John Linss, President — An award-winning senior executive, entrepreneur, and innovator, John’s career encompasses a unique blend of C-level roles in Fortune 500 organizations and innovative entrepreneurial ventures that transform industries and organizations. During his career, he has been at the forefront of operationalizing effective strategies within travel/hospitality, education, retail, eCommerce, healthcare, marketing, and technology. As SVP and CTO for Caesars Entertainment, John successfully led and completed integration activities for the $17.5B merger of Eldorado Resorts and Caesars to create the largest U.S. integrated resort and gaming company. An avid endurance hiker and fine art photographer with a passion for conservation, he has been active in a variety of causes and volunteer service roles that enhance and drive value for individuals and communities. He writes occasionally for various publications and is a contributor to the 1st and 2nd edition of Patients Beyond Borders. His formal education includes Bachelor of Science majors in Economics and Interpersonal Communications at the University of Georgia and he has served as an adjunct professor at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.
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Dr. Miles Woodruff, Secretary & Treasurer — Dr. Miles Woodruff, originally from Hawaii and based in Las Vegas, excels in scaling impactful companies and NGO projects focused on climate change, food systems, and animal welfare. Miles has helped startups with product innovation and project execution in the US, UK and Africa, specializing in talent development and fostering inclusive work environments. His education includes a PhD in Biological Anthropology from Durham University, a Masters in Sustainable Enterprise from Presidio Graduate School, and an Associate degree from the Culinary Institute of America. His involvement spans multiple international wildlife societies and cultural diplomacy family office groups. Having competed in Ironman triathlons and fought in the ring in Thailand, Miles loves challenging himself physically as well as mentally.