Owner @ Longo Designs

Nick Longo is a creative executive, educator, designer, and mentor with more than 25 years of experience building brands, leading creative teams, and helping the next generation of creatives thrive. He is the founder and Creative Director of Longo Designs and a Professor of Communication Design at California State University, Northridge, where he spearheaded the university’s first Master’s Program in Communication Design. For eight years, Nick has worked with Adobe as an independent content creator, producing hundreds of hours of Adobe Live programming, mentoring creatives, speaking at Adobe MAX, and demonstrating emerging creative and AI workflows. A frequent speaker and workshop leader, Nick has also appeared at AIGA, Creative South, and CreativeMornings, bringing together his passions for creativity, education, storytelling, community, and professional growth.

Director, Global Accessibility Experience Design @ McDonald’s Corporation

I began my career in graphic design, drawn to the craft of shaping ideas into clear, meaningful visuals. That curiosity eventually pulled me into web development, where I discovered how design and code intersect to create experiences people rely on every day. Along the way, accessibility became the through‑line — the place where creativity, technology, and human experience meet. Today, as the Director of Global Accessibility for McDonald’s, I leverage storytelling, mentorship, and practical frameworks to enable my team to help experience designers, product managers and engineers see inclusion as a powerful part of their creative toolkit and a catalyst for better work.

Founder & CEO @ Cloud77

Adrian Harper is a business and technology consultant, strategic advisor, entrepreneur, and community-minded leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations use technology, communication, and operational strategy to grow stronger, work smarter, and build meaningful professional relationships.

Adrian is the Founder and CEO of Cloud 77, LLC, a Los Angeles-based IT services and managed technology consulting firm founded in 2010. Through Cloud 77, he helps small and mid-sized businesses improve their technology infrastructure, cybersecurity posture, workflow efficiency, cloud systems, and overall business resilience. His work combines technical expertise with a strong commitment to service, trust, and long-term client success.

Illustrator @ Jess Miller Draws

Jess Miller is a Los Angeles based illustrator and designer known for her bright, bold, and whimsical style. Inspired by vintage design, nature, and the colorful spirit of Southern California, her work blends playful patterns, hand lettering, and a touch of magic. Her art has appeared on everything from phone cases and planners to packaging, books, and national brand collaborations.

Co-founder/Chief Creative Officer @ Hamagami/Carroll, Inc.

Justin is the Chief Creative Officer at Hamagami/Carroll, Inc., overseeing creative development for entertainment, video games, and biotech. His 50+ year career in the creative arts has included illustration, copywriting, design, creative direction, and client relations. He founded Hamagami/Carroll with John Hamagami in 1989. Still going strong, still learning, every day.