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STEM and Data Science Mentors
STEM and Data Science
SUSAN ALBEN
BUSINESS VALUE ENGINEER FOR DYNAMIC SALES & PARTNERS AT MICROSOFT
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Click here to listen to Susan talk about inspiring change as a data scientist!
Susan Alben is an accomplished business value engineer and solution seller for Microsoft as the largest enterprise software vendors selling cloud services - business applications, business intelligence, machine learning and artificial intelligence. She has a unique combination of technical knowledge and sales skills from her extensive experience as a director of sales and business for companies such as Virginia Mason Medical Center, Elephant Talk Communications, and SAP, allowing her to lead and generate $1M+ opportunities.
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@microsoft / 3.3M followers
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Click here to listen to Susan talk about inspiring change as a data scientist!
Susan Alben is an accomplished business value engineer and solution seller for Microsoft as the largest enterprise software vendors selling cloud services - business applications, business intelligence, machine learning and artificial intelligence. She has a unique combination of technical knowledge and sales skills from her extensive experience as a director of sales and business for companies such as Virginia Mason Medical Center, Elephant Talk Communications, and SAP, allowing her to lead and generate $1M+ opportunities.
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@microsoft / 3.3M followers
NOLA KAMBANDA
DIRECTOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AT THE BOEING COMPANY
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Nola Kambanda was born in Rwanda and lived in Burundi a few years after a failed Hutu rebellion in 1972 left 10,000 Tutsi and 150,000 Hutu dead. Nola made her way to the U.S. and studied at Los Angeles City College. During her time at LACC, she performed traditional Rwandan dances at local cultural events with five other dancers to alert Southern Californians to the horrors and raise money to help the victims and their families.
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@boeing / 1.5M followers
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Nola Kambanda was born in Rwanda and lived in Burundi a few years after a failed Hutu rebellion in 1972 left 10,000 Tutsi and 150,000 Hutu dead. Nola made her way to the U.S. and studied at Los Angeles City College. During her time at LACC, she performed traditional Rwandan dances at local cultural events with five other dancers to alert Southern Californians to the horrors and raise money to help the victims and their families.
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@boeing / 1.5M followers
ASITANG MISHRA
SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST AT JPL
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Asitang Mishra is a Senior Data Scientist at NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He has spent the last 6 years developing Machine Learning solutions for JPL and worked on providing ML expertise on JPL collaborations with DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and National Cancer Institute. He takes great pleasure in creating and working with algorithms and techniques involving Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval amongst others, and dabbles in creating interactive visualizations. In his free time he loves to spend time cooking and doing nature photography. (Watch his TedX talk on "Demystifying Data Science" to know more about his work and Data Science in general.)
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@nasa / 69.3k followers
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Asitang Mishra is a Senior Data Scientist at NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He has spent the last 6 years developing Machine Learning solutions for JPL and worked on providing ML expertise on JPL collaborations with DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), DHS (Department of Homeland Security) and National Cancer Institute. He takes great pleasure in creating and working with algorithms and techniques involving Graph Theory, Natural Language Processing and Information Retrieval amongst others, and dabbles in creating interactive visualizations. In his free time he loves to spend time cooking and doing nature photography. (Watch his TedX talk on "Demystifying Data Science" to know more about his work and Data Science in general.)
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@nasa / 69.3k followers
James Jasper
LEAD DATA SCIENTIST AT BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP
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James Jasper has spent his entire career working with data, beginning at The Walt Disney Company as a business intelligence analyst, then moving over to Microsoft as a data scientist lead and now to his current role leading a data team at Boston Consulting Group. He is particularly passionate about bringing the breadth of talent to solve difficult problems across engineering, business, and operations challenges.
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@bcg / 171k followers
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James Jasper has spent his entire career working with data, beginning at The Walt Disney Company as a business intelligence analyst, then moving over to Microsoft as a data scientist lead and now to his current role leading a data team at Boston Consulting Group. He is particularly passionate about bringing the breadth of talent to solve difficult problems across engineering, business, and operations challenges.
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@bcg / 171k followers
KAT YOUNG
SOFTWARE ENGINEER AND DATA SCIENTIST AT MICROSOFT
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Kat Young, one year into her first full-time job, works at Microsoft at the intersection of software engineering and data science. After graduating with a bachelor’s in computer science and playing on the volleyball team at the University of Virginia, she utilized her extra year of NCAA eligibility to play one more year and also earn her master’s in computer science (with a concentration in data science) from Virginia Commonwealth University. While in college, Kat interned as a machine learning engineer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and as a developer at Data Works. She is extremely passionate about the field of AI and the ways it can be used to support good causes.
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@microsoft / 3.3M followers
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Kat Young, one year into her first full-time job, works at Microsoft at the intersection of software engineering and data science. After graduating with a bachelor’s in computer science and playing on the volleyball team at the University of Virginia, she utilized her extra year of NCAA eligibility to play one more year and also earn her master’s in computer science (with a concentration in data science) from Virginia Commonwealth University. While in college, Kat interned as a machine learning engineer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), and as a developer at Data Works. She is extremely passionate about the field of AI and the ways it can be used to support good causes.
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@microsoft / 3.3M followers
TANYA TANDON
PRODUCT ANALYST, DATA SCIENCE AT GOOGLE
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Tanya Tandon is a product analyst, data science at Google where she works on the Android privacy and security team. Her previous experience is with Pandora and Conagra Brands. She has experience in data science using the tools Python, R, SQL, Hive, Hadoop, Spark, Presto, Airflow, Tableau, D3, PySpark, Java, Flask, Javascript, HTML5, Git, AWS, and GCP.
Tanya has a Master of Science in analytics, data science, from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in statistics from Delhi University.
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@google / 13.4M followers
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Tanya Tandon is a product analyst, data science at Google where she works on the Android privacy and security team. Her previous experience is with Pandora and Conagra Brands. She has experience in data science using the tools Python, R, SQL, Hive, Hadoop, Spark, Presto, Airflow, Tableau, D3, PySpark, Java, Flask, Javascript, HTML5, Git, AWS, and GCP.
Tanya has a Master of Science in analytics, data science, from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in statistics from Delhi University.
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@google / 13.4M followers
BEN ROYCE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST IN CLOUD AI SERVICES AT GOOGLE
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Click here to hear Ben talk about landing a job in data science!
Ben Royce is a Business Development Specialist in Cloud AI Services at Google. He received his Bachelor's of Science in Information Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He also has a Master Certificate in Internet Marketing from the University of San Francisco, and a Master's of Science in Information of Knowledge Strategy from Columbia University, where he now lectures on AI part-time.
Royce has extensive work experience, he is the former Department Head of Search and Data Science at Publicis North America, inventor of Publicis Caffeine, and co-inventor of Sapient Content Topography.
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@google / 13.4M followers
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Click here to hear Ben talk about landing a job in data science!
Ben Royce is a Business Development Specialist in Cloud AI Services at Google. He received his Bachelor's of Science in Information Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He also has a Master Certificate in Internet Marketing from the University of San Francisco, and a Master's of Science in Information of Knowledge Strategy from Columbia University, where he now lectures on AI part-time.
Royce has extensive work experience, he is the former Department Head of Search and Data Science at Publicis North America, inventor of Publicis Caffeine, and co-inventor of Sapient Content Topography.
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@google / 13.4M followers
MARK NGUYEN
SALES ANALYTICS MANAGER AT CHIPOTLE
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Mark Nguyen is a data professional who has worked in the restaurant, education, and technology industries. He started his career as an Associate Analyst at Taco Bell Corp. after graduating from UCLA. After several promotions, he ended up being responsible for Taco Bell's A/B market test initiative, informing crucial product decisions for Brand Marketing.
Upon graduating with his MBA in Strategy in Technology at the University of California, Irvine, Mark pivoted to the education technology industry and moved to Silicon Valley to work at a start-up called Udacity. At Udacity, he taught hundreds of people beginning programming, front-end development, technology entrepreneurship, and data science and data analysis. Then, Mark was given the opportunity to build Chipotle’s Data Science team in the Marketing department. He currently works as Chipotle's Sales Analytics manager.
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@chipotle / 1.1M followers
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Mark Nguyen is a data professional who has worked in the restaurant, education, and technology industries. He started his career as an Associate Analyst at Taco Bell Corp. after graduating from UCLA. After several promotions, he ended up being responsible for Taco Bell's A/B market test initiative, informing crucial product decisions for Brand Marketing.
Upon graduating with his MBA in Strategy in Technology at the University of California, Irvine, Mark pivoted to the education technology industry and moved to Silicon Valley to work at a start-up called Udacity. At Udacity, he taught hundreds of people beginning programming, front-end development, technology entrepreneurship, and data science and data analysis. Then, Mark was given the opportunity to build Chipotle’s Data Science team in the Marketing department. He currently works as Chipotle's Sales Analytics manager.
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@chipotle / 1.1M followers
DAPHNE CHEUNG
DATA SCIENTIST AT
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
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Daphne Cheung is currently a Data Scientist at The Walt Disney Company, transforming Enterprise Technology with the use of AIOps solutions, machine learning, and storytelling. Her past experience includes developing business intelligence tools in the aviation industry and advancing entrepreneurial tech initiatives with the U.S. Embassy in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Apart from her work at Disney, Daphne promotes data as a catalyst for change in diversity and inclusion programs in the U.S., most notably with the Women@Disney program and L.A.-based technology non-profit L.A. Tech4Good. She has spoken about her experience as a woman in technology, the importance of data storytelling, and intersectionality in data science at DataCon L.A., the Analytics Institute of Ireland, and a number of international podcasts to be released this year.
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@disney / 31.1M followers
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
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Daphne Cheung is currently a Data Scientist at The Walt Disney Company, transforming Enterprise Technology with the use of AIOps solutions, machine learning, and storytelling. Her past experience includes developing business intelligence tools in the aviation industry and advancing entrepreneurial tech initiatives with the U.S. Embassy in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Apart from her work at Disney, Daphne promotes data as a catalyst for change in diversity and inclusion programs in the U.S., most notably with the Women@Disney program and L.A.-based technology non-profit L.A. Tech4Good. She has spoken about her experience as a woman in technology, the importance of data storytelling, and intersectionality in data science at DataCon L.A., the Analytics Institute of Ireland, and a number of international podcasts to be released this year.
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@disney / 31.1M followers
LEILENAH MAMEA
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER AT PAYPAL
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Click here to listen to Leilenah talk about her career in software development!
Leilenah Mamea, who has a bachelor’s degree in economics with an emphasis in finance and math from University of LaVerne, began her career as a financial analyst at Disney.
Leilenah was able to make a transition into tech through a fellowship—sponsored by Disney—for a Hackbright Academy software engineering bootcamp, whose instructors conducted the classes at Disney’s offices. Leilenah moved into an associate software engineer job, then to Amazon and PayPal, at higher-level software development positions.
Leilenah will start classes in early 2022 at Stanford University toward a master’s degree in computer science with a specialization in human-computer interaction.
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@paypal/ 414k followers
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Click here to listen to Leilenah talk about her career in software development!
Leilenah Mamea, who has a bachelor’s degree in economics with an emphasis in finance and math from University of LaVerne, began her career as a financial analyst at Disney.
Leilenah was able to make a transition into tech through a fellowship—sponsored by Disney—for a Hackbright Academy software engineering bootcamp, whose instructors conducted the classes at Disney’s offices. Leilenah moved into an associate software engineer job, then to Amazon and PayPal, at higher-level software development positions.
Leilenah will start classes in early 2022 at Stanford University toward a master’s degree in computer science with a specialization in human-computer interaction.
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@paypal/ 414k followers
MEGHANA BHATT
DIRECTOR, DATA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT NETFLIX
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Click here to listen to Meghana talk about the importance of diversity in machine learning!
Meghana Bhatt came to technology after 10 years in academia studying human decision-making from both an economics and cognitive neuroscience perspective. After a stint in the start-up world leveraging her knowledge of economics, mathematical modeling, and cognitive psychology to build recommender systems, she moved to Netflix to think about how data can complement human expertise for their content teams. Throughout her career, she's strived to think about how to combine the best of what technology can do with the spark of human creativity and judgment.
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@netflix / 29.1M followers
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Click here to listen to Meghana talk about the importance of diversity in machine learning!
Meghana Bhatt came to technology after 10 years in academia studying human decision-making from both an economics and cognitive neuroscience perspective. After a stint in the start-up world leveraging her knowledge of economics, mathematical modeling, and cognitive psychology to build recommender systems, she moved to Netflix to think about how data can complement human expertise for their content teams. Throughout her career, she's strived to think about how to combine the best of what technology can do with the spark of human creativity and judgment.
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@netflix / 29.1M followers
RICHARD MATTHEW
PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE DEAN, DIRECTOR OF THE BLUM CENTER FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION AT UC IRVINE
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Richard A. Matthew (BA McGill; PhD Princeton) is Associate Dean for Research and International Programs; Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy; and Director of the Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation at UC Irvine.
He is also a Senior Fellow at IISD in Geneva; a member of the United Nations Expert Group on Environment, Conflict and Peacebuilding; a member of the IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy and co-chair of its Task Force on Conservation, Migration and Conflict; and the Vice-President of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association.
He is PI of an NSF EAGER project, and Co-PI of the FloodRISE and SedRise projects. He has served on several UN peacebuilding missions, including two that he led to Sierra Leone. His research focuses on understanding and addressing human security and conservation challenges at the intersection of severe environmental stress, extreme poverty and violent conflict. He also works on the co-development of visualization tools using big data and local knowledge to provide practical risk management support to communities that are extremely vulnerable to flood events and other disasters. He has done extensive fieldwork in conflict and disaster zones worldwide. He has given four TEDx talks and been a featured storyteller on The Moth twice. He has over 180 publications.
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@ucirvine / 69.7k
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Richard A. Matthew (BA McGill; PhD Princeton) is Associate Dean for Research and International Programs; Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy; and Director of the Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation at UC Irvine.
He is also a Senior Fellow at IISD in Geneva; a member of the United Nations Expert Group on Environment, Conflict and Peacebuilding; a member of the IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy and co-chair of its Task Force on Conservation, Migration and Conflict; and the Vice-President of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association.
He is PI of an NSF EAGER project, and Co-PI of the FloodRISE and SedRise projects. He has served on several UN peacebuilding missions, including two that he led to Sierra Leone. His research focuses on understanding and addressing human security and conservation challenges at the intersection of severe environmental stress, extreme poverty and violent conflict. He also works on the co-development of visualization tools using big data and local knowledge to provide practical risk management support to communities that are extremely vulnerable to flood events and other disasters. He has done extensive fieldwork in conflict and disaster zones worldwide. He has given four TEDx talks and been a featured storyteller on The Moth twice. He has over 180 publications.
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@ucirvine / 69.7k
DUY NGUYEN
VP ENGINEERING ENGAGEMENT MANAGER AT CITI
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Click here to see what Duy has to say about effectively presenting your skills to hiring managers!
After graduating college with a degree in biomedical engineering, Duy has spent the last five years not utilizing his degree at all. Starting in a UX role at Citi developing microservices, to now hiring all entry-level software developers for his organization, Duy has been building a community that thrives on the uniqueness and differences of individuals. In his off hours he enjoys helping external clients using leadership coaching informed by therapeutic techniques.
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@citi/ 75.6k followers
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Click here to see what Duy has to say about effectively presenting your skills to hiring managers!
After graduating college with a degree in biomedical engineering, Duy has spent the last five years not utilizing his degree at all. Starting in a UX role at Citi developing microservices, to now hiring all entry-level software developers for his organization, Duy has been building a community that thrives on the uniqueness and differences of individuals. In his off hours he enjoys helping external clients using leadership coaching informed by therapeutic techniques.
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@citi/ 75.6k followers
POOJA MALPANI
HEAD OF ENGINEERING AT
BLOOMBERG MEDIA
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Pooja Malpani earned her bachelor of technology in computer science from Model Engineering College in India and her master’s in computer science from Indiana University. After completing her degrees, Pooja worked at a few small companies before joining Microsoft as a software design engineer. She worked at Microsoft for 9 years and spent most of the time on Microsoft Lync and Skype. Pooja then became a senior engineering manager at HBO, where she oversaw subscription management for HBO video streaming. Now, Pooja Malpani is the Head of Engineering for Bloomberg Media. She leads the engineering team responsible for consumer media, marketing and data visualization.
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@bloomberg / 300k followers
BLOOMBERG MEDIA
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Pooja Malpani earned her bachelor of technology in computer science from Model Engineering College in India and her master’s in computer science from Indiana University. After completing her degrees, Pooja worked at a few small companies before joining Microsoft as a software design engineer. She worked at Microsoft for 9 years and spent most of the time on Microsoft Lync and Skype. Pooja then became a senior engineering manager at HBO, where she oversaw subscription management for HBO video streaming. Now, Pooja Malpani is the Head of Engineering for Bloomberg Media. She leads the engineering team responsible for consumer media, marketing and data visualization.
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@bloomberg / 300k followers
DIANA LOOK
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER AT PILLPACK BY AMAZON PHARMACY
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Diana is a genderqueer SDE based in Boston, MA with a passion for boats, math, and puzzles of all kinds. They received a BS in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute, and an MS in Applied and Computational Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University. They work on the pricing team for Amazon Pharmacy providing price transparency and lower cost medications for all, including those who are underinsured or uninsured.
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@amazon / 3.2M followers
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Diana is a genderqueer SDE based in Boston, MA with a passion for boats, math, and puzzles of all kinds. They received a BS in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute, and an MS in Applied and Computational Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University. They work on the pricing team for Amazon Pharmacy providing price transparency and lower cost medications for all, including those who are underinsured or uninsured.
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@amazon / 3.2M followers
NANDITA SAMPATH
AI POLICY ANALYST AT CONSUMER REPORTS
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Nandita Sampath is a Policy Analyst in Consumer Reports’ San Francisco office. Her area of focus is on algorithmic bias and accountability issues, helping CR shape its platform in this emerging area of policy. Prior to joining CR, she was an engineer in Silicon Valley. She has previously worked at tech policy groups such as the Center for Democracy & Technology, ID2020, and UC Berkeley’s CITRIS Policy Lab. She holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley and a Master of Public Policy from UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy.
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@consumerreports / 68k followers
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Nandita Sampath is a Policy Analyst in Consumer Reports’ San Francisco office. Her area of focus is on algorithmic bias and accountability issues, helping CR shape its platform in this emerging area of policy. Prior to joining CR, she was an engineer in Silicon Valley. She has previously worked at tech policy groups such as the Center for Democracy & Technology, ID2020, and UC Berkeley’s CITRIS Policy Lab. She holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley and a Master of Public Policy from UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy.
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@consumerreports / 68k followers
ALEX ALBEN
PRINCIPAL AT GET SMART SOFTWARE AND VISITING PROFESSOR AT UCLA
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Alex Alben is a technology industry veteran. He served as the first Chief Privacy Officer of the State of Washington from 2015-19. Alben currently teaches Internet Law, Media & Society at UCLA Law School. He ran for Congress from Washington State in 2004.
Alben is the author of "Analog Days—How Technology Rewrote Our Future," and works as a consultant to public sector organizations, high tech, and energy companies on privacy and security-related matters.
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@uclalawschool / 7.4k followers
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Alex Alben is a technology industry veteran. He served as the first Chief Privacy Officer of the State of Washington from 2015-19. Alben currently teaches Internet Law, Media & Society at UCLA Law School. He ran for Congress from Washington State in 2004.
Alben is the author of "Analog Days—How Technology Rewrote Our Future," and works as a consultant to public sector organizations, high tech, and energy companies on privacy and security-related matters.
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@uclalawschool / 7.4k followers
MUDDY BHATT
DIRECTOR OF AI AT VERSES & CO-FOUNDER AT VERSES HEALTH
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As a product of University College London Medical School’s combined MD PhD program (PhD in Computational Neuroscience & Applied Mathematics); Dr. Bhatt has front-line experience in both clinical practice and enterprise software development.
During his time as a clinical academic, Muddy has published and taught work focusing on the integration of several fields, including medicine, mathematics & statistics, computer science and neuroscience. After leaving academia, he worked in a number of AI-based tech roles, including in the finance industry and Google DeepMind’s health division, before turning to entrepreneurship as Co-Founder and CTO in multiple funded startups.
His work in the startup space led to enterprise deployment of machine learning and AI in a wide variety of fields including blockchain, social media, digital health, finance, fashion, hardware development and more. These experiences led to his current roles as Director of AI at VERSES and Co-Founder at VERSES Health.
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@verses.io / 121 followers
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As a product of University College London Medical School’s combined MD PhD program (PhD in Computational Neuroscience & Applied Mathematics); Dr. Bhatt has front-line experience in both clinical practice and enterprise software development.
During his time as a clinical academic, Muddy has published and taught work focusing on the integration of several fields, including medicine, mathematics & statistics, computer science and neuroscience. After leaving academia, he worked in a number of AI-based tech roles, including in the finance industry and Google DeepMind’s health division, before turning to entrepreneurship as Co-Founder and CTO in multiple funded startups.
His work in the startup space led to enterprise deployment of machine learning and AI in a wide variety of fields including blockchain, social media, digital health, finance, fashion, hardware development and more. These experiences led to his current roles as Director of AI at VERSES and Co-Founder at VERSES Health.
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@verses.io / 121 followers
HARRY MAGNAN
LEAD TECHNICAL WRITER AT HUMANA
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Harry Magnan is a customer-focused writer specializing in API/SDK writing in big data, EMR, HDInsight, and Cloudera cloud environments. He has extensive experience developing and defining GxP, ISO, NERC, ITIL, and COBIT processes and procedures for business, manufacturing, distribution, engineering, development, and quality assurance organizations. He also has experience with multiple delivery methodologies including DITA/XML and web-based solutions.
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@humana / 11.3k followers
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Harry Magnan is a customer-focused writer specializing in API/SDK writing in big data, EMR, HDInsight, and Cloudera cloud environments. He has extensive experience developing and defining GxP, ISO, NERC, ITIL, and COBIT processes and procedures for business, manufacturing, distribution, engineering, development, and quality assurance organizations. He also has experience with multiple delivery methodologies including DITA/XML and web-based solutions.
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@humana / 11.3k followers
KRISTIN KOSTKA
DIRECTOR OF THE OHDSI CENTER AT THE ROUX INSTITUTE AT NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
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Kristin Kostka is an award-winning computational epidemiologist (data-driven, algorithms-powered outcomes researcher) with a passion for large-scale health analytics. She is heavily invested in open science and innovation through collaboration with the Observational Health Data Sciences & Informatics (OHDSI) community aimed at improving patient outcomes through large-scale analytics. Kristin's professional experience includes more than a decade of hands-on time in the trenches of the healthcare and life sciences industry, leading real-world evidence generation studies, designing and implementing enterprise patient data lakes, conducting large-scale multinational clinical trials, and preparing regulatory submissions.
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@northeastern / 76.7k followers
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Kristin Kostka is an award-winning computational epidemiologist (data-driven, algorithms-powered outcomes researcher) with a passion for large-scale health analytics. She is heavily invested in open science and innovation through collaboration with the Observational Health Data Sciences & Informatics (OHDSI) community aimed at improving patient outcomes through large-scale analytics. Kristin's professional experience includes more than a decade of hands-on time in the trenches of the healthcare and life sciences industry, leading real-world evidence generation studies, designing and implementing enterprise patient data lakes, conducting large-scale multinational clinical trials, and preparing regulatory submissions.
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@northeastern / 76.7k followers
MAHAULT ALBARRACIN
CTO AT SEXUALIS AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FOR NESTED MINDS SOLUTIONS
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Mahault Albarracin, M.A. is a sexologist and web developer as well as the co-founder of Sexualis. She is a graduate of the baccalaureate and master's degree programs in research and intervention in sexology from UQAM, where she is currently pursuing a doctorate in cognitive computing. She is passionate about the intersection between technology and the social/cognitive sciences.
As vice-president of the Manifesto for Women in Tech and Director of Operations at the Nested Minds Network, she has a specific interest in the advancement of women in environments that are still difficult for them to access. A militant feminist since the age of four, she is engaged in critical analysis of cognitive sciences.
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@sexualis.education / 1.1k followers
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Mahault Albarracin, M.A. is a sexologist and web developer as well as the co-founder of Sexualis. She is a graduate of the baccalaureate and master's degree programs in research and intervention in sexology from UQAM, where she is currently pursuing a doctorate in cognitive computing. She is passionate about the intersection between technology and the social/cognitive sciences.
As vice-president of the Manifesto for Women in Tech and Director of Operations at the Nested Minds Network, she has a specific interest in the advancement of women in environments that are still difficult for them to access. A militant feminist since the age of four, she is engaged in critical analysis of cognitive sciences.
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@sexualis.education / 1.1k followers
BARBARA COVINGTON
PRESIDENT AT DATAGUAY
SOCIEDAD LIMITADA
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Barbara Covington has a diverse tech background, with specialties in systems analysis, data analysis, metrics and reporting, and program/project management. She has worked as a data analyst and programmer at huge companies like Raytheon, United Healthcare, and Princess Cruises, and spent six years working in cybersecurity at The Walt Disney Company.
Barbara first earned a B.A. in political science/economics from the University of California at Irvine before obtaining her M.F.A. in theater arts with a specialty in stage management from California State University at Fullerton. She then worked as a story editor for "Mysterious Ways" and as a production assistant for "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" as well as other credits that can be found on her IMDB page.
She went back to California State University at Fullerton, this time earning an M.A. in computer science, with a concentration in data mining and software engineering. She landed her first tech internship at Raytheon at the age of 47, and continued to work in the tech sector. Currently, she is the founder and president of her own company, Dataguay, Sociedad Limitada in Spain.
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Barbara Covington / 555 followers
SOCIEDAD LIMITADA
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Barbara Covington has a diverse tech background, with specialties in systems analysis, data analysis, metrics and reporting, and program/project management. She has worked as a data analyst and programmer at huge companies like Raytheon, United Healthcare, and Princess Cruises, and spent six years working in cybersecurity at The Walt Disney Company.
Barbara first earned a B.A. in political science/economics from the University of California at Irvine before obtaining her M.F.A. in theater arts with a specialty in stage management from California State University at Fullerton. She then worked as a story editor for "Mysterious Ways" and as a production assistant for "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" as well as other credits that can be found on her IMDB page.
She went back to California State University at Fullerton, this time earning an M.A. in computer science, with a concentration in data mining and software engineering. She landed her first tech internship at Raytheon at the age of 47, and continued to work in the tech sector. Currently, she is the founder and president of her own company, Dataguay, Sociedad Limitada in Spain.
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Barbara Covington / 555 followers
SCOTT GORDON
SVP OF PARTNERS AT ADSTRA
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Scott Gordon is the EVP of Partners at Adstra, where he leads teams focused on the intersection of cross channel digital advertising, marketing technology, and big data. Gordon also founded Epic Innovations, a market technology consultancy, assisting startups and early stage tech companies with product support, marketing, and end-to-end sales.
With an extensive background in sales, business development, strategy, M & A, and product experience, Gordon is at the forefront of an industry-wide paradigm shift in how data is used in marketing today, putting customers and consumer privacy first.
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@adstradata / 2.5k followers
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Scott Gordon is the EVP of Partners at Adstra, where he leads teams focused on the intersection of cross channel digital advertising, marketing technology, and big data. Gordon also founded Epic Innovations, a market technology consultancy, assisting startups and early stage tech companies with product support, marketing, and end-to-end sales.
With an extensive background in sales, business development, strategy, M & A, and product experience, Gordon is at the forefront of an industry-wide paradigm shift in how data is used in marketing today, putting customers and consumer privacy first.
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@adstradata / 2.5k followers
JODY MILLER-SMITH
SENIOR DIRECTOR, BRANDING AT
LAUREL SPRINGS SCHOOL
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Jody Miller-Smith brings two decades of experience to the Marketing industry, particularly in EdTech. She started her career as a web developer at ProsoftLearning before shifting to a Marketing Manager role.
Since then, she has worked at Certification Partners as Director of Marketing Communications, Vice President of Marketing at the University of Phoenix, and as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Southern Careers Institute, all leading to her current role as Senior Director of Brand & Digital Marketing at Laurel Springs School. She is passionate about higher education and helping women achieve their career goals.
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@laurelsprings / 3.3k followers
LAUREL SPRINGS SCHOOL
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Jody Miller-Smith brings two decades of experience to the Marketing industry, particularly in EdTech. She started her career as a web developer at ProsoftLearning before shifting to a Marketing Manager role.
Since then, she has worked at Certification Partners as Director of Marketing Communications, Vice President of Marketing at the University of Phoenix, and as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Southern Careers Institute, all leading to her current role as Senior Director of Brand & Digital Marketing at Laurel Springs School. She is passionate about higher education and helping women achieve their career goals.
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@laurelsprings / 3.3k followers
ALEX LIU
CEO & FOUNDER OF RMDS LAB
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Dr. Alex Liu is the founder and CEO of the RMDS Lab, a data and AI ecosystem service provider. From 2013 to 2019, Alex was one of the data science thought leaders and a distinguished data scientist at IBM, where he served as a Chief Data Scientist for analytics services.
Before joining IBM, Dr. Liu worked as a chief data scientist for a few companies including iSKY and Retention Science. Previously, Dr. Liu taught advanced quantitative methods to Ph.D. candidates at the University of Southern California and the University of California at Irvine, while also consulting for many well-known organizations such as the United Nations and Ingram Micro. Dr. Liu has a M.S. of Statistical Computing and a Ph.D. of Sociology from Stanford University.
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@rmdslab / 483 followers
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Dr. Alex Liu is the founder and CEO of the RMDS Lab, a data and AI ecosystem service provider. From 2013 to 2019, Alex was one of the data science thought leaders and a distinguished data scientist at IBM, where he served as a Chief Data Scientist for analytics services.
Before joining IBM, Dr. Liu worked as a chief data scientist for a few companies including iSKY and Retention Science. Previously, Dr. Liu taught advanced quantitative methods to Ph.D. candidates at the University of Southern California and the University of California at Irvine, while also consulting for many well-known organizations such as the United Nations and Ingram Micro. Dr. Liu has a M.S. of Statistical Computing and a Ph.D. of Sociology from Stanford University.
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@rmdslab / 483 followers
Professional Sales Mentors
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LAUREN BURCHETT
DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING SALES FOR
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
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Lauren is a Director of Advertising Sales for The Walt Disney Company. At Disney, Lauren manages a team of key and innovative sellers. Her team provides clients with engaging, creative marketing and advertising partnerships. Lauren is originally from Los Angeles where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies with a Minor in Sociology from Scripps College. Prior to working for Disney, Lauren worked for numerous well-known companies that include, ESPN, Google, Martha Stewart Living, Meredith Corp, Emmis Communications, and The Wall Street Journal, and Time Inc.
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@disney/31.3M followers
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
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Lauren is a Director of Advertising Sales for The Walt Disney Company. At Disney, Lauren manages a team of key and innovative sellers. Her team provides clients with engaging, creative marketing and advertising partnerships. Lauren is originally from Los Angeles where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies with a Minor in Sociology from Scripps College. Prior to working for Disney, Lauren worked for numerous well-known companies that include, ESPN, Google, Martha Stewart Living, Meredith Corp, Emmis Communications, and The Wall Street Journal, and Time Inc.
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@disney/31.3M followers
ELIZABETH ANDREW
VP OF SALES AT PLUMA
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Elizabeth Andrew is the VP of Sales at Pluma, a web and mobile platform for talent retention and professional development that offers personalized, professional coaching.
She is a well-known return to work expert, who has established herself as a leader, motivator, and role model with her inspiring story of career reentry by breaking barriers into the San Francisco technology space – at over 50 years old, after a 17-year career break. She also advocates the need for corporations to develop ‘Returnship’ programs to help people return to the workforce, especially within technology companies. Prior to her role at Pluma, Elizabeth was a sales leader with HelloSign, a Dropbox company.
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@pluma_inc / 105 followers
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Elizabeth Andrew is the VP of Sales at Pluma, a web and mobile platform for talent retention and professional development that offers personalized, professional coaching.
She is a well-known return to work expert, who has established herself as a leader, motivator, and role model with her inspiring story of career reentry by breaking barriers into the San Francisco technology space – at over 50 years old, after a 17-year career break. She also advocates the need for corporations to develop ‘Returnship’ programs to help people return to the workforce, especially within technology companies. Prior to her role at Pluma, Elizabeth was a sales leader with HelloSign, a Dropbox company.
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@pluma_inc / 105 followers
ELIZABETH O'CONNOR
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AT PITCHBOOK
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Elizabeth earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder. After graduating she worked in a lab as a research assistant at CU Boulder. When she realized that wasn't the career path she wanted she spent a few years bartending in downtown Seattle. It wasn't until she had a conversation with a previous employee at PitchBook that she realized she was interested in private financial markets, and their discussion sparked a new passion for her. Today, she is a Business Development Manager at PitchBook Data. Her role involves selling complex software to managing directors at top investment firms and CEOs at fast-growing companies.
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@pitchbookdata/ 13.1k followers
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Elizabeth earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder. After graduating she worked in a lab as a research assistant at CU Boulder. When she realized that wasn't the career path she wanted she spent a few years bartending in downtown Seattle. It wasn't until she had a conversation with a previous employee at PitchBook that she realized she was interested in private financial markets, and their discussion sparked a new passion for her. Today, she is a Business Development Manager at PitchBook Data. Her role involves selling complex software to managing directors at top investment firms and CEOs at fast-growing companies.
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@pitchbookdata/ 13.1k followers
SHARYN BIRES
PUBLISHER OF SILICON VALLEY
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Sharyn is currently the publisher of Silicon Valley magazine. She has also launched several magazines including Beverly Hills magazine, Los Angeles Weddings, Orange Coast Weddings, and San Francisco Brides. A self-professed “lifestyle content junkie,” she was also a romance blogger for the Huffington Post.
Sharyn has created partnerships with iconic brands including the Super Bowl, Salesforce, Google, Airbnb, BMW, Tiffany & Co., Celebrity Cruises, Ritz Carlton, the 49ers, the Warriors, Kate Spade, Oracle, Gap, Electrify America, and Lexus.
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@siliconbeat/ 5k followers
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Sharyn is currently the publisher of Silicon Valley magazine. She has also launched several magazines including Beverly Hills magazine, Los Angeles Weddings, Orange Coast Weddings, and San Francisco Brides. A self-professed “lifestyle content junkie,” she was also a romance blogger for the Huffington Post.
Sharyn has created partnerships with iconic brands including the Super Bowl, Salesforce, Google, Airbnb, BMW, Tiffany & Co., Celebrity Cruises, Ritz Carlton, the 49ers, the Warriors, Kate Spade, Oracle, Gap, Electrify America, and Lexus.
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@siliconbeat/ 5k followers
JESSICA ALIOTTI
WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISOR FOR NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
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Jessica attended St. Mary’s College and was student-athlete. She was a starter on the women’s soccer team and graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in communication and a minor in kinesiology.
Following her college graduation in 2010, Jessica pursued her first love – entertainment television – and worked on the production team at E! News for four years. Although she enjoyed working in the entertainment industry, she realized she had an opportunity to build relationships off-screen and make a positive impact on people whom she truly cared about through a career in financial services.
She joined Northwestern Mutual as a financial advisor in 2014. Since then, she has helped over 500 clients build and execute a financial plan.
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@northwesternmutual/ 19k followers
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Jessica attended St. Mary’s College and was student-athlete. She was a starter on the women’s soccer team and graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in communication and a minor in kinesiology.
Following her college graduation in 2010, Jessica pursued her first love – entertainment television – and worked on the production team at E! News for four years. Although she enjoyed working in the entertainment industry, she realized she had an opportunity to build relationships off-screen and make a positive impact on people whom she truly cared about through a career in financial services.
She joined Northwestern Mutual as a financial advisor in 2014. Since then, she has helped over 500 clients build and execute a financial plan.
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@northwesternmutual/ 19k followers
Writing and Digital Marketing
Writing and Digital Marketing Mentors
MARTIN BARON
EXECUTIVE EDITOR (RETIRED) AT THE WASHINGTON POST
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Martin (Marty) Baron retired at the end of February 2021, after eight years as executive editor of The Washington Post. News staffs under his leadership have won 18 Pulitzer Prizes. The Post won 11 Pulitzers for coverage during his tenure that included the assault on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 and investigations of the National Security Agency and the presidential campaign of Donald Trump. While he was top editor of The Boston Globe, it won six Pulitzer Prizes, including for its investigation into the Catholic Church’s concealment of clergy sex abuse. That coverage was portrayed in the Academy Award-winning movie “Spotlight.” The Miami Herald under his leadership won the Pulitzer Prize for reporting on the raid to recover Elián González, the Cuban boy at the center of a fierce immigration and custody dispute.
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@thewashingtonpost / 6M followers
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Martin (Marty) Baron retired at the end of February 2021, after eight years as executive editor of The Washington Post. News staffs under his leadership have won 18 Pulitzer Prizes. The Post won 11 Pulitzers for coverage during his tenure that included the assault on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 and investigations of the National Security Agency and the presidential campaign of Donald Trump. While he was top editor of The Boston Globe, it won six Pulitzer Prizes, including for its investigation into the Catholic Church’s concealment of clergy sex abuse. That coverage was portrayed in the Academy Award-winning movie “Spotlight.” The Miami Herald under his leadership won the Pulitzer Prize for reporting on the raid to recover Elián González, the Cuban boy at the center of a fierce immigration and custody dispute.
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@thewashingtonpost / 6M followers
TINA POLLOCK
DIGITAL CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIST, PIXAR AT THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
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Tina Pollock is an award-winning digital content strategist for the Pixar brand at Disney, who also formerly served as an editor and contributing writer on Disney News. Tina began her career as an assistant social media strategist at Horizon Media, working on the ABC television account and was later promoted to senior social media strategist. During her time at Horizon Media, Tina was an integral part of social media strategy for a variety of shows and specials on ABC, including Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Bachelor franchise, Dancing with the Stars, Once Upon a Time, the Oscars, the CMAs, and many more.
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@pixar / 8.7M followers
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Tina Pollock is an award-winning digital content strategist for the Pixar brand at Disney, who also formerly served as an editor and contributing writer on Disney News. Tina began her career as an assistant social media strategist at Horizon Media, working on the ABC television account and was later promoted to senior social media strategist. During her time at Horizon Media, Tina was an integral part of social media strategy for a variety of shows and specials on ABC, including Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Bachelor franchise, Dancing with the Stars, Once Upon a Time, the Oscars, the CMAs, and many more.
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@pixar / 8.7M followers
CHRIS GARDNER
SENIOR STAFF WRITER & RAMBLING REPORTER COLUMNIST AT THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
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Chris Gardner is an award-winning journalist and writer. He currently works as a senior staff writer and Rambling Reporter columnist at The Hollywood Reporter. Chris has also written for People, Daily Variety, Details, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Premiere, Out, The Advocate, and MSN/Wonderwall. He has been seen on television on "Today," "Good Morning America," "Entertainment Tonight," and CNN. At the 2017 SoCal Journalism Awards, Chris won best personality profile (film/TV) for "The Last Living Silent Star," a story about the rollercoaster career of Baby Peggy. In 2015, he won best personality profile at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards for a story about power publicist Nanci Ryder's battle with ALS. Chris, a graduate of The University of Iowa, lives in Santa Monica, California.
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@thehollywood_reporter / 16.9K followers
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Chris Gardner is an award-winning journalist and writer. He currently works as a senior staff writer and Rambling Reporter columnist at The Hollywood Reporter. Chris has also written for People, Daily Variety, Details, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Premiere, Out, The Advocate, and MSN/Wonderwall. He has been seen on television on "Today," "Good Morning America," "Entertainment Tonight," and CNN. At the 2017 SoCal Journalism Awards, Chris won best personality profile (film/TV) for "The Last Living Silent Star," a story about the rollercoaster career of Baby Peggy. In 2015, he won best personality profile at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards for a story about power publicist Nanci Ryder's battle with ALS. Chris, a graduate of The University of Iowa, lives in Santa Monica, California.
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@thehollywood_reporter / 16.9K followers
DAN PERES
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER AT AD AGE
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Dan Peres is a media and marketing leader with high-impact editorial experience and a record of creative ingenuity in brand positioning, customer acquisition, and audience development. He joined Ad Age in July 2020 as editor-in-chief and was promoted to associate publisher of the brand in October 2021. His oversight includes editorial operations, sales, marketing, and events for the brand.
The former editor-in-chief of Details magazine, Dan has the proven ability to build award-winning editorial franchises while also developing profitable advertiser- and sponsor-friendly programming and digital brand extensions. Over 15 years at the helm of Details, Dan turned a struggling men’s magazine into an omnichannel powerhouse – the No. 1 player in the men’s luxury fashion space with a fast-growing digital platform. He was named by MIN magazine as one of its 21 Most Intriguing People and was one of Business of Fashion’s Most Influential People in 2013, 2014 and 2015. In 2016, Dan launched his own strategic consulting practice focused on delivering brand, marketing, content, and social media strategies for emerging and established brands.
Dan earned a BA in Journalism at New York University and began his career as an editor at W magazine and Women’s Wear Daily. Later, after Condé Nast bought the magazines, he became European editor of W. He is the author of the memoir, "As Needed for Pain," published by HarperCollins.
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@adage / 393k followers
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Dan Peres is a media and marketing leader with high-impact editorial experience and a record of creative ingenuity in brand positioning, customer acquisition, and audience development. He joined Ad Age in July 2020 as editor-in-chief and was promoted to associate publisher of the brand in October 2021. His oversight includes editorial operations, sales, marketing, and events for the brand.
The former editor-in-chief of Details magazine, Dan has the proven ability to build award-winning editorial franchises while also developing profitable advertiser- and sponsor-friendly programming and digital brand extensions. Over 15 years at the helm of Details, Dan turned a struggling men’s magazine into an omnichannel powerhouse – the No. 1 player in the men’s luxury fashion space with a fast-growing digital platform. He was named by MIN magazine as one of its 21 Most Intriguing People and was one of Business of Fashion’s Most Influential People in 2013, 2014 and 2015. In 2016, Dan launched his own strategic consulting practice focused on delivering brand, marketing, content, and social media strategies for emerging and established brands.
Dan earned a BA in Journalism at New York University and began his career as an editor at W magazine and Women’s Wear Daily. Later, after Condé Nast bought the magazines, he became European editor of W. He is the author of the memoir, "As Needed for Pain," published by HarperCollins.
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@adage / 393k followers
GLYNN MURPH
MARKETING DIRECTOR AT CAPITOL RECORDS
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Glynn Murph graduated with a degree in Marketing from Georgia State University and has worked in the field of Marketing and Communications since then. She is currently a Marketing Director at Capitol Records, building music marketing campaigns for Motown and QC's finest. Prior to her current role, she had a nine-year stint with Edelman, a public relations and marketing consultancy firm. While at Edelman, she started as an account executive and worked her way up to Director of Strategy and Planning.
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@capitolmusic / 461k followers
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Glynn Murph graduated with a degree in Marketing from Georgia State University and has worked in the field of Marketing and Communications since then. She is currently a Marketing Director at Capitol Records, building music marketing campaigns for Motown and QC's finest. Prior to her current role, she had a nine-year stint with Edelman, a public relations and marketing consultancy firm. While at Edelman, she started as an account executive and worked her way up to Director of Strategy and Planning.
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@capitolmusic / 461k followers
CHRISTINE BISHOP
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & HEAD OF BRAND AT EDELMAN
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Christine Bishop is an experienced Marketing Strategy Leader with Global expertise developing Integrated Marketing and innovative brand strategies. Her contributions to Jaguar's "British Villains", Farmers Insurance's "We Are Farmers", Apple's "Get A Mac" and Lexus' "Why Live in One Dimension?" have been recognized with Global and Regional EFFIE, AME and Jay Chiat awards. As a GM, she managed whole offices through their professional/personal ups and downs. As a Strategy Executive, she mentored strategic newbies into experienced rock stars. She hosts the "Commercial Grade" advertising podcast and also hosts an eponymous segment on the Adam Carolla Show, during which she and Adam discuss and debate the merits of advertising campaigns.
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@pardonmycrumbs / 4.5k followers
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Christine Bishop is an experienced Marketing Strategy Leader with Global expertise developing Integrated Marketing and innovative brand strategies. Her contributions to Jaguar's "British Villains", Farmers Insurance's "We Are Farmers", Apple's "Get A Mac" and Lexus' "Why Live in One Dimension?" have been recognized with Global and Regional EFFIE, AME and Jay Chiat awards. As a GM, she managed whole offices through their professional/personal ups and downs. As a Strategy Executive, she mentored strategic newbies into experienced rock stars. She hosts the "Commercial Grade" advertising podcast and also hosts an eponymous segment on the Adam Carolla Show, during which she and Adam discuss and debate the merits of advertising campaigns.
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@pardonmycrumbs / 4.5k followers
SYBIL GRIEB
INFLUENCER MARKETING, GAMING, WEB3 PARTNERSHIPS AT WHALAR
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Sybil Grieb is a Digital Marketing Strategist with 17 years of Business Development, Ad Sales, and Influencer Marketing experience, with a proven track record in strategic partnerships, building teams, and delivering exponential revenue growth. Prior to her current role at Whalar, she was the CEO of 100Hats and Principal at Pitbull Ventures. She was also the former U.S. Head of Influencer Strategy and Activation at Edelman, a worldwide PR and marketing consultancy firm, she worked with some of the biggest brand-name clients such as Paypal, Unilever, and HP. Sybil launched her career in the digital media space at ZAM Networks where she established and ran the sales team. From there, Sybil became Head of Digital Influencer and Brand Integrations at William Morris Endeavor, developing social media campaigns for brands and agencies.
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@whalar / 14.4k followers
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Sybil Grieb is a Digital Marketing Strategist with 17 years of Business Development, Ad Sales, and Influencer Marketing experience, with a proven track record in strategic partnerships, building teams, and delivering exponential revenue growth. Prior to her current role at Whalar, she was the CEO of 100Hats and Principal at Pitbull Ventures. She was also the former U.S. Head of Influencer Strategy and Activation at Edelman, a worldwide PR and marketing consultancy firm, she worked with some of the biggest brand-name clients such as Paypal, Unilever, and HP. Sybil launched her career in the digital media space at ZAM Networks where she established and ran the sales team. From there, Sybil became Head of Digital Influencer and Brand Integrations at William Morris Endeavor, developing social media campaigns for brands and agencies.
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@whalar / 14.4k followers
LORRIE THOMAS ROSS
CEO & MARKETING THERAPIST AT WEB MARKETING THERAPY
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Lorrie Thomas Ross is a transformational marketing advisor, lifestyle business owner, and speaker. She is the CEO of Web Marketing Therapy Inc., a digital marketing agency that diagnoses, prescribes, and guides healthy, sustainable marketing solutions. She also leads retreats for web-based business entrepreneurs through Wild Web Women.
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@webmarketingtherapy / 303 followers
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Lorrie Thomas Ross is a transformational marketing advisor, lifestyle business owner, and speaker. She is the CEO of Web Marketing Therapy Inc., a digital marketing agency that diagnoses, prescribes, and guides healthy, sustainable marketing solutions. She also leads retreats for web-based business entrepreneurs through Wild Web Women.
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@webmarketingtherapy / 303 followers
RACHEL KRANTZ
SENIOR FEATURES EDITOR & A FOUNDING EDITOR OF BUSTLE
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Rachel Krantz is a Senior Features Editor and a Founding Editor of Bustle. Her work has also been featured on the Huffington Post, NPR, The Daily Beast, Newsweek, Jezebel, XOJane, Marie Claire, and elsewhere. She’s the recipient of the Peabody Award, The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights International Radio Award, The Investigative Reporters and Editors Radio Award, and the Edward R. Murrow Award for her work as an investigative reporter for Youth Radio.
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@rachelkrantz / 2k follows
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Rachel Krantz is a Senior Features Editor and a Founding Editor of Bustle. Her work has also been featured on the Huffington Post, NPR, The Daily Beast, Newsweek, Jezebel, XOJane, Marie Claire, and elsewhere. She’s the recipient of the Peabody Award, The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights International Radio Award, The Investigative Reporters and Editors Radio Award, and the Edward R. Murrow Award for her work as an investigative reporter for Youth Radio.
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@rachelkrantz / 2k follows
HILLARY YAFFE
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER AND HEAD
OF INVESTOR RELATIONS AT SPIRE
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Hillary Yaffe currently holds the position of Chief Communications Officer and Head of Investor Relations at Spire, a space data analytics business. Spire's proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. Previously, she was the Senior Vice President, Head of Communications, U.S. at Lazard Asset Management. Hillary also held positions as Associate Vice President at Prosek Partners, Corporate Financial Senior Associate at Burson-Marsteller, and Assistant Account Executive at Edelman. Hillary graduated from George Washington School of Business with a BBA in international business and marketing.
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@hyaffe / 838 followers
OF INVESTOR RELATIONS AT SPIRE
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Hillary Yaffe currently holds the position of Chief Communications Officer and Head of Investor Relations at Spire, a space data analytics business. Spire's proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. Previously, she was the Senior Vice President, Head of Communications, U.S. at Lazard Asset Management. Hillary also held positions as Associate Vice President at Prosek Partners, Corporate Financial Senior Associate at Burson-Marsteller, and Assistant Account Executive at Edelman. Hillary graduated from George Washington School of Business with a BBA in international business and marketing.
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@hyaffe / 838 followers
CHRISTINA PASCUCCI
EMMY-AWARD NOMINATED
JOURNALIST
FOR KTLA
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Christina Pascucci, who serves as a reporter and fill-in anchor for L.A.’s No. 1 morning news, loves people. Her vision is to continually effect positive change, particularly in human rights and environmental issues. Her 2015 investigative reporting into the wasteful water-use policies of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power resulted in the agency changing its policy to potentially save millions of gallons of water. Christina currently serves as Director of Communications for the the Children of War Foundation and has been a big sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and an ambassador to 88 Bikes, a non-profit that fights child sex trafficking around the globe.
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@christinapascucci / 60.1k followers
JOURNALIST
FOR KTLA
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Christina Pascucci, who serves as a reporter and fill-in anchor for L.A.’s No. 1 morning news, loves people. Her vision is to continually effect positive change, particularly in human rights and environmental issues. Her 2015 investigative reporting into the wasteful water-use policies of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power resulted in the agency changing its policy to potentially save millions of gallons of water. Christina currently serves as Director of Communications for the the Children of War Foundation and has been a big sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and an ambassador to 88 Bikes, a non-profit that fights child sex trafficking around the globe.
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@christinapascucci / 60.1k followers
GINA LORING
POET, VOCALIST, FOUNDER OF SOULSPEAK
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Of African American, Eastern European Jewish and Muscogee Creek Native American descent, Gina
Loring alchemizes sociopolitical issues into art. She has been featured on two De La Soul albums, two seasons of HBO’s Def Poetry, and has been commissioned to write poems honoring Quincy Jones and Prince. With a BA from Spelman College and an MFA from Antioch University Los Angeles, she is a Doctoral student in Educational Leadership and a professor in the Los Angeles Community College district. Additionally, she teaches poetry workshops with incarcerated teens and youth transitioning out of trafficking.
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@ginastarlight / 15.5k followers
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Of African American, Eastern European Jewish and Muscogee Creek Native American descent, Gina
Loring alchemizes sociopolitical issues into art. She has been featured on two De La Soul albums, two seasons of HBO’s Def Poetry, and has been commissioned to write poems honoring Quincy Jones and Prince. With a BA from Spelman College and an MFA from Antioch University Los Angeles, she is a Doctoral student in Educational Leadership and a professor in the Los Angeles Community College district. Additionally, she teaches poetry workshops with incarcerated teens and youth transitioning out of trafficking.
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@ginastarlight / 15.5k followers
JESSICA POTER
TV WRITER (“MODERN FAMILY”, “BLACK-ISH”),
ACTRESS, AND SINGER
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Jessica Poter has been a mission to make everyone laugh since birth. Poter served two seasons as a writer on “Modern Family” and has written and produced episodes of “Black-ish” and “Hot in Cleveland.” Prior to that, Jessica studied and performed at well-known theaters such as the Upright Citizens Brigade L.A., The Groundlings Theater, and Broadway Theater Project. She is also the co-founder of new media sketch comedy group "Half Day Today!" and graduated from Yale with a degree in Theater Studies.
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@poterposts / 834 followers
ACTRESS, AND SINGER
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Jessica Poter has been a mission to make everyone laugh since birth. Poter served two seasons as a writer on “Modern Family” and has written and produced episodes of “Black-ish” and “Hot in Cleveland.” Prior to that, Jessica studied and performed at well-known theaters such as the Upright Citizens Brigade L.A., The Groundlings Theater, and Broadway Theater Project. She is also the co-founder of new media sketch comedy group "Half Day Today!" and graduated from Yale with a degree in Theater Studies.
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@poterposts / 834 followers
SANDRA LOPEZ
VP/GM/CMO AT MICROSOFT
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Sandra Lopez currently works at Microsoft as a VP/GM/CMO. In her former position as Vice President in the Intel Sports Group, she helped to lead business, marketing, and market development efforts. Her team was responsible for partnering with the sports industry to transform how sports are played and watched. Earlier in her Intel career, Lopez held various roles within corporate marketing, including director of new business marketing and director of consumer marketing. In the latter role, she led Intel’s brand repositioning work to earn an Intel Achievement Award in 2010. She also earned industry honors. In 2013, she won a Marketers That Matter award, a program that recognizes top marketing executives in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2015, she was named among the Top 10 Latina Executives by LATINA Style Inc.
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@sandralopez_onthego / 681 followers
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Sandra Lopez currently works at Microsoft as a VP/GM/CMO. In her former position as Vice President in the Intel Sports Group, she helped to lead business, marketing, and market development efforts. Her team was responsible for partnering with the sports industry to transform how sports are played and watched. Earlier in her Intel career, Lopez held various roles within corporate marketing, including director of new business marketing and director of consumer marketing. In the latter role, she led Intel’s brand repositioning work to earn an Intel Achievement Award in 2010. She also earned industry honors. In 2013, she won a Marketers That Matter award, a program that recognizes top marketing executives in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2015, she was named among the Top 10 Latina Executives by LATINA Style Inc.
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@sandralopez_onthego / 681 followers
MERLE GINSBERG
WRITER/EDITOR AT L.A. MAG, AUTHOR,
CONSULTANT & CONTENT CREATOR
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Merle Ginsberg is a veteran of Hollywood fashion, beauty, and entertainment coverage for print, websites, and newspapers. She has worked at the Hollywood Reporter, Harper’s Bazaar, WWD, W Magazine, and Rolling Stone - and has contributed to the New York Times, Cosmopolitan (covers), Marie Claire (covers), The London Times, The Daily Beast, Fashion Week Daily, Elle Decor, Elle UK, Glamour UK, New York Magazine, C Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine and Details. She wrote the bestselling book “Confessions of an Heiress” and has appeared on a myriad of TV shows.
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@merleginsberg 5.8k followers
CONSULTANT & CONTENT CREATOR
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Merle Ginsberg is a veteran of Hollywood fashion, beauty, and entertainment coverage for print, websites, and newspapers. She has worked at the Hollywood Reporter, Harper’s Bazaar, WWD, W Magazine, and Rolling Stone - and has contributed to the New York Times, Cosmopolitan (covers), Marie Claire (covers), The London Times, The Daily Beast, Fashion Week Daily, Elle Decor, Elle UK, Glamour UK, New York Magazine, C Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine and Details. She wrote the bestselling book “Confessions of an Heiress” and has appeared on a myriad of TV shows.
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@merleginsberg 5.8k followers
KYLE HJELMSETH
CEO/FOUNDER OF GOD & BEAUTY - INFLUENCER MANAGEMENT & INFLUENCER MARKETING STRATEGY
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Kyle Hjelmeseth has experience in Training Development, Sales Management, Leadership Development, and Creative Direction. Kyle focuses on aspirational fashion brands, video content production, and has prior experience in business development in the architectural services industry. Over the past three years, he has been integral in raising sales revenue by over 600% and the tripling of managers' promotions. Education and training programs under his direction have more than doubled their average sales volume. He has gained mastery in public speaking skills and has on-camera host experience.
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@kylehjelmeseth / 5.5k followers
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Kyle Hjelmeseth has experience in Training Development, Sales Management, Leadership Development, and Creative Direction. Kyle focuses on aspirational fashion brands, video content production, and has prior experience in business development in the architectural services industry. Over the past three years, he has been integral in raising sales revenue by over 600% and the tripling of managers' promotions. Education and training programs under his direction have more than doubled their average sales volume. He has gained mastery in public speaking skills and has on-camera host experience.
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@kylehjelmeseth / 5.5k followers
SANDRO MONETTI
WRITER, DIRECTOR, JOURNALIST, HOST
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Ultimate Hollywood insider Sandro Monetti is the host of spectacular celebrity interview events on stages around the world with Hollywood greats like Sylvester Stallone, Al Pacino and George Clooney. The award-winning British journalist based in Los Angeles is a regular CNN contributor, co-hosts BBC Radio’s Oscar coverage each year, was managing editor of the LA Business Journal, and is the most nominated reporter at the recent national arts and entertainment journalism awards. He now has film and TV projects in development. He is also an advocate for the United Nations and serves on the board of the United Nations Association in Beverly Hills.
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@sandromonetti / 839 followers
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Ultimate Hollywood insider Sandro Monetti is the host of spectacular celebrity interview events on stages around the world with Hollywood greats like Sylvester Stallone, Al Pacino and George Clooney. The award-winning British journalist based in Los Angeles is a regular CNN contributor, co-hosts BBC Radio’s Oscar coverage each year, was managing editor of the LA Business Journal, and is the most nominated reporter at the recent national arts and entertainment journalism awards. He now has film and TV projects in development. He is also an advocate for the United Nations and serves on the board of the United Nations Association in Beverly Hills.
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@sandromonetti / 839 followers
JESSICA ROY
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT EDITOR AT THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
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Jessica Roy, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, currently works on the audience engagement team at the Los Angeles Times. She is an experienced journalist and social media strategist with a strong background in writing and reporting, audience engagement, digital content management, and headline writing. She is also experienced with creating blog content, managing cross-platform social media accounts, SEO, and project management. Prior to working for the Los Angeles Times, she has held roles at TVGuide.com, Entertainment Tonight, Fusion (now Splinter News), The Huffington Post, Current TV, and more.
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@byjessicaroy / 870 followers
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Jessica Roy, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, currently works on the audience engagement team at the Los Angeles Times. She is an experienced journalist and social media strategist with a strong background in writing and reporting, audience engagement, digital content management, and headline writing. She is also experienced with creating blog content, managing cross-platform social media accounts, SEO, and project management. Prior to working for the Los Angeles Times, she has held roles at TVGuide.com, Entertainment Tonight, Fusion (now Splinter News), The Huffington Post, Current TV, and more.
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@byjessicaroy / 870 followers
MEGHAN RAAB
PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER AT SNAP INC., FORMER DIRECTOR OF GROWTH AT GIRLBOSS
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Meghan Raab leads audience development at Girlboss, with 8+ years of marketing and advertising experience and a passion for growing women-led companies that—you guessed it—help women. Recently, she’s been in a growth-focused marketing role at startups like Career Contessa and Noble Carriage, and before that, worked with big brands like Sephora, LinkedIn, Marketo, and Blue Shield of California while at SF ad agency, Hub Strategy.
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@meghanraab / 1k followers
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Meghan Raab leads audience development at Girlboss, with 8+ years of marketing and advertising experience and a passion for growing women-led companies that—you guessed it—help women. Recently, she’s been in a growth-focused marketing role at startups like Career Contessa and Noble Carriage, and before that, worked with big brands like Sephora, LinkedIn, Marketo, and Blue Shield of California while at SF ad agency, Hub Strategy.
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@meghanraab / 1k followers
COURTNEY ETTUS
CMO AT COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE, INC. (CREXi)
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Courtney is an experienced Chief Marketing Officer with a demonstrated history of successfully leading integrated marketing and strategy teams. Before CREXi, Courtney was the CMO of Greenfly as well as CMO of Kenneth Cole for nine years and Head of Global Account Services at Omnicom.
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@cdettus / 512 followers
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Courtney is an experienced Chief Marketing Officer with a demonstrated history of successfully leading integrated marketing and strategy teams. Before CREXi, Courtney was the CMO of Greenfly as well as CMO of Kenneth Cole for nine years and Head of Global Account Services at Omnicom.
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@cdettus / 512 followers
COURTNEY KEATING
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER AT ROOSTIFY
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Courtney Keating Chakarun is CMO at Roostify, a FinTech startup in San Francisco. Previously, Courtney served as the SVP of CoreLogic where she led innovation efforts that combined her passion for data, technology, and delivering solutions for growth and optimal customer experience. Prior to CoreLogic, Courtney held various leadership roles at General Electric. Most recently, she led new product innovation, mobility, and research insights for GE Capital Retail Finance division.
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@courtneyakeating / 661 followers
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Courtney Keating Chakarun is CMO at Roostify, a FinTech startup in San Francisco. Previously, Courtney served as the SVP of CoreLogic where she led innovation efforts that combined her passion for data, technology, and delivering solutions for growth and optimal customer experience. Prior to CoreLogic, Courtney held various leadership roles at General Electric. Most recently, she led new product innovation, mobility, and research insights for GE Capital Retail Finance division.
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@courtneyakeating / 661 followers
DAN TYNSKI
FOUNDER AT FRACTL LABS (FRACTL)
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This content marketing genius sold his first company at age 25. He also continues to helm Fractl, an 80-person digital agency, based in Del Ray Beach, Florida that provides comprehensive content solutions for major brands.
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@fractlagency / 739 followers
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This content marketing genius sold his first company at age 25. He also continues to helm Fractl, an 80-person digital agency, based in Del Ray Beach, Florida that provides comprehensive content solutions for major brands.
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@fractlagency / 739 followers
ELIJAH SCHNEIDER
CEO AT MODIFLY
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Elijah is an experienced Social Media Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Online Social Networking and Client Development, Elijah graduated from California State University, San Marcos with a degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.
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@wemodifly / 3.7k followers
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Elijah is an experienced Social Media Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Online Social Networking and Client Development, Elijah graduated from California State University, San Marcos with a degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.
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@wemodifly / 3.7k followers
EMILY HAYDEN
FITNESS MODEL & ENTREPRENEUR
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Emily Hayden is an IFBB Bikini Pro, Fitness and Lifestyle YouTuber, Social Media Influencer, fitness model, and NASM certified personal trainer. Emily holds three NASM specialty certifications in: fitness nutrition, women’s fitness, and weight loss. After graduating from Texas A&M University, Emily started her own business - a women’s fitness camp with the goal of inspiring, motivating, and educating others.
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@emilyhayden / 266k followers
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Emily Hayden is an IFBB Bikini Pro, Fitness and Lifestyle YouTuber, Social Media Influencer, fitness model, and NASM certified personal trainer. Emily holds three NASM specialty certifications in: fitness nutrition, women’s fitness, and weight loss. After graduating from Texas A&M University, Emily started her own business - a women’s fitness camp with the goal of inspiring, motivating, and educating others.
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@emilyhayden / 266k followers
MARIA NGUYEN
FOUNDER/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR AT FARE &
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, THE ART OF PLATING
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Based out of Los Angeles, Maria Nguyen is the founder and editorial director of FARE, an independent publisher behind The Art of Plating and The Resortist. Aside from her editorial work, Maria specializes in luxury brand experiences and multidisciplinary creative direction on and offline. She also has a passion for innovating ideas, entrepreneurship, and developing brands from the ground up.
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@theartofplating / 905k followers
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, THE ART OF PLATING
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Based out of Los Angeles, Maria Nguyen is the founder and editorial director of FARE, an independent publisher behind The Art of Plating and The Resortist. Aside from her editorial work, Maria specializes in luxury brand experiences and multidisciplinary creative direction on and offline. She also has a passion for innovating ideas, entrepreneurship, and developing brands from the ground up.
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@theartofplating / 905k followers
Beauty, Health, and Wellness
Beauty, Health, and Wellness Mentors
JENNIFER YEN
FOUNDER & CEO OF PURLISSE BEAUTY
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Jennifer Yen created Purlisse to share the beauty and spirit of her heritage. As a former actress, Jennifer spent hours under heavy makeup and was on a quest to restore her complexion. Purlisse is a culmination of Asian wisdom and modern philosophy, partnering with the best chemists and research labs in Korea, France, America, and beyond.
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@purlisse / 89.9k followers
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Jennifer Yen created Purlisse to share the beauty and spirit of her heritage. As a former actress, Jennifer spent hours under heavy makeup and was on a quest to restore her complexion. Purlisse is a culmination of Asian wisdom and modern philosophy, partnering with the best chemists and research labs in Korea, France, America, and beyond.
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@purlisse / 89.9k followers
GABRIEL PANDURO
CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST AND HAIRSTYLIST
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Gabriel Panduro is an LA-based celebrity hairstylist and makeup artist whose work has been featured on red carpets, album covers, in magazines, and at events for music and screen stars as well as corporate clients. His first celebrity client was Madonna in 2001 when he was a makeup artist and wig maker for her Drowned World Tour. He then joined the pop diva on The Confessions Tour as hair and makeup crew chief.
Panduro’s hair and makeup artistry has also been on display on world tours, in music videos, and photo shoots for stars including Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Aerosmith, and Ricky Martin, and seen in Harper’s Bazaar, Inked Magazine, Billboard, and more. His client list also includes the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy Museum, Netflix, MTV, VH1, American Idol, and Dancing with the Stars. Additionally, he’s worked with Narcos: Mexico star Teresa Ruiz and singer-songwriter Kiiara.
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@gpbeautymark / 1,265
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Gabriel Panduro is an LA-based celebrity hairstylist and makeup artist whose work has been featured on red carpets, album covers, in magazines, and at events for music and screen stars as well as corporate clients. His first celebrity client was Madonna in 2001 when he was a makeup artist and wig maker for her Drowned World Tour. He then joined the pop diva on The Confessions Tour as hair and makeup crew chief.
Panduro’s hair and makeup artistry has also been on display on world tours, in music videos, and photo shoots for stars including Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Aerosmith, and Ricky Martin, and seen in Harper’s Bazaar, Inked Magazine, Billboard, and more. His client list also includes the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy Museum, Netflix, MTV, VH1, American Idol, and Dancing with the Stars. Additionally, he’s worked with Narcos: Mexico star Teresa Ruiz and singer-songwriter Kiiara.
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@gpbeautymark / 1,265
PAMELA BAXTER
CO-FOUNDER & CEO OF BONA FIDE BEAUTY LAB (BEAUTY
BY POPSUGAR), FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO OF
CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE
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Pamela Baxter is the co-founder of Bona Fide Beauty Labs, a Beauty Brand growth accelerator that invests in and operates founder-led and prestigious beauty brands, such as Beauty by POPSUGAR, Sapelo Skin Care, and Scent Invent Technologies. Pamela is no stranger to the industry as she’s pioneered start-up, licensing and acquisition ventures in luxury, skincare and fragrance for several decades. Her extensive background includes roles such as head of LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics, CEO of Dior Couture in North America and Mexico, and President of the Specialty Group at the Estée Lauder Companies.
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@popsugarbeauty / 1.7M followers
BY POPSUGAR), FORMER PRESIDENT AND CEO OF
CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE
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Pamela Baxter is the co-founder of Bona Fide Beauty Labs, a Beauty Brand growth accelerator that invests in and operates founder-led and prestigious beauty brands, such as Beauty by POPSUGAR, Sapelo Skin Care, and Scent Invent Technologies. Pamela is no stranger to the industry as she’s pioneered start-up, licensing and acquisition ventures in luxury, skincare and fragrance for several decades. Her extensive background includes roles such as head of LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics, CEO of Dior Couture in North America and Mexico, and President of the Specialty Group at the Estée Lauder Companies.
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@popsugarbeauty / 1.7M followers
VICTORINE DEYCH
FOUNDER & CREATOR, VICTORINE
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Victorine Deych is a leading New York City-based scent maker, muse and curator of wellbeing, beauty, and lifestyle experiences. With a passion for mental and physical vitality through scent, Victorine is exploring the outer boundaries of being by fusing scent within the health, luxury, and entertainment realms. Ms. Deych personally travels the globe to source aromatic and elevating ingredients directly from farmers and artisanal distillers. She is guided by multi-generational medicine, people, and oil producers to merge ancient oil wisdom with the contemporary fascination of the allure of scent.
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@iamvictorine / 48.6k followers
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Victorine Deych is a leading New York City-based scent maker, muse and curator of wellbeing, beauty, and lifestyle experiences. With a passion for mental and physical vitality through scent, Victorine is exploring the outer boundaries of being by fusing scent within the health, luxury, and entertainment realms. Ms. Deych personally travels the globe to source aromatic and elevating ingredients directly from farmers and artisanal distillers. She is guided by multi-generational medicine, people, and oil producers to merge ancient oil wisdom with the contemporary fascination of the allure of scent.
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@iamvictorine / 48.6k followers
TARA SMITH
CELEBRITY HAIR STYLIST & FOUNDER OF TARA SMITH HAIRCARE
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Tara Smith is a multi-award winning Hair Artiste and stylist to the stars. She has worked with some of the biggest global celebrities and film stars, including Demi Moore, Gerard Butler, Rosario Dawson, Kiefer Sutherland, and more. In addition, Tara is the founder and creator of her own gluten-free, vegan-friendly head-care line, used and endorsed by her celebrity clients. Tara Smith Haircare was named, “Best Haircare Product” by Elle Magazine.
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@tarasmithofficial / 18.5k followers
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Tara Smith is a multi-award winning Hair Artiste and stylist to the stars. She has worked with some of the biggest global celebrities and film stars, including Demi Moore, Gerard Butler, Rosario Dawson, Kiefer Sutherland, and more. In addition, Tara is the founder and creator of her own gluten-free, vegan-friendly head-care line, used and endorsed by her celebrity clients. Tara Smith Haircare was named, “Best Haircare Product” by Elle Magazine.
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@tarasmithofficial / 18.5k followers
COURTNEY DORNE
PRESIDENT OF FROM THE EARTH
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Courtney Dorne is the president of From the Earth, a fully licensed cannabis dispensary built with community values in mind. Prior to her role at From the Earth, Dorne was President of Vertical Companies, a market leader in the cannabis industry as one of the largest Cannabis Management Companies in the United States. Under Courtney’s leadership, Vertical Companies launched multiple, unique brands across the U.S. After a prosperous career in her family’s Food Service business, Courtney parlayed her extensive business, regulatory, and distribution knowledge as well as her entrepreneurial spirit full force into the cannabis industry. She now has over 25 years of experience in executive leadership positions with specialties in marketing and sales, product development, and operations management.
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@courtneylehmandorne / 506 followers
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Courtney Dorne is the president of From the Earth, a fully licensed cannabis dispensary built with community values in mind. Prior to her role at From the Earth, Dorne was President of Vertical Companies, a market leader in the cannabis industry as one of the largest Cannabis Management Companies in the United States. Under Courtney’s leadership, Vertical Companies launched multiple, unique brands across the U.S. After a prosperous career in her family’s Food Service business, Courtney parlayed her extensive business, regulatory, and distribution knowledge as well as her entrepreneurial spirit full force into the cannabis industry. She now has over 25 years of experience in executive leadership positions with specialties in marketing and sales, product development, and operations management.
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@courtneylehmandorne / 506 followers
MARU DÁVILA
FOUNDER, FLACA FOREVER
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Maru Dávila is a Harvard Business School graduate and the best-selling author of “The Mexican Food Diet.” She is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is determined to teach people how to eat to transform their lives from the inside out. Her programs are based on getting results while keeping it fun and simple.
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@flacaforever / 12.4k followers
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Maru Dávila is a Harvard Business School graduate and the best-selling author of “The Mexican Food Diet.” She is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is determined to teach people how to eat to transform their lives from the inside out. Her programs are based on getting results while keeping it fun and simple.
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@flacaforever / 12.4k followers
HEATHER LOGAN
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, THE FEMALE QUOTIENT
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Leading up to her role as Chief Operating Officer of activewear brand Teeki, Heather held several managerial positions in e-commerce, wholesale, and customer care. She championed significant operational efficiencies while overseeing multi-million dollar P&L, led numerous digital marketing initiatives, and achieved revenue milestones. Now at the Female Quotient, Heather works with companies to positively impact culture, profitability, and overall business success.
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@thefemalequotient / 243k followers
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Leading up to her role as Chief Operating Officer of activewear brand Teeki, Heather held several managerial positions in e-commerce, wholesale, and customer care. She championed significant operational efficiencies while overseeing multi-million dollar P&L, led numerous digital marketing initiatives, and achieved revenue milestones. Now at the Female Quotient, Heather works with companies to positively impact culture, profitability, and overall business success.
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@thefemalequotient / 243k followers
Entertainment
Entertainment Mentors
PATRICIA ARQUETTE
OSCAR-WINNING ACTRESS AND ACTIVIST
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Patricia Arquette is an EMMY, Oscar, BAFTA and Golden-Globe-winning actress, who has established herself as a powerhouse in Hollywood. She is best known for her captivating performances across film and TV, including "Medium," "Boyhood," and Hulu’s, "The Act." Arquette’s passion for acting is only rivaled by her passion for activism as she consistently uses her platform to advocate for women. Arquette formed GiveLove, a non-profit designed to support ecological sanitation and composting, community development projects and housing construction in Haiti. In 2017, she took her fight for equality to the global stage and helped launch the UN’s Equal Pay Platform of Champions.
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@patriciaarquette / 166K followers
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Patricia Arquette is an EMMY, Oscar, BAFTA and Golden-Globe-winning actress, who has established herself as a powerhouse in Hollywood. She is best known for her captivating performances across film and TV, including "Medium," "Boyhood," and Hulu’s, "The Act." Arquette’s passion for acting is only rivaled by her passion for activism as she consistently uses her platform to advocate for women. Arquette formed GiveLove, a non-profit designed to support ecological sanitation and composting, community development projects and housing construction in Haiti. In 2017, she took her fight for equality to the global stage and helped launch the UN’s Equal Pay Platform of Champions.
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@patriciaarquette / 166K followers
TARA STRONG
VOICE ACTRESS
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Tara Strong has a successful voice over career including iconic roles such as “BUBBLES” in The Powerpuff Girls, “TIMMY TURNER” in The Fairly Odd Parents, “DIL PICKLES” in Rugrats, “RAVEN” in Teen Titans, “MELODY” in The Little Mermaid 2, “ASHI” in Samurai Jack, and “TWILIGHT SPARKLE” in My Little Pony. She played Miss Collins on Nickelodeon’s hit show “Big Time Rush” and is currently the voice of “HARLEY QUINN.” She is Emmy nominated, and a SHORTY AWARD winner. She uses her social media platform to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for kids with cancer, animal rescue groups as well as using her commanding voices as an anti-bullying platform.
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@tarastrong / 230k followers
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Tara Strong has a successful voice over career including iconic roles such as “BUBBLES” in The Powerpuff Girls, “TIMMY TURNER” in The Fairly Odd Parents, “DIL PICKLES” in Rugrats, “RAVEN” in Teen Titans, “MELODY” in The Little Mermaid 2, “ASHI” in Samurai Jack, and “TWILIGHT SPARKLE” in My Little Pony. She played Miss Collins on Nickelodeon’s hit show “Big Time Rush” and is currently the voice of “HARLEY QUINN.” She is Emmy nominated, and a SHORTY AWARD winner. She uses her social media platform to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for kids with cancer, animal rescue groups as well as using her commanding voices as an anti-bullying platform.
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@tarastrong / 230k followers
COLIN EGGLESFIELD
ACTOR, AUTHOR, AND ENTREPRENEUR
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Colin Egglesfield started his acting career when he first starred as the infamous, Erica Kane’s son on the long-lived daytime drama, "All My Children" which soon led to roles on such shows as "Melrose Place," "Rizzoli and Isles" and "The Client List" with Jennifer Love Hewitt. He has also starred in several films including the romantic comedy "Something Borrowed" with Kate Hudson, "The Space Between Us" with Gary Oldman and "Backtrace" with Sylvestor Stallone. Colin also has written a memoir about embracing your creative true self, titled “Agile Artist: Life Lessons From Hollywood And Beyond.”
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@colinegglesfield / 160K followers
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Colin Egglesfield started his acting career when he first starred as the infamous, Erica Kane’s son on the long-lived daytime drama, "All My Children" which soon led to roles on such shows as "Melrose Place," "Rizzoli and Isles" and "The Client List" with Jennifer Love Hewitt. He has also starred in several films including the romantic comedy "Something Borrowed" with Kate Hudson, "The Space Between Us" with Gary Oldman and "Backtrace" with Sylvestor Stallone. Colin also has written a memoir about embracing your creative true self, titled “Agile Artist: Life Lessons From Hollywood And Beyond.”
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@colinegglesfield / 160K followers
ALYSON STONER
ACTRESS, SINGER, DANCER, HUMANITARIAN, & ENTREPRENEUR
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Many have been acquainted with Alyson through her blockbuster franchises such as, “Step Up,” “Cheaper by the Dozen,” and Emmy-award winning “Phineas and Ferb,” or seen her dance in videos with Missy Elliott and Eminem. Recently, Alyson “underwent a creative and personal rebirth” as she focuses on songwriting and singing. In March 2018, Alyson wrote an essay on Teen Vogue titled, “How I Embrace My Sexual Identity,” where she reveals that her sexuality is fluid.
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@alysonstoner / 1.1M followers
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Many have been acquainted with Alyson through her blockbuster franchises such as, “Step Up,” “Cheaper by the Dozen,” and Emmy-award winning “Phineas and Ferb,” or seen her dance in videos with Missy Elliott and Eminem. Recently, Alyson “underwent a creative and personal rebirth” as she focuses on songwriting and singing. In March 2018, Alyson wrote an essay on Teen Vogue titled, “How I Embrace My Sexual Identity,” where she reveals that her sexuality is fluid.
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@alysonstoner / 1.1M followers
MEREDITH SCOTT LYNN
CEO OF WRITE BRAIN BOOKS & ACTRESS
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Meredith Scott Lynn is an actress, producer, director, and CEO. She’s known for roles in iconic programs such as “Legally Blonde” and “Days of Our Lives.” She’s been active in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and has directed and produced her own films, including 1999’s “Standing on Fishes.” Meredith is also President and CEO of Write Brain Books, a company that allows children to create their own stories.
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@meredithscottlynn / 3k followers
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Meredith Scott Lynn is an actress, producer, director, and CEO. She’s known for roles in iconic programs such as “Legally Blonde” and “Days of Our Lives.” She’s been active in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and has directed and produced her own films, including 1999’s “Standing on Fishes.” Meredith is also President and CEO of Write Brain Books, a company that allows children to create their own stories.
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@meredithscottlynn / 3k followers
LESLIE MASKIN
PARTNER AT UNITED TALENT AGENCY
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Leslie Maskin, a partner at United Talent Agency, is also the Head of the TV Director Department and a TV literary agent. She has been at UTA for over 20 years. Prior to that, Leslie worked as the Vice President of Business Affairs at NBC. Leslie graduated from Fordham Law School in New York and California Bar Associates.
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@unitedtalentagency / 122k followers
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Leslie Maskin, a partner at United Talent Agency, is also the Head of the TV Director Department and a TV literary agent. She has been at UTA for over 20 years. Prior to that, Leslie worked as the Vice President of Business Affairs at NBC. Leslie graduated from Fordham Law School in New York and California Bar Associates.
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@unitedtalentagency / 122k followers
LISA BERGER
CO-FOUNDER OF FROLIC MEDIA
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Lisa Berger has an extensive background in the entertainment industry. In 2013, Berger was ABC’s exec VP of Alternative Series, Specials, and Late Night. Before NBC, Berger worked at E! for 10 years where she rose to become Entertainment President. She was a key player in reality shows like “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” “Fashion Police,” and late-night talk show, “Chelsea Lately.”
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@onfrolic / 17.3k followers
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Lisa Berger has an extensive background in the entertainment industry. In 2013, Berger was ABC’s exec VP of Alternative Series, Specials, and Late Night. Before NBC, Berger worked at E! for 10 years where she rose to become Entertainment President. She was a key player in reality shows like “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” “Fashion Police,” and late-night talk show, “Chelsea Lately.”
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@onfrolic / 17.3k followers
KERI SELIG
FOUNDER, PRESIDENT OF INTUITION PRODUCTIONS AND EMMY-NOMINATED PRODUCER
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Keri Selig is a Golden Globe and 5-time Emmy nominated producer and the Founder and President of Intuition Productions, a feature film and television production company in Hollywood. Before forming Intuition, Keri spent over a decade as an Executive at a number of production/finance companies at various studios. She was Executive Senior Vice President of Production at Bel-Air Entertainment where she worked on films such as Collateral Damage and Pay It Forward. She most recently executive produced the four-hour miniseries - After Camelot, that aired on the REELZ Channel April 2, 2017.
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@keriselig / 2k followers
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Keri Selig is a Golden Globe and 5-time Emmy nominated producer and the Founder and President of Intuition Productions, a feature film and television production company in Hollywood. Before forming Intuition, Keri spent over a decade as an Executive at a number of production/finance companies at various studios. She was Executive Senior Vice President of Production at Bel-Air Entertainment where she worked on films such as Collateral Damage and Pay It Forward. She most recently executive produced the four-hour miniseries - After Camelot, that aired on the REELZ Channel April 2, 2017.
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@keriselig / 2k followers
ELIZABETH BLAKE-THOMAS
PRODUCER & DIRECTOR
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Elizabeth Blake Thomas is a producer, director, and writer who has been involved in the creative industries for over 30 years. Studying drama from a young age lead her to run theatre schools, train other students and companies and work in various creative industries, culminating in where she is now. She is a director and writer and her notable works include "Hope," "Broken Wings," "Pretty Outrageous," "The League of Legend Keepers" and "Sand Angels."
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@elizabeth_b_t / 16k followers
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Elizabeth Blake Thomas is a producer, director, and writer who has been involved in the creative industries for over 30 years. Studying drama from a young age lead her to run theatre schools, train other students and companies and work in various creative industries, culminating in where she is now. She is a director and writer and her notable works include "Hope," "Broken Wings," "Pretty Outrageous," "The League of Legend Keepers" and "Sand Angels."
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@elizabeth_b_t / 16k followers
FRANCESCA DUTTON
ACTRESS
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Francesca Dutton, known for "Night Hunter" (2018), "Swen" (2012) and "Sins," is an actress, producer, philanthropist, and animal lover. The actress from London has a dynamic presence on networking media with more than 52k followers on her Instagram. She is also an ambassador for the charity organization “Wellchild.”
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@francescadutton / 54.3k followers
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Francesca Dutton, known for "Night Hunter" (2018), "Swen" (2012) and "Sins," is an actress, producer, philanthropist, and animal lover. The actress from London has a dynamic presence on networking media with more than 52k followers on her Instagram. She is also an ambassador for the charity organization “Wellchild.”
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@francescadutton / 54.3k followers
CONSUELO VANDERBILT COSTIN
ENTREPRENEUR, SINGER-SONGWRITER &
CO-FOUNDER OF SOHOMUSE
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Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin is a renowned singer-songwriter and entrepreneur who has been featured in Vogue, Town & Country, and Paper. Her first four singles landed her in the Top 20 on the Billboard Charts. She earned Billboard’s ‘Breakout Artist’ honor. In 2014, her hit “Body Needs” broke Billboard’s Top 5. A born entrepreneur, Consuelo launched Sohomuse in 2017. “The LinkedIn for Creatives,” Costin’s professional networking website is quickly becoming the trusted source for the global creative community.
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@consuelo_vanderbilt_costin / 23.1k followers
CO-FOUNDER OF SOHOMUSE
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Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin is a renowned singer-songwriter and entrepreneur who has been featured in Vogue, Town & Country, and Paper. Her first four singles landed her in the Top 20 on the Billboard Charts. She earned Billboard’s ‘Breakout Artist’ honor. In 2014, her hit “Body Needs” broke Billboard’s Top 5. A born entrepreneur, Consuelo launched Sohomuse in 2017. “The LinkedIn for Creatives,” Costin’s professional networking website is quickly becoming the trusted source for the global creative community.
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@consuelo_vanderbilt_costin / 23.1k followers
LESLIE ZEMECKIS
ACTRESS, DOCUMENTARIAN & BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
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Leslie Zemeckis is an actress, best-selling author,
and award-winning documentarian. Leslie also wrote, produced, and directed the critically-acclaimed documentary, “Behind the Burly Q” the true story of old-time burlesque in America. The film aired on Showtime and was championed by such publications as USA Today and the New Yorker revealing the never-before-told stories of the men and women who worked in burlesque.
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@lesliezemeckis / 66.8k followers
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Leslie Zemeckis is an actress, best-selling author,
and award-winning documentarian. Leslie also wrote, produced, and directed the critically-acclaimed documentary, “Behind the Burly Q” the true story of old-time burlesque in America. The film aired on Showtime and was championed by such publications as USA Today and the New Yorker revealing the never-before-told stories of the men and women who worked in burlesque.
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@lesliezemeckis / 66.8k followers
SOPHIA HUTCHINS
CEO & FOUNDER OF LUMASOL INC.
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Sophia Hutchins is an entrepreneur at the crossroads of health, beauty and tech. She is both founder and CEO of Lumasol Inc. She successfully closed her first round of venture funding in March 2019. She is busily preparing for the launch of her company. Hutchins is an outspoken advocate for women and equality in the workplace. People can often find her speaking to groups within corporate America and her favorite of all groups to speak with are entrepreneurial women. Prior to starting her venture, she served as CEO of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation.
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@hutchins_sophia / 98.7k followers
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Sophia Hutchins is an entrepreneur at the crossroads of health, beauty and tech. She is both founder and CEO of Lumasol Inc. She successfully closed her first round of venture funding in March 2019. She is busily preparing for the launch of her company. Hutchins is an outspoken advocate for women and equality in the workplace. People can often find her speaking to groups within corporate America and her favorite of all groups to speak with are entrepreneurial women. Prior to starting her venture, she served as CEO of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation.
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@hutchins_sophia / 98.7k followers
RACHEL FELDMAN
DIRECTOR, WRITER, FILMMAKER & ACTIVIST
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Rachel Feldman has directed over 60 hours of television for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW, PBS, HBO, The Disney Channel, and Nickelodeon. Along with being an accomplished writer and director, Rachel is a dedicated mentor and activist. Rachel created #WomenCallAction to bring awareness to gender equity issues in Hollywood.
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@womencallaction 292 followers
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Rachel Feldman has directed over 60 hours of television for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW, PBS, HBO, The Disney Channel, and Nickelodeon. Along with being an accomplished writer and director, Rachel is a dedicated mentor and activist. Rachel created #WomenCallAction to bring awareness to gender equity issues in Hollywood.
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@womencallaction 292 followers
SUSAN ROCKEFELLER
FOUNDER OF MUSINGS MAG & FILMMAKER
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Susan Rockefeller is an entrepreneur, conservationist, and filmmaker. She’s the CEO and Founder of Musings Magazine, a company that advises businesses on how to improve their products and processes in a way that contributes to a better future for the planet while enhancing the value of their brands. Susan’s films have explored a range of contemporary issues such as ocean acidification and the future of the ocean’s health, PTSD, the use of music to heal, the confluence of race, poverty and illness, and global food sustainability. Her films have aired on HBO, PBS, and the Discovery Channel.
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@susanrockefeller 15k followers
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Susan Rockefeller is an entrepreneur, conservationist, and filmmaker. She’s the CEO and Founder of Musings Magazine, a company that advises businesses on how to improve their products and processes in a way that contributes to a better future for the planet while enhancing the value of their brands. Susan’s films have explored a range of contemporary issues such as ocean acidification and the future of the ocean’s health, PTSD, the use of music to heal, the confluence of race, poverty and illness, and global food sustainability. Her films have aired on HBO, PBS, and the Discovery Channel.
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@susanrockefeller 15k followers
VALERIE VON SOBEL
FASHION ICON & SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER
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Valerie Von Sobel, a former actress and model, socialite and social philanthropist still manages to maintain her icon status through her extraordinary fashion style and social media presence. Her passion project today is the Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation, which she opened in 2000, to focus on providing financial aid to single parents whose children are terminally ill.
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@valerie_von_sobel / 38.1k followers
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Valerie Von Sobel, a former actress and model, socialite and social philanthropist still manages to maintain her icon status through her extraordinary fashion style and social media presence. Her passion project today is the Andre Sobel River of Life Foundation, which she opened in 2000, to focus on providing financial aid to single parents whose children are terminally ill.
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@valerie_von_sobel / 38.1k followers
ALESSANDRA CONTI
CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE MATCHMAKER OF
MATCHMAKERS IN THE CITY
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Dubbed by Millionaire Matchmaker, Patti Stanger, as “the new generation of Matchmakers,” Alessandra is one of the most sought after personal Matchmakers in Beverly Hills. Conti has published multiple feature articles about love and relationships at Elite Daily, YourTango.com, Fox News Magazine, Focus Magazine, and a variety of other magazines and publications. A frequent media guest, Conti has been featured on MTV and Fox News among others. With 6 years of personal and nearly 6 years of professional Matchmaking experience, Alessandra is well-versed in the fields of interpersonal relationships, body language, and lie detection.
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@matchmakeralessandraconti 10.4k followers
MATCHMAKERS IN THE CITY
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Dubbed by Millionaire Matchmaker, Patti Stanger, as “the new generation of Matchmakers,” Alessandra is one of the most sought after personal Matchmakers in Beverly Hills. Conti has published multiple feature articles about love and relationships at Elite Daily, YourTango.com, Fox News Magazine, Focus Magazine, and a variety of other magazines and publications. A frequent media guest, Conti has been featured on MTV and Fox News among others. With 6 years of personal and nearly 6 years of professional Matchmaking experience, Alessandra is well-versed in the fields of interpersonal relationships, body language, and lie detection.
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@matchmakeralessandraconti 10.4k followers
AMY SACCO
FOUNDER OF LOT 61, BUNGALOW 8, AND
BELLE & THE REC ROOM
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Amy Sacco is known as the “Queen Bee” when it comes to chic and exclusive New York City parties. After moving to New York in 1990 and working in various restaurant and nightclub jobs, Amy opened the restaurant Lot 61 and then Bungalow 8, an A-list club immortalized in TV shows like “Sex in the City” and “Gossip Girl.” Amy continues to be a pioneer of elite nightclubs with her various projects, such as the brand consultant for “No. 8” an homage to Amy’s Bungalow 8.
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@amysacco 35.6k followers
BELLE & THE REC ROOM
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Amy Sacco is known as the “Queen Bee” when it comes to chic and exclusive New York City parties. After moving to New York in 1990 and working in various restaurant and nightclub jobs, Amy opened the restaurant Lot 61 and then Bungalow 8, an A-list club immortalized in TV shows like “Sex in the City” and “Gossip Girl.” Amy continues to be a pioneer of elite nightclubs with her various projects, such as the brand consultant for “No. 8” an homage to Amy’s Bungalow 8.
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@amysacco 35.6k followers
HUNTER MCGRADY
PLUS-SIZE MODEL & BODY-POSITIVITY ADVOCATE
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Hunter McGrady is a plus-size model and body-positivity advocate represented by the esteemed talent management agency, Wilhemina Models. She has appeared in magazines such as Vogue and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, redefining industry beauty standards. She now promotes body positivity on her highly popular social accounts using the hashtag #AllWorthy to encourage body acceptance.
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@huntermcgrady 464k followers
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Hunter McGrady is a plus-size model and body-positivity advocate represented by the esteemed talent management agency, Wilhemina Models. She has appeared in magazines such as Vogue and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, redefining industry beauty standards. She now promotes body positivity on her highly popular social accounts using the hashtag #AllWorthy to encourage body acceptance.
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@huntermcgrady 464k followers
IONE BUTLER
ACTRESS & FOUNDER, UPLIFTING CONTENT
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Ione Butler is a British-born actress, host, voice-over artist, speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Uplifting Content, a digital media platform followed by over 1.4 million people around the world. Based in Los Angeles, Ione can be found traveling for work or fun.
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@upliftingcontent 25.1k followers
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Ione Butler is a British-born actress, host, voice-over artist, speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Uplifting Content, a digital media platform followed by over 1.4 million people around the world. Based in Los Angeles, Ione can be found traveling for work or fun.
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@upliftingcontent 25.1k followers
ROZZI CRANE
SINGER & SONGWRITER
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Rozzi Crane attended the Popular Music program at the University of Southern California. While in school, Rozzi’s original compositions were featured on Lifetime television. She was also a background vocalist for Don Henley and Sergio Mendes. In 2012, she was discovered by Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and signed to his record label. Currently, Rozzi is signed to Small Giant/Columbia Records.
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@thisisrozzi 31k followers
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Rozzi Crane attended the Popular Music program at the University of Southern California. While in school, Rozzi’s original compositions were featured on Lifetime television. She was also a background vocalist for Don Henley and Sergio Mendes. In 2012, she was discovered by Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and signed to his record label. Currently, Rozzi is signed to Small Giant/Columbia Records.
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@thisisrozzi 31k followers
RYAN FLEMING
DJ & FOUNDER, MAKE MOVES ENTERTAINMENT
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Ryan Fleming, also known as “Mr. Make Moves” is a songwriter, producer, DJ, and talent scout who created his own independent music label at the age of 18. Some of his DJ highlights include the W Hotel, Ellen DeGeneres & GAP Lifestyle Brand Release, Jay Z’s the 40/40 Club, and La Esquina. Ryan currently works for Sean "Diddy" Combs as a creative producer.
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@mrmakemoves_ 1.5k followers
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Ryan Fleming, also known as “Mr. Make Moves” is a songwriter, producer, DJ, and talent scout who created his own independent music label at the age of 18. Some of his DJ highlights include the W Hotel, Ellen DeGeneres & GAP Lifestyle Brand Release, Jay Z’s the 40/40 Club, and La Esquina. Ryan currently works for Sean "Diddy" Combs as a creative producer.
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@mrmakemoves_ 1.5k followers
THERESA FARRELL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY BALLET
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Originally from Saratoga Springs, New York, Theresa Farrell trained at Ballet Regent under Michael Steele, American Ballet Theatre, the Joffrey School of Ballet, New York State Summer School of the Arts, and Dance Theatre of Harlem. After graduation, she co-founded ACB with Artistic Director Lincoln Jones while continuing to dance in ACB’s corps de ballet with Jones. She established ACB in its permanent home in Los Angeles, leading development, business operations, and community outreach.
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@theresafarrell 14k followers
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Originally from Saratoga Springs, New York, Theresa Farrell trained at Ballet Regent under Michael Steele, American Ballet Theatre, the Joffrey School of Ballet, New York State Summer School of the Arts, and Dance Theatre of Harlem. After graduation, she co-founded ACB with Artistic Director Lincoln Jones while continuing to dance in ACB’s corps de ballet with Jones. She established ACB in its permanent home in Los Angeles, leading development, business operations, and community outreach.
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@theresafarrell 14k followers
JULIE GILBERT
FOUNDER OF JULIE GILHART CONSULTING, INC.
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Fashion industry veteran Julie Gilhart is the founder of Julie Gilhart Consulting Inc., a boutique consultancy that creates, connects and develops designers and brands with a mission to have a positive impact. Known as an industry pioneer of sustainability and the circular economy, Gilhart works with a wide variety of clients and sits on Parsons Board of Governors, Mulberry, Tomorrow London, LTD. and is Special Advisor to the Copenhagen Fashion Summit.
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@juliegilhart 23k followers
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Fashion industry veteran Julie Gilhart is the founder of Julie Gilhart Consulting Inc., a boutique consultancy that creates, connects and develops designers and brands with a mission to have a positive impact. Known as an industry pioneer of sustainability and the circular economy, Gilhart works with a wide variety of clients and sits on Parsons Board of Governors, Mulberry, Tomorrow London, LTD. and is Special Advisor to the Copenhagen Fashion Summit.
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@juliegilhart 23k followers
AYA JEAN McCRINDLE
STYLE COACH & BRAND INFLUENCER
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Aya McCrindle was born in Tokyo as Aya Jean Yoshikawa to a Japanese father and a half American half Japanese mother.
Aya has over four decades of experience as a fashion model during which she ran a modeling agency for seventeen years. Among her major clients were Shiseido, Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Nissan, Coca-Cola, Dentsu, Hakuhodo, NTT, Shueisha and DTC (De Beers Group). She is also the founder of the Find Your Element Workshop in which she invites top experts from various fields to share their personal journeys and life skills to the Tokyo community.
In 2018, Aya took all of her talents and went in a new direction founding AYA JEAN Style Coaching. Her clients consist of celebrities, public speakers, and VIPs who are committed to upgrading their total image in order to elevate their brand and status
with her one-on-one tailored style coaching.
Other individual AJ Programs led by top models and coaches include Sexy Dining Etiquette, 30-Day Weight Loss, Secret Workout, Success Walk for Men, Sexy Walk for Women, Vibration Raising Program, Pep Talk consultation and Dance Program. All AJ Programs except for the optional Weight Loss Program are included in the AJ one-on-one Signature Programs to ensure that all clients can carry their empowerment beyond their Finale photo shoot.
AYA JEAN is also the Brand Influencer for The Farm at San Benito, one of the top Holistic Medical Wellness Resort located in Lipa City, Philippines as well as the Japanese luxury cashmere brand, HERCLE. Her collaboration with casual knitwear is specifically designed to instantly elevate one’s sexiness and is often referred to as a “weapon.”
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@ayajeanstylecoach 492 followers
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Aya McCrindle was born in Tokyo as Aya Jean Yoshikawa to a Japanese father and a half American half Japanese mother.
Aya has over four decades of experience as a fashion model during which she ran a modeling agency for seventeen years. Among her major clients were Shiseido, Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Nissan, Coca-Cola, Dentsu, Hakuhodo, NTT, Shueisha and DTC (De Beers Group). She is also the founder of the Find Your Element Workshop in which she invites top experts from various fields to share their personal journeys and life skills to the Tokyo community.
In 2018, Aya took all of her talents and went in a new direction founding AYA JEAN Style Coaching. Her clients consist of celebrities, public speakers, and VIPs who are committed to upgrading their total image in order to elevate their brand and status
with her one-on-one tailored style coaching.
Other individual AJ Programs led by top models and coaches include Sexy Dining Etiquette, 30-Day Weight Loss, Secret Workout, Success Walk for Men, Sexy Walk for Women, Vibration Raising Program, Pep Talk consultation and Dance Program. All AJ Programs except for the optional Weight Loss Program are included in the AJ one-on-one Signature Programs to ensure that all clients can carry their empowerment beyond their Finale photo shoot.
AYA JEAN is also the Brand Influencer for The Farm at San Benito, one of the top Holistic Medical Wellness Resort located in Lipa City, Philippines as well as the Japanese luxury cashmere brand, HERCLE. Her collaboration with casual knitwear is specifically designed to instantly elevate one’s sexiness and is often referred to as a “weapon.”
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@ayajeanstylecoach 492 followers
Design
Design Mentors
KYLE DENMAN
FASHION DESIGNER & PROJECT RUNWAY WINNER
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Kyle Denman graduated with honors from Miami University in Oxford in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in political science and government. Kyle went on to graduate from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, California in 2017 as class Valedictorian with a degree in fashion design. Since graduating, Denman has taken home Project Runway’s Remake It Work Grand Prize for his excellent work in fashion and won the FDC Young Designer of the Year award in 2018. He currently teaches fashion to women that are survivors of homelessness, abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking at a nonprofit called Freedom and Fashion.
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@kyledenman13 / 29.3k followers
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Kyle Denman graduated with honors from Miami University in Oxford in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in political science and government. Kyle went on to graduate from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, California in 2017 as class Valedictorian with a degree in fashion design. Since graduating, Denman has taken home Project Runway’s Remake It Work Grand Prize for his excellent work in fashion and won the FDC Young Designer of the Year award in 2018. He currently teaches fashion to women that are survivors of homelessness, abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking at a nonprofit called Freedom and Fashion.
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@kyledenman13 / 29.3k followers
CHELSEA DEGA-HASSLER
SENIOR MANAGER, PRODUCT DESIGN AT SALESFORCE
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Click here to listen to what Chelsea has to say about the UX design industry!
Chelsea Dega-Hassler is a data-driven UX & product leader who specializes in creating products and experiences that drive social and environmental change. She co-founded a Goop-awarded sustainability start-up (Inlands), and has built teams and products for Nordstrom, Trek Bicycles, American Family Insurance, and Salesforce. She has partnered with Frog, Bain, and AKQA to bring ideas to life, vetted startups for Global Shapers, and founded a boutique digital agency. She's currently a UX senior manager, product design at Salesforce and a startup consultant. Chelsea has a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Colorado College and was lead UX instructor at ENTITY's 2019 IRL Design Collective.
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@salesforce / 185k followers
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Click here to listen to what Chelsea has to say about the UX design industry!
Chelsea Dega-Hassler is a data-driven UX & product leader who specializes in creating products and experiences that drive social and environmental change. She co-founded a Goop-awarded sustainability start-up (Inlands), and has built teams and products for Nordstrom, Trek Bicycles, American Family Insurance, and Salesforce. She has partnered with Frog, Bain, and AKQA to bring ideas to life, vetted startups for Global Shapers, and founded a boutique digital agency. She's currently a UX senior manager, product design at Salesforce and a startup consultant. Chelsea has a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Colorado College and was lead UX instructor at ENTITY's 2019 IRL Design Collective.
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@salesforce / 185k followers
MARINA KAPRALAU
CONTENT DESIGNER | STUDIO XD
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Mariana Kapralau is a seasoned UX writer. She currently works as a content designer at Netflix and previously worked as a video producer and UX writer at TikTok.. She speaks regularly at various events on improving user experience with language and squeezing big words into tiny boxes.
Marina has a Bachelor of Arts in English (creative writing concentration) from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and is an alumnus of ENTITY’s 2018 IRL Writer's Collective.
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@netflix / 29.1M followers
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Mariana Kapralau is a seasoned UX writer. She currently works as a content designer at Netflix and previously worked as a video producer and UX writer at TikTok.. She speaks regularly at various events on improving user experience with language and squeezing big words into tiny boxes.
Marina has a Bachelor of Arts in English (creative writing concentration) from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and is an alumnus of ENTITY’s 2018 IRL Writer's Collective.
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@netflix / 29.1M followers
DANIELLE NAGEL
ILLUSTRATOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, PHOTOGRAPHER AND FOUNDER/CEO OF DAZEY LA
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Danielle Nagel graduated with a degree in fashion design, but as a lover of both art and fashion she combined these two passions to make a career in apparel graphics! Dazey was a way for the self-taught illustrator, graphic designer, and photographer to finally create her “dream job” by combining her passions of art, fashion, and photography. Early on she began to share her entrepreneurial journey via video with full transparency, showing everything from her design process, marketing tips, and the emotional rollercoaster that is starting your own business. People started to take notice, and the response was incredible.
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@danidazey / 23.8k followers
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Danielle Nagel graduated with a degree in fashion design, but as a lover of both art and fashion she combined these two passions to make a career in apparel graphics! Dazey was a way for the self-taught illustrator, graphic designer, and photographer to finally create her “dream job” by combining her passions of art, fashion, and photography. Early on she began to share her entrepreneurial journey via video with full transparency, showing everything from her design process, marketing tips, and the emotional rollercoaster that is starting your own business. People started to take notice, and the response was incredible.
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@danidazey / 23.8k followers
JILL DASILVA
FOUNDER, HEAD OF PRODUCT DESIGN AT DIGITAL KARMA, LLC
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Jill Dasilva is the CEO and Founder of the design agency, Digital Karma. She has founded and owned several companies ranging from services to wholesale and retail. She consults with entrepreneurs to help them with their business strategy, Minimum Viable Products, and how to pitch for funding. Jill serves as an IxD Advisory Board Member for Santa Monica College and served as the Lead UXDI Instructor + Global Education Strategy Team Member at General Assembly. Jill was voted as one of 50 LA tech CEOs, founders, executives, hackers, and investors you must follow on Twitter.
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@digitalkarmallc / 168 followers
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Jill Dasilva is the CEO and Founder of the design agency, Digital Karma. She has founded and owned several companies ranging from services to wholesale and retail. She consults with entrepreneurs to help them with their business strategy, Minimum Viable Products, and how to pitch for funding. Jill serves as an IxD Advisory Board Member for Santa Monica College and served as the Lead UXDI Instructor + Global Education Strategy Team Member at General Assembly. Jill was voted as one of 50 LA tech CEOs, founders, executives, hackers, and investors you must follow on Twitter.
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@digitalkarmallc / 168 followers
JEFF CAIN
ARTIST, DESIGNER, CURATOR, PREVIOUS
DESIGN DIRECTOR MFA AT USC
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Jeff Cain received his BA from Whittier College and MFA from California Institute of the Arts. As an artist, designer and curator, his work focuses on how research-based material production can interpret, intervene and innovate natural and social environments. He founded The Shed Research Institute as a multidisciplinary art, research, curatorial, and design studio that is committed to creating work that provokes public dialog around the natural, technological, and cultural forces that shape our landscape and sense of place.
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@cain_jeff / 609 followers
DESIGN DIRECTOR MFA AT USC
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Jeff Cain received his BA from Whittier College and MFA from California Institute of the Arts. As an artist, designer and curator, his work focuses on how research-based material production can interpret, intervene and innovate natural and social environments. He founded The Shed Research Institute as a multidisciplinary art, research, curatorial, and design studio that is committed to creating work that provokes public dialog around the natural, technological, and cultural forces that shape our landscape and sense of place.
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@cain_jeff / 609 followers
ROSE FREELAND
ILLUSTRATOR, PRESIDENT/CREATIVE
DIRECTOR AT BIG CONCEPTS
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Rose Freeland was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and moved to California to attend Art Center College of Design and graduated with a BFA with Distinction. Rose created a clothing line and as an illustration and design business through Big Concepts, Inc. she obtained an MFA from California Institute of the Arts while running her company to support her practice. She created investigative works, such “The Illustrated History of Women” that consisted of digitally produced billboard sized canvases featuring a history of desired achievements. Rose’s fine art work has been in multiple solo and group shows thereafter.
DIRECTOR AT BIG CONCEPTS
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Rose Freeland was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and moved to California to attend Art Center College of Design and graduated with a BFA with Distinction. Rose created a clothing line and as an illustration and design business through Big Concepts, Inc. she obtained an MFA from California Institute of the Arts while running her company to support her practice. She created investigative works, such “The Illustrated History of Women” that consisted of digitally produced billboard sized canvases featuring a history of desired achievements. Rose’s fine art work has been in multiple solo and group shows thereafter.
DEMIAN BORBA
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, ADOBE XD
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Demian is a design thinker and product manager with over 15 years of experience in the technology industry. Throughout his career, he has worked on creating and executing global programs such as tech centers at universities and developer groups, as well as events such as hackathons. A creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate professional, Demian boasts a variety of certificates in project management, business management, marketing, development, and design media and communication.
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@adobe 810k followers
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Demian is a design thinker and product manager with over 15 years of experience in the technology industry. Throughout his career, he has worked on creating and executing global programs such as tech centers at universities and developer groups, as well as events such as hackathons. A creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate professional, Demian boasts a variety of certificates in project management, business management, marketing, development, and design media and communication.
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@adobe 810k followers
LYNDA MURRAY
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER, LYNDA MURRAY INTERIOR DESIGN
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Lynda Murray was born in Los Angeles and grew up surrounded by the creativity and talent that is found there. As a child, she enjoyed selecting fabrics for her bedding, artwork for her walls and was continually rearranging her furniture. Realizing her lifelong passion for interiors, Murray decided to pursue her dream and study Interior Design at the UCLA Interior and Environmental Design program.
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@lmidinc 16.6k followers
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Lynda Murray was born in Los Angeles and grew up surrounded by the creativity and talent that is found there. As a child, she enjoyed selecting fabrics for her bedding, artwork for her walls and was continually rearranging her furniture. Realizing her lifelong passion for interiors, Murray decided to pursue her dream and study Interior Design at the UCLA Interior and Environmental Design program.
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@lmidinc 16.6k followers
MARY TA
DESIGNER/OWNER MINOTTI & MASS BEVERLY
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Mary Ta has a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA and a J.D. Law Degree in International Public Relations, Business Transactions from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. She is founder and president of both Minotti Los Angeles, an Italian company specializing in high-end furniture and design and MASS Beverly, a renowned international luxury home design showroom.
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@minottila 10.7k followers
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Mary Ta has a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA and a J.D. Law Degree in International Public Relations, Business Transactions from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. She is founder and president of both Minotti Los Angeles, an Italian company specializing in high-end furniture and design and MASS Beverly, a renowned international luxury home design showroom.
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@minottila 10.7k followers
Business
Business Mentors
JEANETTE WINTERS
MANAGING PARTNER AT PARRISH PARTNERS LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
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Dr. Jeanette Winters is a talent management and human capital expert with proven executive leadership for Fortune 500 leaders. Dr. Winters has over 20 years of experience in designing scalable, quantifiable, and sustainable organizational/financial initiatives via the creation and implementation of proven human capital practices, procedures, and programs.
She is currently a managing partner at Parrish Partners Leadership and Management Consulting. Parrish Partners has grown from executive coaching to executive search, leadership training, technology services, M&A advisory, and more for clients in industries across all stages of development, from start-ups to elite private companies and Fortune 50.
Prior to her current role, Dr. Winters was an executive at Intel, American Express, Pitney Bowes, and Beyond Meat.
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Dr. Jeanette Winters is a talent management and human capital expert with proven executive leadership for Fortune 500 leaders. Dr. Winters has over 20 years of experience in designing scalable, quantifiable, and sustainable organizational/financial initiatives via the creation and implementation of proven human capital practices, procedures, and programs.
She is currently a managing partner at Parrish Partners Leadership and Management Consulting. Parrish Partners has grown from executive coaching to executive search, leadership training, technology services, M&A advisory, and more for clients in industries across all stages of development, from start-ups to elite private companies and Fortune 50.
Prior to her current role, Dr. Winters was an executive at Intel, American Express, Pitney Bowes, and Beyond Meat.
MONIQUE JOHNSON
SVP, DIRECTOR OF CLIENT & TREASURY MANAGEMENT AT BENEFICIAL STATE BANK
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Monique Johnson, an executive banker in the industry for over 30 years, is Beneficial State Bank’s Senior Vice President as well as Director of Client and Treasury Management. Monique earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance with a specialization in commercial loan management from Iowa State University. She has been involved in community organizations over the past few decades such as Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, and Junior Achievement of Southern California.
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@beneficialstate / 1.2k followers
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Monique Johnson, an executive banker in the industry for over 30 years, is Beneficial State Bank’s Senior Vice President as well as Director of Client and Treasury Management. Monique earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance with a specialization in commercial loan management from Iowa State University. She has been involved in community organizations over the past few decades such as Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, and Junior Achievement of Southern California.
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@beneficialstate / 1.2k followers
SHELLY ZALIS
FOUNDER / CEO OF THE FEMALE QUOTIENT &
THE GIRLS’ LOUNGE
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Shelley Zalis launched the Girls' Lounge in 2013 and started a movement that emphasized mentorship and working together to create real change. In 2015, she went from “the business of market research” into “the business of equality” and launched The Female Quotient, of which the Girls’ Lounge is one pillar. Her company is committed to advancing gender equality in the workplace through collaboration, activating solutions for change and creating measurements for accountability.
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@shelleyzalis / 22.3k followers
THE GIRLS’ LOUNGE
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Shelley Zalis launched the Girls' Lounge in 2013 and started a movement that emphasized mentorship and working together to create real change. In 2015, she went from “the business of market research” into “the business of equality” and launched The Female Quotient, of which the Girls’ Lounge is one pillar. Her company is committed to advancing gender equality in the workplace through collaboration, activating solutions for change and creating measurements for accountability.
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@shelleyzalis / 22.3k followers
JULIE SCHOENFELD
ENTREPRENEUR, CEO, & FOUNDER OF STROBE
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Julie is a veteran entrepreneur with a passion for identifying talent and assembling effective teams. Prior to Idealab spin-out Perfect Market, Julie was a founding member and CEO of two other successful venture-backed startups. Julie was President-CEO of OEwaves Inc. from its creation in 2000 to February 2007 and she remains active on OEwaves’ board of directors.
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@schoenfeldj 227 followers
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Julie is a veteran entrepreneur with a passion for identifying talent and assembling effective teams. Prior to Idealab spin-out Perfect Market, Julie was a founding member and CEO of two other successful venture-backed startups. Julie was President-CEO of OEwaves Inc. from its creation in 2000 to February 2007 and she remains active on OEwaves’ board of directors.
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@schoenfeldj 227 followers
LINDSAY OROSZ
COO AT GIRLGAZE INC &
FOUNDER OF LMO CONSULTING GROUP
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Lindsay is currently the COO at Girlgaze and is also the founder of LMO Consulting Group. At her previous position as the SVP for the Council of the Americas, she offered a consistent reputation as a trusted advisor with top-notch negotiation skills and an innate ability to build and foster both internal and external relationships and alliances. Prior to Council for the Americas, Lindsay received her J.D. from New York Law School and served on the legal and business teams at Hughes, Hubbard & Reed LLP, the Madison Square Garden Company, and MTV Networks.
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@girlgaze 370k followers
FOUNDER OF LMO CONSULTING GROUP
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Lindsay is currently the COO at Girlgaze and is also the founder of LMO Consulting Group. At her previous position as the SVP for the Council of the Americas, she offered a consistent reputation as a trusted advisor with top-notch negotiation skills and an innate ability to build and foster both internal and external relationships and alliances. Prior to Council for the Americas, Lindsay received her J.D. from New York Law School and served on the legal and business teams at Hughes, Hubbard & Reed LLP, the Madison Square Garden Company, and MTV Networks.
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@girlgaze 370k followers
Non-Profit (NGO)
Non-Profit (NGO) Mentors
KELLY SMITH
FOUNDER & BOARD CHAIR, CENTER FOR LIVING PEACE
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Kelly Smith is a mother of two, philanthropist, as well as the Founder, Board Chair, and “Director of Fun” for the Center for Living Peace. She is also a member of the Orange County Community Foundation Board of Directors and the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Program Ubuntu Council.
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@iamlivingpeace 541 followers
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Kelly Smith is a mother of two, philanthropist, as well as the Founder, Board Chair, and “Director of Fun” for the Center for Living Peace. She is also a member of the Orange County Community Foundation Board of Directors and the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Program Ubuntu Council.
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@iamlivingpeace 541 followers
SOPHIE ALPERT
FOUNDER & CEO OF PIECE BY PIECE
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Sophie Alpert is the founder of the nonprofit Piece by Piece, which offers mosaic workshops free of charge for residents in underserved communities in Los Angeles. Through sales of artwork, Piece by Piece aims to help provide supplemental income to the residents, so that they can be empowered and earn marketable skills to improve their self-esteem and their situations in life.
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@piecebypiecela 1.2k followers
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Sophie Alpert is the founder of the nonprofit Piece by Piece, which offers mosaic workshops free of charge for residents in underserved communities in Los Angeles. Through sales of artwork, Piece by Piece aims to help provide supplemental income to the residents, so that they can be empowered and earn marketable skills to improve their self-esteem and their situations in life.
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@piecebypiecela 1.2k followers
AMEL NAJJAR
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
CHILDREN OF WAR FOUNDATION
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Activist Amel Najjar is the Executive Director and Founder of the Children of War Foundation. The non-profit delivers life-supporting surgeries, healthcare, and health education to children in disadvantaged regions around the world. A champion of children’s rights, Najjar is also an active Ambassador for the Children’s Hospital L.A. and numerous other organizations, including UNHCR, UNICEF, and the American Red Cross.
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@amel_najjar_ 487 followers
CHILDREN OF WAR FOUNDATION
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Activist Amel Najjar is the Executive Director and Founder of the Children of War Foundation. The non-profit delivers life-supporting surgeries, healthcare, and health education to children in disadvantaged regions around the world. A champion of children’s rights, Najjar is also an active Ambassador for the Children’s Hospital L.A. and numerous other organizations, including UNHCR, UNICEF, and the American Red Cross.
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@amel_najjar_ 487 followers
DIANNA COHEN
CEO & CO-FOUNDER, PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION
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Dianna Cohen is a passionate advocate against plastic pollution. A Los Angeles-based visual artist, Dianna has shown her work internationally at galleries, foundations, and museums. With plastic bags as her primary material for the past 27 years, Cohen is interested in exploring its materiality through modifications and the material’s relationship to culture, media, and toxicity and the world at large and shared this in her TED Talk.
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@plasticpollutes 74k followers
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Dianna Cohen is a passionate advocate against plastic pollution. A Los Angeles-based visual artist, Dianna has shown her work internationally at galleries, foundations, and museums. With plastic bags as her primary material for the past 27 years, Cohen is interested in exploring its materiality through modifications and the material’s relationship to culture, media, and toxicity and the world at large and shared this in her TED Talk.
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@plasticpollutes 74k followers
Enriching Activity Mentors
Enriching Activity Mentors
SABA SOOMEKH
PH.D., MIDDLE EAST PEACE SCHOLAR
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Dr. Saba Soomekh is a lecturer in the Religious Studies Department at California State University, Northridge. She teaches courses in world religions, women and religion, and Modern Isreal studies. Her focus is on the history of religions, feminist anthropology, and Middle Eastern Jewry. She has written extensively on the Iranian Jewish community and on women in the Middle East.
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@sabasoomekh 600 followers
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Dr. Saba Soomekh is a lecturer in the Religious Studies Department at California State University, Northridge. She teaches courses in world religions, women and religion, and Modern Isreal studies. Her focus is on the history of religions, feminist anthropology, and Middle Eastern Jewry. She has written extensively on the Iranian Jewish community and on women in the Middle East.
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@sabasoomekh 600 followers
VIVIAN SOREN MYERS
PRESIDENT OF AVENTINE PRESS LLC & ASTROLOGIST
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Vivian Soren Myers has been studying astrology for seventeen years and is five years into a six-year professional astrology certification program from the prestigious Faculty of Astrological Studies in the United Kingdom. Soren spent the last five summers at their Oxford University Summer School Program in England.
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Vivian Soren Myers has been studying astrology for seventeen years and is five years into a six-year professional astrology certification program from the prestigious Faculty of Astrological Studies in the United Kingdom. Soren spent the last five summers at their Oxford University Summer School Program in England.
ATOUSA POURKASHIYAN
PROFESSIONAL CHESS PLAYER, WOMAN GRANDMASTER
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Born in Iran, Atousa Pourkashiyan began playing chess at the age of eight. Since then, Atousa has earned many titles and won various prestigious chess events, such as: gold medalist for the 2000 world youth championship, woman international master at the age of fourteen, Woman Grandmaster in chess Olympiad 2008, gold medalist for Asian Championship in the Philippines 2010, qualifier for the Russia World Cup, bronze medalist in Asian Championship (Blitz) 2016, and many more. Aside from chess, Atousa graduated from Tehran University with a Bachelor’s in Physical Education and Sport Science and a Master’s Degree in Sport Management.
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@atousa.pourkashiyan 4.8k followers
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Born in Iran, Atousa Pourkashiyan began playing chess at the age of eight. Since then, Atousa has earned many titles and won various prestigious chess events, such as: gold medalist for the 2000 world youth championship, woman international master at the age of fourteen, Woman Grandmaster in chess Olympiad 2008, gold medalist for Asian Championship in the Philippines 2010, qualifier for the Russia World Cup, bronze medalist in Asian Championship (Blitz) 2016, and many more. Aside from chess, Atousa graduated from Tehran University with a Bachelor’s in Physical Education and Sport Science and a Master’s Degree in Sport Management.
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@atousa.pourkashiyan 4.8k followers
Fireside Chat Moderators
NATASHA MASCARENHAS
SENIOR REPORTER
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Natasha Mascarenhas is a senior writer and podcaster for TechCrunch. She covers networks and economic empowerment in the intersection between early-stage startups and venture capital. At TechCrunch, she co-hosts the Equity podcast and writes a weekly newsletter, wittingly called, Startups Weekly.
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@techcrunch / 1.3M followers
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Natasha Mascarenhas is a senior writer and podcaster for TechCrunch. She covers networks and economic empowerment in the intersection between early-stage startups and venture capital. At TechCrunch, she co-hosts the Equity podcast and writes a weekly newsletter, wittingly called, Startups Weekly.
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@techcrunch / 1.3M followers
MERLE GINSBERG
WRITER/EDITOR AT L.A. MAG, AUTHOR,
CONSULTANT & CONTENT CREATOR
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Merle Ginsberg is a veteran of Hollywood fashion, beauty, and entertainment coverage for print, websites, and newspapers. She has worked at the Hollywood Reporter, Harper’s Bazaar, WWD, W Magazine, and Rolling Stone - and has contributed to the New York Times, Cosmopolitan (covers), Marie Claire (covers), The London Times, The Daily Beast, Fashion Week Daily, Elle Decor, Elle UK, Glamour UK, New York Magazine, C Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine and Details. She wrote the bestselling book “Confessions of an Heiress” and has appeared on a myriad of TV shows.
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@merleginsberg 5.8k followers
CONSULTANT & CONTENT CREATOR
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Merle Ginsberg is a veteran of Hollywood fashion, beauty, and entertainment coverage for print, websites, and newspapers. She has worked at the Hollywood Reporter, Harper’s Bazaar, WWD, W Magazine, and Rolling Stone - and has contributed to the New York Times, Cosmopolitan (covers), Marie Claire (covers), The London Times, The Daily Beast, Fashion Week Daily, Elle Decor, Elle UK, Glamour UK, New York Magazine, C Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine and Details. She wrote the bestselling book “Confessions of an Heiress” and has appeared on a myriad of TV shows.
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@merleginsberg 5.8k followers
STEPHANIE STANTON
NATIONAL TV JOURNALIST
ANCHOR/HOST
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Stephanie Stanton is a nationally recognized TV journalist with more than two decades of experience. She currently serves as a freelance correspondent for NBC News covering Florida and the Southeastern U.S. She is also the anchor of “First Look ETF,” a digital financial show in partnership with the NYSE. Previously, she worked as a reporter/anchor for Fox 11 News in Los Angeles and a West Coast correspondent for NBC News. Stephanie also has a passion for business/entertainment news and stories that inspire viewers. That passion led her to create CareerChick.com, a website that empowers women.
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@newzysteph / 2.3k followers
ANCHOR/HOST
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Stephanie Stanton is a nationally recognized TV journalist with more than two decades of experience. She currently serves as a freelance correspondent for NBC News covering Florida and the Southeastern U.S. She is also the anchor of “First Look ETF,” a digital financial show in partnership with the NYSE. Previously, she worked as a reporter/anchor for Fox 11 News in Los Angeles and a West Coast correspondent for NBC News. Stephanie also has a passion for business/entertainment news and stories that inspire viewers. That passion led her to create CareerChick.com, a website that empowers women.
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@newzysteph / 2.3k followers
TERRY STANLEY
SENIOR EDITOR
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T.L. (Terry) Stanley is a veteran digital, magazine, and newspaper journalist specializing in advertising and marketing, media and pop culture, startups, and trends. Her work has appeared in publications like Mashable, the Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter and Ad Age. She’s currently a senior editor at Adweek, covering the cannabis industry, plant-based food products, booze, creativity, and other hot topics.
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@adweek / 493k followers
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T.L. (Terry) Stanley is a veteran digital, magazine, and newspaper journalist specializing in advertising and marketing, media and pop culture, startups, and trends. Her work has appeared in publications like Mashable, the Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter and Ad Age. She’s currently a senior editor at Adweek, covering the cannabis industry, plant-based food products, booze, creativity, and other hot topics.
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@adweek / 493k followers
RACHEL HEFNER
MANAGER OF GLOBAL VISIONEERING
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Rachel Hefner, the manager, global visioneering for XPRIZE, is an experienced storyteller with a demonstrated history of working in program management, photojournalism, and content production. She is strong operations professional and was an ENTITY Academy Writer’s Collective mentee. Rachel has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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@xprize / 25.8k followers
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Rachel Hefner, the manager, global visioneering for XPRIZE, is an experienced storyteller with a demonstrated history of working in program management, photojournalism, and content production. She is strong operations professional and was an ENTITY Academy Writer’s Collective mentee. Rachel has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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@xprize / 25.8k followers
HANNAH DOBROGOSZ
JUNIOR STAFF WRITER
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Hannah Dobrogosz, a junior staff writer at Buzzfeed, is a dynamic and collaborative team player with experience in creative and professional writing, the performing arts, marketing, and communications. Hannah was also an intern at ENTITY Mag. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from Elon University.
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@buzzfeed / 6.1M followers
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Hannah Dobrogosz, a junior staff writer at Buzzfeed, is a dynamic and collaborative team player with experience in creative and professional writing, the performing arts, marketing, and communications. Hannah was also an intern at ENTITY Mag. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from Elon University.
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@buzzfeed / 6.1M followers
TINA NGUYEN
NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT & FOUNDING PARTNER
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Tina Nguyen is a founding partner at Puck, where she covers American politics with an emphasis on the conservative movement. She was formerly a White House reporter for POLITICO, covering the Trump administration and the MAGA movement; a staff reporter for Vanity Fair Hive for more than four years, covering American politics and the rise of Trump; and an editor at Mediaite, where she focused on cable news and current events. She was also previously an associate editor at The Braiser, where she was nominated for a James Beard Award for her coverage of the restaurant industry. A Brooklyn transplant, Nguyen graduated from Claremont McKenna College and lives in Washington, D.C.
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@puckdotnews / 15.9k followers
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Tina Nguyen is a founding partner at Puck, where she covers American politics with an emphasis on the conservative movement. She was formerly a White House reporter for POLITICO, covering the Trump administration and the MAGA movement; a staff reporter for Vanity Fair Hive for more than four years, covering American politics and the rise of Trump; and an editor at Mediaite, where she focused on cable news and current events. She was also previously an associate editor at The Braiser, where she was nominated for a James Beard Award for her coverage of the restaurant industry. A Brooklyn transplant, Nguyen graduated from Claremont McKenna College and lives in Washington, D.C.
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@puckdotnews / 15.9k followers
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