Brock Murphy

Brock Murphy has built a career spanning the public and private sectors. He served in roles at the White House and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), where he worked closely with senior officials on policy and fiscal matters. In the aerospace industry, he contributed to SpaceX’s growth focusing on business development, regulatory compliance, and government relations. 

As the founder of Parent ProTech, Brock leveraged his vision for technology-driven solutions to enhance student safety and family engagement worldwide. 

With expertise in both policy and innovation, he continues to drive growth and impact in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Brock is a graduate of Texas A&M University.

Joseph Hendry

Joseph is recognized as an expert in civilian and law enforcement responses to active threats, designated by the Ohio Department of Homeland Security and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. He served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps and spent 27 years with the Kent State Police Department. As a Best Recommended Expert Service Provider in Risk Assessment, Expert Witness, and Safety Analysis for the insurance industry, he holds a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications and is Board Certified as a Physical Security Professional by ASIS International. Currently, he serves as the Education Co-Chair for the International School Safety and Security Community.

Hendry previously held a Secret Level Security Clearance with the Department of Homeland Security, having accurately predicted an attack on an elementary school five months before the Sandy Hook tragedy. He has conducted and supervised over 300 risk assessments across schools, universities, businesses, healthcare facilities, and houses of worship. He has also trained, evaluated, or taken part in over 1000 active shooter trainings, drills, and exercises.

As one of the original eight law enforcement officers appointed by the Ohio Attorney General, he played a key role in developing and training the Single Officer Response to Active Threats (SORAT) course. He also created instructional materials on safely coordinating responses to prevent Blue on Blue incidents.

Hendry is one of just 49 national experts selected by NFPA 3000 for the Cross Functional Emergency Preparedness and Response (ACT-AAA) Committee, tasked with establishing national standards for civilians and first responders to Active Shooter/Hostile Events. He holds the classification of Special Expert from NFPA and is among the 40 international school security experts who developed the International School Safety Standard for ASIS International and approved by American National Standards Institute.

As a co-author of the first empirical, evidence-based study on civilian responses to active shooters, Hendry has contributed to numerous publications, including Police1, Campus Safety Magazine, The Journal of School Violence, Best’s Review, Security Magazine, and Security Management. He has been interviewed by NPR, Time Magazine, Campus Safety Magazine, Security Management and others as an expert in school security and safety, recovery from critical events, and law enforcement response to active threats and terrorist attacks.

Dr. Angie Balsley

Dr. Angie Balsley is an educational leader with 25 years of practical experience in implementing IDEA, working with schools and families to achieve outcomes for students with disabilities. She leads the development and implementation of laws, policies, and procedures at the local, state, and national levels. As the CEO of Unified Leadership, Dr. Balsley works with leaders to align strategies to desired outcomes.

Dr. Balsley began her career in public education as a teacher for students with significant disabilities. A passion for “doing the right thing” for children and their families led her to pursue an administrative path. She served as a special education director in a rural district and as the Executive Director of a special education cooperative with eight school districts. Angie led at the national level as the Policy & Legislation Chairperson for the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) and at the state level as the President for the Indiana Council of Administrators of Special Education (ICASE). Dr. Balsley represented ICASE on the Indiana State Board of Education Dispute Resolution Workgroup. She is a licensed special education teacher, principal, special education director, and superintendent. Angie earned her doctorate in Education Leadership & Policy Studies from Indiana University. Her dissertation investigated the experiences of special education directors in receiving and responding to requests for due process hearings. Angie has led multiple state and national presentations on the proactive actions of special education directors. Angie also earned a masters degree in Strategic Management from the Kelley School of Business. She combines her business acumen with her professional experiences to foster creative and innovative solutions through collaboration.

Dr. Balsley was raised in a family where inclusion and advocacy were the norm. Her Godfather is a man with Down Syndrome. He was born during a time when her Grandparents were encouraged to put him in an institution. They refused the advisement and raised him like their other nine children. They also partnered with other parents of children with disabilities as founding members of the ARC of Indiana. In addition to her school-based experiences, Dr. Balsley has also served individuals with disabilities and their families as staff at Camp Millhouse, a respite care provider, a direct service provider in group homes, a personal care attendant, a direct service provider of university accommodations, and as a member of organizational boards. Angie also had the privilege of being a college roommate with a woman with quadriplegia cerebral palsy, which allowed her to experience disability in a very personal way. When she isn’t engaged in leadership, advocacy, and policy, Angie enjoys time with her family and friends, outdoor activities, dancing, and watercolor painting.

Dr. Balsley serves as a Senior Consultant with CADRE (The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education)

Pietro Lynn

Mr. Lynn has a statewide litigation and counseling practice. As one of Vermont’s most experienced trial attorneys, he has tried well over 100 jury trials, including catastrophic personal injury, employment discrimination, civil rights, business disputes, and construction claims. 

In his counseling practice, Mr. Lynn collaborates with clients, often as general counsel, in developing strategies to mitigate risk and to achieve objectives. 

Mr. Lynn has represented clients in hundreds of personal injury matters. He works closely with clients to establish the most compelling case possible, assembling experts, and to pursue a thoughtful approach to litigation and advising clients on their best settlement posture. When trial is necessary, Mr. Lynn will not hesitate to aggressively pursue the client’s interests in the courtroom.

Where requested, Mr. Lynn represents clients in matters outside of Vermont.

Mr. Lynn founded Lynn, Lynn, Blackman, and Toohey P.C. in 2001. He is a member of the firm’s education law practice, advising clients on employee discipline and collective bargaining agreements, misconduct investigations and employee discipline. He also counsels clients on how best to comply with the various laws governing employee leave, discrimination and accommodation. Mr. Lynn has a construction law practice which includes drafting and enforcing risk transfer provisions, payment disputes and construction defect claims.

When clients find that they have matters that generate media and public interest, it is important for the clients to clearly communicate. Mr. Lynn has successfully represented numerous clients in high-profile cases where a significant component of his work included messaging for the client.

Sean Toohey

Mr. Toohey utilizes a creative and pragmatic approach to legal challenges to maximize client outcomes. In addition to an active trial and appellate practice in the state and federal courts, Mr. Toohey regularly defends public entities following administrative complaints made to agencies. 

He has also developed a significant dog bite practice, for some reason.

Mr. Toohey joined Lynn, Lynn, Blackman, and Toohey, P.C. in 2010 and became a partner in 2017. He primarily focuses his practice on civil litigation and education and employment law. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Toohey served as a law clerk to the Honorable R. Marc Kantrowitz of the Massachusetts Appeals Court and served on the Executive Committee for the Massachusetts Guide to Evidence. While in law school, Mr. Toohey served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Harry M. Grossman of the Massachusetts Land Court.

Porter Knight

Porter is a dynamic and popular presenter, life-changing consultant, and author of the book: Organized to Last: 5 Simple Steps to Staying Organized. A nationally-recognized industry leader, she was one of the first in the nation to achieve the credential of Certified Professional Organizer®, and developed the industry’s flagship education courses, “Introduction to Professional Organizing” and “Starting an Organizing Business.”

An active member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), she has been one of NAPO’s most popular conference presenters, and has twice been nominated for the prestigious “Founders Award.”

Porter holds a degree in Political Science from Middlebury College. She worked for several years in the environmental field, establishing county-wide recycling programs and teaching waste reduction, composting, and alternatives to household hazardous products. In 1996, after years of creating order out of chaos for friends and family, Porter started her own company to put her productivity skills to work, and has since helped thousands of business professionals across the country.

Porter lives in Bristol, Vermont where she created and manages the Bristol Trail Network, a consortium of trails in and around the community. She also founded the giving circle 100+ Women Who Care, Addison County. Porter is an avid reader and has been in the same book group for over 2 decades. Most of the time, though, Porter can be found outside: she is a committed equestrian, dog lover, and hiker (Vermont Long Trail end-to-end 2021).

Learn more at ProductivityVermont.com

Dallin Cooper

Dallin is a globally recognized speaker, author, and serial entrepreneur. Having led international organizations and orchestrated two successful exits, he has dedicated his career to transforming the way category-leading companies communicate, connect, and lead.

From the smallest towns in Wyoming to the bustling streets of China’s largest cities, Dallin has challenged audiences to rethink the way they see the world. His groundbreaking insights on communication and leadership have cemented his reputation as a go-to expert for organizations seeking to bridge the gap between their people.

Dallin has advised and spoken for industry-leading organizations such as Meta, Charter, RE/MAX, MGMA, and GE, empowering leaders to question long-held assumptions, break through communication barriers, and foster cultures of trust and collaboration.

With a dynamic presence and an ability to challenge conventional thinking, Dallin equips leaders with the tools they need to cultivate deeper connections, unlock innovation, and drive meaningful results in an ever-evolving world.

See more at DallinCooper.com