Meet the Team
Dan Roberts, Host of CIOW Podcast and
CEO of Ouellette & Associates Consulting, Inc.
Dan Roberts has mentored, studied and partnered with thousands of CIOs, technology executives and digital leaders over the past three decades. One of the most influential thought leaders in the space, he firmly believes in the potential of people to shape the future of technology. CIOs appreciate his ability to energize, challenge their thinking, and build and sustain a world-class IT culture and future-ready workforce.
Dan’s company, Ouellette & Associates, coined the term “Developing the Human Side of Technology” back in 1984, when technology and technologists hid safely behind glass walls. Today, it’s abundantly clear: Technology is the business — and there has never been a better time to be in the IT profession. Dan is passionate about connecting great people with great ideas and has dedicated his career to ensuring leaders and team members have the mindsets, skillsets, and tools to elevate the narrative of IT and innovate the future of the business. A student of leadership, he also writes and speaks about the common traits of these game-changing executives. He’s found that they’re consistently able to cut through the noise of the day and stay laser-focused on what he refers to as the 7Cs of top leaders: Customer Obsession, Culture, Cultivate, Courage, Change, Collaboration and Communication.
David Alexander,
Co-Host of CIOW Podcast and
Co-Founder of Social Origin LLC
A creative at his core, David is a poet, speaker, and entrepreneur. He's the Co-Founder of Social Origin LLC, a digital marketing agency that helps world-class brands tell powerful stories through podcasting, video production, and social media management. In 2010 he toured the U.S., Mexico, and Canada impacting well over 100,000 upcoming leaders as a motivational presenter. Upon his return, David founded a nonprofit that helped students gain access to job opportunities, mentors, internships, and leadership training. When David is not co-hosting the CIO Whisperers Podcast you can find him serving on the board of Character Plus, a nonprofit helping serve 500,000+ students through character leadership education, and also mentoring rising entrepreneurs.
Daniel Alexander,
Producer of the CIOW Podcast and Co-Founder of Social Origin LLC
Savvy in the areas of both marketing and music production, Daniel is an essential member of the CIO Whisperers team. He studied business marketing and entrepreneurship at Indiana Wesleyan University, as well as songwriting and music production at Hillsong College in Sydney, Australia. After finishing college, Daniel co-founded and is currently the director of marketing at Social Origin LLC, an agency dedicated to helping organizations tell their stories through podcasts, videos, and social media. In addition to his marketing experience, he also managed the largest co-working space in Melbourne, Australia. In his spare time, Daniel enjoys mountain biking, playing the guitar, and creating videos.
Maleah Alexander, Project Coordinator at CIOW and Operations Manager at Social Origin LLC
With her background in beauty, styling, and social media, Maleah is the design eye behind the brand. She led the creative department at one of Australia’s leading e-commerce fashion brands in Sydney, as well as styled and coordinated weddings and other high-end events in Melbourne. Her understanding of aesthetics is valuable in a multitude of ways, from creating this beautiful website to managing the various social media accounts. Currently, Maleah is the Operations Manager at Social Origin LLC, an agency committed to helping organizations tell their stories. When she’s not designing, Maleah loves going on picnics, reading, and walking her dog.
Hallie Wiltshire, Social Media Intern at CIOW and student at University of San Diego
Hallie is a senior at the University of San Diego where she studies Communication Studies and Anthropology and acts as the Social Media & Marketing manager for Sustainability Club. She has worked in the IT departments of both Pfizer Inc. and Charles River Laboratories, creating accessible content about cybersecurity. Hallie has a passion for discovering the intersection between different ideas, as shown by her desire to understand people and implement new, creative ways to communicate. When she’s not in class, Hallie loves to sew, bake, and read.