Megs Shah is a globally recognized technology leader, social entrepreneur, and TEDx speaker with over twenty years' experience architecting enterprise-level AI solutions for Fortune 100 companies and startups. As the Founder and CEO of The Parasol Cooperative, she leads the development of Ruth, the world's first trauma-informed AI guardian, and SafeConnect, revolutionizing how technology supports survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Featured in Forbes Women and recognized by UN Women Globally, Megs pioneers ethical AI development that protects vulnerable populations while maintaining strict privacy standards. She shares her expertise on trauma-informed technology and digital safety through global speaking engagements, bringing enterprise-level AI governance to humanitarian challenges. Through her work, she demonstrates how cutting-edge technology can be wielded as a powerful force for positive social change.

Sandy Skelaney is a nationally recognized public sector leader, TEDx speaker, and anti-trafficking pioneer with over twenty years' experience building victim services programs. As The Parasol Cooperative's Chief Operating Officer and Head of Partnerships, she bridges the gap between technology innovation and survivor protection, developing solutions that safeguard vulnerable populations.

With extensive experience in trauma-informed care and digital safety planning, Sandy has trained thousands through workshops and presentations. She brings deep insights into technology's dual role in exploitation and protection, while actively shaping policy in emerging tech spaces. Currently pursuing her doctorate in Public Affairs at Florida International University, Sandy researches blockchain policy, DAO governance, and AI ethics from her home base in Miami, where she never misses her daily cafecito.