Get ready for The Future of AI — a highlight of COB Business Week, returning this spring with its signature blend of innovation, networking, and real-world insights. Join alumni, students, and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming careers and business — and be part of the conversation shaping what’s next. Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and lead at one of GovState’s most anticipated events of the year!
Program Details:
- 5 - 5:30 p.m. – Networking
- 5:30 - 5:45 p.m. – Faculty Awards
- 5:45 - 6 p.m. – Mentoring Awards
- 6 - 7 p.m. – Dinner
- 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. – Panel Discussion: The Future of Work with AI
- 8 p.m. – Program Ends
Panelists:
Edward Hobson Jr., Principal Product Management–Technical, Amazon
Edward has over 20 years of varied supply chain experience, the last 10 at Amazon, and is currently a Principal, Product Management - Technical in Amazon’s Supply Chain Optimization Technologies team. Edward is currently working to reinvent Amazon’s supply chain with Agentic AI automation and consensus planning model optimization. Having worked in various aspects of SCM (operations, finance, program management, and product management) aids in determining human-in-the-loop requirements when Edward drives the building of AI products. He is a proud two time graduate of GSU (BBA - Finance (2011) and BA - Economics; Mathematics minor (2021)) and also a graduate of Georgetown University (MA - International Business and Policy).
Martina Matthews, Founder, Miss ChatGPT101
Martina Matthews is an AI literacy strategist and Founder of Miss ChatGPT101, where she helps institutions, educators, and students move beyond AI awareness to practical, outcomes-driven use. With 20 years of experience across entrepreneurship, digital strategy, and workforce readiness — including early leadership as a founding team member at Chegg — Martina works with universities and community organizations to design actionable AI literacy initiatives. Her work focuses on equipping students, empowering faculty, and aligning education with real-world workforce demands.
Phil Kambic, CEO, Riverside Health
Phillip Kambic began serving as Riverside Healthcare's President and CEO in December 2005. Mr. Kambic has held various leadership roles including Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Riverside since 1985. Mr. Kambic received a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Eastern Illinois University, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and in 2025 was bestowed the Doctor of Humane Letters (LHD) from Governors State University. Under Mr. Kambic's leadership, Riverside Medical Center has earned Magnet designation and multiple redesignations, received multiple IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospital Awards and 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital Awards; and started several Residency and Fellowship training programs at the hospital. Riverside has expanded its physical presence and geographic footprint, with sites of service in four counties and has more than tripled its net asset size. Mr. Kambic has a strong history of service on community and professional boards. He previously chaired the boards for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA), the Kankakee County Economic Development Association and the Kankakee Area YMCA; he continues to serve on the IHA board and on the Illinois Provider Trust board among others. Kambic is long-serving Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Dr. Kayla Lee, Global Lead, IBM Quantum Network & Programs
Kayla joined IBM Quantum in 2018 as an industry consultant, where she worked with several Fortune 500 companies to explore potential quantum computing applications across industries, including healthcare & life sciences, financial services, and media & entertainment. She has also had roles in product management and developing strategic partnerships. In 2021, she was named on MIT Technology Review’s 35 Innovators Under 35.
Kayla holds a BS in Molecular Biology from Hampton University and a PhD in Systems Biology from Harvard University. You can find more about her on LinkedIn.
Moderator:
Dean Sonia Dalmia, College of Business, Governors State University
Dr. Sonia Dalmia has served as the Dean of the College of Business at Governors State University since September 2023. With a distinguished career in academia and leadership, she brings extensive experience in economics, accreditation, strategic planning, and academic program development.
Before joining Governors State University, Dr. Dalmia held multiple leadership roles at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business, including Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, Chair of the Department of Economics, and Interim Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs for Assessment, Accreditation, and Planning in the Provost’s Office. Her extensive administrative background spans faculty development, AACSB and HLC accreditation, and curriculum innovation.
Dr. Dalmia earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Iowa, specializing in labor economics and applied econometrics. She is an accomplished scholar with numerous peer-reviewed publications and international conference presentations. Her research focuses on marital matching, labor market outcomes, and economic disparities.
Throughout her career, Dr. Dalmia has led institutional initiatives to enhance faculty hiring practices, assessment strategies, and interdisciplinary collaborations. She remains actively engaged with AACSB accreditation efforts and serves as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission.
As Dean, Dr. Dalmia is dedicated to advancing student success, strengthening industry partnerships, and driving innovation in business education. Her leadership continues to propel the College of Business forward, ensuring academic excellence, community engagement, and global competitiveness.
Dr. Kayla Lee is the Head of Quantum Programs & Ecosystem. She leads the IBM Quantum Network, commercial ecosystem, and the development of new programs and engagements to drive adoption of IBM Quantum’s products and services.