Naomi is a freelance illustrator and comic book artist working out of Tallahassee, Florida. A BFA graduate from Florida State University, she's done work for Power & Magic Press, Darkhorse Comics, Image Comics, and currently an ongoing series called "Misfit City" for BOOM! (written by Kiwi Smith, screenwriter from Legally Blonde and 10 Things I Hate About You).
Brian is a military veteran and highly sought-after Business Strategist with over 13 years of experience in branding, design, marketing, business development, information technology and communications. Mr. Wyatt is the founding President and CEO of B-EZ Graphix, a certified Veteran and Minority-owned marketing agency in Tallahassee with a strong social focus. His design philosophy is centered on the idea that “design creates usability, without usability it is just art.”
Karen is a designer/illustrator in Jacksonville, FL. Design is her passion and she loves to combine illustration with design in her commercial work. She has worked with a number of national and international clients including The Washington Post, Nike, McDonald's, AT&T, Reebok, Choice Organic Teas, and Emirates Airline.
Lenny is a designer, illustrator and screen printer under the name Hey! Monkey in Durham, NC. He specializes in branding, children's book illustrations, and low-run hand-pulled screen printed goods and services. Lenny also serves on the board of AIGA Raleigh as Vice-President and has a passion for nurturing creative community.
Ayana is a lover of design pushing pixels in sunny Orlando, Florida. As a designer at Envy Labs, she works closely with clients to turn their ideas into successful web products. In her free time, she can be found working to spotlight members of her local design community at Orlando Creators, listening to the Hamilton soundtrack on repeat, or consuming copious amounts of Netflix and ice cream with her husband.
Justin Spencer is the founder of SpencerSEM, a Search & Analytics consulting firm and Notice, a platform to enhance Google Analytics insights. He provides education, analysis and action for local and global customers.
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