Journey Keynote Speakers
Anne Grady is a best-selling author, entrepreneur and expert in building resilient teams, leaders and organizations. She is a two-time TEDx speaker, trainer, survivor, optimist and inspirer.
Anne has a master’s degree in organizational communication and over twenty years of experience working with major global organizations, including Microsoft, Dell, Lockheed Martin, Johnson & Johnson, ADP and Google. She is featured in the press and media and contributes to Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Forbes and more.
Anne is known for her unique ability to combine storytelling, neuroscience and psychology with wit, humor and authenticity. She shares inspiring personal stories, cutting-edge, research-based content and practical tools to apply learning in real life. And she’ll make you laugh while she does it.
In her first two books, Anne provides practical strategies to improve relationships, increase productivity and reduce stress. Her latest book, “Mind Over Moment: Harness the Power of Resilience”, offers a science-based approach to building a resilient mindset, skill set and the ability to reset.
Anne is a mental health advocate, donating a portion of all book proceeds to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She was recently named one of SUCCESS Magazine’s Best Motivational Speakers to Know in 2022.
Dr. Mark A. Stone serves as the System Chief Information Officer (“SCIO”) for The Texas A&M University System where he is responsible for cybersecurity, enterprise-wide applications, networking, and infrastructure strategy development and implementation throughout the A&M System. As SCIO he collaborates with technology and non-technology leaders to support broader A&M System goals, objectives, policies, procedures and initiatives as specified by the Chancellor.
Prior to this appointment, Dr. Stone served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. from August 2009 until December 2012. Dr. Stone served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Zale Corporation from May 2005 to February 2009. Dr. Stone was with Zale Corporation for 14 years and worked in IT, Planning, Database Marketing, and Distribution. Prior to working at Zale Corporation, Dr. Stone served as the Director of Financial Operations for the Resolution Trust Corporation.
Dr. Stone is a Certified Public Accountant and the author of “The Three C’s: A Career Enrichment Primer on Characterizing, Connecting, and Communicating.” He holds a BBA in Accounting from Baylor University, a Masters in Divinity (MDiv) from Westminster Theological Seminary, a Masters in Theology (ThM) from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Ethics from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His doctoral dissertation was entitled “International Research Collaboration and National Security.”
The A&M System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a budget of $7.2 billion. Through a statewide network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies and the RELLIS Campus, the A&M System educates more than 152,000 students and makes more than 24 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. System-wide, research and development expenditures exceed $1 billion and help drive the state’s economy. With more than 26,000 faculty and staff, the A&M System has a physical presence in 250 of the state’s 254 counties and a programmatic presence in every one.
Danny Miller is the System Chief Information Security Officer (SCISO) for The Texas A&M University System. He leads cybersecurity strategy, regulation, policy, and standards for the A&M System and its members. He is the founder of the Shared Services Cyber Operations group and Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO), which serves as a clearinghouse of cybersecurity intelligence for the entire state of Texas.
Danny Miller is the System Chief Information Security Officer (SCISO) for the Texas A&M University System (A&M System). He leads all cybersecurity strategy, regulation, policy, and standards for the A&M System and its members. Danny founded the Shared Services Cyber Operations group and the Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) for Texas.
Previously, Danny co-founded an international consulting firm that was later sold to Grant Thornton, LLP. He served as Principal at Grant Thornton, leading its Business Advisory Services group and its cybersecurity practice. He has held CIO and other senior IT roles in banking, oil & gas, manufacturing and retail.
Danny is a member of the Texas CISO Council, Texas Cybersecurity Council and Texas Statewide Information Security Advisor Committee (SISAC). He lectures at the Bush School of Government & Public Service on cybersecurity. Danny recently joined the State of Texas’ Threat Intelligence sub-committee. He also serves as a private consultant and advisor to a number private sector firms and is on various boards.
Danny holds multiple cybersecurity certifications and completed his Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Grand Canyon University and Georgia Institute of Technology.