 | Samuel Barber is the founder of Pitchr, the financial services and fintech PR firm. He founded the firm in 2025 with the belief that smart use of AI should make communications sharper, faster and provide more value back to clients. Barber brings more than 15 years of financial communications experience to his clients, with deep expertise across payments, banking, fraud prevention, asset management and capital markets. Before founding... |
 | Kathy Bloomgarden is CEO of Ruder Finn. |
 | Daisy Cabrera is a seasoned bilingual (English/Spanish) brand and corporate communications consultant with over 25 years in public relations, mainstream and multicultural media relations, crisis communications, event management, influencer partnerships, content creation, and team leadership experience. Cabrera's multi-industry background includes servicing the needs of blue-chip clients across fashion & beauty, CPG, healthcare & wellness, travel & tourism, arts & culture, media & entertainment, food & beverage, telecom & technology, nonprofit,... |
 | Idil Cakim is the Founder and CEO of Iris Flex, a research agency focused on thought leadership research and content marketing. She has devised marketing and communication strategies for Fortune 500 companies and non-profit organizations for 20 years. She is the author of forthcoming book AI for Marketing: The Consumer Perspective (Taylor & Francis, 2026) as well as Implementing Word of Mouth Marketing: Online Strategies to Identify Influencers, Craft Stories... |
 | William J. Comcowich is Glean.info Interim CEO and member of its Board of Directors. |
 | Monica Elias is the CEO and Executive Producer of the award-winning broadcast media services company Elias World Media (EWM). After more than a decade at Medialink Worldwide, she founded EWM in 2014 with a vision to deliver high-quality work, achieve top-tier results, and provide a more elevated client experience. A recognized industry leader, Monica has earned the trust of top public relations agencies, global corporations, and... |
 | Kate Hardin is EVP, rf.engage US and Corporate Healthcare. |
 | Yvette Kanouff is Partner at JC2 Ventures, an AI-focused venture firm founded by John Chambers. |
 | Paavana Kumar is a partner in Davis+Gilbert's Advertising + Marketing Practice. ([email protected]) |
 | Michael Lasky, founder and chair of the Davis+Gilbert's Public Relations Law Practice, helps social media, digital, public relations and integrated marketing communication firms grow their businesses, optimize their profitability and achieve their next-stage goals. (mlasky@dlawcom) |
 | Lacey Outten is an Associate VP at Hemsworth Communications. |
 | Jeff Priester is a Partner in ICR’s Restaurant Practice. |
 | Chris Rosica is President and Chief Executive Officer of New Jersey-based Rosica Communications, a PR & crisis communication agency specializing in healthcare, education, non profits & other industries. |
 | Tim Schramm is Executive Vice President at Coyne Public Relations. |
 | Chad Smith is director of insights and planning at FINN Partners |
 | Ronn Torossian is the founder and chairman of 5W AI Communications, the AI Communications Firm. He founded 5W in 2003 and has led its growth into a top U.S. public relations agency serving Fortune 500 brands and category-defining startups across consumer, corporate, technology, crisis communications, public affairs, and digital marketing. 5W combines public relations, digital marketing, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and AI-visibility research, helping clients measure and grow... |
 | Ruth Villalonga is the Founder & CEO of VILLA Communications. She is a former Fortune 500, government, and global agency senior strategist. |
 | Jo Wong is the Chief Revenue Officer and General Manager of Pop.Store, the AI-powered creator commerce platform redefining how modern creators and entrepreneurs build, engage, and monetize their audiences. |
 | Eric Yaverbaum is CEO of Ericho Communications. He’s also author of the industry-standard bestseller, “PR for Dummies,” as well as “Leadership Secrets of the World’s Most Successful CEOS.” |
