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Walden Ambassador Panel: How to Thrive as an Independent Consultant
About This Webinar
Are you interested in becoming an independent consultant or growing your consulting business? Join a panel of Walden University Alumni Ambassadors as they share how they leveraged professional expertise to launch a consulting career. Gain insights into marketing, networking, branding, and business planning strategies that drive success.
This event is a collaboration between Walden University’s Alumni Ambassador Program and the Career Planning and Development department. Walden University students and alumni are invited to attend.
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If you need accommodations to attend this webinar, please e-mail [email protected].
Who can view: Everyone
Webinar Price: Free
Featured Presenters
Director & Consult Partner • Kyndryl
Ph.D. in Health Services '17
Dr. David Doan is a healthcare technology and business transformation leader with 30+ years of clinical and consulting experience and over 20 years in healthcare strategy and project delivery. He specializes in designing technology-driven solutions for payers, providers, and health innovators—leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to optimize care management, streamline operations, and improve medical expense and health outcomes.
He is Director, Consult Partner at Kyndryl, where he partners with C-suite and IT leaders to define strategy, orchestrate complex solution delivery, and build referenceable customer relationships. Known as a consultative, trust-based advisor, he unites cross-functional teams to drive commercial growth, customer success, and talent development. He also champions Kyndryl’s Inclusion Network (KIN).
Dr. Doan holds a BS in Nursing, a BA in Psychology, an MS in Health Services Administration, an MBA, and a PhD in Health Services. Certifications include BCMAS, PMC-II, PMP, CSM, and CSPO. Active in the nonprofit sector, he serves on multiple boards and leadership roles—including Co President, Ascend Los Angeles; President, PMI Los Angeles; President, Pride Bands Alliance; Program Director Elect, APIC; and mentor with AAPA—advancing health equity, mental health, DEI, climate action, and community well being.
Dr. David Doan is a healthcare technology and business transformation leader with 30+ years of clinical and consulting experience and over 20 years in healthcare strategy and project delivery. He specializes in designing technology-driven solutions for payers, providers, and health innovators—leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to optimize care management, streamline operations, and improve medical expense and health outcomes.
He is Director, Consult Partner at Kyndryl, where he partners with C-suite and IT leaders to define strategy, orchestrate complex solution delivery, and build referenceable customer relationships. Known as a consultative, trust-based advisor, he unites cross-functional teams to drive commercial growth, customer success, and talent development. He also champions Kyndryl’s Inclusion Network (KIN).
Dr. Doan holds a BS in Nursing, a BA in Psychology, an MS in Health Services Administration, an MBA, and a PhD in Health Services. Certifications include BCMAS, PMC-II, PMP, CSM, and CSPO. Active in the nonprofit sector, he serves on multiple boards and leadership roles—including Co President, Ascend Los Angeles; President, PMI Los Angeles; President, Pride Bands Alliance; Program Director Elect, APIC; and mentor with AAPA—advancing health equity, mental health, DEI, climate action, and community well being.
Founder & President • Smith Research & Development, LLC
Ph.D. Industrial/Organizational Psychology '23
Dr. Mike Smith enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1983 and served for 26 years. During his career, Dr. Smith held numerous leadership positions to include Air Education & Training Command (AETC) Headquarters Staff, Contracting Superintendent, several base Honor Guard teams providing Major Command Flight Chief, led military honors to fallen comrades, and later became a First Sergeant.
At the height of his career, Dr. Smith was selected to serve as the First Sergeant of the elite USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, where he traveled around the world representing the men and women of the Air Force through airshows, community visits, and speaking at events.
After retiring from active duty, Dr. Smith transitioned into the civilian sector where he became a corporate leader in a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company working for Warren Buffet and Greg Able. In that role he provided leadership, mentorship and guidance to company employees at all levels, including senior corporate leaders.
Dr. Smith is a global leader in executive coaching who has presented to C-Suite corporate executives, military leaders, college/university faculty and administrators, and emerging leaders in multiple countries across the world. Dr. Smith was recently selected as a Top Global Executive Leadership Coach of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP).
Dr. Mike Smith enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1983 and served for 26 years. During his career, Dr. Smith held numerous leadership positions to include Air Education & Training Command (AETC) Headquarters Staff, Contracting Superintendent, several base Honor Guard teams providing Major Command Flight Chief, led military honors to fallen comrades, and later became a First Sergeant.
At the height of his career, Dr. Smith was selected to serve as the First Sergeant of the elite USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, where he traveled around the world representing the men and women of the Air Force through airshows, community visits, and speaking at events.
After retiring from active duty, Dr. Smith transitioned into the civilian sector where he became a corporate leader in a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company working for Warren Buffet and Greg Able. In that role he provided leadership, mentorship and guidance to company employees at all levels, including senior corporate leaders.
Dr. Smith is a global leader in executive coaching who has presented to C-Suite corporate executives, military leaders, college/university faculty and administrators, and emerging leaders in multiple countries across the world. Dr. Smith was recently selected as a Top Global Executive Leadership Coach of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP).
Founder & Owner • Trink Consulting
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) '23
Dr. Georjean Trinkle has dedicated her life to creating a world where community resources are abundant, poverty is eliminated, and grant dollars are plentiful. Georjean holds several degrees in her field of expertise, including a Doctorate in Business Administration. Georjean possesses decades of nonprofit leadership experience and can provide first-hand knowledge regarding the value of collaborative problem-solving through her continuous consulting work.
Founded in 2018, Trink Consulting brings a unique skill set of training and technical assistance focused on grant writing, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills to the nonprofit and government sectors. She frequently teaches grant writing and, through the J Harris Police Training Academy, specializes in law enforcement grant training. Amongst her accolades, Georjean has received the Humanitarian of the Year Award, the Diversity Partnership Award, the Fresh Talk Award, and the 2024-2025 Who’s Who in America recognition. Georjean is an avid runner, a voracious reader, a published poet, and a year-round shore enthusiast. She can always be found @[email protected], usually with a ginormous cup of tea.
Dr. Georjean Trinkle has dedicated her life to creating a world where community resources are abundant, poverty is eliminated, and grant dollars are plentiful. Georjean holds several degrees in her field of expertise, including a Doctorate in Business Administration. Georjean possesses decades of nonprofit leadership experience and can provide first-hand knowledge regarding the value of collaborative problem-solving through her continuous consulting work.
Founded in 2018, Trink Consulting brings a unique skill set of training and technical assistance focused on grant writing, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills to the nonprofit and government sectors. She frequently teaches grant writing and, through the J Harris Police Training Academy, specializes in law enforcement grant training. Amongst her accolades, Georjean has received the Humanitarian of the Year Award, the Diversity Partnership Award, the Fresh Talk Award, and the 2024-2025 Who’s Who in America recognition. Georjean is an avid runner, a voracious reader, a published poet, and a year-round shore enthusiast. She can always be found @[email protected], usually with a ginormous cup of tea.
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