Trusted Advisor: Chitra Ragavan
Chitra Ragavan is the founder and CEO of Goodstory Consulting, a strategic advisory firm based in Falls Church, Virginia.
Over the past 15 years, Chitra has served as a C-suite advisor, confidante and coach to some of the most innovative technology founders in the world. Before entering the technology space, Chitra was an award-winning journalist at National Public Radio, U.S. News & World Report magazine and Chicago Public Television.
Chitra has a master’s degree in journalism and a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and biology. Chitra is the host of two podcasts, When It Mattered, on leadership, and Techtopia, on how technology is transforming our world.
Trusted Advisor: Brad Brekke
Brad Brekke is the co-founder and Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Corporate Security Advisors (CSA), a management consulting firm focused on security strategy.
Over the past 35 years, Brad has held the position of Chief Security Officer (CSO) for Target corporation and the Mayo Clinic. He has also served in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), most recently as a senior executive under the Director’s Office where he established the Office of Private Sector, which is the FBI’s primary outreach to US corporations regarding economic and national security threats.
Brad has a Juris Doctorate from the University of Minnesota and practiced business law in Minnesota. And he has served on numerous non-profit boards and foundations.
Trusted Advisor: Stacy Glaus
Stacy Glaus is a strategic communicator with a background in organizational leadership and public relations. Her career is marked by her dedication to storytelling, team collaboration, and delivering results that align with organizational goals. She is passionate about communicating complex topics with transparency and accessibility. This passion grew from her work as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Air Force where she finished two assignments at the 2d Combat Camera Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and as chief of public affairs for the 21st Space Wing, Colorado Springs, Colo.
With a Master's degree in Communication & Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University, she has held roles in various sectors, including education nonprofit. Currently serving as the Chief Advancement Officer at Breck School in Golden Valley, Minn., Stacy is known for her ability to advance strategic initiatives, foster inclusive communities, and lead through crises. Her experience includes overseeing multimillion-dollar projects, managing crisis communications, and driving significant fundraising efforts.