Vanessa Errecarte, M.A., M.B.A., is an award-winning lecturer and marketing consultant who created and teaches one of the nation’s only for-credit MBA courses in personal branding at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. She also teaches an array of other popular marketing courses and has been twice named Teacher of the Year. A Poets & Quants “Best & Brightest” MBA recognized her as a “favorite professor,” and she considers it one of her life’s greatest honors to be trusted by students as they chase their dreams.

For more than two decades, Vanessa has helped thousands of organizations and professionals clarify their value, stand out, and create meaningful impact. She is the founder of Marketing Simplified, a widely recognized consulting and training agency honored as Business of the Year, a frequent speaker at major industry events, and a contributor whose insights have appeared in the Financial Times. Dedicated to service, she lends her expertise to multiple boards and philanthropic efforts. Outside of work, she’s happiest soaking up time with her family and friends…and earning the carbs she loves with her workout shoes.

Taylor Van Vlack is the San Francisco/Hawaii and Sacramento Markets Business Development Manager at Morgan Stanley. In her role, Tay is responsible for executing tactical initiatives aimed at business and revenue growth, providing timely thought leadership, and ultimately assisting Financial Advisors in supporting their clients. She acts as a vital link, connecting Financial Advisors with the extensive array of tools, resources, and experts available at Morgan Stanley.

Audrey Elise has designed and built brands for over 15 years, with a focus on vibrant identity systems and memorable touchpoints. Her work spans early-stage startups through publicly traded companies across a variety of consumer and business facing industries.

With over two decades of experience in the healthcare industry, Neelam Murthi brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and holistic wellness to every stage. Her career began as a frontline Medical/Surgical Nurse and has spanned renowned institutions including Kaiser Permanente, Stanford University, Sutter Health, One Medical, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, San Francisco State University, and leading Silicon Valley tech companies.

Laila Rahimi-Keshari is a Partner at Foley & Mansfield, PLLP. She is a skilled and upbeat litigator who represents cosmetic manufacturers in toxic tort cases, from inception through trial. She is a committee chair on the Defense Research Institute's Young Lawyers Committee, a member of the San Francisco Bar Association, and an alumna of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) who received the Atlas Award in 2024. She previously worked in insurance defense, representing Liberty Mutual's insured, after beginning her civil litigation career as a family law attorney after graduating from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 2017.

Dr. Oma Agbai is a Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Founding Director of Multicultural Dermatology and Hair Restoration at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Agbai has engaged in clinical research in pigmentary disorders, alopecia, and skin of color dermatology. She is a co-author on many peer-reviewed articles published in high-impact medical journals, such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, JAMA Dermatology, and the British Journal of Dermatology. Additionally, Dr. Agbai has presented at national scientific meetings relating to her clinical and research interests

Kim Jin is a Senior Product Manager at Google Pixel, where she focuses on making flagship technology accessible and intuitive. Her recent achievements include the launch of the Pixel 10—delivering Pixel's first triple-camera premium phone under $800—and the Pixel 9 Pro, the brand's first compact flagship.

Before joining Google, Kim led product lines at Wyze Labs, where her focus on user-centric design won her Red Dot and IF Product Design Awards. She also built AI customer service tools at Expedia that significantly improved traveler experiences.

Annika Kelsey is currently serving as the Director of Ticket Sales, she oversees a team of 21 representatives and plays a key role in impacting the Warriors' historic sellout streak. Her role involves co-leading the strategy and execution of large-scale revenue plans to ensure the organization continues to produce league-leading ticketing results. Her impact on the organization’s performance and culture was recently recognized when she was named the 2023-24 Golden State Warriors Team Member of the Year.