We founded Synthology to help organizations navigate seismic workforce shifts.

Cristine’s 30-year career in talent strategy services and software spans the debut of eLearning and Learning Management Systems to current experience with XR and AI. Prior to Synthology, Cristine founded and led Intrac an EdTech consulting company for 21 years. In 2020, she joined partner company Future State which was acquired by Accenture, and facilitated people integration as a Managing Director. She brings executive experience selling, designing, implementing enterprise talent management programs in the US, Europe, and Asia. Cristine has a master’s degree in Curriculum Design and Instructional Technology (EdTech) from University of Virginia and a bachelor’s degree in Leadership Studies from University of Richmond.

Passionate about organizational and people potential. Cyclist, aspiring surfer, backcountry skier, mom to teenage girl.

Greg joined Synthology in January 2024, bringing over 30 years of cross-functional leadership experience in operational and strategic planning, organizational design, talent development and management, procurement, and business transformation. He retired from the Army as a Colonel in 2023 after 34 years of service. His last role was Director of Strategic Resource Planning and Integration at West Point, overseeing the Academy’s long-term modernization plan. His Infantry assignments included the 82nd Airborne Division, 25th Infantry Division, and 2nd Infantry Division. Transitioning to Operations Research/Systems Analysis, he served nearly two years in Iraq and Afghanistan, leading innovative staff alignment and theater-level assessment strategies for combat efficiency. He holds a a PhD in industrial engineering from Clemson University, an MS in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech, an MA in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College and BS from West Point.

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An Academy Professor at West Point, Greg is passionate about leader development, systems thinking, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams. He is a mediocre golfer and angler, a passionate woodworker, a devoted husband to an incredible wife, and dad to three amazing kids and two dogs.

Eric's 30-year career in enterprise software spans sales leadership, revenue strategy, and go-to-market transformation.

Prior to joining Synthology as Chief Revenue Officer, Eric held executive leadership roles with organizations including ToolsGroup, Infor, MarkLogic, Nearmap, and BondLink.

Throughout his career, he has built and led high-performing sales organizations, driving revenue growth, improving customer acquisition and retention, and helping companies scale through periods of significant market expansion and change. His experience includes leading large recurring revenue businesses, launching AI-enabled solutions, strengthening strategic partnerships, and aligning sales, marketing, and customer success teams to deliver sustainable growth.

Eric brings executive experience developing growth strategies, building high-performing teams, and helping organizations translate innovation into measurable business results.

He earned a B.S. in Applied Mathematics, graduating magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin–Stout, where he served as Varsity Football Captain and President of the Applied Mathematics Club.

Passionate about mentorship, leadership development, and building strong communities, Eric is a husband to Christine and father to Mitchell, Grace, and Abby. He is also active in community leadership, health optimization, and enjoys the occasional round of golf with family and friends.

Susan Shultz is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of TeamStack.ai, using AI and data to link human capital performance directly to business outcomes; talent retention and development, business performance and project delivery. She holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and completed the Harvard Business Analytics Program at Harvard University. Prior to founding the company, Susan held global executive leadership roles in the architecture, engineering and construction sectors, and she currently serves as a board director of SSOE Group and Morgan Stanley, bringing strategic insight into people and outcomes across all-scale projects and business units. She is a speaker for Artificial Intelligence around the world.

Sathia Mayandi is the Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder of TeamStack.ai, where he leads the technology roadmap, product development & operations, and data science & AI/ML engineering. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Computer Science from a leading Indian university, and is a Harvard Business School alumnus with General Management and Business Analytics education. With over 20 years of general & technology management experience across technology strategy, application & product development, and data science, engineering, analytics & AI, Sathia delivers customer satisfaction and value through its products.

Daniel Newland is a strategy & operations leader with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, optimizing business processes, and managing high-impact projects across industries including consulting, technology, telecommunications, and the US Army. Areas of expertise include process improvement, performance analytics, and overseeing vendor relationships. Daniel holds an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin and a BA in History from The University of Virginia.

Passionate about supporting veteran entrepreneurship, fitness (triathlons), and exploring the outdoors with his black lab.

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Nia is an accomplished instructional designer and consultant with eight years of experience delivering custom-tailored learning solutions for global and domestic audiences. Known for crafting high-quality and engaging courses and trainings, Nia has catered to the unique educational needs of Fortune 500 CEOs and Harvard professionals alike. Nia combines instructional design, UX design, front end web development, and intercultural communication principles to create beautiful, results-driven courses with character. As a Synthology consultant, she utilizes her expertise to improve learning design processes both for Synthology itself and its clients.

Miriam has 15+ years of experience in brand strategy, employee experience, messaging, and naming. She is particularly passionate about launching and growing brands that effect social change. Her client roster includes global brands (Google, Meta, JD Power), growth-stage disruptors (Planet, Babylist, Tile), and public sector orgs (Spare the Air, SF Public Utilities Commission, La Cocina). Previously, she was a Senior Director of Brand at Okta, a Senior Consultant at Interbrand, and VP of Business Development at a global eye care nonprofit. She has an MBA from UCLA Anderson and a BA in anthropology and creative writing from Columbia University.

Passionate about being the mother of two strong-willed girls, a published author, and Brazilian samba dancer.

Sade is a seasoned project management professional with over 20 years of experience in the Financial Services sector, specializing in Business Operations, Project Management, and Customer Experience. Her career began in Nigeria, where she held pivotal roles at Access Bank PLC, including Branch Services Head, Project Manager, and Group Head of Development Banking. She later joined Wapic Insurance Plc as Head of Operations and Administration. After relocating to the United States in 2019, Sade quickly advanced her career, first at Charles Schwab and also at ADT Security Services. Sade holds an MBA from Business School Netherlands, bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Lagos, and is also a certified Project Management Professional.

Over the last 18 years, Biren has worked in leading large People and Technology transformation initiatives with companies like Accenture, UnitedHealth Group, and American Express in various roles. Throughout his years within consulting, he has challenged industry orthodoxies, helped companies re-invent processes and deliver value to their customers. He cares deeply about building teams in an inclusive, dynamic environment where everyone can thrive and maximize their impact. Ethics in AI, emerging technologies in Digital Health, and inclusivity are core areas of his passion. He currently is a Board Trustee at Institute of Business Ethics and Advisor at Recognised.AI. He is based in London, United Kingdom. He has an MBA in Finance and holds a Masters in Artificial Intelligence for Business from Oxford University.

Abdul is an accomplished design lead with a rich background at McKinsey, where he honed his expertise in storytelling, visual design, agile transformation, operations, and project management. In his role as a fractional designer for Synthology, Abdul collaborates with expert consultants to craft impactful visual narratives. His diverse experience includes serving as an Agile Coach with Roche Pharma, where he led transformational initiatives. A business graduate based in India, Abdul founded “Consultant Partners,” to provide research, analysis, content, and design services.

Passionate and devoted father to his 1.5-year-old son, Ayaan, and a supportive husband to his wife, Nisha. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading and cherishing moments with his family.

Ayo is a visionary Instructional and Learning Designer, EdTech Innovator, AI Literacy Advocate, and Blockchain Developer committed to expanding access to emerging technologies education. Ayo founded KnowTheBlocks Maven (KBM), where she transformed the educational landscape, empowering over 10,500+ students across Africa by seamlessly integrating AI, blockchain, and Web3 technology education into national curricula. She is an alumnus of Harvard GSE and a board advisor for international NGOs, collaborating with governments and leading organizations including the United Kingdom Tech Hub in Nigeria.

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As a wife and mother of two, she shares her passion for cooking by mentoring young minds and bringing people together.

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Maria is a graduate student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in Education Policy and Analysis. As a Synthology Intern, Maria brings her expertise in education policy, financial strategy, startup operations and organizational leadership to drive impactful initiatives. Before Harvard, Maria was instrumental in developing financial structures, donor engagement policies, and operational strategies to help launch the James Hope University in Nigeria. She also has experience in financial consulting, auditing, and advisory services with a big 5 consulting firm. Her passion includes student leadership and being a founding member of the HGSE African Student Organization and Global Women Initiatives, a student affinity group supporting efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the student community.

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Conrad  is a seasoned leader in digital business strategy, B2B software, and agile product development. With deep experience in tech —including early days of SAP SuccessFactors—Conrad brings a sharp focus on scaling platforms, forging strategic alliances, and building high-impact teams. His background at McKinsey adds a strong foundation in market analysis, value creation, and differentiated strategy. At Synthology, Conrad advises on growth, product direction, and partner strategy, leveraging design thinking and agile methods to drive results.

Janet has had a long career in technology, spanning both executive leadership as CEO of a venture-backed marketing platform company Umbria, to roles as EVP of Marketing and Strategy for public companies Aspect Development, i2 Technologies and and for growth companies IRI, Inc, as well as providing executive consulting for a variety of high tech companies through her consulting practice. Her most recent experience has been as Chief Revenue Officer for Campminder, a SaaS software platform for camp and events venues. Janet graduated cum laude with a BA from the University of Oregon.

Passionate about helping teams outperform their expectations and bringing great products to market. Runner, hiker, singer, mom to two amazing grown ups and Nana to four girls.

Eddy is a seasoned executive and general counsel with extensive C-level experience, including roles as COO, CBO, and CEO. He brings a strong track record in leading strategic initiatives such as equity investments, M&A, and business partnerships. As an advisor to Synthology, Eddy provides strategic business and legal guidance. In addition to his role with Synthology, he heads the corporate transactional practice at Newman LLP, a law firm specializing in internet, technology, advertising, and intellectual property. Edward earned his Economics degree from UC Berkeley and his JD from NYU School of Law. Passionate about streamlining legal matters so businesses can run efficiently. Dedicated husband, father of two, and CEO of a nonprofit travel baseball program providing opportunities for boys and girls in Berkeley and the surrounding areas.

Kathy Bagby is a seasoned senior financial executive in the high-tech sector with a rich history of guiding companies through various stages of growth. Her expertise in creating robust financial infrastructures, maximizing cash runways and her knack for leadership have been instrumental in scaling startups. Kathy has managed many finance team transitions seamlessly while providing interim CFO and special finance support to a plethora of companies including SalesForce, Netflix, Twitter, 23&Me, and OpenSea. Kathy’s people strategy revolves around fostering strong teams while implementing effective policies.

Kathy is deeply passionate about the intersection of finance and service and believes that close business and personal relationships are a key factor to successful businesses. Alongside her professional achievements, she spends much of her time spoiling her two young grandsons.

Lynette's career spans independent consulting, helping build and grow Future State into a successful employee-owned consulting firm, and serving clients through one of the world's leading consulting organizations, Accenture.

Throughout her career, Lynette has helped organizations navigate human-centered transformation across talent acquisition, onboarding, leadership development, coaching, learning, and organizational effectiveness. Her experience spans multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, high technology, and the public sector.

Lynette brings executive experience leading consulting teams, developing client partnerships, and helping organizations align people, culture, and strategy to achieve business results. She holds a degree in Psychology and has served in executive leadership and board roles for multiple women-led organizations.

Passionate about creating exceptional workplace experiences and helping people reach their full potential. She is the proud mother of two sons, an avid mountain biker, and a world traveler who enjoys experiencing diverse cultures and perspectives.

John's 30-year career spans global business development, market expansion, strategic partnerships, and workforce transformation.

Prior to joining Synthology as Strategic Advisor to the CEO, John founded and led a New York-based experiential marketing and public relations firm for more than two decades, expanding operations throughout the Middle East and building extensive relationships across business, government, and military sectors.

Following the sale of his companies in 2012, he joined edX, the online learning platform founded by Harvard and MIT, where he helped build and scale its B2B business over eight years. During his tenure, he worked with enterprise, government, and higher education organizations around the world to address workforce development and the growing global skills gap.

His work has included speaking at the United Nations on workforce reskilling and serving on the UN High-Level Advisory Committee on Sustainable Education.

John brings executive experience leading global sales organizations, developing strategic partnerships, and helping organizations navigate growth across diverse international markets. He is passionate about lifelong learning, workforce development, and building meaningful connections that create lasting business and social impact.

Outside of work, John is passionate about mentorship and cross-cultural collaboration. He is an equestrian, licensed falconer, private pilot, CrossFit enthusiast, and active advocate for raptor conservation and education.