Michael Dorman is a seasoned entrepreneur and general management executive with heavy experience in digital marketing, entertainment and brand advocacy. 20 years of global experience (B2B and B2C), developing long- and short-term integrated digital and social media campaigns for companies of all sizes. Savvy understanding of technology solutions and global business operations with ability to create effective strategies, develop and manage business resources and offer counsel regarding prospects for domestic and international growth. Michael holds a B.A. in Economics from Boston University.

Sarah Levin is a social media marketer with a PR and writing background. Sarah has been glued to a computer screen since an early age and blends her passion for writing and meeting new people into a creative and active way to connect people online. Sarah has been able to bring a human voice and community connection to a multitude of brands, non profits, companies, and organizations, as well as individual personalities in the entertainment industry.

Jheri Cavitt is an innovative visual designer with a background in Architecture and has a keen eye for detail. Growing up in a home with both a techie and designer, she fluidly morphed into the perfect blend of a function and design artist. Jheri got her start as a graphic designer for UCLA and hasn’t looked back since working with a plethora of companies including non-profits, the beauty, fashion, and entertainment world as well as the medical industry.

Rob Peck is a digital marketer with 9+ years experience in managing, conceptualizing, executing, and optimizing performance-driven digital marketing campaigns for clients globally. Equally comfortable in the e-commerce, b2b, and b2c spaces, Rob brings a data-driven eye to budgeting, conversion optimization, and messaging. Comfortable working across digital platforms, Rob’s work includes countless successful ad campaigns involving PPC, SEO, SMM, and landing page optimization. Rob is a proud alumnus of the University of Iowa and is Google AdWords and Google Analytics certified.

Lynda Dorf is a seasoned media relations and corporate communications executive based in Los Angeles with a strong focus in brand management, reputation management and crisis communication. Dorf understands the importance of relationship development with clients and media, to tell compelling stories that will reach broad audiences. She holds an MSW from Yeshiva University and BA in Speech Communication and Sociology from the George Washington University.

As a marketing strategist, Laura specializes in online, social media and mobile. She can research, write and edit across a variety of areas, on any subject, in any length, for any audience from kindergartners to C-level executives. She oversees client websites and social media identities, developing strategy and content. Prior to entering consulting, Laura developed interactive programs as a Senior Vice President of Philips Media. She was previously Director of Marketing for RCA Video Productions (BMG) and Video Editor of Billboard covering home video and MTV. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from New York University.

Reid Hankins is a proven leader in information technology and software engineering, focusing on web development. Reid holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California, San Diego. He is thoroughly educated in software engineering best practices and methodologies, holding various technology certifications, with over 20 years of experience in web development.

Alex Nascimento is a keynote speaker and Brazilian marketing authority who focuses on global marketing strategies to guide sales teams, corporations, entrepreneurs and business leaders in overcoming obstacles and capitalizing on new opportunities. Alex is a global marketing strategist and expert in the Brazilian market. Mr. Nascimento consults for Media Needle and lecturers on Global Marketing Strategy, Green Marketing and Sales Strategies at UCLA’s Business and Management Executive Education Program.

Honey has over 12 years of strategic and hands-on communication, project management, and events experience in gaming, tech, consumer products and crowdfunding. Most recently, she has focused on crowdfunding project management with campaign raises totaling over 5 million dollars. She has helped four projects break crowdfunding records and most notably guided the top 3 web series ever crowdfunded across all crowdfunding platforms as well as the number 2 and 3 movies ever crowdfunded. Honey’s background also includes positions at major game companies such as EA, Warner Bros. and Capcom working on brands including Mortal Kombat, Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Pogo.com and Scrabble among others.