Members
Chuck Giddings
C41 Enclave Manager - CaVU Consulting
Chuck is U.S. Navy Veteran with an active Top Secret SCI Clearance and 15+ years of proven experience leading teams of up to 200 employees in dynamic, fast-paced environments. He Possesses a comprehensive background in overseeing processes, planning, and coordination of IT services, projects, and operations, derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Chuck is an adept communicator with real-world experience leading multiple, high-dollar projects while collaborating with stakeholders across numerous departments. He leverages extensive knowledge in Network Security Training, IT Lifecycle Management, and Network Infrastructure. He is equipped with a proven track record of success supported by a B.S., a PMP, and numerous IT Certifications.
CISSP | PMP | CASP+ | SEC+ | TS/SCI | RBLP-T | MTS
Vistage on Campus – EMBA27
Sandra Cmaylo
US Navy Veteran
Sandra is an experienced logistics and financial management professional with 10+ years of combined military and civilian service supporting SEAL Teams, NSW ranges, and NAVWAR programs. She is an expert in property accountability (DPAS/APSR, FIAR-compliant), budget formulation and execution, contract support, and high-visibility resource management for no-fail missions. Sandra has a proven record managing up to $74M in accountable property and up to $17M OPTAR and program budgets. She is experienced in leading joint logistics teams supporting deployed special operations forces and trusted by NSW leadership for integrity, discretion, and execution in time-sensitive, complex environments.
Vistage on Campus – EMBA27
Nihal Razak
Senior Solutions Consultant - AI & Automation - Sentient Labs
Nihal is a technology professional with deep experience in software engineering and product development. He works across full-stack development and emerging technologies, bringing a practical, business-oriented approach to building and scaling digital solutions. Nihal combines technical rigor with curiosity and clear thinking, and he enjoys solving complex problems that sit at the intersection of technology, people, and impact.
Vistage on Campus – EMBA27
Francesca De Santis
Sr. Manager Operations - Abbott
Francesca is an innovative and detail-oriented Operations and Supply Chain Manager with 10+ years of experience guiding supply chain, logistics and manufacturing efforts for global industry leaders.
Vistage on Campus – EMBA27
Sean Houshmandi
Commercialization & Business Development Leader | Life Sciences
Sean is a commercialization and business development leader with experience translating complex science into scalable business strategies across biotech, pharma, and diagnostics. He has led growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, licensing, and capital strategy, working closely with boards and investors.
With a strong foundation as a multidisciplinary scientist, Sean advises early- and growth-stage companies on fundraising, product development, and go-to-market planning and execution. His work bridges advanced biology and commercial execution to accelerate adoption and build durable businesses.
Vistage on Campus – EMBA27
Elyse Brown
Senior Global Compensation Partner - Liftoff Mobile
Elyse is a strategy-minded, analytically driven professional with a passion for turning complex systems into clear, scalable solutions. Her career has centered on connecting people, process, and data to drive better business outcomes. She brings a unique combination of strategic insight, operational rigor, and empathy — allowing her to simplify complexity, optimize workflows, and align execution with organizational goals.
Over the past decade, she has led compensation design, job architecture, and process automation projects that improved accuracy, efficiency, and transparency across multiple organizations. In doing so, Elyse discovered what energizes her most — solving cross-functional problems that influence business strategy and operational performance.
Now, as an MBA candidate at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management, She is expanding her impact beyond HR and analytics to focus on Strategy & Operations. Elyse is building on her foundation in data, governance, and communication to take on challenges in business operations, strategic planning roles.
Vistage on Campus – EMBA27