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VIRTUAL EVENT KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

Recognized as one the nation’s foremost authorities in the lead- ership practices of great leaders and organizations, Michael Nila ’s mission is to inspire individuals and teams to achieve their highest potential and contribution. A passionate educator, Michael has led hundreds of hours of research and consulting projects, which has translated into ground-break- ing training programs, keynotes

With more than 30 years’ experience, Judy Pal has served in management and public relations positions for public safety, government, and the professional sports and entertain- ment industry in both Canada and the United States. A former broadcast journalist and news anchor, Judy has served in management and executive staff positions with law enforce-

ment across North America. She has extensive experience dealing with sensitive, image-threatening issues including criminal conduct of police officers, international scandal, and acts of terrorism. Prior to embarking on a full-time teaching and consulting career, she served as an Assistant Commissioner with the NYPD, Director of Operations for the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Develop- ment Association (FBI-LEEDA), Chief of Staff with the Baltimore and Milwaukee Police Departments, and was a member of the command staff of the Atlanta, Savannah and Halifax (Canada) police departments. She also worked in the private sector with former NYPD Commissioner William J. Bratton working on international law enforcement projects with the Government of Chile and the Trinidad & Tobago Police Service. She has spoken at events across North America, as well as Australia, Uruguay and Manila. She is a regular instructor for FBI Regional Command Colleges across the country, FBI-LEEDA, the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration in Texas, and is proud to have con- ducted training for thousands of law enforcement professionals, including commanders with the NYPD. Pal began her career in professional sports, working with the Stanley Cup winning Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League before joining the Edmonton-based Canadian affiliate of Ogilvy-Mather as a consultant. She moved to the east coast to pursue broadcast journalism with Global Television, serving as a program host, anchor, producer and reporter before moving to law enforcement. Upon moving to the U.S., Pal worked with Madison Square Garden as the Public Relations Director for the Hartford Civic Center, Rentschler Field and the minor league affiliate of the New York Rangers before returning to law enforce- ment. Pal holds a Masters of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University and earned her Certificate in Police Leadership from Dalhousie University, both in Canada. HEART FOCUS LEADERSHIP 0.75 hours education credit COMMANDER MICHAEL NILA Aurora Police Department (IL) Ret; Founder & Managing Partner, Blue Courage CHIEF KRISTEN ZIMAN Aurora Police Department (IL); Vice President at Large, Interna- tional Association of Chiefs of Police; FBI NA Session 249

and seminars. These initiatives have helped leaders and organizations worldwide realize breakthrough solutions and results. For twenty-nine years, Michael honed leadership skills while serving his nation in the policing profession before retiring as a Police Commander with the Aurora, IL Police Department. As a police officer, he served in many capac- ities, including patrol, detective, SWAT Commander, Area Commander and led the department’s re-engineering from a traditional police agency to a community-policing depart- ment. He refers to the policing profession as his vocation, believing that policing is the noblest of professions. His vast experience in the field has made him the trainer of choice for police agencies and communities nationwide. He has trained internationally in many countries, including nations in Europe, Africa, Caribbean and South America. A valued and sought after speaker, Michael travels extensively to deliver his trademark real-world perspective to contempo- rary workplace issues. He has trained and certified thou- sands of employees, executives and trainers for notable organizations worldwide, such as the U.S. Department of Justice, Chicago Police Department, Los Angeles Police Department, New York City Police Department, The United Nations, as well as the military, government agencies and Fortune 500 Companies. Currently, Michael is founder and Managing Partner of Blue Courage, an organization committed to the design and delivery of world-class personal and organizational development solutions that unleash the untapped poten- tial within. He is also a certified Master Trainer in Resilience by the HeartMath Institute and a certified instructor for Simon Sinek’s Start with Why. To reinforce a commitment to unleashing individual and organizational potential, Blue Courage has forged strategic partnerships to create dynamic, world-class training options for individuals and organizations. This synergistic approach enhances Blue Courage’s portfolio and combines the expertise, passion and energy of a proven team of professionals from several disciplines. Michael is proud to draw his passion for life and commitment to excellence from his strong Mexican heri- tage. He draws inspiration from his grandmother; a beacon of courage, perseverance and loyalty; and his uncle, Hector Jordan, a trailblazer who served as the first minority police officer in Aurora, Illinois and as a U.S. Federal Narcotics Agent.

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