CENTEGIX® Authors

Will Fullerton
Senior Vice President of Government Relations20+ years of public affairs expertise. He has a background in strategic communications, lobbying, and business development, and has led initiatives at the Texas Education Agency and Texas Railroad Commission. Fullerton also chairs the Texas Business Alliance for Education, working to enhance educational opportunities statewide.

Andrea Greco
Senior Vice President of Healthcare Safety
Sylvia Ifft
Vice President of Public Policy and Government AffairsServed at the Florida DOE’s Office of Safe Schools as Program Director for Alyssa’s Law implementation and oversaw Florida’s Statewide School Safety Risk Assessment Program, as Deputy Director of the Florida DOE’s Office of Emergency Management, and as Statewide Critical Infrastructure Protection Planner at the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement.

Derek Roh
Senior Solutions ManagerFounding member of CENTEGIX, former CIO of Baldwin County Public Schools (AL) for 8 years, earning several national distinctions, including Consortium for School Networking’s 2007 National Public School CIO of the Year and the National School Board Association’s 2007 “20 to Watch”, which recognizes emerging U.S. EdTech leaders.

Rod Russell
Senior Director of Government Affairs20+ years of experience in public safety, security, and emergency response. Leadership roles in corporate and dignitary protection, large-scale disaster response, and advanced course development for security professionals. Managed high-threat protection details and conducted extensive threat and security assessments for education, healthcare, and government.

Dr. Roderick Sams
Chief Development Officer20+ years of experience as an educator and school administrator and experience in business roles in education-related technology companies and partnerships for education non-profits. Extensive background in curriculum development, instructional methodology, education leadership policy, and recruitment.

Carly Smith
Regional Vice President, Special Education SafetyFormer Special Education Teacher with a Master’s Degree in Teaching Severe and Profound Disabilities that is truly passionate about helping and supporting educators and students. With over a decade of experience in EdTech and a unique perspective gained from teaching across the country as a spouse of a USAF veteran, she is dedicated to making a difference in the field of education.

Jeri Williams
Former Chief of Police of Phoenix PD33+ years in law enforcement, 6 years each, 12 total, as Chief of Police for Oxnard PD and Phoenix PD. First woman to hold the top position in both. Recognized as California’s Assembly District 44 Woman of the Year for her leadership and outstanding accomplishments. Appointed by President Obama in 2016 to the Medal of Valor Review Board. First female President of the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA).

Vince Zappa
Head of Corporate Development20+ years of leadership in technology and product strategy, with extensive experience across startups and established firms. He has held pivotal roles such as VP of Mobility Product and Engineering, CEO, and CTO. His career includes strategic positions in network technology, cloud computing, and movement analytics, showcasing his expertise in driving innovation and growth in the tech industry.
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