Kathryn Janicek is a three-time Emmy-winning media and public speaking trainer who helps leaders communicate more effectively when speaking with any audience. Kathryn’s 25+ years of experience running live news TV shows, as a media executive, and as a spokesperson means she brings expert perspective and guidance on shaping messaging and delivering with impact.

Kathryn has personally trained C-suite leaders from UPS, CIBC, McDonald’s, First Onsite, Oracle, Deloitte, St. Jude Research Hospital, AbbVie, United Healthcare, Prothena, American Dental Association, the College of American Pathologists, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and Peninsula Hotels, as well as many top ad agencies, tech companies, hedge funds, private universities, financial institutions, and law firms. She has also trained high-profile politicians, lawyers, next-gen Web3 technologies and currencies innovators, Food Network chefs, and physicians from Harvard, Yale, NYU, Mayo, and Cleveland Clinic. Kathryn was also the spokesperson/Public Information Officer for the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in Minneapolis, MN, and managed the local, national, and international media when the 35W bridge collapsed. In this role, she created internal and external communications and crisis management plans and trained Public Information Officers nationwide in media relations.

Dr. Carrie Lane is Professor and Chair of American Studies at California State University, Fullerton, where she studies the changing nature of work in the United States. Her new book, More Than Pretty Boxes: How the Rise of Professional Organizing Shows Us the Way We Work Isn't Working, explores the growing demand for organizing services and what draws so many people, especially women, to become organizers. She also uses organizing’s rise as a lens for thinking through the nature of overwork and overwhelm in the United States today. Dr. Lane earned her PhD in American Studies from Yale University and her BA in anthropology and women’s studies from Princeton University. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.

Dr. Regina Lark is the founder and owner of A Clear Path: Professional Organizing and Productivity. Regina earned a Ph.D. in U.S. Women’s History from the University of Southern California, then worked with the UCLA Women’s Studies program. In 2008 she left higher education to start A Clear Path, which has grown to a company with multiple employees who work with chronic disorganization and hoarding. A Clear Path is a NASMM accredited senior move management company.

Regina has earned her CPO and CPO-CD, and is a member of the Institute for Challenging Disorganization, and the National Speakers’ Association. She spent many years on the LA-Chapter board, and NAPO National board.

She is a graduate of the Organizer Coach Foundation Training Program, has a side practice as an ADHD academic coach, and is a speaker and trainer on issues ranging from hoarding, time management, women’s leadership, and emotional labor.

Regina is a TEDx speaker, and the author of 3 books: Before the Big O: Professional Organizers Talk about Life Before Organizing (2013) and Psychic Debris, Crowded Closets: The Relationship between the Stuff in your Head and What's Under your Bed (3rd ed., 2017; available on Audible). In October 2021, Regina and her collaborator, Judith Kolberg, published, Emotional Labor: Why A Women’s Work is Never Done and What To Do About It. For fun, she plays Pickleball, sings tenor with South Coast Chorale, and takes a lot of line-dance lessons. When she's bored, she writes goofy songs about clutter.

Barry Izsak became a professional organizer and joined NAPO in 1996. He is a Certified Professional Organizer®Emeritus (CPO®) and a Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist® (CRTS®). Having served two consecutive terms as President of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals from 2003-2007, Barry is recognized as an articulate leader, advocate, and spokesperson for both the professional organizing and move management industries. A 29-year member of NAPO’s Golden Circle, he has received three of NAPO’s highest honors. 

A member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) since 2008, Barry was recognized with the Margit Novack Award in 2016 for Excellence in Senior Move Management and inducted into the NASMM Diamond Society in 2018.

After selling his organizing and move management business, Arranging It All, Barry launched PackingMovingUnpacking.com in 2017, an internet-based concierge referral service matching consumers with preferred providers of packing, moving, and unpacking services throughout the US and internationally. His company also offers auto, wine, and pet transport services in addition to small shipment facilitation.

Alexander Agent is the systems and digital organization expert behind Pain in the Assistant, a consultancy that offers top-to-bottom administrative support and business consultation for diversity-empowered business owners and creators looking to hire or scale their operations quickly. Following a five-pillar set of core values (Illuminate, Empower, Advocate, Connect, Create), the PITA approach entwines humanity and joy with business to boost profits and productivity, eliminate stress, and encourage a better and more fun-filled balance between life and work. Alexander and the team at Pain in the Assistant have saved thousands of hours for seasoned executives at organizations as large as National Geographic and for impassioned founders across myriad industries.

Cassandra Aarssen is a professional organizer, author, and founder of Clutterbug, a brand dedicated to helping individuals declutter, organize, and simplify their homes and lives. With a passion for helping others create functional, stress-free living spaces, Cassandra has built a large following through her blog, YouTube channel, and podcast, where she shares practical tips, organization strategies, and motivational advice. Her unique approach to organizing is grounded in the idea that there's no "one-size-fits-all" method. Instead, Cassandra emphasizes that each person has their own organizational style—based on personality, habits, and preferences—and helps people identify their "clutterbug" type. Through this framework, she offers personalized solutions that make decluttering and organizing both accessible and sustainable. Cassandra has become a trusted voice in the organizing community, empowering people to embrace their natural organizing style and transform their lives.

Kim & Mike Barnes lead an online community of more than 20,000 adult children from around the country who are caring for their aging parents. After spending 30 years on television, these former award winning TV journalists from Austin, Texas, launched Parenting Aging Parents in 2021 because of the challenges they were facing helping their parents. They recognized that this stage of life affects just about every family yet no one talks about it, which makes it even more overwhelming and confusing. They use their personal and professional experiences to provide content, connection and community so caregivers don’t feel alone and have the information they need to navigate this challenging time. They have a website with 100+ expert interviews and other resources. They also created “The Caregiver’s Key: A Guide for Gathering Essential Information“ to help families be more prepared. They like to say, “We’re all in this together!”.

Born and raised in England, Janet trained as a competitive ballroom dancer before moving to the United States in her early twenties. Over the years, she has lived in five countries across three continents and speaks English, French, and conversational Russian. Janet honed her organizing expertise through her extensive travels, international relocations, and work abroad, including nine years in Russia and Kazakhstan.

After returning to the United States, Janet resumed her undergraduate studies and earned a degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of Pennsylvania. In 2006, she founded Janet Bernstein Organizers, building a thriving word-of-mouth clientele in New York City. In 2008, she relocated to the Philadelphia area, where her company rapidly expanded and rebranded as The Organizing Professionals®, Philadelphia’s largest firm specializing in move management and residential professional organizing.

The Organizing Professionals® has earned numerous accolades, including three Best of Philly® awards from Philadelphia Magazine and six consecutive “Best of the Main Line” honors from Main Line Today Magazine. Janet is a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO)®, a Golden Circle member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO), and a member of the National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers (NASMM). She also holds specialist certificates in chronic disorganization and ADHD from the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD).

Janet has been featured in various media outlets, including 6ABC, CBS Talk Philly, Fox 29 Good Day Philadelphia, and The New York Times. Beyond her professional work, she serves on the board of The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe), a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to eliminating clothing insecurity.

Nicole is a charismatic speaker who captivates her audience with engaging storytelling and a message of resilience ... empowering leaders and their teams to overcome challenges and thrive. Drawing on her own experiences, including a cancer diagnosis and various business setbacks, Nicole shares ways to turn adversity into opportunities. Her audience leaves inspired and ready to do more with less stress, drama and burnout. She brings a playful and engaging style to her sessions, incorporating interactive activities to help participants learn and grow together. They walk away with practical tools and strategies to tap into their inner strength and turn their challenges into breakthroughs. Comfortable on the stage or in a virtual setting, Nicole’s delivered her message to audiences at government agencies, leadership conferences and business development summits throughout the country.

Naeemah Ford Goldson is a Certified Professional Organizer® and the owner of Restore Order Professional Organizing. In addition to her professional endeavors, Naeemah founded the National Association of Black Professional Organizers along with 5 other Black women in 2017. NABPO is a non-profit that seeks to empower BIPOC professional organizers and small business owners. She is a member of NAPO, and has received certificates of study in Chronic Disorganization, Time Management & Productivity, and ADHD from the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD). Naeemah is also the author of Tidy Tessa, a children's book that teaches kids how to organize their things. Naeemah is a custom closet designer who specializes in transforming spaces. She has designed hundreds of areas around the home, including closets, pantries, home offices, garages, media centers, mudrooms, laundry rooms, and playrooms. Naeemah has a Bachelor's in Broadcasting from the University of Nebraska and worked in the media industry before starting Restore Order in 2013. You can now listen to her as the host of the “Organize Me! Radio” podcast on all podcast platforms and YouTube. Naeemah is an Organizing Expert on local and national television, and in print media. She has previously written for the Omaha World Herald's Momaha Blog and has also contributed to articles for various media outlets like Good Housekeeping, Martha Stewart Living, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, Consumer Reports, and NPR. She has a feature in Voyage ATL and was cast in the very first episode of AOL's Extreme Organizers in 2018. She also appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show where she offered tips on closet organization.

Barb Mason Motivational Speaker | Life and Leadership Coach | Non-Financial Retirement Coach Barb Mason is a dynamic motivational speaker, Life and Leadership coach, and a Certified Professional Retirement coach guiding humans to create their greatest possible future. With a diverse background and a wealth of experience, Barb has touched lives and inspired individuals across various industries. With over 33 years of corporate experience, Barb served as an esteemed HR executive at Marshall Fields, MidAmerica Bank, and Lee Publications. Her extensive background in human resources provided her with a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face in their careers, personal growth, and life transitions. Driven by her passion for empowering others, Barb pursued certifications as a professional life coach, professional career transition coach, and professional retirement coach (non-financial). Equipped with these qualifications, she has guided countless individuals in navigating pivotal moments and transforming their lives. As the principal at UNSTUCK Coaching, Barb helps her clients envision the possibilities that lie within their lives. Through her engaging speaking engagements and coaching sessions, she inspires individuals to break through barriers, discover their true potential, and embrace personal growth and transformation. For the past 15 years, Barb channeled her creativity into designing unique and captivating jewelry pieces. Her brand, bobbi kahn design jewelry, reflected her artistic vision and were known for their exceptional craftsmanship. As a jewelry designer, she brought forth her passion for creating pieces that made a statement and allowed individuals to express their individuality. Barb Mason's diverse background, coupled with her passion for coaching, enables her to connect with audiences in a profound and authentic way. Whether she is speaking on stage or coaching clients and teams, Barb inspires others to embrace their uniqueness, find their voice, and create a life that is truly their own.

Corinne Morahan is a Speaker, Professional Organizer and Productivity Expert, leading the industry in strategies to organize a business and life you love. Her VIBE Framework is the roadmap to achieving work-life balance. As the Founder and CEO of Grid + Glam, her work has been featured in The Boston Globe, Architectural Digest, New York Magazine, HGTV Magazine, NBC News and more. Corinne's Get Organized For Good podcast is ranked in the top 3% of podcasts globally. Corinne earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a Master's degree from Harvard University. She began her career working on Wall Street and currently lives outside Boston, MA with her husband and two children.

Chantale Bordonaro is a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO®), a Relocation and Transition Specialist, a Speaker, a Mentor and the founder of Simplicity Source, Inc. She sees herself as an AGENT of CHANGE as she follows her passion of changing’s people’s life day by day, project by project. The company's philosophy is simple: "Moving and Organizing can be fun". The goal is to create customized, streamlined spaces and functional systems that will deliver lasting results to save time, money and promote peace of mind. This year, Simplicity Source, Inc., is celebrating 20 years of service to their clients. Chantale and the Simplicity Source, Inc. team share their attention to details and creative vision with each client to ensure a stress-free, smooth transition every time. Many clients refer to them as "Lifesavers" after adopting and practicing the transferable skills encouraged by the Simplicity Source team. Chantale's education includes a marketing certificate from University of Montreal, and she lives in San Francisco. Chantale believes in giving back: She was the 2014 NAPO National Conference Chair, past President of the NAPO-Los Angeles Board of Directors and is a mentor to new professionals. Chantale also volunteered for the Board of Certification of Professional Organizers (BCPO®) and she was the recipient of the 2009 Raising the Bar Award at the NAPO Los Angeles Organizing Awards. In addition to her commitment to the organizing industry, Simplicity Source, Inc., has been recognized as moving and relocation experts by organizations such as Sparefoot and Expertise. Chantale has been a member of NASMM (National Association of Senior Move Managers) since 2013, and carries an A+ Accreditation from the association, and from 2019-2021, she served as NASMMs President, taking the industry forward. When she does take time to take a breath, she enjoys spending time with her son Luca and her dog Manny, skiing, reading, watching movies and scoring deals on fabulous fashion.

Meet Melanie Summers, Your Organized-Living Expert! One of the Pacific Northwest's go-to professional organizers, Melanie specializes in ADHD organizing and productivity, transforming spaces and lives. As the owner of I Speak Organized, she's on a mission to revolutionize the organizing industry.

Dive Deeper: Tune in to "The Speak Organized Podcast" for exclusive interviews with organizers worldwide. Get an insider's look into the world of professional home organizing and discover what it takes to thrive in this dynamic field.

Watch & Learn: Melanie's YouTube channel is a treasure trove of free content, packed with expert tips and tricks for creating harmonious spaces for your clients and beyond.

Launch Your Organizing Empire: New to the industry? Melanie's a seasoned business coach, empowering aspiring organizers to banish imposter syndrome, grasp business essentials, and launch their dream organizing ventures. Unearth the blueprint for success!

Harold Taylor, owner of TaylorinTime, has been speaking, writing, and conducting training programs on the topic of effective time management for over 45 years. He has written over twenty books, including a Canadian bestseller, Making Time Work for You, also over 40 e-books published by Bookboon. com. He also developed over 50 time management products sold in 38 countries worldwide. Since 1981, when he incorporated the time management company, he has presented over 2000 workshops, speeches, and keynotes on the topic of time management. A past director of NAPO, Harold received the Founder’s Award in 1999 for outstanding contributions to the organizing profession. He received the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation in 1987 from the National Speakers Association. In 1998 the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers inducted him into the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame. In 2001, he received the Founder’s Award from the Professional Organizers in Canada. One of his most recent books, God-Centered Time Management, won a 2023 Word Guild award for the best book in the Instructional category.

Lori Vande Krol is the founder of Life Made Simple LLC and creator of the ProAction Process™ and the ProAction Planner™. As a productivity consultant and national speaker, Lori helps busy professionals and growing businesses better manage their time, space, and information. She is passionate about helping her clients implement the best tools and strategies to achieve their goals, allowing more time for what matters most. Lori is a Golden Circle member of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and served on its Board of Directors from 2015-2018. She was honored with the NAPO President’s Award in 2019. Lori also served on the Board of Directors for NAWBO Iowa from 2021-2024. She received her Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries in 2000 and graduated from the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class of 2015. Lori lives in Urbandale, Iowa with her husband and three beautiful daughters.

Isabelle’s mission is to teach busy parents how to take charge of the thousands of photos they accumulate on their iPhones and eliminate the unnecessary stress they can cause.

Using her background as an artist, she teaches her clients how to think like a pro, reduce visual clutter, and select their best shots. She guides them through selecting their most meaningful photos and shapes them into beautiful printed albums uniquely telling their family’s story.

When Isabelle coaches parents to take fewer and better pictures, their relationship with photography evolves — from frenetic bursts to a thoughtful framing of the experience — letting them appreciate the moment as well as record it for the future.

Isabelle taught Illustration and visual storytelling at the CCA in San Francisco and Parsons The New School for Design in New York. She is a regular speaker at The Photo Managers and The National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals.

She has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, The New Yorker, and the BBC.

Originally from Valenciennes, France, she now lives in NYC with her American husband.

Shawndra Holmberg has been helping writers WRITE, authors PUBLISH and introverts MARKET for seven years. She is an author, a book coach, and has held the hands of numerous authors as she’s walked them through writing, publishing and marketing their books with her company, HYH (Hold Your Hand) Book Coach.

Liz Jenkins, owner of A Fresh Space in Nashville, TN, and her team specialize in creating gorgeous and organized spaces since 2005. In addition, they provide move concierge services with decluttering, home styling and full service unpacking. Liz’s ‘side hustle’ is a thriving consulting venture where she helps small business owners streamline their systems and process so they can be more productive and profitable.

Peter Lazar is an innovative tech entrepreneur who has founded multiple startups involving computer vision over the past two decades. His latest invention and company is Scanlily, which is an app that uses artificial intelligence and QR codes to help professional organizers efficiently inventory items for their clients. Peter previously invented and founded SafeDose, which is a system used by over 200 hospitals to prevent medication errors in children. Other prior startups include one that involved peer-to-peer streaming video, for which he obtained a patent. Peter has a master's in Computer Science from the University of Virginia and resides in Blacksburg, Virginia, with his wife, Molly, who is Chief Marketing Officer for Scanlily. Their two grown daughters are in Palo Alto, California, and Richmond, Virginia. Peter and Molly love working with professional organizers as they are creative, kind people who love helping others.

Joan McCreary has provided estate and residential organizing and move management services in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 15 years. She is the owner of JMPO with 14 happy staff members. Since 2019, JMPO has conducted over 120 MaxSold auctions for clients.

Joan started working with chronically-disorganized clients early in her organizing career, moving on to hoarding and senior services. Estate organizing and move support were a natural extension, and leveraging business partner services also were simple ways to offer added value to her projects.

Joan's earlier work experience include clinical research and product management in medical device startup companies, as well as being a founding parent of a K-8 parent participation charter school. Many key lessons in organizing and client work were developed in both those endeavors.

Joan is a member of NAPO, NAPO-SFBA, ICD and NASMM, as well as numerous local networking and community groups. She is an Enneagram type 1 and a Myers-Briggs INTJ.

Joan resides in San Jose, CA.

Heather is the co-founder and CEO of Artifcts. She is on a mission to help families preserve their history, share their story, and build their legacy, one object at a time. She frequently speaks on the importance of including story and legacy in end-of-life planning; the overwhelming nature of all our ‘stuff,’ and what to do with it; and how best to preserve family history for generations to come.

Prior to co-founding Artifcts, Heather served as Chief Growth & Strategy Officer of Red Five Holdings, Inc., and President of Red Five Privacy Labs, LLC. While at Red Five, she drove corporate growth, led corporate brand and service line marketing, and pursued new entrepreneurial lines of business.

Before joining Red Five, Heather served as an Intelligence Analyst with the Central Intelligence Agency, including serving as a briefer in a war zone tour in Afghanistan.

Heather holds a B.A. in International Relations from Brown University and a Masters of Economics from the London School of Economics. She is a member of the Economic Club of Washington, DC, and is an active Partner with NextGen Venture Partners. She serves on the boards of The Photo Managers and the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals - Washington, DC.

Tanisha is the founder and lead professional organizer at Natural Born Organizers, LLC. Since starting her business in 2013, she has guided countless clients through the declutter process in a fraction of the time and frustration than when they do it themselves. Whether working with celebrity clients or a typical busy family, she prides herself on creating systems that even her most "disorganized" clients want to maintain.

Tanisha is a Board Member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO), Past President of the Los Angeles Chapter, member of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO), & of the Institute of Challenging Disorganization.

She has been featured on Good Day LA, and in over 35 popular publications such as Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Costco Connections Magazine, & online platforms like Parents.com & Goop.com since 2020.

She spent the first 8-weeks of the pandemic in Spring 2020 building a community with women across the country who not only wanted to create order in their lives but needed to, due to the immediate shift with everyone and everything being at home. The pandemic seeded the creation of her signature program, "Your Organized Life with Tanisha".

Tanisha is a proud alumna of Howard University, wife of 22 years, mother of 2, new grandmother & resides in her hometown of Los Angeles, California.

Melynda is a digital organizer and tech/systems strategist dedicated to making technology easier for entrepreneurs. With a knack for simplifying the complex, she helps business owners navigate the tech side of their businesses with ease and confidence. As the founder of The Orderly Entrepreneur, Melynda specializes in creating streamlined systems that eliminate the tech struggle and provide clear, practical solutions. Whether it’s organizing a cluttered Google Drive or setting up efficient task management systems, her goal is to take the overwhelm out of technology and replace it with clarity and ease. A member of NAPO since 2017, Melynda has served on the NAPO Austin Board as Secretary for six years, was a member of the Summit Education Committee for two years, and took on the roles of Summit Chair and Liaison to the Board for the 2023/2024 Summit. Currently, she serves as Member Director on the NAPO National Board of Directors, where she is a member of the Finance Committee and acts as Board Liaison to the Summit Education Committee.