Sabrina Merage Naim is the Principal of Echo Capital Group and the Vice President of Corporate Strategy for the international investment firm, Consolidated Investment Group (CIG). CIG is the family office behind the co-founder of Hot Pockets, David Merage, and focuses on real estate, capital markets, direct private equity, and philanthropic activities. Echo Capital Group and CIG combine …
Angela Benton is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Streamlytics, which uses data to bring transparency to what people are streaming while helping consumers own their data. She is a pioneer of diversity in the technology industry and raising awareness around the inequalities that exist in that space. In 2011 she founded NewME (acquired), the first accelerator …
Zibby Owens is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, where she interviews authors about their work. She was named “NYC’s Most Powerful Book-Influencer” by New York Magazine and is referred to as “the Oprah of books”. Owens is a regular contributor to Good Morning America online and the Washington …
Milda DeVoe is the founder and executive director of Pen Parentis, an organization aimed to provide resources to professional writers who are also parents. She recently published a book, Book & Baby: The Complete Guide to Managing Chaos and Becoming a Wildly Successful Writer-Parent. DeVoe holds an MFA from Columbia where she was a Writing Fellow. …
At age 29, Dr. Haynes earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. At 31, she completed her postdoctoral clinical training—to improve health outcomes among African-American and Latina communities—and then was invited to join the full-time clinical research faculty at Georgetown School of Medicine. At 35, she was a tenured professor. Dr. Haynes was recruited to Silicon …
Mori Taheripour teaches Negotiation and Dispute Resolution for the undergraduate and graduate programs at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She is a six-time recipient of awards for excellence in teaching. In 2004, Taheripour co-founded the Wharton Sports Business Initiative (WSBI). She is a business consultant and has worked with clients including Major …
Damali Peterman is the CEO of both Damali Law LLC and Breakthrough ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution). She has extensive experience in corporate law, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Peterman teaches people how to listen, negotiate and resolve everyday situations in the workplace and beyond. She is a highly skilled mediator and conducts trainings for Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, …
Alice Panikian was Miss Canada in 2006 and former professional model. She currently works in operations at a small venture capital firm. Panikian has become a leading voice advocating for nontoxic beauty, gaining fame through her blog The Bronde and her Instagram account @alicepanikian. On The Bronde, Panikian shares helpful tips on how to live a healthier lifestyle, …
Talia Eve Schlussel is the founder of Evewear, a sleepwear brand catering to every type of girl. Evewear is committed to sustainability by using only leftover fabric and unused material. Without intervention, these fabrics end up in landfills. Evewear also supports the community in Los Angeles by making all of its clothing locally. The brand has …
Ashley Wu was working as a fashion writer when she wanted to find a place to work outside of the home. During her search for a co-working space, she found the available options on the Upper East Side uninspiring. At the same time she became a mother and was navigating the challenges of balancing a …
