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Jackson is an author, certified executive coach, and cofounder of Happiness Means Business.

Jackson believes that the science of happiness has the power to transform organizations. He combines his experience as a happiness researcher and college educator with his business acumen as a management consultant and startup COO of StudentFi.org to deliver unique, insightful, and inspiring content at the intersection of happiness, mental health and business.

After finishing his economics major at University of Alabama in two years, he decided to create the world’s first Bachelor of Science in Happiness Studies.

In the years to come, he began speaking at conferences and business events, won a Lightbulb Research grant, and taught the first Happiness course at the University of Alabama. He also lived as a Zen monk and hosts regular meditation classes and retreats.

Shannon Hellenbrand is a recently retired military officer who served 26 years in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. She served as Director, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, where she led a major change effort that resulted in a 36% increase in recruitment outcomes amidst a national recruitment crisis and her team achieving talent acquisition goals for the first time in seven years.

Shannon is a graduate of the Army’s Command and General Staff Officer Course. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she majored in Sociology, Political Science and Women’s Studies. She holds a master’s degree in Human Resources and Employee Relations from Penn State and is Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certified.

Paul E. Knapp is a distinguished retired Major General with over three decades of leadership in military and civilian roles. He commanded the Wisconsin National Guard, overseeing over 10,000 personnel during historic crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, and major national security events including the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.

He holds a Master of Science in Technology Management from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a minor in Japanese from the U.S. Air Force Academy. His accolades include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Force Combat Action Medal. He is an active member of several professional military associations and continues to champion innovation in defense, cybersecurity, and public administration.

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