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Why and How to Get Certified<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

May 12 | 1 to 2 pm EST | Virtual Session<\/h3>\n

Have you been on the fence about jumping into the certification pool? Hear from our guest speakers Kym Ali<\/b>, founder and\u00a0CEO of Kym Ali Consulting<\/b>, and\u00a0Stephanie Ranno<\/b>,\u00a0Director of Growth at FlexProfessionals<\/b>, on why it’s important for them to be WBENC-Certified and what tips they wish they knew prior to starting the process. Walk away feeling confident that certification is right for your business.<\/p>\n

This special edition of Why and How to Get Certified is designed to walk you through the certification process, answer your questions, and show you firsthand why certification with WBEC NY DMV is one of the most powerful steps you can take for your business.<\/p>\n

Reserve now!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Click Here to Register<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Kym Ali is the Founder and CEO of Kym Ali Consulting, a boutique AI consulting firm specializing in AI strategy and leadership development for federal and commercial organizations. With over 20 years of experience in regulated industries and a background spanning clinical nursing, federal contracting, and international business across 69 countries, Kym brings a unique perspective to AI adoption and workforce transformation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Her work includes deploying AI digital humans as employee augmentation tools for enterprise clients, helping organizations scale\u00a0expertise\u00a0without scaling\u00a0headcount. She is MIT AI Strategy trained, a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and a Fox 5 DC workplace expert. Her audit-first\u00a0methodology\u00a0has earned 100% satisfaction ratings from corporate engagements, and she has served over\u00a010,000 clients\u00a0across corporate, federal, and international markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kym is passionate about helping organizations implement AI strategically, without burning out the people who make the mission possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stephanie Ranno brings more than 20 years of experience in staffing and recruiting, helping organizations of all sizes and in all industries build high-performing teams. She has worked with clients in financial services, associations & nonprofits, government consulting, and architecture, construction, and engineering to connect them with exceptional talent.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In her role as Director of Growth, Stephanie partners with FlexProfessionals\u2019 DC and Boston teams to expand the firm\u2019s mid-market presence and bring our services to new metro areas. She focuses on opening new pathways for businesses to access flexible, top-tier talent in accounting, finance, HR, administration, operations, and marketing. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stephanie is committed to showing employers how flexible work models can give organizations a competitive edge while creating meaningful career opportunities for professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond her client work, Stephanie is a frequent speaker and writer on topics including workforce trends, talent acquisition, neurodiversity, and inclusion. Inspired by her own family, she has a special interest in advancing neurodiversity in the workplace and creating a future of meaningful work for\u00a0all.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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