Speaker Bios

Crystal Washington

Futurist, author, and Hall of Fame Speaker, Crystal Washington equips organizations with the knowledge they need to become “future-proof.” As a technology strategist and certified futurist, Crystal makes complex artificial intelligence, social media, and app technology easy to understand and accessible for everyday people. Crystal’s clients include Fortune 100 companies, including Google, American Express, and Pfizer. As a sought-after keynote speaker, she has entertained and educated audiences around the globe.

As one of Forbes’ 50 Leading Female Futurists, she appears weekly on season two of the Emmy-nominated show Life 2.0. She’s also appeared in numerous publications, including Entrepreneur and Bloomberg Businessweek, and major television networks regularly call on her as a tech expert. Crystal’s insights have graced the pages of renowned publications like Entrepreneur and Bloomberg Businessweek. Crystal is the author of One Tech Action and The Social Media Why.  CrystalWashington.com

Kenyon Salo

The James Bond of Motivational Speaking & Keynote Engagements, Kenyon Salo is one of the top trainers, facilitators and keynote speakers in his field of inspiration/motivation, adventure, leadership, team building and sales.

One of only five members on the Denver Broncos Thunderstorm Skydive Team, he is seen each week during game season flying into the Denver Broncos Stadium at 60+mph, ending with a soft tip-toe landing on the ten-yard line. He brings to the stage over 20+ years of successful audience engagement through humor, awe-inspiring moments, prolific storytelling, and ‘edge-of-the seat’ content.  KenyonSalo.com

Ty Coleman

Alamosa Mayor Ty Coleman is a dedicated community leader with a strong passion for promoting health and wellness, fostering business and youth development, and expanding access to housing opportunities. He actively serves as a mentor, coach, author, motivational speaker, and volunteer—consistently working to inspire, support, and uplift those around him.

He is the Chief Operating Officer for Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation and serves on financial boards that provide access to capital to rural businesses and minority owned businesses. Ty is a published author of a motivational and inspirational book “Jump-Start How To Recharge Your Life.” This powerful inspirational book chronicles his business and personal experiences and provides helpful keys to living a successful and balanced life. Mayor Coleman’s mission in life is to “Reach one and teach one daily by his actions!”

 

Kyle Clark

Kyle Clark joined 9NEWS in 2007 and is the anchor and managing editor of the 6pm weeknight program, Next, leading a team that has been honored four times with the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Innovation. He is a political reporter for 9NEWS and he moderates the station's nationally recognized political debates.

His weekly Word of Thanks microgiving campaigns have raised nearly $15M for Colorado's non-profits since 2020. In his spare time, he anchors 9NEWS at 9 and 10pm.  Kyle Clark