Speakers

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Featured Speakers

Meet your Atlanta 2024 Speakers

Mohamed “Mo” Massaquoi Managing Director of VESSOL, Professional Athlete

Mohamed is the founder of VESSOL and a strategic advisor. VESSOL helps organizations with align strategy through change. Before VESSOL, Mohamed worked in finance at Morgan Stanley and as a professional athlete in the NFL. Mohamed was a 2009 second-round pick for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL draft and played professionally for 5 seasons. Mohamed earned his Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Georgia. While at the University of Georgia, Mohamed was named the 2008 overall team captain, selected as a first-team All-Southeastern Conference and Academic All-SEC member. He is a member of the 2018 UGA 40 under 40 class. Mohamed served on the University of Georgia alumni board from 2017 - 2020. Mohamed is a graduate of the Harvard Business School after completing the Program for Leadership Development, which functions as their alternative executive MBA.

Aubrey Miller-Schmidt Senior Lifecycle & Digital Marketing Manager at Main Street America Insurance

Aubrey Miller-Schmidt has spent over 14 years in marketing, both in-house and as an independent consultant. Her career is marked by spearheading a successful email marketing program for a Fortune 250, working hand-in-hand with C-Suite executives on strategy, and revitalizing marketing approaches to exceed targets. Her customer-centric approach has consistently driven results across diverse industries. Based in Maryland, she and her spouse play supporting roles to their 3 cats and 2 birds.

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Jakub Semotam Head of CRM at Kiwi.com

As Head of CRM at Kiwi.com, Jakub is leading a team responsible for commercial communication towards Kiwi's customers and users. Orchestrating impactful messages optimized for incremental revenue.

LB Blair Head or Deliverability at Email Industries

As tried and true email deliverability expert, LB helps many of the world's most respected brands and ESPs make the most of their email marketing investment—and on a mission to inspire email senders and vendors to deliver more value to more inboxes.

Kieran Cooper Director, Technical Account Management Services at Bird

After a degree in music, Kieran Cooper spent 15 years in marketing for arts organisations where he made extensive use of technology, including setting up one of the first arts websites in 1995. He moved to the field of email in 2005, working for Lyris in the UK. In 2014 he has been a Technical Account Manager at SparkPost, looking after enterprise customers all over EMEA including Booking.com, Intercom and Capital One UK. He became a Certified Data Protection Officer in 2017. SparkPost became part of MessageBird in 2021 and he now leads the team of TAMs in EMEA.

Tricia Babischkin Director of Strategy and Data Analytics at Shaw/Scott

Dedicated marketer with a passion for email, Tricia brings decades of experience and stories from both client-side and agency side. Often humorous, always thought provoking, Tricia's customer centric philosophy has been driving engagement and email growth since we had an AOL account (spoiler, she worked there too).

Guilda Hilaire Director of Product Marketing at Salesforce

Guilda is an award-winning digital marketing leader and the Director of Product Marketing at Salesforce. She brings more than 20+ years’ experience in marketing technology, including roles within email marketing operations, training, platform migration/ implementation, and consulting. In her current role, she is responsible for Salesforce’s global marketing advocacy program, launching "How To" technical programs that make learning soft skills and hard skills accessible to everyone; from the business executive striving for success, to the job seeker looking for a tech job, to the student fresh from graduation. She is also passionate about diversity and inclusion in digital marketing.

George DiGuido VP, Growth at The Information

George is the VP, Growth at The Information. He most recently served as the SVP, Marketing At Insider Intelligence overseeing the content marketing, design & development, and marketing operations teams. George has worked in the media business for over 10 years spending time leading marketing functions at Dotdash and Business Insider. Currently residing in the suburbs of New York, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids and doing almost anything that takes him outdoors.

Jakub Olexa Founder & CEO at Mailkit and Omnivery

Jakub has been in the email industry for over 15 years. He started on the receiving side operating Xmail.cz and transitioned to the sender side when Mailkit started. Having built platforms on both sides of the email chain gives Jakub a unique perspective on email marketing an it's impact. Jakub has built the company with email reputation and client vetting as a cornerstone of deliverability.

Dipanjan Dey Co-founder and CEO at Kombai

Dipanjan is currently the CEO and co-founder of Kombai. Kombai builds new AI models that can interpret various UIs and generate human-like code for them. They recently launched Kombai for Email, a Figma plugin that can convert email designs to fully functional email code that works even on Outlook in just a click. Earlier this year, they announced a $4.5 M fundraising. Before Kombai, Dipanjan held various leadership positions at MindTickle, a global leader in Sales Enablement SaaS, over ~6 years. During this period, the company’s revenue scaled 40X+, and valuation scaled from ~$ 20 M (series A) to $1.2 B valuation.

Justin Hipps CEO and Founder at Slogan Technology Solutions

Justin Hipps, MBA, is an accomplished marketing executive with a strong foundation in advanced email marketing, digital strategy, and programmatic advertising. His unique skill set includes expertise in marketing data analysis and proficiency in multi-channel automation as a Full Stack Developer. As an investor and consultant, Justin consistently drives impactful results for his clients. He specializes in guiding digital teams to leverage Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to boost digital sales, enhance multichannel engagement, and improve email marketing efficiency. His role extends to shaping data governance strategies, managing KPI/OKR, leading teams, and fostering cross-organizational success.

Carlos Gil Brand Evangelist, U.S. Market for GetResponse

Carlos Gil is the Brand Evangelist for GetResponse in the U.S. Market, a leading authority on social media marketing strategy, and an internationally recognized keynote speaker. He is the award-winning author of "The End of Marketing: Humanizing Your Brand in the Age of Social Media and AI," recognized as a must-read in 2020 by BookAuthority. With over a decade of experience, including corporate leadership roles at global brands like LinkedIn, Carlos has established a significant niche in digital marketing thought leadership. Fluent in English and Spanish, his expertise spans emerging platforms and technologies, making him a go-to subject matter expert in the industry.

Faron Achziger Senior Sales Engineer at Infobip

With over 20 years of key leadership roles in product lifecycle management and network engineering, Faron Achziger is a seasoned professional in driving communications initiatives to success. Faron's career demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing customer communication experiences through innovative messaging solutions.

Matthew Vernhout Principal Email Advisor at Email Industries

Matthew Vernhout (@emailkarma) is the Principal Email Advisor with Email Industries, where he offers guidance, advice and consulting to clients. As Secretary for CAUCE.org and Communications Chair at BIMIGroup.org, he combats email challenges and leads industry initiatives. Matthew, Chairperson Emeritus at ANA's Email Experience Council, also serves on the VGETS.games Board. He's the visionary founder of emailsummit.ca, privacysummitnorth.ca, and emaildojo.io. Recognized as the 2019 EEC Thought Leader, Matthew, a CIPP/C, shares industry insights at global conferences and on his blog, EmailKarma.net.

Steve Thompson Vice President at Electro-Medical Equipment

Steve Thompson is Vice President at Electro-Medical Equipment in Marietta, GA. He boasts a successful career spanning over two decades within the company, beginning in 2003 as a field sales representative. Since 2016, he has overseen the organization in his current role. Steve holds a BBA from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Kennesaw State University. Outside of work, he is an avid supporter of UGA sports, enjoys golfing and movies, and dabbles in woodworking.

Anna Levitin Email & Marketing Operations Lead at Powtoon, a Visual Native company

Anna Levitin is a marketing expert with an academic degree in cultural anthropology. She is passionate about analyzing customers’ behaviors, anticipating their needs, and creating a sense of importance by delivering relevant, personalized content. Anna has extensive experience in SaaS, e-commerce, and financial products, serving both B2B and B2C domains.

Lakesha Holloway Digital Director at Atrium Health

With two decades of experience and a passion for creating exceptional consumer experiences, Lakesha Holloway is an award-winning marketing executive who has helped to expand digital footprints for brands in the financial, media, non-profit, education and healthcare spaces. Today, Lakesha serves as Digital Director at Atrium Health where she leads the team responsible for refining the organization’s enterprise-wide digital strategy, enhancing consumer value, driving engagement, and forging relationships with key partners.

Scott Cohen CEO at InboxArmy, former email marketing lead at SmileDirectClub, Purple, and 1-800 CONTACTS

Winner of the ANA Email Experience Council's 2021 Stefan Pollard Email Marketer of the Year Award, Scott Cohen is a proven email marketing veteran with 20 years of experience.

Abby McCune Senior Salesforce Campaign Manager at Ingredient

Abby's been in Marketing for nearly 10 years, with over 8 in email specific roles (her first marketing love). She has a background in nonprofit, fintech, and since January 2024, the marketing agency world!

Laura Sullivan Head of Brand & Marketing at Inbox Monster, Email Design & Coding Expert

A recovering journalist, Laura spent the last 10+ years working in the email industry. After working on the brand side and in the startup space, she started a gig at BrightWave, a leading email agency, as the creative director and great email programs for incredible brands and Fortune 500 businesses, day in and day out. She is currently spreading the good word for Inbox Monster.

Kevin A. McGrail CEO Emeritus at PCCC & RaptorEmailSecurity.com

Kevin A. McGrail, or KAM as he is better known, is the Cloud Fellow for Dito where he evangelizes for organizations to migrate, modernize & maximize their use of the cloud securely. He founded and leads Dito Cyber Security practice, awarded Google’s Cloud Security partner of the year in June 2022. He is a Google Cloud Innovators Champion, Workspace Product Expert, Developer Expert, and Ambassador as well as member expert in the U.S. Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary. KAM enjoys working with Open Source Software and is a proud member of the Apache Software Foundation. He has battled spammers for decades and his research protects hundreds of millions of Internet users every day. KAM is also a Center for Innovative Technology MACH37 Cyber Security Incubator Graduate.

Tali Hasanov Principal, Certified Digital Marketing Consultant at WSI World

Tali is an award-winning digital marketer with a track record of growing her clients’ businesses and driving revenue. Her 17 years of varied and in-depth experience have helped to make her an industry leader.

Jean-Pascal Amblat Head of Owned Media & CRM at Air France

Jean-Pascal has been working for AIRFRANCEKLM group for more than 15 years mainly dedicated to marketing activities. He believes in three pillars to lead his life to success. Freedom, Solidarity & Progress. Since 2022, he's been leading the Air France owned media team in charge of the activations of their 100+ markets worldwide via push notifications and emailing. Last year it generated 130 Million € revenue plus 32 million € coming from their lifecycle campaigns. They are fully committed to innovation and personalization using the latest technologies available. Jean-Pascal is also a confirmed marathoner with a 2h58 PR in Paris!

Chris Arrendale Founder & CEO at CyberData Pros

Chris has more than 22 years of experience in the technology, privacy, security, and software industry. Chris is the CEO of CyberData Pros and helps clients with their data privacy and cybersecurity needs. He maintains several professional certifications including Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPM, CIPT, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPP/G, FIP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Certified HIPAA Privacy Security Expert (CHPSE), as well as many other marketing, privacy, and cloud certifications.

Megan Boshuyzen Senior Email Developer at Sinch

Megan Boshuyzen is the award-winning Senior Email Developer at Sinch Email, overseeing email development for Sinch Mailgun, Sinch Mailjet, and Sinch Email on Acid. She also leads Email on Acid’s monthly “Notes from the Dev” show, helping to advance the email development space by spotlighting thought leaders and sharing best practices. A graphic designer turned email developer, Megan believes that well-designed emails can transform the way businesses communicate with their customers and create positive change. Prior to joining Sinch Email, Megan co-founded Mango and Marigold Press – an award-winning, independent publishing house – and went on to spend more than four years building and growing the email program for the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s PJ Library.

Dela Quist Founder of Alchemy Worx

Dela Quist Brand Advocate and Business Advisor has been leading and innovating in email marketing for over 20 years. Founder of Alchemy Worx a highly successful agency that provides end-to-end email marketing solutions. Dela is widely recognized as a thought leader in the industry, in 2022 The ANA Email Experience Council made him Email Marketing Thought Leader of the Year and published numerous articles on unlocking the power of email marketing and the importance of frequency. Dela champions and empowers his audience, focusing on personal and professional growth for all.

Matt Helbig Head of Community at Really Good Emails

Matt Helbig is the Head of Community at the beloved ReallyGoodEmails.com. RGE aims to be the best showcase of email design and resources on the web.

Kristy McCarley Founder & Managing Director at Pure Firefly

Kristy McCarley is Founder & Managing Director of Pure Firefly, a full-service email marketing agency serving small businesses & nonprofits. Based in Atlanta, Pure Firefly is one of Mailchimp's Top 10 Certified Expert Agencies worldwide. Kristy is a former member of Mailchimp’s inaugural Customer Advisory Board and is recognized as a Top 1% Email Marketing Professional by Upwork. Her background includes 10+ years experience in IT, Design & Higher Ed - with specialties in email marketing, database technology and systems integration.

Justine Jordan Head of Strategy & Community at Beefree

Justine has worn many hats over her 16+ years in the email industry: from designer and developer in professional services to marketing executive and career coach, she has held leadership positions at Litmus, Wildbit, Postmark, ActiveCampaign, and ExactTarget. Along the way, she’s developed a bit of a reputation for advocating for unconventional, people-first marketing strategies that make businesses and brands more human. In her current role as Head of Strategy & Community at Beefree, she finds joy in elevating new voices, creating unbiased educational resources, and connecting people to inspiration and advice to grow in their careers.

Radek Kaczynski Founder and CEO at Bouncer

Radek Kaczyński is the Founder and CEO of Bouncer, a Poland-based SaaS that provides one of the best email verification platforms on planet Earth. Radek is a believer in dialog and strives to improve human-to-human email communication.

Raymond Dijkxhoorn CEO of SURBL (and EHAWK)

Raymond has over 25 years experience in the email world and is a international speaker on many email industry and security events. He was a founding member of SURBL back in 2004. Raymond is also founder of the Dutch ISP Prolocation.

Melissa Spillane Social Media Expert

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Kieran Cooper Director, Technical Account Management Services at MessageBird

Tricia Babischkin Director of Email and CRM Marketing at Amyris

Jesus Holland Entepreneur Expert

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