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Lucie is a multidimensional creative director and storyteller with a career shaped by a passion for branding and concept development. With a keen eye for both the big picture and details, she has built a reputation for crafting compelling narratives that bring brands to life.

An émigré from the Czech Republic, she grew up in Germany before pursuing a BFA at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and an MA from Chelsea College of Arts in London. Lucie’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish MyOrb, a brand practice dedicated to shaping distinctive identities and campaigns, and Clementine, a creative platform for collaborative storytelling. As a mentor and coach, she champions curiosity, diversity, and personal growth, cultivating an environment for new ideas.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Lucie is a global lecturer and educator, sharing her expertise at institutions like Parsons, The New School. Balancing creativity and leadership, she is the mother of a 12-year-old, navigating both the ever-evolving world of branding and the adventure of parenthood.

Carrie is a New York-based copywriter and creative director with 20 years of brand storytelling experience. Her work spans copywriting and brand strategy for global ad agency clients to freelance consulting work for values-driven businesses, non-profits, and unique clients working to move people forward.

At the heart of her work is passionate curiosity and a keen ability to glean creative insight from data, jargon, and vibes. A meditation, yoga, and breathwork instructor for over 15 years, she is also the mother of twin 6-year-olds and the co-creator of the creative platform Clementine.

As Head of Transformation for North America at Anomaly and former VP of Product Experience & Innovation at the Ad Council, Ariba has partnered with leaders at top organizations like UNCF, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, AARP, Etsy, TIAA, Ally, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to craft strategies that fuse technology with real-world impact.

Named among the Global Top 100 Women of the Future, awarded Advertising Week’s Future is Female honor, and recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for her community service towards advancing women’s equity and promoting STEM and inclusion, Ariba brings a unique perspective as a Bangladeshi/Asian woman at the intersection of technology, business, and culture. Through her podcast and creative platform, Unmissables, she leverages her multidisciplinary experience and foresight to spotlight unmissable people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future. Whether scaling Mount Kilimanjaro, pivoting from medical school to the startup world, or openly discussing life as a mother, wife, creator, and executive, her authenticity, adventurous spirit, and dedication to positive change are evident in every aspect of her journey.

YuJune is a partner at Synoptic Office, an award-winning design consultancy that works globally with leading cultural, civic, and business organizations to communicate ideas, build experiences, and cultivate new audiences. She is also the Associate Dean of Curriculum and Learning and a Professor of Communication Design at Parsons School of Design. YuJune’s work has been showcased internationally and recognized by Fast Company, the Webbys, Design Week, the Art Director’s Club, and the American Institute of Graphic Arts. In 2022, she was selected for Creative Review’s Creative Leaders list, which celebrates global leaders advancing their field. Above all, she is her family’s head cook, snack packer, and proud mama to Theo (age 7) and Aster (age 2).

Ida is a New York City-based designer, educator and creative director with 15+ years of experience. Her work spans from design with top-tier agencies to notable non-profit organizations including Hillary for America, where she served as a lead designer on the campaign, developing the popular supporter tagline, “I’m with her.” The heart of her work is branding design for progressive figures and causes. She is currently a Senior Art Director at The New York Times. She is the mother of a 2 year old.