Digital marketing and brand strategist, magazine founder, technologist and best-selling author (The Real Truth About Social Media). Founder and President of award-winning integrated digital marketing agency: Resonate (www.resonatesocial.com). Founded first-ever mass market digital magazine: VIV Magazine (www.vivmag.com). On-air correspondent at CBS News. 15 years of PR and media experience.

Seasoned non-profit executive has overseen more than $60 million in fundraising across several organizations. Involved in multiple successful, high-profile capital campaigns.

Inventor, investor and business innovator. Has been involved in a dozen startups, two of which became public companies. He has managed the ramp up of companies from two to 350 employees.

Bringing over 20 years experience with top agencies and retail giants as creative design lead and brand builder, Ms. Esser leads all aspects of creative design at Make a Stand. Awards and recognition include: Tokyo Type Directors Club, New York Art Directors Club, Western Art Directors Club; The New York Festivals among others.

Jennifer Johnson has six years of fundraising, events and business development experience. Jennifer coordinates all Make a Stand events and facilitates new business development and partnership opportunities.

JIm has 18 years of production experience, ranging from start ups to multimillion dollar companies (Shaklee Corp.) Has a degree in Business Management and was a Machinist in the US Navy.