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Dr. Lisa Hinkelman is a counselor, educator, researcher and the visionary founder and CEO of Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), the nation's leading evidence-based nonprofit organization focused on girls' development. Under her leadership, ROX has become the premier authority on girls' education and empowerment, with programming in nearly 600 schools across 44 states, which has transformed the lives of over 50,000 girls.

At the core of ROX's impact is Lisa's commitment to data-driven solutions anchored by The Girls’ Index™ – the groundbreaking national research study of more than 17,500 girls that is the definitive resource on girls' development, confidence, relationships, leadership and career aspirations. This comprehensive research informs ROX's evidence-based programming, creating a data-driven process where rigorous research directly shapes effective interventions.

When she's not traveling the country championing girls' potential, Lisa lives with her family in Columbus, Ohio. She's the proud mom of a spirited 4-year-old daughter who has already mastered the art of negotiation and boundary-setting (skills Lisa both teaches and sometimes finds herself on the receiving end of!). Their home is also ruled by a rescue dog with a penchant for stealing socks and giving big hugs. Beyond her professional passions, Lisa is committed to raising money for cancer research. As a survivor herself, she participates in fundraising events and advocates for increased support of innovative cancer treatments.

Dianne Andree, Ed.S., M.S., B.A., is a dynamic and energetic speaker and trainer who brings 25+ years of mental health experience to the stage. Dianne served as a school counselor at the elementary level in a rural and suburban setting, as well as a charter faculty member of a high school counseling team, before becoming the director of Counseling and Advisement in Gwinnett County Public Schools, where she served for 11 years. Dianne then moved to City Schools of Decatur, an urban charter system, where she supported school counselors and spearheaded the Decatur Student Center, a pre-K through 12th wraparound services program.