Alex Lewis is a senior social media strategist with ten years of experience driving audience growth and online engagement for brands such as Hollister at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Alex is also a freelance music writer for Columbus Underground and an essayist based in Columbus, Ohio. For his Substack newsletter, Feels Like Home, Alex writes to an audience of over 900 subscribers about things he loves & the people and moments that have shaped him.

Mamou Kilambi-Mbakwe is a seasoned professional with over a decade's experience in the social media landscape. Joining Media.Monks in 2017, her influence has been pivotal in shaping social strategies and campaigns. Previously, between 2017 and 2019, she contributed to Google Fiber and the Google Social Lab, gaining insights before joining the internal marketing team.
As the Global Social Lead, Mamou ensures that the M.M social channels strike the perfect balance between being informative and entertaining. She leans into social trends, spotlighting Monk talent whenever possible, and drives engagement with a keen eye for what resonates with their audience. Her efforts in community management, social monitoring, and demand generation showcase her dedication to driving social strategy and performance. Additionally, she plays a critical role in operational improvement, aiding Media.Monks in reaching greater heights.

As a Global Social Media Lead at Amazon, Trevor McNeal is responsible for developing and overseeing the social marketing strategy for podcasts on Amazon Music. He is also the creator and executive producer of Bars and Nuggets, an Amazon podcast series which has attracted guests such as J Balvin, Offset, The Game and other personalities across the entertainment and sports industries.Over the course of his career, McNeal has developed marketing and content strategies for companies such as HBO, the NBA, UNINTERRUPTED, and more.The New York-native is a proud alumnus of Montclair State University and father of two . McNeal is also a founding judge of the Signal Awards and has previously appeared as a guest lecturer to students at NYU and Syracuse.

Octavia Warren, also known as the Millennial CEO, is the founder and CEO of Creative Juice, a multicultural branding and marketing agency, she started back in 2013. Creative Juice has always been at the forefront of multicultural branding and marketing, working with clients like The Home Depot, The City of Atlanta, Emory University, Microsoft, Equifax, Cox, and MARTA to name a few. She realized there was an untapped potential in specifically addressing the needs of Black audiences and entrepreneurs. Chroma Creators™ was born from this insight to bridge the gap between brands and the dynamic, multigenerational Black community. Octavia holds a BFA from SCAD Atlanta, from which she received the 2018 Emerging Alumna award. She is also a 2017 Power 30 Under 30 award recipient, is a member of EO Atlanta and a Goldman Sachs 10KSB alumni. In her spare time, she serves as a mentor for the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women program.

Jeremy is an experienced marketing and creator success professional with a passion for uplifting diverse voices. Currently, Jeremy serves as a Senior Creator Community Manager at CapCut, focusing on the growth and development of the template creator community. With support from the Emma Bowen and T. Howard foundations, he embarked on his career in the entertainment industry at companies like Viacom, Univision, FOX Sports, and HBO, where he honed his skills in digital and experiential marketing. Jeremy's curiosity about the creator economy led him to pivot to a career in creator management within the tech industry, contributing to the success of creators at YouTube, LinkedIn, and now CapCut. Throughout his journey, Jeremy has remained a huge advocate for uplifting diverse voices and creators, exemplified by his support for initiatives like YouTube Black Voices and CultureCon sponsorships during his tenure at HBO and LinkedIn.

Ayeshia Toy is a dynamic HR leader with almost 20 years of experience, driving organizational success through a holistic focus on employee well-being and mental health. Throughout her career, she has collaborated closely with executives across diverse industries including advertising, hospitality, government, and tech, delivering strategic executive coaching, fostering talent engagement, and providing comprehensive human resources support.

Specializing in prioritizing mental health and well-being in the workplace, Ayeshia is dedicated to implementing initiatives that promote a healthy and supportive environment for all employees. Her expertise spans HR operations management, including immigration sponsorship, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as change management and leadership coaching.

Ayeshia's impactful leadership extends beyond the workplace as she actively contributes to community initiatives. She has served on the board of E4 Youth, an organization dedicated to guiding youth towards fulfilling careers in the creative economy through arts, sciences, and technology. Additionally, she has contributed her skills as the Volunteer Program Manager for ADCOLOR Conference and Awards, an organization committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in creative industries.

Ayeshia holds an MBA in HR Management from St. Edwards University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University. She is a Certified Professional of Human Resources (PHR) and a proud member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). With her dynamic leadership and unwavering commitment to employee well-being, Ayeshia continues to drive positive change in both professional and community spheres.

Sherice Torres is the Chief Marketing Officer at ChargePoint, where she oversees all marketing and communication activities. Before joining ChargePoint in August 2023, Sherice served as Chief Marketing Officer at Circle, a global financial technology firm, and as Chief Marketing Officer at Novi, the financial services division of Facebook. She previously served in senior marketing roles at Google, including Google Pay and Google.org, after more than a decade of leadership experience at Nickelodeon. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and earned her MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Sherlen Archibald is a fifteen-year marketing and communications expert, specializing in the intersection of art and storytelling. He is a co-founder of We The Roses, a creative agency for the Arts & Culture sector, whose goal is to equip brands and nonprofits with the tools to exist in a changing landscape. Archibald has worked with clients like Carnegie Hall, Google Arts & Culture, and more, as well as being a founding member of the art collective ARTNOIR and design nonprofit Open House NY.