Daniel Hodgins

Daniel Hodgins is an exceptional international presenter and author of two popular released books titled: Boys: Changing the Classroom, Not the Child and GET OVER IT: Relearning Guidance Practices. As a consultant, he has a unique grasp of children and family issues learned from over 36 years of experience working as a teacher, director, educator, and parent in both The private and public sectors. In addition to his work as a Consultant, Daniel has worked as a Director of a Child Development Centre; A Teacher in a Parent-Child Cooperative Nursery School; a teacher in elementary school, and most recently as coordinator of early childhood education at Mott Community College, in Flint, Michigan. He has given keynotes, seminars, and presentations in over 48 states, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

Cara Milne

Cara Milne is the owner of M-Powered Planning Ltd, an award-winning business that has been promoting positive and valuable roles for people who are vulnerable for over 18 years. Cara provides training and consulting that is innovative and practical for both agencies and families. Cara’s books and training seminars encourage staff and families to see the strengths of their existing services, and simple strategies that create positive changes in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Cara’s positive and energetic approach supports both common sense and sustainable change. Cara is the proud author of the popular book Building Community; Practical ways to build communities for people who are vulnerable. Her second highly anticipated book Noticed, Known and Missed; Strategies to support purpose and connection was just launched in December.

Gigi Schweikert

Gigi Schweikert is CEO of Lightbridge Academy overseeing 60 open centers in seven states. Gigi is an international thought leader in early Childhood Education and supervision. With 30 years of experience and 18 published books, in three languages, Gigi has appeared on CBS, NBC, Fox, and The Wall Street Journal Lunch Hour News. Ms. Schweikert has been quoted in The New Times, Entrepreneur, and Forbes. 

Ms. Schweikert was the former Director of the United Nations Childcare Centre. Gigi developed and managed on-site employer-sponsored Childcare programs for Fortune 500 companies including, Johnson & Johnson, Bank of America, and SC Johnson Wax. Gigi was the host of the TV show, “Today’s Family,” but her greatest accomplishment is being the mother of her four children.