Adrina Nelson is a Technical designer for Calvin Klein and Apparel Designer of Andrina Fanore. Andrina Fanore is Nelson’s own clothing line and through her clothing line she focuses on the aspects of aesthetics and quality, sustainability and diversity. Through diversity, Nelson provides a platform for minority talent in the fashion and beauty industries through her marketing and fashion films.

Hamdia Ahmed is a former Somali refugee and is currently an activist, organizer, model and a UNICEF USA advocate. At only 21-years-old, the Somali-American has made a name for herself advocating for the rights of refugees and migrants. She was featured in the 2018 issue of CR Fashion Book, which focuses on fashion and activism.

Elliot Carlyle is an empowerment speaker and certified life coach, helping people turn up the volume in their life and business. Carlyle is the Director of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion for NYC Jewelry Week, and Executive Manager for Fern Mallis, managing professional engagements and public appearances, such as “Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis. Carlyle is a partner in WESTON CARLYLE INC., a creative team specializing in brand development strategies and solutions.

Nicole Doswell got her start in fashion working with top modeling agencies such as BMG and Barbizon, and now manages PR and production for New York Fashion Week official shows at The Riviere Agency in New York. Doswell is the founder of Models of Color Matter, which is an advocacy group designed to increase diversity and representation in fashion, entertainment and media. Nicole has been featured in Glossy and Fashion Week Online for using her platform to uplift Black Model voices and spread awareness of the mistreatment of black models behind the scenes of the fashion industry.

Etu Evans is a celebrity shoe and accessories designer, style correspondent, and founder of the Solesville Foundation. His designs have adorned Halle Berry, Sharon Stone, Queen Latifah, Cynthia Bailey, Michael B. Jordan and John Singleton, just to name a few. The New York Daily News says ”He’s one of the hottest shoe designers in the business and has turned the world upside down on its’ stiletto heel”. Evans and his designs have been featured in German Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Essence, GQ, In Style, Ebony and Black Enterprise.

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Wendy Hu is the Creative Director of Visual Conductor, a boutique design studio located in New York City, that vibrantly brings brands to life through experiential design. Visual Conductor crafts transformative, high impact experiences, building connection and loyalty with your audience. Visual Conductor provides end-to-end services from design to execution for virtual and live events, such as fashion runway design, pop-up shops, window displays, retail design, interactive installations and more, with clients such as Johnson's, COVERGIRL, Clairol, Dove, and more.

Eldonie Mason is an Entertainment and Fashion Lawyer and founder of her own firm Mason Firm, LLC. Mason brings flair and diversity to the practice of law while finding solutions to clients' pressing legal problems. Mason is also a production attorney on independent films; negotiated and drafted various agreements including music licenses, talent agreements, artwork clearance, location agreements, copyright assignment, non-disclosure, film acquisition agreements, deal memos and many more.

Eddie Rhodman, Jr. is a business and entertainment consultant working with celebrities, executives and athletes to build their brand. He is also the founder of Rhodman Enterprises and Board Member at Black Public Relations Society Los Angeles (BPRSLA). Rhodman Enterprises cultivates exclusive branding and event opportunities for clients in fashion, culinary, sports. and hospitality industries, representing celebrities and athletes in the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, the Olympics, collegiate and professional sports teams. Rhodman has secured coverage for his clients in Vogue, Essence, Men’s Health, Vanity Fair, GQ, and have been featured on Access Hollywood, ABC, CNBC, MSNBC, E! Network, Vice, and more.

Jonathan Valdez is the founder of orangejuiceandbiscuits blog and Us Weekly Fashion Police contributor. Valdez uses OJ&B to voice his opinion and knowledge on fashion and entertainment news while bringing his readers the sizzling details from the hottest parties, fashion shows and events in NYC. He has also been seen on ABC 7 NYC giving the 5 o'clock news team the exclusive on what the stars were wearing at Oscars/Golden Globes and has hosted and co hosted parties/events with Elle Magazine, Rue La La, It Gets Better Campaign, GLSEN, Microsoft/Bing, The Mandarin Oriental Hotel NY, designer Rolando Santana and more. Brands like Diesel, LoveGold, David Meister, Zaharoff, Ports 1961, Marlon Gobel and Robert Graham have proclaimed their love for OJ&B as well as top hotels in the city like The Standard, The Mandarin Oriental and The Pierre Hotel.