Media & Information

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

Jon Ballard

Jon Ballard

Jon Ballard is responsible for day-to-day operations, including finance, sales, marketing and human resources. Ballard has been an entrepreneur for more than 22 years, founding several successful start-ups. He is a thought leader in the online marketing industry who regularly presents at conferences and seminars around the country.

Jon Ballard is responsible for day-to-day operations, including finance, sales, marketing and human resources. Ballard has been an entrepreneur for more than 22 years, founding several successful start-ups. He is a thought leader in the online market... Show more

Robert Collings

Robert Collings

Robert Collings is a marketing director at Tiny, the company sponsoring the open source WYSIWYG editor project TinyMCE. He's presently responsible for Tiny's partnership, channel and co-marketing programs. Previously, he delivered Tiny's brand, content, email, and marketing operations functions. A former manager of rock bands, and founder of Australia's leading publishing service business, he now calls enterprise B2B software and California home.

Robert Collings is a marketing director at Tiny, the company sponsoring the open source WYSIWYG editor project TinyMCE. He's presently responsible for Tiny's partnership, channel and co-marketing programs. Previously, he delivered Tiny's brand, conte... Show more

Peter Salib

Peter Salib

Peter Salib is a contributing writer at Thrive Global, Grit Daily, and Influencive. He has been going to CES in Las Vegas consecutively for the past 7 years since the age of 21 and is an avid attendee of events nationwide.

Having attended hundreds of events, he is now a co-founder of Event Integrity, the first integrity-based, vetted marketplace for event professionals. He also frequently works with startups to consult and advise on media, strategy, events, and fundraising.

Salib was an early guest on the Gadget Flow podcast and his dog, Scruffy, was featured on the Today Show with Kathy Lee & Hoda and was dubbed "Scruffy the Wonder Dog."

Peter Salib is a contributing writer at Thrive Global, Grit Daily, and Influencive. He has been going to CES in Las Vegas consecutively for the past 7 years since the age of 21 and is an avid attendee of events nationwide. Having attended hundred... Show more

Augusto Santos

Augusto Santos

Augusto Santos began his professional life as a COBOL developer in 1985 and in 1990 started the 1st of 6 tech companies. Augusto graduated in Marketing Management and works in marketing consulting since 2004, worked in marketing and sales for 10 yrs. in two multinational companies. Augusto is the leader of fintech.Portugal since 2015 with the mission to empower Portuguese Fintech Ecosystem. Augusto is also the publisher of The Portuguese Fintech Guide.

Augusto Santos began his professional life as a COBOL developer in 1985 and in 1990 started the 1st of 6 tech companies. Augusto graduated in Marketing Management and works in marketing consulting since 2004, worked in marketing and sales for 10 yrs.... Show more

Edi Šikić

Edi Šikić

Imam 28 godina i dolazim iz Rijeke. U slobodno vrijeme bavim se fotografijom, igranjem boardgameova, gledanjem filmova, serija i animea. Nadam se da ćete uživati i zabaviti se samnom na kvizu!

Imam 28 godina i dolazim iz Rijeke. U slobodno vrijeme bavim se fotografijom, igranjem boardgameova, gledanjem filmova, serija i animea. Nadam se da ćete uživati i zabaviti se samnom na kvizu! Show more

Verena Honkomp-Wilkens

Verena Honkomp-Wilkens

Seit 2025 ist Verena Honkomp-Wilkens an der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg im Verbundprojekt Digitale Lehre Hub Niedersachsen (DLHN) tätig und gehört zum Team des Teilprojekts InnoTools. Das Projekt verfolgt das Ziel, systematisch ausgewählte und erprobte digitale Lehr-/Lerntools dauerhaft an niedersächsischen Hochschulen zu verankern. Zuvor war Verena Honkomp-Wilkens an den Universitäten Bremen und Vechta tätig. Ihren Schwerpunkt bilden geschlechter- und diversitätssensible Perspektiven in der Medienpädagogik.

Seit 2025 ist Verena Honkomp-Wilkens an der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg im Verbundprojekt Digitale Lehre Hub Niedersachsen (DLHN) tätig und gehört zum Team des Teilprojekts InnoTools. Das Projekt verfolgt das Ziel, systematisch ausgewähl... Show more

Julia Portela

Julia Portela

Julia is a podcast host who views pop culture as entertainment and a lens for understanding the world. Her work centers representation, community, and the belief that engaging critically with the stories we love can be both meaningful and fun

Julia is a podcast host who views pop culture as entertainment and a lens for understanding the world. Her work centers representation, community, and the belief that engaging critically with the stories we love can be both meaningful and fun Show more

Jason Dinkelmann

Jason Dinkelmann

I have much experience in many things

I have much experience in many things Show more

Qishen Sam Liang

Qishen Sam Liang

Qishen Sam Liang
samliangsk@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/qishen-sam-liang/

EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara | September 2019-June 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Asian American Studies
Honors: Distinction in Asian American Studies & College of Letters & Science Highest Honors

University of Southern California | August 2023-May 2025
Master of Science, Computer Science (Computer Networks)

University of California, Santa Barbara | September 2019-June 2023
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

RELEVANT RESEARCH & PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Researcher | UCSB Department of Asian American Studies | August 2022-June 2023
Research Project: The Transformation of Asian and Asian American Stereotypes and Representations in the United States

Conducted media content analysis to investigate how dominant narratives about Asians and Asian Americans have been constructed to serve shifting national interests and maintain racial hierarchies.
Analyzed a diverse range of sources, including magazine articles like “How to Tell Japs from the Chinese,” political cartoon “The Honorable Fifth Column,” and COVID-19 anti-Asian news reports.
Argued that while modes of expression evolve, the underlying hegemonic frameworks of stereotype persist, demonstrating the shift from overt to subtle forms of representation in the modern era.
This research, which drew upon frameworks of racial formation and stereotype theory, culminated in a 30 pages paper and a departmental presentation.

Project Manager & Game Developer | University of Southern California | January 2025-May 2025
Project: Area 31: A Horror Maze Game

Led the design and development of a 2D narrative game in C# and Unity, gaining practical experience in the creation of interactive media and player-driven storytelling.
Engineered systems for managing player state and progression, directly informing research into how player agency and interactive systems shape understandings.
Managed the project lifecycle using Agile methodologies, demonstrating leadership in a collaborative, creative-technical environment.

SKILLS & INTERESTS
Research Areas: Asian American Studies, Games, Stereotypes, Computer Networking, Security
Technical Skills: Python, Unity, C#, Git, Data Curation, Data Analysis
Languages: English (Fluent), Mandarin (Fluent), Cantonese (Fluent)

Qishen Sam Liang samliangsk@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/qishen-sam-liang/ EDUCATION University of California, Santa Barbara | September 2019-June 2023 Bachelor of Arts, Asian American Studies Honors: Distinction in Asian American ... Show more

Ashley Sanguedolce

Ashley Sanguedolce

Ashley Sanguedolce is a writer and researcher focused on documenting family history, personal narratives, and the intersection between public records and lived experiences. Her work explores how personal stories, genealogy, and historical documentation shape identity and understanding across generations.

Ashley is currently developing a memoir project that examines family history, generational patterns, and the contrast between public narratives and private realities. Her research draws on archival records, media sources, and personal accounts to build accurate timelines and preserve stories that might otherwise be overlooked.

Outside of writing, Ashley works in education as a paraprofessional and enjoys genealogy research, creative writing, and historical documentation.

Ashley Sanguedolce is a writer and researcher focused on documenting family history, personal narratives, and the intersection between public records and lived experiences. Her work explores how personal stories, genealogy, and historical documentati... Show more

Yaamin Mohamed

Yaamin Mohamed

Hailing from the Maldives, Yaamin has been working in multiple fields for the past 10 years, ranging from UIUX Design, motion design & strategic marketing. He is currently working with LottieFiles, a global platform to discover and create animations, collaborate, testing among designers, stakeholders, and developers, as there Global Partnerships lead, working on there education and awareness initiatives across the globe.

In his free time, he works on his own startup called Sparkhub (https://www.sparkhub.mv), a company working on empowering the Maldives startup culture.

Hailing from the Maldives, Yaamin has been working in multiple fields for the past 10 years, ranging from UIUX Design, motion design & strategic marketing. He is currently working with LottieFiles, a global platform to discover and create animations,... Show more

Lindsay Zandy

Lindsay Zandy

Over 15 years of experience driving digital and operational transformation to improve the way people communicate, connect and collaborate with one another. In her role as Director of Collaboration at FICO, Lindsay seeks to equip and empower employees to do their best work together through their collaboration ecosystem powered by Microsoft 365. With her diverse background in Human Resources, Business Architecture, Technology Strategy and User Experience Design, Lindsay is uniquely skilled in leveraging empathy to create inclusive technology experiences that are both scalable and easy to govern.

Over 15 years of experience driving digital and operational transformation to improve the way people communicate, connect and collaborate with one another. In her role as Director of Collaboration at FICO, Lindsay seeks to equip and empower employees... Show more

Hassan Alsheikh

Hassan Alsheikh

Media personality & content creator. Technology lover. Programming. Speaker. Thinker. Perspectives. #SayDo

Media personality & content creator. Technology lover. Programming. Speaker. Thinker. Perspectives. #SayDo Show more

Megan Coleman

Megan Coleman

Managing Speaking Talent

Managing Speaking Talent Show more

Justin Ricklefs

Justin Ricklefs

Justin is the Founder and CEO of Guild Collective. He launched Guild in 2017 after spending 13 years in various sales and leadership roles at the Kansas City Chiefs, Learfield Sports, and ECCO Select. After stumbling into a passion for writing, Justin wrote personal pieces for large publications like Huffington Post, The TODAY Show, and Yahoo. While he enjoys writing on personal topics, Guild was formed with the awareness that many brands struggle to connect to the souls of their audience, and Justin believed he could help bridge that gap. Justin is responsible for the Visionary role in the agency, which most often looks like charting the company’s strategy, driving new revenue, developing leaders within the business, and hoping one of his many ideas end up being halfway decent.

Justin is married to his high school sweetheart, Brooke (she was slower to the realization). They live in Liberty, MO and have been married 20+ years and have five children. He and Brooke love traveling when they can. Justin enjoys writing, running, watching his kids’ activities, and sitting in his cabin where it’s quiet.

Justin is the Founder and CEO of Guild Collective. He launched Guild in 2017 after spending 13 years in various sales and leadership roles at the Kansas City Chiefs, Learfield Sports, and ECCO Select. After stumbling into a passion for writing, Justi... Show more

Jalisa S

Jalisa S

I’m a virtual assistant with over five years of experience supporting small, mid-sized, and large companies in driving growth while maintaining high levels of efficiency.

I’m a virtual assistant with over five years of experience supporting small, mid-sized, and large companies in driving growth while maintaining high levels of efficiency. Show more

Joshua Kriger

Joshua Kriger

I’m a values-driven, serial entrepreneur with a background in consulting, foodtech, e-commerce, blockchain, and web3. I am based in LA but travel frequently to speak and do media. As an angel I invest via MainChain Ventures (www.mainchainventures.com) and I’m also establishing a larger fund. I have driven hundreds of conversations around the emerging technology landscape as co-host on The Edge of Show (www.thedgeofshow.com) with combined reach over. I am also producer of Outer Edge LA and Outer Edge Riyadh (www.outeredge.live) - both are immersive gatherings that combine high-level thought leadership, entertainment, web3, advanced blockchain technology, gaming, and culture. Backed by Animoca Brands, Avalanche and many other strategic partners, The Edge of Company is focused on co-creating the future via edu-taining content, media support, events and strategic advisory.

I’m a values-driven, serial entrepreneur with a background in consulting, foodtech, e-commerce, blockchain, and web3. I am based in LA but travel frequently to speak and do media. As an angel I invest via MainChain Ventures (www.mainchainventures.com... Show more

Nicole "PxL VxN" Stephan Smith

Nicole "PxL VxN" Stephan Smith

Nicole "Pixel Vixen" Smith is a creative agile production & team development leader with 15+ years speaking, training, and coaching global tech and game teams through the evolving landscape of hybrid delivery and design thinking in games applied anywhere. With roots in AAA multiplayer games publishing, enterprise agile coaching, and live-service operations, Nicole specializes in hands-on partnerships to create customized Agile approaches aligning creative, technical, and organizational goals.

Her work focusing on frequent delivery for user feedback, neuro-inclusive facilitation, and leadership psychological safety has scaled teams' product goals into pixel-sized improvements while building strong team-to-leader feedback loops. Whether facilitating cross-functional alignment or mentoring producers and product managers through ambiguity, Nicole brings clarity, empathy, and a deep belief in meeting teams where they are around the globe...all with some fun nerdy jokes and visualization techniques mixed in.

Nicole holds several IC-Agile and Scrum certifications and is currently completing her Expert-level coaching certification from IC-Agile. Nicole has spoken at several Agile20xx conferences, LEAN Agile Scotland, Global Scrum Gathering Cape Town South Africa, and beyond, receiving high reviews each time.

Nicole mentors aspiring video game producers, artists, product managers, and program managers in her spare time while teaching game, publishing, and creative production strategies in the evenings.

Nicole "Pixel Vixen" Smith is a creative agile production & team development leader with 15+ years speaking, training, and coaching global tech and game teams through the evolving landscape of hybrid delivery and design thinking in games applied anyw... Show more

Briana Holmes

Briana Holmes

Briana Holmes is a marketing executive and trusted strategist known for building brands and communities that resonate. With over a decade of experience leading large-scale marketing campaigns and community initiatives, she blends strategy, storytelling, and cultural insight to drive both connection and impact.

As Head of Global Community Operations at Torc, Briana has helped grow the platform past one million global users, turning it into a leading destination for developers seeking remote work and career growth. She also serves as the Marketing Director for RenderATL, one of the nation’s largest software engineering conference, where she has helped generate more than $30 million in economic impact by creating experiences that bridge technology, culture, and community.

Briana additionally leads the personal brand and social media presence for Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, shaping his digital narrative and helping connect with residents through transparent, engaging communication. Her work ensures that the mayor’s message stays both accessible and impactful, on and offline.

She is also the Co-Founder of The Network of Atlanta, a 30,000+ member organization that provides Atlantans an opportunity to connect through free and low-cost social, educational, and service-based experiences.

As a speaker, Briana brings a clear and relatable voice to topics like brand storytelling, digital strategy, audience building, and intentional growth. Whether working with public figures, tech platforms, or local communities, she leads with authenticity, clarity, and heart, making every message matter.

Briana Holmes is a marketing executive and trusted strategist known for building brands and communities that resonate. With over a decade of experience leading large-scale marketing campaigns and community initiatives, she blends strategy, storytelli... Show more

Amy Quale

Amy Quale

Amy Quale (she/her) is a seasoned professional in publishing and media, bringing nearly two decades of experience to her work.
In 2012, Amy co-founded Wise Ink Media, a publisher dedicated to supporting authors to write, publish, and market books that aim to create a positive impact in the world. Under her leadership, Wise Ink has carved out a unique niche in the industry, building custom books and championing authors whose stories contribute to meaningful conversations. She was a 40 under 40 honoree in 2022 and Wise Ink was also named one of the 50 fastest-growing companies in the Twin Cities by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal in 2023. Amy has been a member of the Women's Presidents Association since 2021. She holds a BA from Concordia College, an MA in English from Minnesota State University - Mankato, and is a proud graduate of the Yale School of Management’s Leadership Strategies in Book Publishing program. Learn more about her work at wiseink.com.

Amy Quale (she/her) is a seasoned professional in publishing and media, bringing nearly two decades of experience to her work. In 2012, Amy co-founded Wise Ink Media, a publisher dedicated to supporting authors to write, publish, and market books t... Show more

Omobobola Ajomale

Omobobola Ajomale

Omobobola Ajomale is a dynamic digital marketing strategist, digital business growth specialist and entrepreneur passionate about driving business growth. As the Chief Organizers

of The Sauced Expo 2024, he successfully hosted a groundbreaking conference aimed at educating young professionals on non-coding tech careers, demonstrating his ability to lead large-scale events and foster impactful discussions.

Omobobola Ajomale is a dynamic digital marketing strategist, digital business growth specialist and entrepreneur passionate about driving business growth. As the Chief Organizers of The Sauced Expo 2024, he successfully hosted a groundbreaking co... Show more

Rahmat Raji

Rahmat Raji

Rahmat Raji is a product designer with 5+ years of experience passionate about creating intuitive solutions that drive change in underserved communities. With a Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design from the University of Washington, she blends technical expertise with user-centered design to make a meaningful impact.

She has worked across biotech, healthcare, and enterprise sectors, including roles at Ozette Technologies, where she designs AI/ML tools for clinical researchers and data scientists, and the UW Sports Institute, where she led the redesign of a mobile health app to improve patient engagement. Rahmat thrives in small, interdisciplinary teams where she can make the most impact and influence strategy.

Beyond design, she is passionate about leveraging technology for social good and enjoys exploring emerging innovations. She co-founded a Seattle-based book club, reflecting her love for reading and community engagement, and finds inspiration through travel, immersing herself in diverse cultures and perspectives.

Rahmat Raji is a product designer with 5+ years of experience passionate about creating intuitive solutions that drive change in underserved communities. With a Master of Human-Computer Interaction + Design from the University of Washington, she blen... Show more

Phil Donaldson

Phil Donaldson

Hey, I’m Phil — a creative strategist, business builder, and course creator. I’ve been through the trenches of B2B marketing and branding, so I know firsthand that the “old ways” just don’t cut it anymore.

My superpower? Merging creativity with strategy. Whether it’s transforming a LinkedIn profile into a magnet for opportunities or designing courses that truly resonate, I help businesses elevate their brand and create authentic relationships that build trust.

And it doesn't end there. In my community of Fort Collins, CO, I'm deep into curating events that fuse business flair with local culture — that's where the magic happens. We're talking growth, we're talking community, we're talking the good stuff that keeps us all connected.

Hey, I’m Phil — a creative strategist, business builder, and course creator. I’ve been through the trenches of B2B marketing and branding, so I know firsthand that the “old ways” just don’t cut it anymore. My superpower? Merging creativity with st... Show more

Kevin Osborn

Kevin Osborn

Kevin is an end-to-end designer and creative thinker from Detroit, MI. He loves designing products well, so that people can enjoy them. He is currently a Senior Product Design Consultant at Bitovi.

He has experience working on the design and creation of websites, mobile sites, WebGL, tablet apps, smartphone apps, smartwatch apps, online advertisements, logos, and motion graphics from research to deployment for clients such as Chevrolet, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Cadillac, Exelon, GMC, Reebok, Wilbur-Ellis, Hilton Garden Inn, Buick, and The Heidelberg Project.

Kevin is an end-to-end designer and creative thinker from Detroit, MI. He loves designing products well, so that people can enjoy them. He is currently a Senior Product Design Consultant at Bitovi. He has experience working on the design and creat... Show more

Elzie Flenard

Elzie Flenard

Elzie D. Flenard, III, also known as "The Mayor," is a multifaceted entrepreneur, creative thinker, and dedicated family man with a fervor for igniting the spark of enterprise in others. Born in Chicago, IL and raised in the small town of Mounds, Illinois, Elzie's humble beginnings have shaped his approach to business and life, teaching him that no matter where one comes from, success is within reach.

As the founder of Podcast Town, and author of Flame Starter, Elzie has carved out a distinctive niche in the business world. His entrepreneurial journey, which has seen him work in roles as diverse as janitor, fast food worker, electronics technician, electrical engineer and operations manager, has honed his business acumen and leadership skills. Today, he channels these experiences into his work, helping other entrepreneurs chart their paths and realize their dreams.

With a passion for the power of voice, Elzie uses his platforms to uncover, cultivate, and broadcast voices that need to be heard. As the host of the Journey To Mastery podcast, he has engaged in conversations with some of the brightest minds globally, disseminating their wisdom to his audience. His love for audio extends to music, having written, produced, and released around 20 songs, further showcasing his creative prowess.
Beyond his professional achievements, Elzie is a devoted husband and father. His family serves as his grounding force, offering him constant support while keeping him rooted in his values.

In everything he does, Elzie's mission remains steadfast: to change lives through enterprise. His work embodies the EMIT Principle (Education x Motivation x Inspiration = Transformation), providing practical insights for high-achieving entrepreneurs looking to elevate their performance and light their flames. With his blend of authenticity, creativity, and innovation, Elzie D. Flenard, III truly personifies the spirit of entrepreneurship.

Elzie D. Flenard, III, also known as "The Mayor," is a multifaceted entrepreneur, creative thinker, and dedicated family man with a fervor for igniting the spark of enterprise in others. Born in Chicago, IL and raised in the small town of Mounds, Ill... Show more

Shantanu das

Shantanu das

Infrasity is a developer relations company which helps SAAS companies with organic tech content and growth strategies which majorly revolves around creating content, market research, how to amplify product within the developer community.

As a founder of a early stage start ups i take care of:
1. Taking care of deliveries of infrastructure services we provide to our customers
2. Look after new areas where we can help our customers create content and distribute it.

Infrasity is a developer relations company which helps SAAS companies with organic tech content and growth strategies which majorly revolves around creating content, market research, how to amplify product within the developer community. As a foun... Show more

Daniel Adepoju

Daniel Adepoju

I am Daniel Adepoju, a seasoned 360° Solution-Based Digital Marketer and an Expert Media Buyer with "4 years+" of experience, having to help several brands & businesses across various countries.

After my compulsory service (NYSC), I started my career at Seed of Abraham Technology as a manager of the firm, then I moved to Galaxie Digital World where I served as a Digital Marketer and also doubled as a customer relations officer and also their logistics officer.

I have various certifications ranging from Human Resource Management(HRM) at the Seed of Abraham Training and Consulting to Health Safety and Environment(HSE) at the same organization and so many others.

During the space of 4 years I have horned my skills and satisfied the clientele base at Gojeh Media by positioning them strategically online through ads and helping them generate massive sales though the implementation of our A.E.C strategy.

Here are just 2 of the clients I am currently working with as the rest will not be mentioned due to NDA;

WURAFADAKA

Wurafadaka is a thriving Nigerian fashion brand with products ranging from clothes to other fashion accessories. We have been able to move their Instagram followers by 67% within a short period and also attract international clients to the business, which helped them increase revenue.

ENECHAMBS FOOD

Enechambs Food is also a thriving Nigerian food brand. They sell all sorts of African foodstuffs to busy professionals and Africans in the diaspora. We helped them build their website (enechambsfood.com) and also run their sponsored ads. We were able to generate over 2 million in revenue within the first week of running their ads.

We also stepped in as their ads manager for the institution they run (Enechambs Food Institute) and we were able to generate over 9000 leads within a short period.

I have trained over 3000 people( Corp members and staffs of different organization) on HRM, HSE, Online Marketing, Business structuring, Personal development and Staff equipping.

Currently, I Lead the team at Gojeh Media towards productivity and helping our clients develop robust marketing plans to dominate in their niche.

If you are looking for a Solution-Based Digital Marketer; Ads, Website Design, and Social Media Management someone with a track record of results and 4 years + of experience in the field, who can take your business or brand from the ground level up! I am your go-to person.

I am Daniel Adepoju, a seasoned 360° Solution-Based Digital Marketer and an Expert Media Buyer with "4 years+" of experience, having to help several brands & businesses across various countries. After my compulsory service (NYSC), I started my car... Show more

Ariba Jahan

Ariba Jahan

Ariba Jahan is a multi-disciplinary product and experience leader committed to responsible innovation. Recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Ariba’s work is at the intersection of creative storytelling, meaningful experience design, and social impact.

Throughout her career, she's been pivotal in pioneering design innovation initiatives, shaping product strategy, leading transformation work, and steering explorations into emerging tech and media. With over a decade of experience spanning bio engineering, medicine, tech startups, brands, and social impact, Ariba also serves as an advisor to Asians in Advertising and Women In Innovation, to collaborate with others with a mission to challenge the status quo. Tune into her new podcast, Up Next In Tech.

Ariba Jahan is a multi-disciplinary product and experience leader committed to responsible innovation. Recognized as one of the Global Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, Ariba’s work is at the intersection of creative storytelling, meaning... Show more

Holly Edgell

Holly Edgell

Holly Edgell is the managing editor of the Midwest Newsroom, a public radio collaboration among NPR member stations in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.

Holly was previously the editor of a four-station collaborative initiative on race, identity and culture called Sharing America. Based at St. Louis Public Radio, she led a team of four reporters in St. Louis, Hartford, Kansas City and Portland, Oregon. She also served as project manager and assistant editor for Side Effects Public Media, a health news collaboration based at WFYI.

Holly came to public media with more than 20 years of experience across platforms. In addition to working as a television news producer in several cities, in 2010 she launched 12 St. Louis-area websites for Patch.com, the hyperlocal news initiative introduced by AOL. Also in St. Louis, she took on a wide range freelance reporting assignments for news organizations such as The National Catholic Reporter and the New York Daily News.

In 2012, she was part of the leadership team that launched WCPO Insider (WCPO.com), the first local television news initiative to introduce an a la carte subscription model for exclusive, in-depth content that audiences could not find elsewhere.

She later served as Director of Digital media for KSHB-TV in Kansas City and WEWS-TV in Cleveland.

In addition to newsroom experience, Holly taught journalism at the University of Missouri and Florida A&M University. She was also a member of the first cohort of Google News Lab trainers. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Society of Professional Journalists. Holly holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in media management from Kent State University. Born in Belize, Holly loves travel, true crime and history podcasts and crossword puzzles.

Holly Edgell is the managing editor of the Midwest Newsroom, a public radio collaboration among NPR member stations in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. Holly was previously the editor of a four-station collaborative initiative on race, identit... Show more

Sierra Stewart

Sierra Stewart

Sierra Stewart is the Vice President of Business Development at Corefact, where she spearheads growth initiatives and marketing strategies for real estate professionals. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, print, and direct mail solutions, Sierra has helped countless agents enhance their lead generation through personalized, tech-driven campaigns. A dynamic speaker and expert in integrating technology with traditional marketing, Sierra is passionate about empowering real estate professionals to connect with clients in meaningful, results-oriented ways. When she’s not driving innovation at Corefact, you can find Sierra sharing her insights on marketing and lead generation at industry events across the country.

Sierra Stewart is the Vice President of Business Development at Corefact, where she spearheads growth initiatives and marketing strategies for real estate professionals. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, print, and direct mail solutions,... Show more

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