| Tahira White | 19th & Park and & 1Park9 | Co-Founder and President | | tahira@white.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Tahira White is a multi-disciplinary entrepreneur fueled by a passion for storytelling, creativity, and exploration. With over 15 years of experience, Tahira has risen to become Co-Founder and President of two dynamic ventures: 19th & Park, a groundbreaking creative marketing agency, and 1Park9, a forward-thinking production powerhouse that thrives on diversity and collaboration. Tahira’s journey began at Hearst Magazines, where she honed her entrepreneurial instincts before launching a successful freelance career, collaborating with industry leaders like Samsung and visionary artist Frank Ocean. Today, she steers the creative vision at 19th & Park and 1Park9, crafting impactful campaigns and productions for global brands such as Nike, Kia, Riot Games, L’Oréal, Meta, Apple, Ulta Beauty, and more. Driven by curiosity, Tahira approaches life and work with an open mind and a passion for discovery. Whether she’s dancing, surfing, traveling, or immersing herself in films, her vibrant energy fuels her creative spirit. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Justin Choi | Nativo | Founder and Chief Executive Officer | | justin@choi25.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Stacy Martinet | Adobe | Chief Communications Officer | Adobe Sunset Series: Change Agents of Marketing
| stacy@martinet25.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Stacy Martinet has spent her career at the intersection of marketing, media, and technology.
As Adobe’s Chief Communications Officer, she leads a global team responsible for internal and external communications, including corporate communications, public affairs, product and customer communications, events, corporate social responsibility, industry analyst relations, as well as worldwide social media and influencer marketing.
Before joining Adobe, Stacy was Chief Marketing Officer of Mashable, guiding the company through explosive growth in users and advertisers, three rounds of funding, and a restructuring while architecting the company's marketing and communications strategy and building an integrated marketing organization across brand and demand generation channels.
Prior to Mashable, she spent nearly a decade in corporate communications and digital marketing at The New York Times during the company’s transition to digital which included a transformation of its journalism approach and the introduction of a digital subscription model. She was part of the team that pioneered the company’s first social media strategy and was recognized with the Chairman’s Award for innovation.
Stacy holds a patent for viral media content and is a member of several boards, including the Adobe Foundation board, the Ad Council board, and her past service to the New York Women in Communications board. Stacy is a graduate of Towson University. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Roxy Young | Reddit | Chief Marketing Officer | Adobe Sunset Series: Change Agents of Marketing
| roxy@young25.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Roxy Young is Reddit’s Chief Marketing and Consumer Experience Officer and the first Latinx female to join Reddit’s C-Suite. She is focused on building the brand’s recognition, relevance and reputation, and leading the charge to make Reddit a daily destination for a more diverse group of people, all over the world. Roxy led Reddit’s first ever -- and now award winning -- consumer marketing campaigns including UpTheVote, the celebrated voter initiative to empower users to vote with the same enthusiasm in the lead-up to the 2020 Election, as they do when voting on Reddit. Roxy was also at the helm of Reddit’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Super Bowl commercial, leading the team that conceived, crafted, booked and funded a 5-second spot -- that many dubbed the “winner” -- in less than one week. With more than 20 years’ experience working with major brands including Sephora, Gap and Netflix, Roxy’s experience spans all areas of marketing. Roxy earned her bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and her M.B.A from the University of Notre Dame. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Rapha Abreu | The Coca-Cola Company | Global Vice President, Design | Adobe Sunset Series: Change Agents of Marketing
| rapha@abreu.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Rapha Abreu is a visionary design leader with over two decades of experience revolutionizing global brands. As Vice President of Global Design at The Coca-Cola Company, Rapha oversees the design expressions for some of the world's most iconic billion-dollar brands, including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid, Powerade, and Smartwater. He became the first Latino to hold this prestigious position, exemplifying his ability to break barriers while driving innovative design strategies.
At Coca-Cola, Rapha leads a comprehensive global design strategy, focusing on brand identity, visual language, product design, interactive design, motion identity, and retail design. He is celebrated for his ability to blend creativity with strategic vision, flawless aesthetics with breakthrough functionality, creating distinctive and cohesive brand experiences that resonate worldwide.
Before his current role, Rapha was the Vice President and Global Head of Design at Restaurant Brands International, where he spearheaded the widely celebrated rebranding of Burger King, as well as transformative design projects for Popeyes and Tim Hortons. His visionary work at RBI set new benchmarks in the quick-service restaurant industry, particularly with innovative retail concepts like the flagship Popeyes store in Shanghai and touchless design standards for Burger King.
Rapha's work has garnered multiple prestigious awards, including multiple Gold Cannes Lions, D&AD Wood and Graphite Pencils, and Dieline Awards. His Burger King rebrand alone earned him over 50 accolades such as Fast Company’s Rebrand of the Year and Gold awards from the Art Directors Club.
In addition to his professional achievements, Rapha has served as a jury president for The One Show, Dieline and Brazil Design Awards, and a judge for prominent awards like D&AD, Effie and El Dorado. His thought leadership extends to conference presentations at renowned events such as D&AD Festival, How Design Live, and Adobe Max. His expertise has also been featured in numerous publications, including Fast Company, Creative Review, and Forbes. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| John Starkey | Kimberly-Clark | President, North America Family Care | Creative Contradictions: How Tension Fuels Innovation
| john@starkey.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | In his role as President, North America Family Care, John Starkey oversees the Family Care portfolio of brands including Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott and Viva. John brings with him over 20 years of general management and marketing experience, working for globally leading companies such as Danone, Mars Wrigley, and General Mills in senior leadership positions. John is a classically trained marketer and has a proven track record of leading business breakthroughs by driving consumer-focused innovation. In his role as President/GM of Danone’s Beverage Creations Business Unit he drove topline, bottom line, and share growth of the portfolio as well as launched Stok RTD Coffee’s first Super Bowl ad.
Prior to that, in multiple roles at Mars Wrigley, he drove the development of multi-year innovation pipelines in support of portfolio strategy and ignited profitable growth in mature categories. He has also been behind many legendary media campaigns throughout his career and was directly responsible for establishing the Skittles NFL partnership and securing the first Wrigley Super Bowl advertising placement. His work on Extra Gum won numerous awards including three Effie awards, and his work on Skittles and Starburst won three Cannes Lions in a two-year period, while delivering topline, bottom line, and share growth for those businesses. He is passionate about building teams and growing talent and served as the executive sponsor for Danone and Mars Wrigley’s African American ERGs. John currently serves as the executive sponsor of Kimberly-Clark’s African American ERG. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Katie Daleo | DoorDash | General Manager, CPG Ads | The Retail Media Effect Meets the Omnichannel Overhaul
| katie@daleo.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Katie Daleo is the General Manager of the CPG Ads business at DoorDash. In this capacity, she leads the team responsible for connecting CPG brands with the DoorDash consumer. Katie has spent her career at the intersection of brands and advertising. Before DoorDash, she was a Marketing Director at Jet.com, where she launched the eCommerce site’s private label brand and online grocery service. She also worked at Unilever managing brands, including Klondike and Axe.
Katie graduated from Georgetown University and holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. She resides outside of NYC with her husband and daughter, who is introducing her to a new cohort of brands driven by social commerce. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Jess Giles | Code and Theory | Managing Director, Media Experience Practice | | jess@giles.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Jessica Giles is the Managing Director of the Media Experience Practice at Code and Theory, the technology and creative network behind Vogue.com, CNN’s Magic Wall and the recent relaunches of the Star Tribune and TechCrunch. In this role, Giles will oversee the modernization of media and publishing brands, helping them redefine the future through smarter strategies, better tech and bigger ideas.
Giles was previously the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, which she led to its largest audience in history. Named Editor of the Year by Adweek and a Woman to Watch by AdAge, she published award-winning journalism and built first-to-market platforms and digital products with partners like OpenAI and Google.
Prior to Cosmopolitan, Giles oversaw the digital transformation of Marie Claire and played a key role in the evolutions of Teen Vogue and Glamour. She spent her early career at The New Yorker, Vogue, and e-commerce start-up I Like What You’re Wearing.
A prominent speaker, Giles has addressed the Oxford Union, appeared on the main stage at Cannes Lions, and presented at CES, Forbes Women’s Summit, the Matrix Awards, and others; she has appeared as a guest on TV shows and podcasts including Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning and MSNBC’s Morning Joe.
Social: @jessica_giles | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Samantha Avivi | Bayer | Chief Marketing Officer, Consumer Health | The Retail Media Effect Meets the Omnichannel Overhaul
| samantha@avivi.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Sam is currently the Chief Marketing Officer for Bayer’s Consumer Health division in North America with responsibility for marketing and innovation across Bayer’s iconic over-the-counter and self-care brands including Claritin, MiraLAX, Bayer Aspirin, Aleve, Alka-Seltzer, Midol and One A Day. She also oversees Bayer’s in-house media operations, data & analytics, consumer insights, agency relationships, creative production, and marketing excellence/training.
Sam has over 30 years of experience in 40+ countries at some of the world’s largest companies and agencies. Prior to Bayer, Sam held marketing roles at Procter & Gamble (P&G), Kimberly-Clark, Walmart, Advance Auto, Tenneco, BBDO, Y&R and DMB&B, where she led brands such as M&M’s, Pampers, Head and Shoulders, Champion, and Advil.
Sam is a transformational leader who excels in guiding teams to develop strong brand-building strategies, consumer-centric communications and cutting-edge innovation. She has a proven track record of helping brands create and translate strategy into actionable business results. Given her diverse experience on all sides of a business (client, agency and customer), coupled with her dynamic facilitation style, Samantha is recognized as an outstanding coach and connector. – and was selected as a Growth Consultant for the Jim Stengel Company, a boutique of advisors who help brands and companies activate their purpose.
Sam’s work has been featured in Ad Age, ADWEEK, Brandweek and Sports Illustrated. She has won various awards including Top 100 Women in Brand Marketing from Brand Innovators, the “American Marketing Association” Effie, Cannes Lions, P&G Marketing Innovation Award, Walmart’s “Supplier of the Year,” P&G Best-In-Class Customer Marketing award. She often speaks at industry conferences and on podcasts including P&G Alumni Learnings from Leaders, Jim Stengel’s CMO Podcast. Sam served as Chair of the Women’s Business Resource Group at Tenneco and Executive Champion of Women in Autocare.
Sam graduated from the University of Florida (UF) with a Bachelor of Arts. She often speaks at universities and served as the Alumni Chairman of the UF School of Advertising and Communications. She was also recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus Award – one of the university's most prestigious awards.
Sam currently resides in Florida. She is married to her high school sweetheart and together they have three children. In her spare time, she enjoys running and listening to podcasts. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Jazmine Chase | Amazon MGM Studios | Global Influencer Marketing | | jazmine@chase.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Jazmine Chase is a trailblazing marketing leader and cultural architect with over 15 years of experience shaping influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and multicultural campaigns across the entertainment and tech industries. As Senior Multicultural Influencer Marketing Manager at Amazon MGM Studios, she leads global initiatives that authentically connect creators with content—cultivating community and amplifying underrepresented voices.
She’s partnered with powerhouse brands like BET, Google, PayPal, and Netflix to deliver award-winning campaigns that sit at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and impact. Her approach is grounded in deep cultural insight, creator-first collaboration, and a commitment to equity within the influencer ecosystem.
Jazmine helps brands lead—not follow—through culturally grounded, first-to-market partnerships infused with intention, innovation, and blue-sky thinking—redefining what influence looks like. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Jonah Goodhart | Mobian | Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer | The Business of News
| joah@goodhart.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Jonah Goodhart is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mobian. Previously, Jonah was the Co-Founder and CEO of Moat (acquired by Oracle) and founding investor in Right Media (acquired by Yahoo). Jonah is also a partner in WGI Group, an investment group with over 100 investments in the technology space. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Allyson Felix | (not set) | Co-founder of Always Alpha, Co-founder and President at Saysh, and International Olympic Committee Member | Champions of Change: How Female Athletes Are Transforming the Boardroom
| allyson@felix.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Allyson Felix reigns as the most decorated American Track & Field Olympian of all time. She officially retired from competitive running in the summer of 2022, concluding an illustrious career that includes thirty-one global medals across the Olympics and World Championships, with titles as both a World Record Holder and a Master’s World Record Holder. During her final Games in Tokyo, she made history once again by sporting racing spikes created by her company – lifestyle and footwear brand, Saysh – becoming the first Track & Field athlete to ever do so. Off the track, Felix is a fierce advocate for maternity rights for all women and in 2024 she continued to impact sports globally with her election to the International Olympic Committee and co-founding Always Alpha, a first-of-its-kind women’s sports management firm. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Wes Felix | (not set) | Co-founder of Always Alpha and Co-founder and CEO of Saysh | Champions of Change: How Female Athletes Are Transforming the Boardroom
| wes@felix.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Wes Felix has a distinguished athletic and leadership background. As an All-American and captain of USC’s Track Team, he excelled in both competition and academics, studying political science and film. After graduation, his track success led to a Nike sponsorship, but illness derailed his 2008 Olympic Trials bid.
Shifting focus, Wes founded Evolve Management Agency, shaping the brands of top female athletes, including his sister, Allyson Felix, while advocating for maternal protections in sports. In 2021, he co-founded Saysh, a women’s specific performance footwear brand, and in 2024, he co-created Always Alpha, the first talent management firm dedicated entirely to women’s sports.
Wes’s career is driven by a deep commitment to empowering women and underserved communities. His work consistently reflects his belief that women deserve better, and he remains dedicated to advancing equality in sports and beyond. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Cosette Chaput | Always Alpha | CEO and Co-founder | Champions of Change: How Female Athletes Are Transforming the Boardroom
| cosette@chaput.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Before founding Always Alpha, Chaput cemented herself as an industry leader— making history as the digital marketing lead behind the successful bid to bring the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games to L.A.. She then became the first female VP at her major sports agency to represent golf’s best talent including the No.1 player in the world. From delivering award-winning campaigns for global brands like CoverGirl and Beats by Dre to crafting record-setting endorsements, she continues to disrupt the industry and the future of women’s sports. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Carla Hassan | JPMorganChase | Global CMO | | aaacarla@hassan25.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Carla Hassan is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of JPMorganChase where she leads a global marketing organization of 3,000 people. Carla delivers growth for the firm and works with her team to launch successful campaigns and products that further our brands of JPMorganChase, Chase and J.P.Morgan. She oversees firmwide marketing, including advertising, media, performance marketing, acquisitions, sponsorships, entertainment and talent. In her role, she is also responsible for customer insights and analytics, firmwide impact marketing and communications.
Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase, she was the Chief Marketing Officer of Citi, leading the marketing organization to build distinctive, impactful campaigns that differentiated the brand, accelerated digital capabilities and fueled the firm’s continued growth. Before her role at Citi, Carla was Executive Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer of Toys “R” Us. In this capacity, she served as a member of the company’s global leadership team and oversaw the vision for the company’s brands, marketing and media strategy, creative, marketing communications, digital marketing, CRM, Analytics, Insights and Loyalty Programs.
Prior to joining Toys “R” Us, Carla served as Senior Vice President, Brand Management for PepsiCo’s Global Beverage Group. In this role, she was responsible for driving growth on PepsiCo’s beverage portfolio across 50+ markets around the world, including leading brands Pepsi & Mountain Dew, creating new brands, and expanding Gatorade internationally. During her 13 year tenure at PepsiCo, she held a number of strategic marketing leadership roles for Quaker and Gatorade in the US, and was Chief Marketing Officer for the company’s Middle East & Africa business based out of Dubai. Prior to that, Carla held several marketing roles at The Kellogg Company.
Carla serves on the board of the St. Jude, the AdCouncil and the Association of National Advertisers. Carla has received several awards and recognitions throughout her career, including being named one of the World’s Most Influential CMOs in 2021, 2022 and 2023 by Forbes Magazine, AdColor Legend in 2021 and one of Business Insider’s 31 Most Innovative Chief Marketing Officers of 2022. Most recently, she was recognized for her Authentic Leadership by the Choose Creativity Awards 2024. Carla holds a BA in communication, political science and economics from the University of Colorado, and an MBA from the Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management. Carla is also a member of the 2018 Class of The Henry Crown Fellowship within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at The Aspen Institute. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | (not set) |
| Sam Amiri | Nativo | Chief Revenue Officer | | sam@amiri.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Adam Charles | Sparks | Chief Growth Officer | | adam@charles.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Adam has 30 years of global experience across various areas of marketing and the live event industry, leading diverse projects such as fashion shows, live broadcasts for TV, theater, music events, ceremonies for international sporting events, complex consumer marketing campaigns, and corporate brand experiences. He has earned a reputation as a world-class event and experience producer. Adam previously served as Freeman’s Executive Vice President of Agency & Professional Services, where he led the agency business prior to Freeman's acquisition of Sparks. He also oversaw Freeman’s business in the Asia-Pacific region before relocating to the U.S. in mid-2018 to manage brand experience across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Following Freeman’s acquisition of Sparks in August 2023, Adam was appointed Sparks' first Chief Growth Officer, responsible for expanding the corporate events, corporate exhibits, and brand experience business. He leads and inspires a team of seasoned professionals, addressing the evolving needs of Sparks’ clientele with innovative ideas and strategic foresight. His diverse background building an agency business, managing event operations, and collaborating with top corporate brands around the globe, uniquely qualifies him to help grow Sparks' business. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Candii Woodson-Witchard | AT&T | Director, Media Strategy, Cricket | | candii@woodsonwitchard.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Candii, with over 20 years of experience in marketing and paid media, brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Her career has spanned both offline and digital media, with a particular focus on performance-driven marketing, brand development, and multicultural strategies. Throughout her journey, she has collaborated with prominent brands such as Verizon Wireless, Dunkin Donuts, Rite Aid, and Southeast Toyota.
Currently serving as the Director of Media Strategy at AT&T, Candii leads the charge in paid media for Cricket Wireless. Her contributions extend beyond traditional marketing; she has been instrumental in driving an integrated marketing approach and fostering diversity within the media landscape.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Candii is a passionate wellness advocate and coach. She founded Misspacklight, a vibrant wellness community for women, and Shepackslight, a wellness coaching collective specifically tailored for black women and women of color.
In her leisure time, Candii indulges in her love for travel, explores culinary delights, and finds inspiration on Pinterest. As a devoted mother to her 11-year-old daughter and 8 month old baby boy, she also enjoys hiking and attending football games with her husband. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| Kerry Benson | Kantar | Senior Vice President, Creative Strategy | | kerry@benson.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | Kerry Benson, SVP of Creative Strategy oversees creative insights and strategies for clients at Kantar. Her dedication to fostering innovative ideas has made her a valuable member of Kantar's global creative and product development team.
Before her time at Kantar, Kerry was a managing director at Hill Holliday and worked at kpb, Ogilvy, and other agencies. She’s worked on award-winning campaigns recognized by the Effies and Cannes Lions. Kerry is currently a co-chair for the ARF’s David Ogilvy Awards, has served on the 4As Eastern Board of Governors, and judged the North American Effies. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
| David Young | Dick’s Sporting Goods | Vice President, Retail Media | | david@young.com | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) |  | | David Young is a results-driven executive with deep expertise in retail media, digital marketing, and customer engagement. As VP of Retail Media at Dick’s Sporting Goods, he leads Dick’s Media Network, the team that connects advertisers and athletes across the athlete's journey. With leadership roles at Shipt, Ahold Delhaize, and FCB, he has built high-performing teams and launched cutting-edge advertising solutions. David holds an MBA from DePaul University and a BA in Advertising and History from Marquette University. | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | (not set) | Announcing | Group Chat |
