As a former Silicon Valley corporate attorney and a current entrepreneur, CEO, and manager, Ann knows people from many dynamics. Working alongside some of the best and brightest lawyers, entrepreneurs, VCs, and business owners, Ann incorporated companies, negotiated mergers, managed venture-backed financings, and held the hands of many anxious CEOs... and loved it. She then started her own law firm representing over 75 entrepreneurs, grew it until her CEOs became friends, and then sold her firm to a larger firm that continues to represent entrepreneurs and start-ups nationwide.

In 2003 Ann used her moxie to launch LifeMoxie Mentoring & Leadership, a leadership consulting firm, and MentorLead, a cloud-based software application to build better bosses, stronger communities, and more effective organizations. Her programs, books, and speeches tackle ongoing workforce challenges such as: culture and engagement, leadership development, succession planning, integrating millennials, and on-boarding. Her programs are loved by clients such as Kaiser Permanente, Duke Energy, Macy's, and Cabela's.

As a speaker and author, Ann prepares people to execute powerfully in ever-changing environments. From keynotes to leadership programs to executive retreats, Ann turns the kaleidoscope to help audiences see the potential and the power of their role. She is on the faculty of the Institute for Management Studies (IMS) and the author of four books: Ambition on a Mission (2007), Moxie for Managers (2011), Why Mentoring Matters (2013), and Moxie for Mentoring (2016). They have become popular books for companies who are committed to creating and keeping strong leaders and strong cultures in this fiercely competitive marketplace.

In 2012 Ann founded the Mentoring Council (www.mentoringcouncil.com) where hundreds of program administrators, leaders, and HR professionals go to connect, share resources, benchmark progress, and exchange best practices.

When not on a stage or transforming corporate America, you can find Ann on her bicycle. In the summer 2011, Ann cycled 4,200 miles from San Francisco to New Jersey in The Moxie Ride, to film the documentary, Work Matters, identifying what people love about their jobs and how bosses influence their success. She continued her research from a bike in 2012 cycling 2,600 miles from Key West, Florida, to Bar Harbor, Maine, in 2014 cycling 1,600 miles from Seattle to San Diego, and in 2016 cycling 783 miles from Crater Lake to Yosemite.

Ann earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association, was awarded Outstanding Business Woman of the Year by the American Business Women's Association, and was honored with the Vanguard Award from The McGraw-Hill Companies for her contributions to their employees.

She earned a B.S. in Accountancy from University of Illinois, a J.D. from Chicago-Kent Law School, a CPA from Illinois, and licenses to practice law in Illinois and California.

Debra Solt serves as the Director of Workforce Training and Development for Vegas PBS and the new Desert Meadows AHEC, which launched in November 2014 under the Vegas PBS Workforce Initiative.  She was responsible for the development and implementation of Vegas PBS’s Workforce initiatives and directly contracts with local business and industry, as well as works with students and workforce service providers to develop individual learning plans to retrain individuals for entry in today’s workforce.   Ms. Solt is known nationally and internationally as a specialist in partnering with business and industry for the development and implementation of customized workforce programs that produce measurable results for clients and the community-at-large.  Programs have ranged from adult literacy to administrative management and ethics, have been designed and delivered in traditional and non-traditional learning platforms, and have crossed all industry sectors and management levels.  She has been recognized and commended for her vision, dedication, passion, and commitment to building better communities through workforce education, training, and community service and was recently named one of Las Vegas Business Press’ 2014 Women Who Mean Business and was also named Vegas Inc.’s Women to Watch for 2013. She was recently appointed by Nevada’s Governor Sandoval to the Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates (JAG)  Board of Directors.   Prior to joining Vegas PBS, Ms. Solt spent over fourteen years in higher education in Nevada and Washington State.  In Nevada, Debra served as Grant Writer, Director, Interim Dean and Program Developer for the College of Southern Nevada’s Workforce and Economic Development Division.  Among her many roles at the CSN, she also served as a Campus Site Administrator/Program Developer and ACT Center Director, trainer, facilitator for strategic planning, team builder, and business consultant.    Ms. Solt attributes her success in Workforce Development to her ability to: build and maintain critical resource networks through collaboration and partnership with government and business leaders at local, state and national levels; identify critical needs and skill gaps; and identify and implement solutions.  Solt coins her marketing strategy as one of “Marketing through Infiltration” and received the 2004 O’Callaghan Public Sector Award Recipient at the Annual Henderson Economic Development Awards Ceremony.  She currently holds elected and member positions to include:  Current Governor’s Cabinet Member of the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of Kiwanis International and Conference Selection Committee;  President of the Kiwanis Clubs of Southern Nevada Foundation, 2008/9 Past Lt. Governor, Division 28 of the Cal-Nev-Ha District of Kiwanis International, Kiwanis Club of Las Vegas Strip  - Past President and Honorary Member and Club Counselor of the Kiwanis Club of Neon Lights Las Vegas, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Council Immediate Past President, Current Member Customer Service Excellence Committee  - Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Small Business Excellence Awards Committee of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, and Member of the We Care Committee of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Henderson Economic Development Resource Partner Group, Nevada State SHRM Council – Workforce Readiness Committee Chair, and  member of the Nevada Adult Literacy Coalition.  Ms. Solt is a 2012 Graduate of Leadership Las Vegas and has also served Southern Nevada’s business community as a Member of the Business Education Committee for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Nevada Restaurant Association, Member of the Nevada Hotel Association, Scholarship Committee for the Nevada Hotel & Restaurant Foundation, Board of Advisor for the Henderson Business Resource Center, Member of the Southern Nevada Human Resource Association, Member of the Nevada Task Force on Entrepreneurialism, Member of the Nevada Food Safety Task Force, and has sat on multiple other state, local and national task forces.  Solt regularly speaks locally and nationally on workforce and education topics and issues. Solt relocated to the Las Vegas are in July 2000 and has two daughters and three grandchildren and one grandchild on the way - all residing in the Las Vegas area. 

Laila Ali is a world-class athlete, fitness & nutrition expert, TV host, cooking enthusiast, founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand and mother of two. The daughter of late beloved global icon and humanitarian, Muhammad Ali, she is a four-time undefeated boxing world champion, whose stellar record includes 24 wins (21 of which were "knockouts") and zero losses. Laila is heralded as the most successful female in the history of women’s boxing.

Beginning January of 2017, millions of viewers will watch Laila showcase how much of a savvy business “knockout” she is in the boardroom as she competes on the all-new “Celebrity Apprentice.” Laila is also a regular panelist and contributor for the CBS Sports Network’s new all-female sports commentary program, “We Need To Talk,” the first of it’s kind in the history of sports broadcasting and is featured as an expert on Season 8 of Dr. Oz’s hit series premiering in the Fall of 2016.

A cooking enthusiast, Laila previously appeared twice on Food Network’s celebrity edition of “Chopped” and emerged victorious as the champion. Continuing her passion in the cooking space, Laila was the host of “Late Nite Chef Fight,” an exciting food truck cooking competition show that has aired for multiple seasons on the FYI Network. She has also appeared in various cooking segments on Rachael Ray and The Chew Laila is most excited about her forthcoming cookbook slated to be released in the Fall of 2017.

For multiple seasons she hosted "Everyday Health" airing in national syndication for multiple seasons on ABC, in addition to being the previous co-host of "American Gladiators” and former host of "All-In With Laila Ali" which aired in weekend syndication on CBS.

In 2012 when women's boxing was included in the Olympics for the first time in history, Laila was the first woman in history to provide expert commentary for NBC Sports. For two consecutive years since it’s conception in 2015, she was selected as host of the first-ever televised ESPN Sports Humanitarian Awards.

Laila is a past President of the Women's Sports Foundation, a non-profit organization that is supported by some of the biggest athletes in the world. Through WSF Laila promotes equality for women in the world of professional sports, and she pushes programs that encourage young women to be confident, healthy and strong through sports. She's was also a major voice for the 40th anniversary of Title IX which has protects women's rights to be included and treated equally in collegiate sports.

Always eager to encourage others to live an active lifestyle, Laila Ali was the 2012 "Mombassador" for the Aquaphor New York City Triathlon, a competition she actually participated in and completed impressively in a little more than 3 hours. She's appeared as a guest-star on popular fitness show, "Biggest Loser"

Laila tickled America's funny bone with multiple hilarious roles as comedy king Kevin Hart’s boxing nemesis on the hit comedic series, "Real Husbands Of Hollywood." In 2014 she made her feature film-acting debut as the co-star of the action movie, “Falcon Rising,” opposite martial arts star, Michael Jai White.

Never one to turn down a good challenge, she captured the hearts of millions and made it to the final round of the fourth season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" in 2007.

A recognizable and trusted figure whose name and likeness packs a powerful punch, Laila has been an endorser for major brands such Subway and Kohl's. Carefully building a successful branding and licensing empire, (a former owner and operator of a successful nail salon in southern California) Laila recently rolled out a signature line of hair styling tools with Hot Tools, a brand subsidiary of hair care powerhouse, Helen Of Troy. She is also a major supporter of charitable organizations such as Feeding America and Peace 4 Kids, in addition to being a member of the Entertainment Council for Alicia Keys’ ‘Keep A Child Alive’ non-profit. She is also quite proud of the work she has done on behalf of the American Dental Association to create oral health awareness for children.

Laila Ali is a sought after inspirational speaker and author of her life's story in a dynamic book for young women entitled "Reach!" Laila studied business management at Santa Monica College. She and her husband, former NFL star Curtis Conway, live in Los Angeles, with their two children, Curtis Jr., and daughter Sydney.