A tech lover always striving to better myself. I love to make software that improves and makes a difference in others’ lives.

Margaret Shepard is a former U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive joined 1776 at managing director in May 2016.

Melissa Macchiavelli is a content strategist.

Obidi Orakwusi is a fitness expert and founder of Gym Supreme, a fitness startup he launched while still a student at the University of Maryland.

Demian Costa is an investor and longtime friend and adviser to Under Armour founder Kevin Plank.

Lee Finkel is the founder of Brave UX.

Director of Center for Vaccine Development, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Shabab Kaviani is an entrepreneur and corporate innovation specialist. In March 2017, he became an innovation director at AARP. Previously he was a cofounder of Onevest and CoFoundersLab. Watch this 2015 TEDx presentation of his.

Dahlia Green is head of community for the NY Tech Day and DC Tech Day.