Meet the Team

Co-Chief Executive Officer | Founder
Strategic Partnerships Manager @ Viant Technology | LinkedIn

Annette is based in Los Angeles, California and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in Management from University of California, Irvine. She is passionate about mentoring early career professionals and empowering the next generation of future leaders. Outside of her 9-5, Annette loves to travel, explore new food spots, and play pickleball!

Co-Chief Executive Officer
M&A Consultant @ Deloitte | LinkedIn

Cindy is based in Toronto, Canada, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University. She combines her experiences serving as Editor-in-Chief at the Queen’s Business Review, in Strategy at CIBC, and advising on large-scale transactions as a Mergers & Acquisitions Consultant at Deloitte to drive meaningful impact at the intersection of business and equality. Beyond work, she enjoys reading, yoga, playing tennis, and solo traveling.

Chief Marketing Officer
Copywriter @ Clean Tech VC Firm | LinkedIn

Alyssa is based in Atlanta, Georgia. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Kennesaw State University and embraces any opportunity to learn about new systems and technologies. In her free time, you can find Alyssa at a book store, with her friends, or on a film set.

Chief Operating Officer | Founding Member
CS @ Illinois | Software Engineer | LinkedIn

Sabelle is from Orange County, California and has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A software engineer by trade, she is passionate about using technology for social good and empowering others to develop code literacy. Outside of work, you can find her visiting art museums, trying new restaurants with friends, and making a salad or matcha latte.

Chief Events Officer
Project Manager & Freelance Event Coordinator | LinkedIn

Sarah Bowens is from Los Angeles, California, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) with a minor in Performance Science from the University of Southern California. Passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences, Sarah thrives on bringing visions to life through thoughtful event design and meticulous planning. In her free time, you can find Sarah watching new movies, staying active, or making memories with her husband and loved ones.

Chief Program Officer
Product Marketing @ AlphaSense | LinkedIn

Michelle is based in NYC and has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology from Columbia University. She is driven by a passion for storytelling—both in her professional work, where she crafts narratives to communicate product value, and in her personal life, where she explores themes of purpose and self-actualization through her Substack. Outside of work, Michelle loves writing, running, traveling, and spending quality time with friends.

Chief Strategy & Growth Officer
Quant & Data Scientist @ Bank of America | LinkedIn

Yan is originally from Jamaica and is now based in Dallas, Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics. Yan co-founded Black Wings RTC, a community dedicated to advancing Black women in tech. With a background as a Data Scientist and Quant in fintech, Yan is passionate about supporting women in technology and business, and empowering underrepresented groups to reach their fullest potential.