Geraldine Acuña-Sunshine is a social impact entrepreneur, community builder, and corporate lawyer dedicated to advancing education, heritage, and healthcare through transformative leadership.

Celina Taganas Duffy is founder and CEO of Tagline Communications, a creative agency specializing in brand strategy, graphic design, advertising, and website development.

Loren Nadres has over 15 years of experience in innovation, entrepreneurship and inclusive economic development, of which over 10 years are at leading global institutions such as the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and United Nations. She has also served at government senior levels, including as part of the NYC Mayor’s leadership team and as Cabinet Member for the Mayor of Stamford, CT.  She also serves as an Advisor and Contributor to the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative’s “City Leader Guide on Equitable Economic Development: Navigating Inclusive Growth, Racial Justice & Economic Resilience” which helps 100+ city leaders across the United States, translate commitment into action. In addition, she has worked at a startup tech company and an international development consulting firm. Loren has traveled to nearly 80 countries, survived triathlons, and climbed Mt. Everest Base Camp. 

Ted Benito is an independent producer/director born, raised and based in Los Angeles. With his production company, LXV Enterprises, LLC, Ted’s mission is to promote, present and produce the talents of Asian-American/Filipino-American artists in all entertainment genre – live concerts, recordings, publishing, television, film, theater and digital platforms. While at UCLA, he served as Samahang Pilipino President, Editor-in-Chief of Pacific Ties and held positions with the Asian Coalition and SCPASA.

Sonia Delen is an accomplished entrepreneur, cultural advocate, and community leader. She is the Managing Partner of AcuGlobal Endeavors, LLC, a California-based advisory and consulting firm that supports foreign-based entrepreneurs—particularly from the Philippines—in establishing and growing businesses in the United States. AcuGlobal provides strategic services in management, finance, legal and immigration support, and market entry. A passionate advocate for small businesses, Sonia champions women and minorities in both entrepreneurial and corporate sectors.