Media & Information

Esteemed specialists working in the fields of media education, digital media, multimedia and radio services

Anthony Martinez

Anthony Martinez

Anthony Martinez is an Emmy Award-winning multimedia producer and content strategist. He currently works as a producer for CBS News’ national morning show – CBS Mornings. Previously at CBS News, Anthony launched and managed the network’s only daily podcast.
Before joining CBS News in 2016, Anthony worked at Spectrum NY1 News for three years. He’s a graduate of American University, where he studied Political Science and Broadcast Journalism.

Anthony Martinez is an Emmy Award-winning multimedia producer and content strategist. He currently works as a producer for CBS News’ national morning show – CBS Mornings. Previously at CBS News, Anthony launched and managed the network’s only daily p... Show more

Joe Ruiz

Joe Ruiz

Joe Ruiz is a journalist and advocate for mental health and diversity in newsrooms.

He recently finished the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University, and was previously managing editor at CBS News and a senior editor at CNN Politics.

In 2010, Ruiz was part of the Seattle Times team that won the Pulitzer Prize. He currently serves on the board of directors at the San Antonio Report, the board of advisors at Vita Activa, and is a past vice president of NAHJ.

Joe Ruiz is a journalist and advocate for mental health and diversity in newsrooms. He recently finished the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University, and was previously managing editor at CBS News and a senior editor at CNN Pol... Show more

Maggie Wilson Dorsky

Maggie Wilson Dorsky

Maggie Dorsky is a traditionally published author and one of the leading voices in modern metaphysical healing. Attuned to Reiki in 2010, she has spent over a decade building an unparalleled depth of practice, work that has led her to serve clients across live music and festival culture, hospice care, private wellness retreats, and the corporate world, as well as teaching audiences internationally.

A 20+ year practicing astrologer and 15+ year Reiki Master Teacher, Maggie is also a certified cannabis sommelier whose work bridges wellness, ritual, and modern self-awareness. She is the author of three books with Hachette Book Group / Union Square & Co., including the bestselling Metaphysical Cannabis Oracle Deck. Her writing and speaking translate ancient practices, astrology, energy work, plant medicine, into practical tools for the people and organizations she works with, from festival stages to boardrooms.

Maggie Dorsky is a traditionally published author and one of the leading voices in modern metaphysical healing. Attuned to Reiki in 2010, she has spent over a decade building an unparalleled depth of practice, work that has led her to serve clients a... Show more

Misha Kouzeh

Misha Kouzeh

Dr. Misha Kouzeh is a TEDx speaker, distinguished university lecturer, social entrepreneur, consultant and podcast host and producer with expertise in digital marketing, social impact and sustainability across three continents. For the past decade, she has worked with organizations such as Coca-Cola, Unilever, the United Nations' World Health Organization as well as NASA, Stanford, University of Southern California (USC), University of California LA (UCLA), Cal State Universities and various nutrition technology and medical companies to leverage the power of marketing, social impact and education to drive positive change for purpose-driven brands. A recognized thought leader often referred to as "Digital Changemaker", Dr. Kouzeh has spoken on global stages for over 15 organizations, including Sustainable Brands, the premier global community of brand innovators who are shaping the future of sustainable commerce worldwide.

Dr. Kouzeh obtained a Doctorate degree in Education at University of Southern California (USC) and holds two Master of Science degrees from RSM Erasmus University and Wageningen University in Marketing Management and Nutrition & Health and a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration from Erasmus University in the Netherlands. Located in Los Angeles, she obtained two UCLAx Certificates in Marketing and Sustainability and a Harvard certificate in Higher Education. She also serves as a member of advisory board for UCLA Extension, member of advisory council for Harvard Business Review, certified Climate Reality Leader, and several community organizations empowering individuals from youth to C-Suite executives to change the world.

Dr. Misha Kouzeh is a TEDx speaker, distinguished university lecturer, social entrepreneur, consultant and podcast host and producer with expertise in digital marketing, social impact and sustainability across three continents. For the past decade, s... Show more

Madeline Summerville

Madeline Summerville

I created Maddie's Hot Take - as social media profile with millions of views, and a Substack with over 40,000 followers.

I'm on national television almost every day as a Democratic strategist or political analyst - and I make a habit out of walking straight into the lion's den.

I spent over a year as a liberal debater on right-wing news channels, and I love to share what I've learned about politics, human nature and bringing people together. I've debated Scott Jennings on CNN and many prominent primetime news anchors. I have always been invited because I treat people with respect and kindness -- and I know how to be myself in difficult and stressful situations.

I'm also an attorney and jury consultant, specializing in human behavior and choice theory.

I wasn't always good at public speaking - but I wanted to share my thoughts and ideas so badly with the world, that I had to train myself how to do it. As a neurodivergent person in this space, I think I have a lot to offer folks who might struggle, just like I did.

I created Maddie's Hot Take - as social media profile with millions of views, and a Substack with over 40,000 followers. I'm on national television almost every day as a Democratic strategist or political analyst - and I make a habit out of walkin... Show more

Joris Quarshie (Ext, OHF)

Joris Quarshie (Ext, OHF)

Joris Quarshie is an Events and Programs Officer at Open Knowledge Impact Foundation, where he leads the planning and execution of impactful programs that promote open knowledge, community engagement, and digital inclusion. He works closely with diverse stakeholders to design initiatives that empower contributors, strengthen collaborative networks, and advance access to free and open information across communities.

Joris Quarshie is an Events and Programs Officer at Open Knowledge Impact Foundation, where he leads the planning and execution of impactful programs that promote open knowledge, community engagement, and digital inclusion. He works closely with dive... Show more

Saim Sohail

Saim Sohail


𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐬, 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐄𝐎 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝐌𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡.

With experience across Shopify development, WordPress full-stack development, SEO, digital marketing, inbound and outbound growth, I create solutions that directly support business goals — not just technical requirements.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐢𝐧

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐟𝐲:
Custom app development
Theme customization & speed optimization
Conversion-focused store setup
eCommerce automation

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬:
Custom plugin development
Full theme development
API integrations
Performance & security optimization

𝐒𝐄𝐎 & 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Technical SEO & on-page optimization
Content strategy & keyword planning
Inbound marketing funnels
Outbound outreach frameworks (email + ads)

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭
I combine development + marketing + automation to create complete digital systems.
This means clients don’t just get a website — they get business growth, improved conversions, and measurable results.

𝐌𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
To help brands scale faster through smarter websites, optimized funnels, and high-impact digital strategies.

𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐬, 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐄𝐎 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢�... Show more

Suryanarayana R Chintacunta

Suryanarayana R Chintacunta

Surya Narayana Reddy Chintacunta is a data engineer focused on building large-scale, AI-driven systems across cloud platforms. His work spans privacy-preserving customer analytics, real-time feature engineering for LLMs, and reinforcement learning for media optimization. At WPP Media, he leads data and analytics initiatives across AWS and GCP, including clean room integrations, ML-powered audience modeling, and global campaign intelligence systems. He has built distributed pipelines for e-commerce, insurance, and retail clients, and holds a master’s degree in Data Science from UMBC. Surya’s interests sit at the intersection of AI, distributed systems, and applied marketing science.

Surya Narayana Reddy Chintacunta is a data engineer focused on building large-scale, AI-driven systems across cloud platforms. His work spans privacy-preserving customer analytics, real-time feature engineering for LLMs, and reinforcement learning fo... Show more

Natalie Martnez

Natalie Martnez


If there’s a breaking news story, Natalie Martinez is usually on it.She just celebrated 25 years with NBC Chicago!Natalie joined NBC Chicago as a general assignment reporter in January 2001. She spent many years reporting for all of our daily newscasts, and anchored our weekend mornings for several years. She’s now seen every weeknight at 10 p.m. reporting on the top stories of the day, and every Friday night anchoring at 5, 6 and 10p.Natalie has covered big stories, like the deadly tornadoes that devastated Fairdale and Washington, Ill., and smaller stories that matter to the "little guy." She won one of her Emmys for her non-stop reporting of those Washington tornadoes. She earned another for her NATO Summit coverage in 2012. And most recently she added another Emmy for her coverage on the election of Pope Leo XIV in 2025.With more than two decades of reporting and anchoring under her belt, she came to NBC Chicago from WXXA-TV, the Fox station in Albany, N.Y. During her final two years Albany, Martinez was the primary anchor.Prior to her work at WXXA, this award-winning journalist had worked as an anchor, reporter and producer for several upstate New York television and radio stations.Natalie is very active and recognized in the Latino community and a respected member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, for which she was elected Chicago Chapter President in 2016. In 2017, the national NAHJ organization awarded her with the coveted "Si Se Puede" Excellence in Leadership award. In 2018 she was recognized by Negocios Now publication as Who’s Who in Hispanic Chicago for her contributions to the betterment of the community.She also does charitable work for CAWC (Connections for Abused Women and their Children) , the Salvation Army among many others. She frequently services as Mistress of Ceremonies for groups all over the Chicagoland area. In March 2011, Martinez was named one of Chicago's Most Influential Women by the I'm Every Woman Expo.A native of Buffalo, New York, Martinez is a three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and University of North London on scholarship.In 2012, she was among the journalists honored with a Chicago Headline Club Peter Lisagor Award for her role in covering the verdict in the trial against former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. She won an AP award for Best Reporter in 2013 for her breadth of work covering breaking, hard and feature news stories.Natalie’s work covering the Laquan McDonald case helped NBC 5 earn a coveted Peabody Award in 2016.Natalie grew up with a Ukrainian mother and Dominican father. She embraces and appreciates all the diversity that Chicago has to offer, and is a proud supporter of the Ukrainian community as well.Throughout her childhood and teens, Natalie danced ballet and has a deep-rooted appreciation for the arts. She’s often seen attending or hosting art related events around the city.Drop Natalie a line: natalie.martinez@nbc.com and follow her news coverage and exciting events on:InstagramTwitterFacebook

If there’s a breaking news story, Natalie Martinez is usually on it.She just celebrated 25 years with NBC Chicago!Natalie joined NBC Chicago as a general assignment reporter in January 2001. She spent many years reporting for all of our daily newsc... Show more

Karen Steward

Karen Steward

In 2022, journalist and podcaster Karen Steward released the true crime podcast Burden, examining the mysterious 1991 death of Billie Jean Letterman. The case remained unresolved for more than three decades, leaving Billie Jean's family searching for justice.

As the limited series wrapped, she had no idea the story was far from over. In 2025, Michael Letterman was arrested and charged with Billie Jean’s murder, turning a decades-old mystery into a contemporary courtroom drama that will unfold this year.

Steward is an award-winning investigative journalist. She has worked as a reporter and anchor at the NPR affiliate in Little Rock and as Public Education Coordinator for the Arkansas Supreme Court.

In 2022, journalist and podcaster Karen Steward released the true crime podcast Burden, examining the mysterious 1991 death of Billie Jean Letterman. The case remained unresolved for more than three decades, leaving Billie Jean's family searching for... Show more

Anusha Singh

Anusha Singh

In the high-stakes B2B ecosystem, moving from a transactional business to a category-leading brand is not a cosmetic exercise. You cannot solve a deep positioning gap with a prettier logo, a generic press release, or superficial copy. It requires a structural redesign of how your business communicates its value.

My approach to strategic communications was forged over 7+ years of building brand strategies for high-growth enterprises and turning around struggling creative agencies and internal communications teams.

But what makes my methodology distinct is where I learned to analyze structures: the tax litigation matters of law firms, PwC India, and at the Delhi High Court. As a former tax litigation lawyer and LL.M. Gold Medalist, I spent 8 years dissecting complex corporate systems in an active legal practice pan-India. This brings unmatched analytical structure, logical flow, and risk-mitigation discipline to brand strategy, narratives, and visual language.

Today, as the Corporate Brand Architect and Founder of Alabaster Comms, I apply that exact analytical rigor to build corporate brand systems for mid-market enterprises, professional services firms, and startups, ensuring their communication strategies structurally align with their commercial goals.

I consult from a lived experience of:

M&A Value Creation: Designing the comprehensive brand strategy and positioning for a mid-tier IT services player, elevating its market posture to play a critical role in its successful acquisition.

Professional Services Scale: Architecting the organic regional narrative for a specialized cross-border law firm, driving their LinkedIn positioning to 10K+ high-value followers purely from scratch.

Agency Turnaround & Operations: Restructuring an APAC creative agency as Head of Client Services, stabilizing team operations, retaining major regional retainers, and securing a shortlist for South Asia Independent Agency of the Year.

Analytical Advocacy: Deploying the mental mobility, attention to detail, and cross-cultural adaptability gained from an LL.M. Gold Medal and an army background to solve high-pressure stakeholder alignment issues.

In the high-stakes B2B ecosystem, moving from a transactional business to a category-leading brand is not a cosmetic exercise. You cannot solve a deep positioning gap with a prettier logo, a generic press release, or superficial copy. It requires a s... Show more

Monica Hoyer

Monica Hoyer

I am a marketing executive and coach specializing in growing B2B SaaS companies. I thrive on leading experienced marketers to drive the business forward and execute strategy.

Expertise in messaging, lead generation, product marketing, email, and sales enablement. I make strategic decisions based on data and testing. At my core, I am a collaborative and decisive leader who excels in a fast-paced environment.

I am a marketing executive and coach specializing in growing B2B SaaS companies. I thrive on leading experienced marketers to drive the business forward and execute strategy. Expertise in messaging, lead generation, product marketing, email, and s... Show more

Juliana Castro Varon

Juliana Castro Varon

A designer, writer and technologist, Juliana Castro Varón is the senior design editor of AI Initiatives at The New York Times, and a cartoonist for The New Yorker. She’s the founder and now board member of Cita Press, a publisher of dozens of books by women, currently sponsored by Educopia and funded by Mellon. Juliana has received fellowships from Fulbright and Harvard, where she’s an affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society.

A designer, writer and technologist, Juliana Castro Varón is the senior design editor of AI Initiatives at The New York Times, and a cartoonist for The New Yorker. She’s the founder and now board member of Cita Press, a publisher of dozens of books b... Show more

Ben Felder

Ben Felder

Ben Felder is an Oklahoma City-based editor for Investigate Midwest, a non-profit news organization that covers corporate agriculture and other powerful players in the U.S. food system.

Ben Felder is an Oklahoma City-based editor for Investigate Midwest, a non-profit news organization that covers corporate agriculture and other powerful players in the U.S. food system. Show more

Eve Macdonald

Eve Macdonald

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bringing the same commercial sharpness to KISS's own positioning as she does to client work.
She writes Just a little Kiss, a Substack covering brand strategy and consumer culture for brand managers, founders and marketers, with bylines in Design Week. She is also the founder of Pencil It In, a creative community and events platform championing Northern creative talent across Leeds and Manchester.

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bri... Show more

Gift Kingsley

Gift Kingsley

Gift Kingsley is a media personality, broadcast journalist, television presenter, and digital content creator passionate about storytelling and audience engagement.

Her work spans television presenting, red carpet hosting, event hosting, social media management, and digital media production. Through both on-screen and behind-the-scenes experience, she has developed a unique perspective on how storytelling, personality, and cultural awareness shape audience engagement in today’s digital landscape.

As a content creator and entrepreneur, Gift is particularly interested in how media can be used not just for visibility but for meaningful conversations and community building. She is passionate about helping creators, brands, and media professionals understand the deeper dynamics behind audience connection in the modern media space.

Gift Kingsley is a media personality, broadcast journalist, television presenter, and digital content creator passionate about storytelling and audience engagement. Her work spans television presenting, red carpet hosting, event hosting, social me... Show more

D.J. Moore

D.J. Moore

D.J. Moore is a creative marketing and communications leader with more than 20 years of experience in education. His career has been dedicated to advancing institutional goals through strategic marketing, brand development, and cross-sector collaboration.

Across leadership roles at Suffolk University, Worcester Academy, and Wentworth Institute of Technology, D.J. has led integrated enrollment marketing initiatives, guided institutional brand evolution, built and scaled social media strategies, and developed high-impact partnerships that expand visibility, strengthen engagement, and drive measurable growth. His work has included comprehensive publication redesigns, award-winning rebranding efforts, and partnerships that connect institutions more deeply to their communities.

D.J. is also a dedicated educator. He has served as adjunct faculty at Simmons University and Wentworth, where he developed and taught courses focused on film studies. His teaching explores the intersection of entertainment and marketing, examining film as a reflection of—and response to—broader cultural forces. He is a frequent guest speaker at high schools, colleges, and conferences across New England, presenting on marketing, film studies, career pathways, and strategic partnership development.

D.J. Moore is a creative marketing and communications leader with more than 20 years of experience in education. His career has been dedicated to advancing institutional goals through strategic marketing, brand development, and cross-sector collabora... Show more

Downs & Towns 📷

Downs & Towns 📷

Houston Vandergriff is a globe-trotting photographer, entrepreneur, and influencer based in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Houston has traveled to 49 of the 50 United States, 5 Canadian Provinces, and 26 countries. He also has Down syndrome. His photos have been in magazines and books, won awards in numerous competitions, and been shown in galleries in three countries.

He shares the positives surrounding disability on Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. For his photography sales, he started on ETSY, moved to his own website, and now sells his photography as NFTs. To date he has been part of three sold-out NFT collections.

Houston inspires others, both inside and outside of the disability community. By sharing his gift of photography he also shares gifts of beauty and hope.

Houston Vandergriff is a globe-trotting photographer, entrepreneur, and influencer based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Houston has traveled to 49 of the 50 United States, 5 Canadian Provinces, and 26 countries. He also has Down syndrome. His photos h... Show more

Mr. G (Galeno Chua)

Mr. G (Galeno Chua)

Mr. G is an ai and greentech startup founder, and business coach for startups for the New Zealand Government, United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia and for the Social Tides programme for ai and impact startups across the EU.

His sustainable business approach has won him the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation's Green Business Awards and helped push the sustainable business agenda for organizations such as the United Nations and Oxfam to the Royal Government of Cambodia.

He has a strong belief that empathetic dialogue and design are key life skills to both personal and professional success, and is currently on a mission to solve real world issues through empathy, entrepreneurship and principled leadership.

Mr. G is an ai and greentech startup founder, and business coach for startups for the New Zealand Government, United Nations Development Programme in Cambodia and for the Social Tides programme for ai and impact startups across the EU. His sustai... Show more

Gary J. Nix

Gary J. Nix

Gary J. Nix is a consultancy founder and speaker who is known for combining traditional marketing principles with modern marketing techniques. Moreover his firm, the brandarchist: strategy as a service serves its client partners understand how the road to ultimate success is via a foundation of building or bolstering the indivisible connectivity between culture and commerce.

Gary J. Nix is a consultancy founder and speaker who is known for combining traditional marketing principles with modern marketing techniques. Moreover his firm, the brandarchist: strategy as a service serves its client partners understand how the ro... Show more

Júnia Melo

Júnia Melo

Gestora no Instituto Legislativo Brasileiro (ILB), a Escola de Governo do Senado Federal, onde coordena a área de Capacitação, Treinamento e Ensino desde 2023. Jornalista com quase três décadas de trajetória na TV comercial e legislativa, Júnia Melo une a paixão por comunicação à gestão pública estratégica com foco em desenvolver as pessoas para servir com excelência aos desafios do Poder Legislativo.

Ex-diretora da TV Senado, apresentadora, host de talk shows e podcasts, Júnia hoje lidera pilares vitais da Casa: do plano de capacitação dos servidores à formação de gestores, facilitadores de aprendizagem com metodologias ativas. Sua gestão foca em mentorias para mulheres e na supervisão de um vasto portfólio de cursos regulares, que inclui ações presenciais, híbridas, eventos institucionais, workshops e a produção de cursos online para a plataforma Saberes, que atende todo o Brasil, além de supervisionar cursos sob demanda, treinamentos externos e novas modalidades de capacitação como o uso de licenças de uma plataforma global de ensino.

À frente do Programa de Integração, Júnia comanda o onboarding de servidores, estagiários e equipes dos gabinetes, consolidando uma cultura de pertencimento e engajamento. Sob sua atuação, o ILB alcançou a nota máxima (5) no MEC, um selo de qualidade, entrando para o seleto grupo das melhores escolas de governo do país.

Gestora no Instituto Legislativo Brasileiro (ILB), a Escola de Governo do Senado Federal, onde coordena a área de Capacitação, Treinamento e Ensino desde 2023. Jornalista com quase três décadas de trajetória na TV comercial e legislativa, Júnia Melo ... Show more

Kae9mm N/A

Kae9mm N/A

Kae9mm is a cyber musician who blends hip-hop, techno and futuristic themes in his music. He is known for his innovative use of virtual reality and augmented reality in his live performances and music videos. He has recently partnered with United Realites, a leading metaverse company, to create immersive and interactive experiences for his fans. Kae9mm aims to push the boundaries of music and technology and to explore new dimensions of creativity and expression.

Kae9mm is a cyber musician who blends hip-hop, techno and futuristic themes in his music. He is known for his innovative use of virtual reality and augmented reality in his live performances and music videos. He has recently partnered with United Rea... Show more

Lee Twito

Lee Twito

https://linkedin.com/in/lee-twito

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Evgeniy Tolstykh

Evgeniy Tolstykh

Producer and Project Manager in large-scale game productions, including Wargaming’s Steel Hunters. I managed Character Art, Narrative and R&D teams, resource planning, and production metrics related to retention and engagement.

Currently, I focus on optimizing creative pipelines through AI-driven tools and data integration — building systems that help teams visualize performance, track milestones, and identify bottlenecks early.

Projects: Soul Atlas, Steel Hunters, World of Warships, Best Team Ever
Companies: DPS Games, Wargaming, Lesta Games

Producer and Project Manager in large-scale game productions, including Wargaming’s Steel Hunters. I managed Character Art, Narrative and R&D teams, resource planning, and production metrics related to retention and engagement. Currently, I focus ... Show more

Rebeca Barzuna

Rebeca Barzuna

With two decades of professional experience, my expertise in digital marketing and neuromarketing has been the cornerstone of my success. At La de Rojo Marketing & Talks, I have honed key skills in applied neuroscience and sensory marketing, consistently seeking creative solutions to drive growth and increase sales for the brands I collaborate with.

My passion for continuous learning and innovation is evident in every project and strategy I design, as my team and I work to maximize the impact of our digital campaigns and events, helping our clients achieve their business goals and strengthen their market presence. Additionally, I am the author of "STIMMA," a book on self-love and personal branding for success.

As a motivational, energetic, and charismatic speaker, I am dedicated to educating and entertaining your audience, ensuring they leave inspired and informed.

With two decades of professional experience, my expertise in digital marketing and neuromarketing has been the cornerstone of my success. At La de Rojo Marketing & Talks, I have honed key skills in applied neuroscience and sensory marketing, consiste... Show more

Viachaslau Smirnou

Viachaslau Smirnou

A senior PR & Marketing leader with 15+ years of hands-on experience in IT and tech-driven companies. CEO and Co-Founder of Around PR Studio - PR and communications agency specializing in startup visibility, investment PR, and AI-era reputation strategy for tech and AI companies operating in the US and Europe.

A senior PR & Marketing leader with 15+ years of hands-on experience in IT and tech-driven companies. CEO and Co-Founder of Around PR Studio - PR and communications agency specializing in startup visibility, investment PR, and AI-era reputation strat... Show more

Frank Abe

Frank Abe

FRANK ABE is co-editor with Floyd Cheung of a new anthology, THE LITERATURE OF JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION, (Penguin Classics). He is lead author of a graphic novel, WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration (Chin Music Press), and with collaborators Tamiko Nimura, Ross Ishikawa, and Matt Sasaki was named a Finalist in Creative Nonfiction for the Washington State Book Award. He won an American Book Award with Cheung and Greg Robinson as co-editor of JOHN OKADA: The Life & Rediscovered Work of the Author of No-No Boy (University of Washington Press), in which he authored the first-ever biography of Okada and traced the origins of his novel. He is currently developing a new stage adaptation of NO-NO BOY in partnership with Seattle Rep.

Abe wrote, produced, and directed the award-winning PBS documentary CONSCIENCE AND THE CONSTITUTION on the largest organized resistance in the camps, and with writer Frank Chin helped organize the first-ever “Day of Remembrance” in Seattle in 1978. He was an original member of Chin’s Asian American Theater Workshop in San Francisco and studied at the American Conservatory Theater.

FRANK ABE is co-editor with Floyd Cheung of a new anthology, THE LITERATURE OF JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION, (Penguin Classics). He is lead author of a graphic novel, WE HEREBY REFUSE: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration (Chin Mu... Show more

Jack Miler

Jack Miler

I’m Jack Miler, Marketing Manager at Britlit Publishers, where I collaborate with authors from across the globe. I help guide writers through each stage of the publishing journey, from editorial coordination to marketing and branding support, ensuring every project meets professional publishing standards. I value ethical publishing, open communication, and long-term author growth.

I’m Jack Miler, Marketing Manager at Britlit Publishers, where I collaborate with authors from across the globe. I help guide writers through each stage of the publishing journey, from editorial coordination to marketing and branding support, ensurin... Show more

Verso Tafon

Verso Tafon

Verso Tafon is a certified graphic designer and creative professional based in Cameroon. He studied Maritime Administration at the University of Bamenda and lived and schooled in Nigeria for over 18 years, experiences that shaped his creativity, discipline, and global perspective. He is the founder of Xousiahub, a creative agency dedicated to helping brands, churches, businesses, influencers, and media companies build strong visual identities and digital experiences.

Through his work, Verso has helped clients strengthen their brand presence, create impactful content, and reach their audiences effectively. He has collaborated with Beyond Company LTD, supported media houses with livestream setups, built modern content creation studios, and managed operations at God Firm LTD.

Passionate about combining creativity, strategy, and technology, Verso focuses on delivering high-quality graphic design, brand identity development, media production, and livestream solutions. His goal is to help clients bring their ideas to life and make a meaningful impact through visual storytelling.

Verso Tafon is a certified graphic designer and creative professional based in Cameroon. He studied Maritime Administration at the University of Bamenda and lived and schooled in Nigeria for over 18 years, experiences that shaped his creativity, disc... Show more

Chevron (Commander A9)

Chevron (Commander A9)

Chevron is a gray wolf, gamer, and event host from New Jersey. He works with several VRChat-based convention groups like the Furality Online Xperience, TailBass, Misho's Feeshquarium, Lords of Floof, WaterWolf, Projekt Community, and xCirrex Media to create events and bring people together for fun nights, games, friendship, and great times. He hosts Thursday VRChat Games alongside NoxTheSergal and Scottish Gamer every week (which are often attended with full instances), as well as in-person gatherings monthly. He passionately embraces VRChat and its rave and convention scene, especially with Furnal Equinox, CozyCon, Projekt Community, WaterWolf, and the Furality Online Xperience. You'll find him most often sharing photos on his art galleries to help promote his favorite events and organizations. Furrydelphia, Furnal Equinox, and Anthro New England's first ever VRChat Meet-and-Greets and Intro Panels were co-hosted by TJCoyote, Chief, Chevron, Lilithe Lotor, mBlade, and members of the Fluffy Fur Friends. Motivated by the TailBass and Furality VRChat portals, Chevron is now working to set up VRChat portals and meets at other in-person conventions.

He serves as a Photographer for the Furality Online Xperience, operator for the Operations Department for WaterWolf, Events Host for Projekt Community, and a tournament co-host for xCirrex Media events.

Chevron's love and passion for Furnal Equinox motivated him to cosplay as "Badgie" (Virtual Furnal Equinox 2021's unofficial mascot made of nothing but attendee badges) at the in-person convention in 2022. He reprized his role in-person in 2023 and 2024, and also attends other conventions as "Badgie" who is often referred to as "Attendee Man."

Chevron first attended Furnal Equinox in March 2021 over VRChat. The experience was so enjoyable that he dared to compared his experience at Furnal Equinox to Furality 2000 (November 2020). This motivated him to attend the in-person Furnal Equinox convention for the first time in March 2022. The trip was a first of many for Chevron: His first time in Canada, first time using Lyft, and first time public suiting and marching in a fursuit parade. Chevron has now added Furnal Equinox to his list of yearly attended conventions.

A lifelong player of EVE Online, Mechwarrior, Armed Assault III, Halo, Command & Conquer, and Dance Dance Revolution, Chevron holds a particular appreciation for older games of the late 1990s-early 2000s, such as the first Ghost Recon (2002) and Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. His first video game was Mario on the original Game Boy when he was five years old. His admiration of cyberpunk and all things futuristic is on full display with his Illumi Cyberwear LED visor. His fursuit was made by Sarahcat. Outside of the fandom, he works in the IT industry as a cybersecurity administrator and is (jokingly) addicted to Mountain Dew.

Chevron's ultimate goal is to bring people together for fun and great times. He embraces the future with open arms and is eager to dive right into all the fun that can be had together with friends and the fandom.

Chevron is a gray wolf, gamer, and event host from New Jersey. He works with several VRChat-based convention groups like the Furality Online Xperience, TailBass, Misho's Feeshquarium, Lords of Floof, WaterWolf, Projekt Community, and xCirrex Media to... Show more

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