Jessie Freschl has a wealth of experience in the Fashion industry. Having previously founded Freschstyle, a personal styling business, in 2011, Jessie founded Repurpose in 2019, to merge sustainable fashion and workforce development opportunities as a way to promote community and connection. Currently, Jessie is focused on Turnstyle - a community tech platform where fashion meets function. Aside from work, Jessie enjoys being active in her community and balances her schedule with the practice of yoga and mindfulness, and loves spending as much time as she can in nature with her husband , their three teenage girls, and Bernadoodle, Rocky.  

Alison Bernstein is the Founder of Off-Markt Ventures, an innovative real estate platform reimagining how users discover and connect with properties. A seasoned entrepreneur and strategic advisor, she previously founded and scaled a real estate technology and advisory firm while earning her MBA at Columbia Business School, culminating in a successful private equity acquisition. Alison began her career in investment banking and holds an MBA from Columbia and a BS in Accounting and Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is deeply committed to philanthropy and serves on multiple nonprofit councils, and lives in New York City with her four children.

Cari Sommer has spent more than two decades advancing influential business and cultural conversations across technology, social impact, and entertainment. She is the Founder and CEO of RAISE Communications, which she launched in 2011 and scaled into a top 2% women-owned business. Through RAISE, Cari advises leaders and brands on strategy, messaging, media relations, and thought leadership. She also serves as an Operating Partner at Visible Ventures, supporting early-stage companies led by bold, diverse founders.

Danielle Corcione is an experienced federal trial lawyer and strategic advisor with a background representing individual, government, and corporate clients in complex regulatory matters. Her work spans high-stakes cases before agencies including the DOJ, SEC, and FDA. Danielle is known for her creative, pragmatic, and multidimensional approach, bringing clarity and strategic insight whether advising in the courtroom or the boardroom.

Danielle Stern operates at the intersection of business strategy, brand-building, and creative excellence. She advises brands, founders, and executives on thought leadership, positioning, and storytelling to create uniquely ownable and elevated market presence. Her expertise includes business development, revenue growth, strategic positioning, and trend forecasting, with both qualitative and quantitative case studies informing her work.

Erica Karsh is a former co-owner and Founder of Juice Press, where she leads content creation, branding, art direction, and product development across the company’s platforms. A co-owner since 2012, Erica is passionate about promoting healthy, sustainable living through organic, plant-based food and beverages. Previously, she served as Charitable Services Director at Goldman Sachs, where she helped launch the firm’s global volunteer program. Erica holds a Master of Science from Bank Street College of Education and a Bachelor of Applied Science from Cornell University.

Gwen Whiting is the Founder of The Laundress, the pioneering eco-friendly laundry and home care brand acquired by Unilever in 2019. In 2024, she launched The Fill, a private members cleaning community centered on wellness, sustainability, and sensory experience. A creative at heart, Gwen developed her design sensibility at Ralph Lauren in Women’s and Home. She is deeply committed to mentoring entrepreneurs and advancing sustainable, mission-driven businesses, and holds a BS from Cornell University.

Heller Goldberg has been in the retail industry for over 35 years. She had her start as a partner of Nice Price Inc., which was a chain of off-price retailers. In 1987 Heller started a Sample Sale business and since then has continuously run inventory and sample sales for some of the biggest names in fashion, including Theory, Tory Burch, Milly, Roberto Cavalli and more. Heller also serves on the Board of Mt Sinai’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Board.

Lauren Polen is a Managing Director and Associate Portfolio Manager specializing in global macro trading and risk management. She works closely with the CIO to manage high-conviction strategies and firm-wide risk. Prior to her current role, Lauren held senior execution and trading positions at Fortress Investment Group, Galtere LTD, and Banc of America Securities. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Sarah Danzig is a seasoned leader in relationship management, communications, operations, and strategy with over 20 years of experience across education, nonprofit, and private sectors. She brings deep expertise in strategic and crisis communications, governance, budget management, and organizational leadership. Sarah is a passionate advocate for nonprofit excellence and education and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Fix The City.

Sarah Iooss has built a 20-year career in media spanning television, digital, mobile, and social platforms. She has led Sales, Marketing, and Business Development teams at organizations including A&E, Viacom, and Mic, and currently serves as Director of Global Agency & Global Twitch at Amazon Ads. Sarah is a frequent speaker at industry conferences including SXSW, Social Media Week, AdWeek, and Brand Innovators, and is actively involved in mentoring emerging talent. She is deeply committed to community engagement, volunteering at PS199 and advocating for equity and opportunity within her industry.