We are looking for candidates to Feature and be Listed in this year's 100 Most Dynamic Leaders issue. Every year, this definitive issue brings together an incredible list of industry leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, and transformational change-makers who are redefining what leadership looks like in today’s world. Please note: Self Nomination is allowed, Only 1 nomination, Only 1 leader from a single Company/Organization, Selection is subject to approval from Editorial Team, Please provide 2-3 lines bio with website and social URL. Participation also includes a Single Page Feature in the magazine. Release Date is October 2nd Week.

Natalia Grozina, Founder of Grozina, is a globally recognized communications leader recognized for driving sustainable growth across industries. From crisis communications during the Russia-Ukraine conflict to advancing Caribbean recycling initiatives and supporting COVID-19 vaccine development, her work delivers lasting impact for businesses and communities worldwide. grozina.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-grozina-63774b135

Taylor Humphries is the CEO and Founder of Ranked, a technology company and AI-powered social marketing engine that amplifies brands through motivated creators. A Hampton University alumnus who studied film and played football before later studying computer science at Harvard, Taylor previously wrote and produced television for networks including CBS, ESPN, and National Geographic, and led over three dozen major advertising campaigns. Website: https://goranked.com/ Twitter - https://x.com/HumphriesTaylor

Nominee: Ryan Adamson, COO, ShiftUp Bio: Co-Founder and COO, 20+ years as a CRO and has orchestrated two $1B+ exits at Cradlepoint and RightNow Technologies, demonstrating his ability to identify industry-transforming opportunities and scale them to extraordinary valuations. Website: https://www.shiftupai.com Company Social: https://www.linkedin.com/company/106455760/admin/dashboard/ Ryan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-adamson-b5ba869/ ** Ryan is an excellent founder, entrepreneur, and leader. He is respected in his field and by the teams he leads. He would be a perfect addition for this year's 100 Most Dynamic Leaders issue. I directly report to Ryan and worked with him for 6 years at Cradlepoint. ~Estee Woods, VP of Marketing, ShiftUp

Bert J. Rico is a visionary healthtech entrepreneur pioneering AI-driven solutions to demystify complex healthcare quality metrics (like HEDIS & CMS STARS). With 15+ years in healthcare analytics, 20+ yeas in the industry, and as Founder & CEO of Domlytics, the developers of ClearStars.ai, he is redefining how managed care organizations leverage data to improve patient outcomes through innovation and data driven initiatives. Website: clearstars.ai LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brico118

Candidate Nomination: Darrion Phelps, CMO of Roxford Digital, is a visionary entrepreneur reshaping healthcare by advancing provider methods of patient acquisition. His leadership emphasizes clarity, innovation, and lasting growth at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Website: https://roxdig.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrionphelps

Amy is a three-time founder and CEO who has helped over six million people turn conversations into career moves. As the leader of Cultivate A Network of Champions, she's connected with millions worldwide. With 20+ years of experience as a corporate executive and investor, she builds networks of champions that create lasting opportunity. Website: https://www.amybsiegfried.com Social: https://www.instagram.com/amybsiegfried/

Petar Neftelimov, often called the "Bulgarian Stephen Hawking", is a biotech innovator and CEO of Flower in a Test Tube, a sustainable alternative to traditional cut flowers that merges science, design, and ecology. Despite living with a physical disability, he leads teams, drives innovation, and inspires change from Bulgaria to the global stage. https://flowerinatesttube.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/neftelimov/ https://www.facebook.com/neftelimov https://www.instagram.com/neftelimov/

Diane Howard is redefining leadership in aesthetics by blending artistry, clinical expertise, and empowerment. As the founder of Esthetic Finesse and creator of the proprietary Finesse Harmony Method, she has pioneered a holistic approach to facial balancing that goes far beyond injectables—it's about restoring confidence and helping women feel wholly themselves. Through her method, Diane carefully assesses the entire face to create natural, harmonized results, showing clients that true beauty is about balance, not perfection. In doing so, she is changing the conversation in aesthetics to one of celebrating and enhancing individuality. www.estheticfinesse.com Instagram: @estheticfinesse

Nejc Rusjan is a transformational leader who turned a niche CBD startup into an international manufacturing partner for top pharmaceutical and nutraceutical brands. By setting uncompromising quality standards and focusing on compliance in a grey regulatory market, he has redefined what trustworthy leadership looks like in a fast-moving industry. Link to LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nejcrusjan/

Hello there, I'm Anna Belova, Founder & CEO of DEVAR and OpenWay AI. I founded DEVAR as a startup in 2015 when few believed in AR, and our AR books, toys, and learning kits have since sold 15M+ units across 75 countries in 27 languages. I launched MyWebAR.com, a no-code platform used by 230,000+ users in 180+ countries and in 200+ educational institutions, democratizing AR ahead of the next 3-4 years of mainstream AR/XR glasses. In 2025 I founded OpenWay AI to build agentic AI systems that set up and run core business processes; I'm a Forbes 30 Under 30 (2019) alum, and DEVAR was named to JFF's 2020 Top-60 AR/VR companies in immersive education. Websites: https://mywebar.com https://openway.ai My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aibelova/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aibelova

Jignen Pandya is the CEO of Expert App Devs, a leading mobile app development company known for creating scalable, high-impact digital solutions. With over 14 years of entrepreneurial journey, he has helped both enterprises and startups to turn bold ideas into reality and create a recognizable innovation. Company Website: https://www.expertappdevs.com Social Media Links: LinkedIn (Personal): https://linkedin.com/in/jignen-pandya-556678215 LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/expert-app-devs/ Twitter (Company): https://twitter.com/ExpertAppDevs Quote: "A dynamic leader inspires people to see possibilities beyond limitations. Over the years, I've learned that true innovation happens when we align technology with human needs and empower teams to turn bold ideas into reality."

I am interested in being considered for this year's 100 Most Dynamic Leaders issue. As Founder of Martal Group, I have spent the last 16+ years helping SaaS and B2B companies scale outbound by combining AI insights with experienced sales teams. We make every data point count, guiding sales teams to engage the right prospects and grow the pipeline efficiently. I would be happy to share my insights with your readers. Please feel free to reach for any additional details. Website URL - https://martal.ca/ Forbes Business Counsel - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/people/vitovishnepolsky/?sh=4cf089a27066 Entrepreneur - https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/vito-vishnepolsky Crunchbase - https://www.crunchbase.com/person/vito-vishnepolsky LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vitovish/

I would like to nominate our company's Co-Founder, Debbie Emery, to be featured in this year's 100 Most Dynamic Leaders issue. Debbie is the heart behind her business, Juvo Jobs, where she is humanizing hiring and uplifting the hourly workforce. She challenges the status quo of typical job searching platforms and through her visionary leadership, she has helped build a tool touching millions of hourly workers and businesses across the nation. Debbie is the epitome of a transformational change-maker through her daily efforts to change the way job seekers find local employers, which is why she would be the perfect candidate for this magazine issue. Below are her details: Bio: Debbie Emery is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Juvo Jobs, a technology platform reshaping how hourly workers connect with local employers. With over two decades of experience across HR, recruiting, and startup leadership, she leads strategic initiatives focused on reducing hiring friction and empowering underserved job seekers. Emery's work centers on putting people at the core of the job search. Website: https://www.juvojobs.com/ Social URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-emery/

Olivia Dufour, Founder of Olivia Dufour Consulting Olivia is a global leadership coach trusted by Fortune 500 executives, rising managers, and early-career emerging leaders. She equips innovators and change makers with a proprietary framework for mentoring the next generation to lead with courage and deep empathy. Her method has transformed companies and teams on three continents, proving that sustainable success comes from building authentic, reciprocal relationships at every level. Website: https://oliviadufourconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-olivia-dufour?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

I lead Curated Perception (formerly Marquet Media, LLC), a media-meets-advisory platform that helps founders and premium brands turn visibility into pricing power. I built a practical framework stack — PRISM Ascendtm for 90-day momentum, Proof Engineeringtm for evidence that sells itself, Demand Design for offer and pricing architecture, and the Reputation Flywheel for compounding authority. My approach is simple and disciplined: clear narrative, engineered proof, elegant distribution, and operational calm. The result is fewer heroic launches and more durable gains — shorter cycles, stronger average customer value, and message pull-through across press, sales, and search.

I'm Nikita Sherbina, Co-Founder & CEO of AIScreen, a global SaaS company specializing in digital signage solutions that help businesses communicate effectively and engage audiences. I lead a team of 15+ remote employees, overseeing product development, marketing, and growth strategy. More about our work can be found at https://www.aiscreen.io/ and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aiscreen/

I'd like to nominate myself for the 100 Most Dynamic Leaders issue. Over my 26 years at Satellite Industries, I've learned that real leadership isn't about commanding from the corner office--it's about getting into the trenches with your team. The breakthrough moment came when I shifted our approach from traditional top-down management to what I call "battlefield leadership." Instead of just directing our manufacturing and customer success teams, I started working directly alongside them during critical project deadlines. This hands-on approach revealed bottlenecks we'd never seen from management meetings and improved our customer satisfaction scores significantly. We implemented a "catch people doing something right" philosophy across all departments, recognizing achievements at every level--not just sales stars. Our portable toilet assembly crew, customer service reps, and project managers all receive the same recognition spotlight. This strategy reduced turnover and increased productivity because people felt genuinely valued for their specific contributions. The key insight is that leadership development can't be confined to executive ranks. We now identify and nurture leadership potential at every organizational level, from assembly floor to C-suite, creating internal advancement pathways that keep talent engaged long-term. **Bio:** Michelle Amelse - VP Marketing & Customer Success at Satellite Industries, developing battlefield leadership strategies and multi-level talent recognition systems that drive retention and operational excellence in manufacturing environments since 1998. **Website:** satelliteindustries.com

I'd like to nominate myself for the 100 Most Dynamic Leaders issue. Over eight years, I've built a comprehensive service ecosystem in Houston by integrating security, renovations, towing, and waste management under one umbrella--something most competitors can't match because they focus on single verticals. What differentiates my approach is creating operational synergies between seemingly unrelated services. When American S.E.A.L. Patrol Division secures a property, American Renovating Group handles the upgrades, American Towing Group manages parking enforcement, and American Trash Services maintains cleanliness--all coordinated seamlessly. This integration reduces client vendor fatigue while maximizing our revenue per property. The model works because apartment complex managers deal with fragmented service providers daily. By offering 24/7 security monitoring, turnover services that minimize vacancy time, and immediate towing response, we've become the single point of contact that property managers actually want to call. **Bio:** Moe Shariff - Houston entrepreneur and founder of Apartment Services Group, revolutionizing multi-family property management through integrated security, renovation, towing, and waste services across five specialized companies. **Website:** apartmentservicesgroup.com

I'd like to nominate myself for the 100 Most Dynamic Leaders issue. After five years leading Prime Roofing & Restoration through dual Alabama locations, I've built our reputation by doing what most contractors avoid--being completely transparent about insurance claims and storm damage processes. My leadership philosophy centers on education-first selling. Instead of pushing quick fixes, I teach property owners about roof pitch impacts on drainage and energy efficiency, HOA compliance requirements, and how to properly document storm damage for insurance. This approach earned us A+ BBB accreditation and turned skeptical customers into referral generators. What sets my leadership apart is staying involved in every project while maintaining 24/7 availability. When Hurricane season hits the Gulf Coast, I'm personally coordinating emergency response teams and walking customers through claims documentation at 2 AM. Last storm season, we reversed three insurance claim denials by providing detailed re-inspection reports that adjusters had missed initially. **Bio:** Bill Spencer, Owner/President of Prime Roofing & Restoration - Licensed contractor specializing in storm-resistant roofing systems and insurance claims advocacy across Alabama's Gulf Coast region, with expertise in flat roof drainage design and coastal climate solutions. **Website:** prime-roofs.com

I'd like to nominate myself for the 100 Most Dynamic Leaders recognition. My leadership centers on breaking generational cycles of trauma for bicultural families - something that impacts millions but remains largely invisible in traditional leadership discussions. What sets my approach apart is treating cultural identity conflicts as systemic rather than individual problems. I developed a trauma-informed framework specifically for first and second-generation Americans who feel torn between family expectations and personal authenticity. This population experiences unique psychological burdens that mainstream therapy often misses entirely. The measurable impact speaks for itself - clients report transformative changes like finally setting boundaries without guilt and breaking patterns of silence they've carried for decades. One client said they "hardly recognize this person who is assertive, confident, knows who they are." These aren't just personal victories; they're generational pattern interruptions that affect entire family systems. My bilingual practice serves communities often underrepresented in mental health leadership, and I've built Empower U around evidence-based methods like EMDR specifically adapted for transgenerational trauma. This specialized focus addresses a critical gap in how we understand leadership development within immigrant communities. **Bio:** Cristina Deneve, EMDR-certified Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Empower U, specializes in healing transgenerational trauma for bicultural individuals, helping first and second-generation Americans live authentically while honoring their cultural roots. **Website:** empoweruemdr.com