A consumer finance professional with years of experience in banking.

Xiao Chen is a multidisciplinary product designer with a background in architecture and a passion for crafting user-centered digital experiences. With experience spanning enterprise tools, AI-powered platforms, and consumer products, Shawn has led design across every stage of the product lifecycle, from research and strategy to UI, prototyping, and iteration.

Jiwon Chong is an award-winning Visual UX Designer at Amazon, where she enhances web experiences and streamlines global recruitment for millions of users. With expertise in accessibility and human-machine interaction (HMI), she champions inclusive design across e-commerce and workforce development.

CEO & Managing Partner of PIZZOLANTE, a communications professional with graduate studies in management (IESA), sustainability (Harvard), and a master’s degree in political communication and governance (GWU). International senior business consultant with 33 years of experience in strategy, reputation, and communications. Columnist, author, speaker, podcaster and juror of international awards.

Senior Software Engineer at Target with 10+ years of experience building enterprise-scale web applications. Leads modernization and release reliability initiatives impacting multiple teams. Passionate about engineering excellence, innovation, and measurable business impact. Enjoys mentoring and evaluating technology solutions for quality, scalability, and customer value.

Jessica is the founder of Mud Silk Studios, a women-led brand that reimagines ancient Chinese craftsmanship through sustainable, multidisciplinary design. The studio’s work promotes mindful consumption and has received a Sustainability Award from Hey Social Good. Products have been sold in 108 cities across 21 countries and exhibited internationally, including at ICFF, Coterie, Vienna Design Week.

Eric Hards is a creative director who translates complex technology and strategy into clear, compelling stories. Over nearly three decades at Lockheed Martin Space, he helped build the company’s internal agency model and led teams at the intersection of design and business. He also teaches visual communications and mentors emerging creatives.

Rocio is a communications professional with over 15 years’ experience helping brands find their voice, build credibility and show up with confidence across global media. She specializes in turning complex, high profile stories into clear, compelling narratives, backed by strong PR strategies that drive visibility, engagement and real influence across corporate, financial and international communications.

Priyanka Kuvalekar is a Senior UX Researcher at Microsoft specializing in AI powered enterprise collaboration. With an MS in Human Computer Interaction and 8+ years across UX research, product strategy, and business decisions, she has led AI initiatives at Cisco Webex and now guides mixed method research for Teams Calling.

A small-town dreamer who became an entrepreneur in the promotional products industry. Nayree’s path wasn’t traditional. Rooted in a love for aesthetics and shaped by real-world experience, it led her to build a brand focused on relationships, thoughtful details, and meaningful impact behind the scenes.

Gen is a visual effects artist with over ten years of experience in film and television post-production. He contributed to major productions at FuseFX New York, including The Changeling, American Horror Story, and The Diplomat, and worked on Forza Motorsport. He is currently a Senior Technical Artist at TEKsystems.

Gabriela helps clients win more business in English and Spanish. 25+ years' experience in bidding, sales, marketing and training. She held UK, European, & Global roles at 3 banks. Her career spans the entire sales and marketing journey: business development, sales, propositions, marketing, PR, communications, and training.

Global deal acceleration leader with 15+ years of experience shaping high impact proposals for complex, multi-country opportunities. Brings deep expertise in translating strategy into clear, compelling value narratives and is known for a forward thinking, mindset and approach to improving quality, consistency, and growth performance.

Jessica Qian is a highly acclaimed Art Director with exceptional skills in visual art direction. She has accumulated extensive experience in the industry, crafting unique visual identities for renowned artists and international brands.

Itay is recognized as a leading authority in programmatic advertising and media innovation, and has worked with creative and technological solutions that have helped publishers and brands monetize content more effectively while adapting to new regulatory frameworks in the global media landscape.

Yixuan (Sonia) Song is a UX Designer, specializing in creating human-centered digital experiences. With a unique background in psychology and information science, she blends analytical insights with creative innovation. An award-winning designer, Sonia is dedicated to evaluating excellence and transformative user experiences for the 2026 Stevie® Awards.

Publishing, editing, writing and research since 1984. Award-winning writer, journalist, editor and business coach. Chief Communications Officer for a 38,000-member social-service organization. Work has been carried by The New York Times, Associated Press, Scripps Howard News Service, Agence Presse France, and dozens of online media outlets.

Roman is an award-winning multidisciplinary designer with extensive experience in UI/UX, Branding, Visual Design, and product development. His portfolio includes collaborations with leading global brands such as Philips, Cisco, Samsung, LG, Volkswagen, Nescafé, and L’Oréal, reflecting a versatile design sensibility and a strategic approach to creating impactful products.

Inna is a hands-on Product Manager with 8 years of experience bringing Generative AI and AR from R&D into production. At Snapchat, Inna translates first-party GenAI research into shippable AI Lenses across static image, VidGen, and Vid2Vid formats, owning the full productization path from prototype to launch.

Kewei Zhu is a creative leader at TikTok Shop, leading design for major commerce campaigns across the US and LATAM. Previously at Apple, he specializes in scalable creative systems that connect creators, brands, and consumers. His work focuses on turning cultural moments into high-impact commerce experiences.