Peggy Vasquez is an international speaker, best-selling author, and empowerment coach dedicated to helping administrative professionals elevate their careers and their confidence. As a former Chief Executive Assistant, Peggy has led teams, built partnerships with top executives, and inspired audiences around the world—including in Dubai, London, South Africa, Sydney, and New Zealand. She is the author of Not Just an Admin and Mean Girl No More, both written to empower professionals to communicate with impact, strengthen relationships, and lead with authenticity. Peggy’s dynamic speaking style blends powerful storytelling with practical strategies, leaving audiences feeling seen, inspired, and ready to take action. Her mission is simple: to help others see their value, own their influence, and thrive in their careers.

www.peggyvasquez.net

The 2025 Canadian Administrative Professional of the Year

Marie is a speaker and trainer who has worked with corporations and associations throughout the world. She is regularly called upon to speak at conferences and seminars to share her unique knowledge of technology and professional development. She has written a variety of articles for magazines and professional sites.

In addition to being a Certified Administrative Professional and holding the Organizational Management specialty, she is also a Microsoft Office Specialist certified at the Master level of Microsoft Office in multiple versions.

She can teach you as much as you would like to learn and in the process improve your office relationships, help you become more effective and efficient everyday, and keep you on the cutting edge of technology.

Modern Microsoft Tools Every Admin Should Use in 2026

With 16 years of experience as an educator, Denise currently serves as a software trainer and project manager at Knack Training. She utilizes her background in educational methodologies and classroom management to develop comprehensive courses and materials. Denise strives to create a comfortable, supportive learning environment that ensures attendees gain practical knowledge. She holds certifications as a Scrum Master and in SAFe 6.0 Scrum, with a focus on agile methodologies.

She is known as “Denise Desktop,” and specializes in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
 

Skevi helps administrative professionals level up their careers, skills, and confidence.

She is the founder of The PA Way and creator of the world’s first social app for admins, has built a multi-award-winning global membership club and platform that connects, inspires, and empowers assistants to thrive at every stage of their career.

Skevi can train, mentor, and guide admins, run high-impact events and workshops, and speak on stages to deliver practical strategies, leadership insights, and career-boosting tools that get results.

Her mission?

To help admins own their role, grow their influence, and shine at the heart of every organisation.Whether you want to join a powerful community, attend a transformative event, or book a speaker who energises and inspires, The PA Way is your gateway to levelling up your life and career.

CSP, HOF, Global Speaking Fellow CEO – ON THE RIGHT TRACK and #AdminsRock

Rhonda Scharf, renowned and award-winning speaker, author, consultant, and trainer, is the “go-to” expert for the Administrative Professional and Executive Assistant community. With over 250,000+ trained across the globe, Rhonda is THE authority for fun and uplifting education for admins, because #ADMINSROCK!

Shelle Rose Charvet helps you persuade even the most skeptical person you know. She helps people boost their credibility, avoid conflicts, and have conversations instead of confrontations.

 Shelle is the author of 4 books, including the international best seller Words That Change Minds,available in 20 languages. It is a Forbes best management book for executives and entrepreneurs. The CBC/CNBC television documentary Customer (Dis)Service featured her work. Shelle works in over 30 countries helping organizations solve difficult communication and persuasion issues. www.wordsthatchangeminds.com