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Adam L. Levine is CEO and Founder of Words Matter Media – a digital media platform featuring podcasts and video content.

Most recently, Adam has served in senior public affairs positions in the financial services industry – first at Goldman Sachs & Company, under Chairman & CEO Hank Paulson and later as Managing Director of Global Public Affairs for one of the world’s largest private investment firms, TPG.

From 2001-2003 Adam served as Assistant White House Press Secretary and Director of Television News for President George W. Bush.

Before joining the White House, Adam was a television producer and executive for both NBC News and the ABC television network where, among other positions, he was Senior Producer of Hardball with Chris Matthews and Editorial Producer for The McLaughlin Group.

Adam began his career with legendary U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. He joined the staff as an intern in 1989 and later became a senior adviser to Senator Moynihan, including service on the Senate Committee on Finance.

Adam holds a BA from George Washington University and an MA from the University of Virginia at Charlottesville.

Ashley M. Williams is the leading Millennial and Gen Z content marketing strategist, spokesperson, consultant, and global speaker for brands that want to reach younger generations — helping brands to create the right content, craft the right messages, and produce experiences that bring them, Millennials, and Gen Z together. She is excited and determined to use her love of journalism, social media, and live experiences to inform and inspire.

Ashley is the founder and CEO of RIZZARR, a tech-enabled content marketplace. Through RIZZARR, brands are able to find and work with Millennial and Gen Z content creators worldwide – particularly nano-influencers and micro-influencers. She is also the founder of Millennials Change, an event series created to inspire Millennials to make a positive impact on the world.

In addition to overseeing RIZZARR and its events series, Ashley regularly moderates or speaks at gatherings around the world for numerous entities such as the U.S. Department of State, in which she travels to U.S. Embassies and consulates. She also hosts a video and podcast series called, The Ripple Effect of You.

Before becoming an entrepreneur, Ashley was an award-winning journalist. She worked for NBC News, WBAL Radio, and USA TODAY. She graduated with honors from the University of Southern California, earning a B.A. in broadcast and digital journalism as well as minors in international relations and Spanish. Fun fact: Ashley was a collegiate debater; she received a scholarship and placement on the USC Trojan Debate Squad.

In her spare time, Ashley is a board member for various mission-driven entities that connect with topics of importance to her. Some of these entities include Techbridge Girls, the National Association for Media Literacy Education, the Global Shapers Community, and First Independence Bank.

Connect with Ashley further by visiting her website: www.ashleymwilliams.com.

Hi there! I am a prospective freshman at Stanford University intending to pursue Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Management Science.

In addition to pursuing rigorous coursework with a concentration in Computer Science, I strive to infuse my passions into my extra-curricular activities and projects. I am the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bits N’ Bytes Cybersecurity Education, a 501(c)(3) that sustains international partnerships with school districts, corporations including Facebook and IBM, and educational platforms like Discovery Education, all in efforts to increase awareness and fluency in privacy and cybersecurity. Through these efforts, I have gained experience working in Threat Intelligence Research, Cybersecurity and Privacy Program Management, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).

I’ve also had the privilege of sharing my passion on stages including TEDxChicago, NIST’s NICE K12 Conference, RSAC-US 2019, and RSA-APJ 2019 in Singapore. I strive to be an advocate for both cybersecurity education as well as the critical mobilization of Gen-Z youth. With this, I am also the co-founder and co-director of GirlCon Chicago, Chicago’s premiere high-school tech conference that unites 300+ industry professionals and students annually to discuss bridging the gender gap in tech. Resume is available upon request.

Seasoned brand steward and customer experience expert focused upon elevating brand vision and values for agencies and clients around the world. Champion of data-driven design processes and strong digital integration, with measurable results.

Innovation and brand transformation specialist, leveraging data and analytics to drive awareness, engagement and growth across numerous industries, including sport & entertainment, auto, finance, healthcare, broadcast, telecom, consumer electronics, spirits, CPG and retail. Over 25 years as designer, creative director and executive with leading agencies, working with some of the world's most relevant brands.

Regular speaker on the topics of brand and business transformation, design thinking, innovation processes, content revolution and new technologies, such as AI and machine learning.

Clients have included Nestlé, Nike, NASCAR, Beats by Dr. Dre, Merrill Lynch, Samsung, Walmart, IBM, The Home Depot, Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel's & Southern Comfort), Diageo (Johnnie Walker, Zacapa, Ciroc, Guinness, Smirnoff, Bulleit), MSNBC, Turner Broadcasting, Kraft, sanofi-aventis, DirecTV, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Saab, the Smithsonian Institution, NBA and the NBPA, NHL, NFL and the NFL Players’ Association.

Specialties: Brand marketing strategy, experiential marketing design, retail innovation, pop-up/temporary stores, exhibition & event design strategy and creative direction.

Kip brings over 25 years of entertainment industry, marketing, and product development experience to S.O.U.L., ranging from from Hearst Ranch and Windy City Novelties, to Carlos Falchi Designs and Will Vinton Studios, and is the co-founder of the United Filmmakers Association.

In the world of entertainment, Kip has produced many works including: Loophole, Restorations Unlimited, Breaking Bud, The Road to Fenderville, One Hundred Things, Cold-Pressed, and Love Floats. He also co-created the popular and influential reality series WEED COUNTRY in cooperation with Studio Lambert and The Discovery Channel.

Through philanthropy, Evan discovered new ways to support programs he felt would proffer what seemed like good ideas to advance our collective progress toward a society that is more focused on the health of us all and our planet, including science museums, humanitarian organizations, and custodians of natural Earth restoration.

Dr. Joel Selanikio (@jselanikio) is an award-winning physician, TED speaker, futurist, and emergency responder working in the fields of technology, healthcare, entrepreneurship, innovation, artificial intelligence, big data, child health, global health, and disaster response.

He is the winner of the Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award for Healthcare, and the $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Sustainable Innovation, and a founding member of the World Health Organization Digital Health Roster of Experts.

A frequent keynote speaker, Dr. Selanikio speaks and consults on the intersection of technology, health, and healthcare, identifying ways in which advances in technologies such as artificial intelligence will alter healthcare, global health, the pharmaceutical industry, and our personal health.

He has consulted and/or spoken at Davos, Foo Camp, Nasdaq, WHO, UNICEF, IFRC, Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Google, DARPA, CNN, Fox News, the Clinton Global Initiative, the Royal Society of Medicine, and for many leading organizations in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry – and has been profiled by the Guardian, Wired, Forbes, TED, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, the BBC, NPR, Information Week, and the Washington Post, among many other publications.

An emergency responder and former CDC epidemiologist and outbreak investigator, in December 2014 - January 2015, he was the lead physician at the IMC Ebola Treatment Center at Lunsar, Sierra Leone. As an officer of the Public Health Service, Dr. Selanikio served as Chief of Operations for the HHS Secretary's Emergency Command Center after the 9/11 attacks. In 2005, he was given the Haverford Award for Humanitarian Service for his work in treating tsunami victims in Aceh. He currently practices pediatrics at Georgetown University Hospital.

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LinkedIn: Joel Selanikio

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As an award-winning, accomplished C-level executive & board member, I partner with organizations to create go-to-market (GTM) strategies that scale operations, brand awareness and customer success programs to increase retention and ongoing revenue growth. I have deep cloud technology & transformation experience, business & financial acumen, & an expert in uncovering business revenue opportunities, cash flow & operational efficiencies. As an educator, keynote speaker, and published author, I strive to inspire a culture of mindfulness when utilizing technology and an environment of innovation & collaboration.

♦ SCALING GROWTH: Scaled GTM programs with increasing customer acquisition, while maintaining headcount.

♦ CUSTOMER SUCCESS LEADER: Experienced Chief Customer Relationship and Success Officer, led teams in to expand post customer relationship, nurture retention and ongoing revenue growth.

♦ BUSINESS LEADER: Led teams nationally & internationally, leadership roles in Fortune 500, start-up, & small company rapid growth.

♦ SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR: Owner/operator of accounting practices & other business ventures, now owner of The B3 Method Institute and DRISHTIQ yoga.

♦ SPEAKER, AUTHOR, THOUGHT LEADER: Sought after keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, panelist & published author of 2 books & contribute to numerous articles in industry publications/online journals, including: Entrepreneur.com and Inc.com.

♦ BOARD MEMBER & ADVISOR: Board Member for Project Yoga, an Advisory Board Member for Pantheon & Logikcull, Technology Innovations Taskforce leader for the AICPA IMTA Executive Committee, past Board Member for Data Coalition.

♦ AWARDS: Recognized as Top 100 Most Influential Person in Accounting Today’s Listing, Most Powerful Women in Accounting by CPA Practice Advisor.

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Christopher Erb founded Tripleclix in 2014 as a consumer-facing promotional marketing agency focused on the video gaming industry. Tripleclix oversees promotions and lifestyle programs with gaming clients such as Xbox, Warner Brothers, and Wizards of the Coast and brands like Kellogg’s, Mondelez, and Taco Bell.

Prior to launching Tripleclix, Christopher was the EVP of Brand Marketing for LEGENDARY ENTERTAINMENT and was responsible for rebuilding the overall brand architecture and developing strategic programs that elevated LEGENDARY’s brand awareness. He oversaw a cross-functional team that built and executed branding strategies effective across all lines of the business, provided a backdrop for future strategic initiatives, and delivered a seamless message directly to consumers.

Christopher worked closely with the CEO and President to understand and communicate critical elements of the film slate to enhance the brand. He also provided strategic insight and guidance to the Executive Team regarding new business opportunities, partnerships, and alliances for the long-term success of the LEGENDARY brand.

As VP of Brand Marketing for EA SPORTS, Christopher was responsible for driving strategy and marketing for the EA SPORTS brand. Christopher oversaw a cross-functional team that focused on consumer marketing, licensing, brand identity, consumer engagement, and brand partnerships. In addition, his team is responsible for partnership activation across franchises within the EA SPORTS label including Madden NFL, FIFA, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, NHL, NBA, NCAA, and Fight Night.

His leadership within the entertainment industry revolutionized the way EA SPORTS marketed to their consumers. His team pioneered applying the theatrical model of partnership and collaboration to video games and has been one of the driving forces behind bringing the EA SPORTS brand out of the living room and into the mainstream. He has helped develop EA SPORTS into a lifestyle brand that delivered new and engaging social and digital content to its consumers year round.

Christopher joined EA SPORTS in 2005 bringing with him more than 10 years of marketing and general management experience within the entertainment industry, including a successful career at Wizards of the Coast running the Pokémon and Dungeons and Dragons portfolios.

Find out more at tripleclix.com

Tom, 2020 OnCon Icon Top 50 Global Marketer Award Winner, 2020 & 2019 Professional of the Year for Marketing & Emerging Technology, 2019 Tech Titan Technology Advocate award winner, 2019 OnCon Icon Marketing Trailblazer & Contributor award winner and recently named by Advertising Age as a Marketing Technology Trailblazer, is a data-driven, digitally-centric marketing/technology executive and professional futurist speaker. Tom specializes in the integration of emerging technology, digital transformation, thought leadership, innovation, and leading strategic teams.

Tom has developed a significant base of experience across multiple industries, which has led to strategic interactive and innovation-led consulting engagements with hundreds of Fortune 1000 organizations. Tom also speaks regularly as a professional futurist, including TEDx, Ad Age Data, Mobile World Congress, and many more. Full speaker bio: https://blackfin360.com/tom-edwards-speaker-bio/

Tom leverages experience from previous initiatives to create buzz, drive awareness, develop new business, contribute to the direction of great products & create captivating marketing programs that span early adoption through to mass mindshare.

Tom has a proven track record advising start-up & early-stage organizations by providing strategic guidance, direction, insight, and access to investor networks. Tom has experience as both a formal advisor or board member.

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