Annual Conference Speakers
Welcome to the PMI San Diego Chapter's Annual Conference Speaker Showcase!
Below, you'll find our distinguished keynote speakers and a diverse lineup of experts, organized by track, who will be sharing their insights on this year's theme, Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence: Cultivating Excellence. Each speaker brings a unique perspective to the conversation.
Click on the images below to learn more about each speaker, including their bio and presentation details. We look forward to you joining us in these inspiring sessions!
Keynote Speakers
Americo Pinto, MBA, PMP
Managing Director, PMO Global Alliance (PMOGA)
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
About Americo
Americo Pinto is one of the preeminent thought leaders in the Project Management Office (PMO) domain, currently serving as the Managing Director of the PMO Global Alliance (PMOGA) at the Project Management Institute (PMI). With a rich professional history spanning over 25 years, Americo has established himself as a global authority in PMOs and project management. His career has seen him excel in various influential roles, including executive, international consultant, speaker, project manager, professor, researcher, and author.
He founded the PMO Global Alliance in 2017, which became the world's largest global community of PMOs, being acquired by PMI in 2023.
Americo's contributions to the field have been recognized with the PMI Distinguished Contribution Award, celebrating his global influence on project management practices.
Currently a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Bordeaux, France, Americo also holds a master's degree in business administration, and several credentials, including PMP, PMO-CP, and PMO-CC.
Americo Pinto
Opening Keynote
Corryn Kivett
NLP Master Coach & Trainer
San Diego, California
About Corryn
Corryn Kivett, an NLP Master Coach and Trainer, founded Evolution Room™ to help visionaries, change-makers, and business professionals achieve peak performance. With deep expertise in human behavior and communication, she empowers clients to become the leaders they’ve always aspired to be. Corryn specializes in the science of effective communication, guiding her clients through personal and professional transformations. Her credentials include certifications as a Certified NLP Trainer, Master Practitioner of NLP and TimeLine Therapy, and Successology Certified Coach. Corryn's approach is uniquely designed to unlock each client’s full potential, driving lasting success.
Corryn Kivett
Closing Keynote
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Track Speakers
David Doan, PhD, MBA, RN
Sr. Manager, EY Nexus for Health
Anaheim, California
About David
David is a Senior Manager, EY Nexus for Health Solution Architect with over 28 years in the healthcare industry. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for four nonprofit organizations with a mission in health, project management, Pan-Asian professionals, music, and culture. Currently, David is the VP of Operations/President-Elect for the PMI Los Angeles Chapter where he has led various initiatives including Social Impact, Project Managers Without Borders (PMWB), DEIAB Committee, Leadership Development Program, Volunteer Engagement Program, Volunteer Toolkit.
David earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Science in Health Services Administration, Master of Business Administration, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Services. He has following certifications: Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist, Product Marketing Certified, Project Management Professional, Certified Scrum Master, and Certified Scrum Product Owner.
Presentation: "Balancing Human Intelligence and AI: A Project Manager's Guide To Responsible AI Integration"
David Doan
Kamilla Pinel, PMP, ACC, CPC
Leadership Coach & Speaker, You Dream You Do Coaching
San Diego, California
About Kamilla
Kamilla Pinel is a life and leadership coach passionate about helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential. With a robust background in corporate leadership and extensive project management experience, Kamilla empowers leaders and teams to embrace change, cultivate innovation, and drive engagement.
Her transformative DREAM™ framework serves as a roadmap, guiding clients from envisioning their goals to executing them with precision. Kamilla focuses on aligning personal and organizational values to create environments where everyone can flourish.
When she’s not coaching, speaking, or facilitating workshops, Kamilla enjoys exploring the outdoors and spending time with her family in sunny San Diego.
Presentation: "The Puzzle of Belonging: How AI and Individuality Complete the Picture"
Kamilla Pinel
Alona Fraser, PMP, MSc, PMP
Program/Portfolio Management Consultant, Concuir Consulting
San Diego, California
About Alona
Dr. Alona Fraser is a seasoned program/portfolio management consultant with a proven track record of delivering high-impact programs in pharma and biotech. With over ten years of hands-on experience and a robust certification portfolio including PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Change Management Professional, and Scrum Master, Alona is a true project management powerhouse. Her unique blend of academic rigor and industry expertise positions her as a thought leader in the field. As a passionate advocate for women in leadership and a member of PMI's inaugural Women in Project Management Committee, Alona is committed to empowering the next generation of project managers.
Presentation: "Crafting a Winning Value Proposition in a Tough Market: Niche Down, Leverage Your Brand, and Harness AI"
Alona Fraser
Jen Skrabak, PfMP, PMP
Chief Transformation Officer, Strategy + PM
Westlake Village, California
About Jen
Jen Skrabak is a dynamic and award-winning leader with a proven track record of driving transformative change within some of the world's largest and most successful Technology and Healthcare companies. As a global executive, she has built and lead PMOs that have delivered $1 Billion in enterprise transformation for some of the world's most prestigious organizations, such as Oracle, Teradata, UnitedHealth/Optum, Amgen, Elevance, Spirent, and UCLA Extension. Jen is also a sought-after international keynote speaker and recognized thought leader, inspiring audiences with her insights on leadership, innovation, digital transformation, AI, and portfolio management. Her expertise is further underscored by the prestigious PMI Distinguished Contribution Award and her role as lead Author of PMI's Governance Practice Guide and Portfolio Management Standard.
Presentation: "Beyond Gen AI: Mastering the 7 Patterns of Applied AI"
Jen Skrabak
Andrea Marshall, PMP
Founder, Marshall Consulting
San Diego, California
About Andrea
Andrea Marshall's professional journey weaves through education, project management, and positive psychology.
She has navigated IT, hardware, software, and enterprise system projects, and enjoyed leadership roles extending beyond project management to develop and guide high-performing teams. Interested in understanding the relationship between high performance and human well-being, Andrea obtained certification as an Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner.
Today, she leverages research-based concepts from the field of positive psychology to help business leaders and project professionals develop the skills and knowledge to foster a thriving culture, leading to happier individuals and more successful project outcomes.
Presentation: "Effective use of AI will free up time! We all want more time; what are you going to do with it?"
Andrea Marshall
Human Intelligence (HI) Track Speakers
Belinda Aleman
Associate Director, Educational Opportunity, CSU Long Beach
Anaheim, CA
About Belinda
Belinda Aleman is a warm and strategic leader with extensive experience in counseling, enrollment management, and project management. As a people-first problem solver, she is known for her ability to build consensus and drive projects forward. With expertise in Admissions, Outreach, Financial Aid, and Advising, Belinda has successfully implemented equitable policies, managed scholarships, and hired diverse, culturally competent teams. Her profound ethic of care, combined with best business practices, positions her for success in innovative and collaborative environments. As a First Gen college graduate, she is deeply committed to education's transformative power to promote equity, social mobility and develop well rounded citizens.
Presentation: "Courageous Conversations: Stop avoiding, start engaging!"
Belinda Aleman
Seyi Oshinowo, MBA, PMP
Global Operations Project Manager, Meta
Walnut Creek, California
About Seyi
Seyi Oshinowo has nearly a decade working in Project / Program Management and Operations and is now working as the Global Operations Project Manager at Meta. Seyi holds a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Communication at University of Washington and graduated Cum Laude among his class. He then received his MBA at the University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management. Out of the office, he is an advocate serving the community and providing resources for others, especially the youth. Currently, he also mentors these amazing students at Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco, and is a Big Brother in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program.
Presentation: "When Saying My Bad...is Good: Taking Accountability"
Seyi Oshinowo
Jen Fitzgerald
Professional Speaker
Los Alamitos, California
About Jen
Jen Fitzgerald is a former admissions counselor who applies the insights gained from advising thousands of students during the college admissions process to networking. She speaks to audiences about her work and how the concepts of friendship can be used for authentic networking. Her roles with schools like Virginia Commonwealth University, a large public research university; The American University of Paris, a small private international liberal arts university; and Harvey Mudd College, a small private liberal arts college with a STEM focus, showed her the importance of networking at a time when networks are shrinking, and many professionals are actively avoiding networking. Jen graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, a minor in Theatre Arts, and Certificate in Journalism.
Presentation: "Beyond Contacts: Network to Make Real Connections."
Jen Fitzgerald
Robert Snyder, PMP
Founder & President, Innovation Elegance
Chicago, Illinois
About Robert
Robert Snyder is the founder and president of Innovation Elegance, LLC. His thirty-year career spans roles such as developer, project management, change management, sales enablement, and the performing arts. His career path includes corporate roles, consulting roles, startups, PMP, and Agile certifications. He’s performed in numerous vocal, dance, and theater ensembles. Robert earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and his MBA in Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Robert is publishing a series of books on innovation methodology:
- “Innovation Elegance: Transcending Agile with Ruthlessness and Grace” (available now)
- “Innovation Portfolio: Five Verbs Shape Your Team’s Legacy” (available now)
- “Elegant Leadership: Distinguishing the Good, the Bad, and the False” (targeting 2025)
Presentation: "The Elegant Expectation Factory"
Robert Snyder
Kristine Hayes Munson, PMP
Managing Director, State Street
Vista, California
About Kristine
Kristine A. Hayes Munson, MBA, PMP, CIA, CISM, is an IT leader with a proven track record of successfully completing projects in the financial services industry. She specializes in implementing high-profile, cross-discipline projects resulting in deliverables aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives. She oversees a risk and compliance program balancing internal controls, regulatory requirements, information security best practices, and entrepreneurialism. Ms. Hayes Munson’s interactive presentations and courses integrate project management theory with hands-on, experiential learning. She serves as a member of the University of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education project management certificate program’s faculty. PMI-OC recognized Ms. Hayes Munson as a PMI-OC Fellow, where she actively volunteers supporting the Fellows Nominating Committee and New Member Orientation team.
Presentation: "Making the Hard (and the Easy) Decisions: Leadership Decision-Making in an AI World"
