, smarter, and more sustainable project delivery across the rail, energy, and data center sectors.