Michael Manganiello talks about how being HIV positive and working with super couple Dana and Christopher Reeve parlayed his career to cofounding HCM Strategies. His unique perspective allowed him to build powerful coalitions with great outcomes. A born advocate, Michael Manganiello believes in the power of patient groups to impact major shifts in health policy. That power is amplified when groups unite around a common agenda.

HCM Strategists is a firm that not only can access major stakeholders in the health care community but can bring them together and find common ground to advance positive change.

Justin Harrison has been a member of 1776 DC since it opened in January 2013. Since becoming a member of 1776, Justin has developed Vinolovers from a simple idea with his mom in 2005, to a successful business that is currently serving 500 subscribers. // Grace Beauseigneur is the Marketing and Communications Manage of Vinolovers. Like many, Grace is a DC transplant and has cross-continental roots in Pennsylvania and France, where she first fell in love with wine. As a wine enthusiast and digital native, Grace hopes to share her knowledge and passion for wine through social channels to educate fellow millennials about how wine is approachable and fun.

In addition to being an editor of Worldview Magazine, Erica oversees all of NPCA's communications, public relations, marketing, branding and social media. She pioneered NPCA's use of online communities and social media – establishing an early Peace Corps community presence on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and moving the organization to an electronic newsletter.

Crystal Kelch has been with MCID Washington since its inception, and has held the position of director for the past decade. During the course of this time she has created countless insightful programs for distinguished visitors from across the globe. Her main focus has been on the International Visitor Leadership Program.

Allison Carney aka the "Queen of Nonprofits" has a passion for nonprofits and sharing their stories with the world. At The Nonprofit Roundtable she is responsible for the website, social media, newsletter and communication materials. She also meets with Nonprofit Roundtable members to develop strategies for the best ways share their achievements and events through the organization's channels.

Get the inside scoop from the founder of a small company that’s doing big things – from front end to back end web development. Listen as Arvi Gowda explains his experience transitioning from creative teams at big agencies to the CEO of a small company.

Arvi Gowda is Chief Executive Officer of Oceaneast Associates, a management and IT consulting firm. He has worked as Art Director, Web Producer and consultant for companies such as the Advisory Board Company, Ogilvy PR, the Washington Post and the World Bank.

Oceaneast serves the Federal government, associations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and international development agencies.

John is a lawyer, a communicator, and an association executive, bringing passion and expertise to all three roles. He manages several key functional areas at Verto Solutions and holds leadership positions with several client associations.

Verto Solutions offers professional management and scientific testing to food associations, and also offers and maintains social media campaigns for their clients.

Jennifer Matta’s multi-faceted marketing and media relations skills make her a valuable asset to PCI’s many government, non-profit, and corporate clients. With a proactive style and dedication to innovative strategies, Jennifer works on national and regional campaigns, preparing comprehensive communications plans and reports, leading media relations, pitching stories, conducting market research, and assisting in coalition building and community outreach. She also provides support for events, special promotions, and webinars, and prepares press releases, PSAs and feature articles.

PCI Communications is a marketing and creative production agency. PCI's clients include corporate businesses, nonprofits and government agencies.

Lauree Ostrofsky is a speaker, author, coach, PR strategist and marketer for government agencies, high tech start-ups and women-owned businesses. Clients include the U.S. Department of Heath & Human Services, the U.S. Department of Transportation, GovLoop, IBM, Canonical / Ubuntu, LogMeIn, Fodors Travel, Liz Claiborne, and Girl Scouts of the USA. She often use my marketing and communications expertise when coaching clients who want to start and grow their own business, and when designing corporate coaching programs.

Simply Leap, LLC offers coaching to get clear on what you want, and how to go after it. Uniquely suited for individuals seeking personal growth and career change, entrepreneurs starting their own businesses and groups wanting to build a strong community.

Greg is an award-winning creative director, digital strategist, writer and motion graphics artist. He is also a regular contributing writer for The Washington Business Journal, Search Engine Watch and iMedia Connection. He serves as the Vice President on the board of the DC Ad Club, and also speaks at colleges in the D.C. area about DC Ad Club.

Carousel 30 is a digital agency that helps brands translate business objectives into strategies that incorporate tactics such as advertising and marketing campaigns, websites, mobile apps and more. Carousel30 has worked with top brands around the world, including Toyota, AOL, Geico, CQ Roll Call, The Nature Conservancy, United Nations, National Audubon Society, AARP and MTV.