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FEATURED CHANGEMAKERS
ZENDAYA
Actress / Humanitarian
Team Impact and its affiliate, Always In The Club Foundation, first began collaborating together by providing Marketing and Fundraising Services for ‘PHILANTHROPY UNITED’ with Zendaya and other Changemakes creating impact. We helped producers raise more than $4 million for charity.
Events included ‘unite4:humanity’ with Robert Deniro, Eva Longoria, and Alicia Keys, and ‘Fame & Philanthropy’ with Zendaya, James Cameron, Halle Berry, and Charlize Theron.
Pictured: Zendaya at the 2nd Annual unite4:humanity
Zendaya has lent her support to several charities and causes. In 2012, she became an ambassador for Convoy of Hope and encouraged fans to support Hurricane Sandy response efforts. The following year, she promoted other relief efforts. In 2014, Zendaya recorded John Legend's song "All of Me" with a portion of the proceeds going to the organization. The same year, she celebrated her 18th birthday with a campaign to help feed at least 150 hungry children in Haiti, Tanzania and the Philippines through feedONE, and in 2016, she celebrated her 20th birthday with a campaign to raise $50,000 to support Convoy's Women's Empowerment Initiative.
In October 2012, Zendaya performed at the medical Operation Smile benefit. She was UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat 2014 campaign spokesperson.
In July 2015, she visited South Africa with UNAIDS, the United Nations programme dedicated to preventing and creating access to treatment for HIV and AIDS. Then she also held a fundraiser with CrowdRise, with proceeds going to non-profit, community based, Ikageng charity in Soweto for a family of AIDS orphans. When Malcolm & Marie, filmed during the pandemic, was sold in September 2020, a portion of the proceeds was shared with Feeding America.
Zendaya supports campaigns to raise awareness about underserved communities, underprivileged schools and to financially support schools.
In September 2017, she partnered with Verizon Foundation as a spokesperson for their national #WeNeedMore initiative to bring technology, access and learning opportunities to children. She was also empowering them to pursue careers in STEM.
In March 2018, Zendaya teamed up with Google.org to give back to students at community school in Oakland funding an innovative computer science curriculum.
Zendaya is a feminist. In January 2017, she attended the Women's March on Washington to showcase her support of women's rights. She has previously discussed her experience as a black female in Hollywood.
She uses her social platforms to address racial justice, voting, body shaming, and bullying. She has been showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement on her social media accounts for years; she took part in the George Floyd protests in June 2020 and temporarily lent her Instagram account to Patrisse Cullors to share anti-racism resources and media.
Zendaya has been an advocate for voting over the years. In October 2016, she was one of the celebrities to participate in "Vote Your Future" initiative and appeared in a campaign video.
In September 2020, she encouraged her fans with Michelle Obama, and her "When We All Vote" nonpartisan[citation needed] organization, to check their voter registration ahead of elections. The next month, she shared a video while casting her vote to remind about voting again.
In October 2013, she took part in P&G's movement called Mean Stinks, and co-hosted the nationwide live-streamed assembly joined by almost 500 schools.
In September 2017, she was fronting, along with her Spider-Man: Homecoming costars, a PSA for awareness campaign Stomp Out Bullying.
Zendaya also supported American Heart Association, City Year, Communities in Schools, DonorsChoose.org, Children Mending Hearts, Toys for Tots, Friends for Change and Donate My Dress, among others.
Team Impact and its affiliate, Always In The Club Foundation, first began collaborating together by providing Marketing and Fundraising Services for ‘PHILANTHROPY UNITED’ with Zendaya and other Changemakes creating impact. We helped producers raise more than $4 million for charity.
Events included ‘unite4:humanity’ with Robert Deniro, Eva Longoria, and Alicia Keys, and ‘Fame & Philanthropy’ with Zendaya, James Cameron, Halle Berry, and Charlize Theron.
Pictured: Zendaya at the 2nd Annual unite4:humanity
Zendaya has lent her support to several charities and causes. In 2012, she became an ambassador for Convoy of Hope and encouraged fans to support Hurricane Sandy response efforts. The following year, she promoted other relief efforts. In 2014, Zendaya recorded John Legend's song "All of Me" with a portion of the proceeds going to the organization. The same year, she celebrated her 18th birthday with a campaign to help feed at least 150 hungry children in Haiti, Tanzania and the Philippines through feedONE, and in 2016, she celebrated her 20th birthday with a campaign to raise $50,000 to support Convoy's Women's Empowerment Initiative.
In October 2012, Zendaya performed at the medical Operation Smile benefit. She was UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat 2014 campaign spokesperson.
In July 2015, she visited South Africa with UNAIDS, the United Nations programme dedicated to preventing and creating access to treatment for HIV and AIDS. Then she also held a fundraiser with CrowdRise, with proceeds going to non-profit, community based, Ikageng charity in Soweto for a family of AIDS orphans. When Malcolm & Marie, filmed during the pandemic, was sold in September 2020, a portion of the proceeds was shared with Feeding America.
Zendaya supports campaigns to raise awareness about underserved communities, underprivileged schools and to financially support schools.
In September 2017, she partnered with Verizon Foundation as a spokesperson for their national #WeNeedMore initiative to bring technology, access and learning opportunities to children. She was also empowering them to pursue careers in STEM.
In March 2018, Zendaya teamed up with Google.org to give back to students at community school in Oakland funding an innovative computer science curriculum.
Zendaya is a feminist. In January 2017, she attended the Women's March on Washington to showcase her support of women's rights. She has previously discussed her experience as a black female in Hollywood.
She uses her social platforms to address racial justice, voting, body shaming, and bullying. She has been showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement on her social media accounts for years; she took part in the George Floyd protests in June 2020 and temporarily lent her Instagram account to Patrisse Cullors to share anti-racism resources and media.
Zendaya has been an advocate for voting over the years. In October 2016, she was one of the celebrities to participate in "Vote Your Future" initiative and appeared in a campaign video.
In September 2020, she encouraged her fans with Michelle Obama, and her "When We All Vote" nonpartisan[citation needed] organization, to check their voter registration ahead of elections. The next month, she shared a video while casting her vote to remind about voting again.
In October 2013, she took part in P&G's movement called Mean Stinks, and co-hosted the nationwide live-streamed assembly joined by almost 500 schools.
In September 2017, she was fronting, along with her Spider-Man: Homecoming costars, a PSA for awareness campaign Stomp Out Bullying.
Zendaya also supported American Heart Association, City Year, Communities in Schools, DonorsChoose.org, Children Mending Hearts, Toys for Tots, Friends for Change and Donate My Dress, among others.
ASHTON KUTCHER
Actor/Entrepreneur, Founder of THORN
Actor/Entrepreneur Ashton Kutcher helped our mission to educate and inspire our community of socially conscious entrepreneurs and humanitarians, while shedding light on the critical issues of trafficking through his work with nonprofit THORN.
Actor/Entrepreneur Ashton Kutcher helped our mission to educate and inspire our community of socially conscious entrepreneurs and humanitarians, while shedding light on the critical issues of trafficking through his work with nonprofit THORN.
REUNITED 90s MOUSEKETEERS
Always In The Club Foundation + MMC'89
The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club debuted in 1989 promoting diversity & inclusion, youth arts & education, concern for the environment, and the importance of socially conscious entrepreneurship.
Founded by former Mouseketeers and supported by Create Impact, Always In The Club Foundation and the MMC'89 Social Impact Initiative were launched to promote a wide range of socially conscious efforts - helping those who need it most through projects, programs, and outreach campaigns featuring cast members of the now iconic show.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we worked to provide food and critical assistance to families throughout the country. In these efforts, they were part of campaigns that raised millions of dollars and provided over 14 million pieces of personal protective equipment to frontline healthcare workers.
The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club debuted in 1989 promoting diversity & inclusion, youth arts & education, concern for the environment, and the importance of socially conscious entrepreneurship.
Founded by former Mouseketeers and supported by Create Impact, Always In The Club Foundation and the MMC'89 Social Impact Initiative were launched to promote a wide range of socially conscious efforts - helping those who need it most through projects, programs, and outreach campaigns featuring cast members of the now iconic show.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we worked to provide food and critical assistance to families throughout the country. In these efforts, they were part of campaigns that raised millions of dollars and provided over 14 million pieces of personal protective equipment to frontline healthcare workers.
RHONA BENNETT (En Vogue)
Author of "Saving Your Soul"
Rhona Bennett is a speaker, author, actress, 1/3 of the iconic R&B group, En Vogue, and former cast member of The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club.
SAVING YOUR SOUL is a labor of love from Coach Rho. Create Impact™ has partnered with Rhona Bennett on her new book 'Saving Your Soul' that offers sound guidance and practical tools from her years of experience in the entertainment industry and beyond. Every creative person can benefit from these insights, including anyone looking for solid support in their life’s journey.
I believe in personal growth and contribution until I leave the planet." - Rhona Bennett
Rhona Bennett is a speaker, author, actress, 1/3 of the iconic R&B group, En Vogue, and former cast member of The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club.
SAVING YOUR SOUL is a labor of love from Coach Rho. Create Impact™ has partnered with Rhona Bennett on her new book 'Saving Your Soul' that offers sound guidance and practical tools from her years of experience in the entertainment industry and beyond. Every creative person can benefit from these insights, including anyone looking for solid support in their life’s journey.
I believe in personal growth and contribution until I leave the planet." - Rhona Bennett
NIKKI DELOACH
Actress / Humanitarian
Nikki DeLoach is a veteran actress known for MTV's "Awkward," more than a dozen films for Hallmark Channel, The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club, and guest starring roles on some of TV’s biggest hit shows, including NCIS, Criminal Minds, CSI, CSI: NY, Cold Case, Mad Men, Without a Trace, and Grey’s Anatomy.
But her passionate work in philanthropy is the reason for our spotlight. Through our affiliate Always In The Club Foundation, we have been proud to collaborate with Nikki's extraordinary work on campaigns for Alzheimer's Association.
And we couldn't be more proud to spotlight her work with fellow Mouseketeer Justin Timberlake to help raise $5.5 million for Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Their collaboration helped break a record for most money raised at a gala in the 121 year history of the hospital.
See link to learn more about that event.
Nikki DeLoach is a veteran actress known for MTV's "Awkward," more than a dozen films for Hallmark Channel, The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club, and guest starring roles on some of TV’s biggest hit shows, including NCIS, Criminal Minds, CSI, CSI: NY, Cold Case, Mad Men, Without a Trace, and Grey’s Anatomy.
But her passionate work in philanthropy is the reason for our spotlight. Through our affiliate Always In The Club Foundation, we have been proud to collaborate with Nikki's extraordinary work on campaigns for Alzheimer's Association.
And we couldn't be more proud to spotlight her work with fellow Mouseketeer Justin Timberlake to help raise $5.5 million for Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Their collaboration helped break a record for most money raised at a gala in the 121 year history of the hospital.
See link to learn more about that event.
QUINCY JONES
Music Producer
Quincy Jones received the Lifetime Achievement award for his philanthropic efforts at the City Gala 2017, administered and co-produced by members of Team Impact.
Quincy Jones received the Lifetime Achievement award for his philanthropic efforts at the City Gala 2017, administered and co-produced by members of Team Impact.
LORANA QUINTERO
Venture Capitalist, Golden Seeds
Golden Seeds is an investment firm that offers an environment in which many of today’s most exciting women-led businesses receive capital and connections to grow and successfully exit. We aim to achieve market returns for our investors while at the same time creating lasting impact.
Lorana is a start-up advisor and angel investor, supporting entrepreneurs across diverse industries. She is educated in civil engineering, business, and most recently, technology management from Columbia University.
Lorana’s education paired with her experience as an entrepreneur and business executive for Fortune 500 companies, gives her the unique ability to support innovation while not losing site of building sustainable businesses.
“I love supporting entrepreneurs as they invent and build the future. I greatly admire the strength and perseverance they all demonstrate and am privileged to be a part of their journey.” ~ Lorana Quintero
We are proud to have Lorana featured at our Changemakers Networking Event in Hollywood, CA.
Learn more about Lorana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loranaquintero/
Golden Seeds is an investment firm that offers an environment in which many of today’s most exciting women-led businesses receive capital and connections to grow and successfully exit. We aim to achieve market returns for our investors while at the same time creating lasting impact.
Lorana is a start-up advisor and angel investor, supporting entrepreneurs across diverse industries. She is educated in civil engineering, business, and most recently, technology management from Columbia University.
Lorana’s education paired with her experience as an entrepreneur and business executive for Fortune 500 companies, gives her the unique ability to support innovation while not losing site of building sustainable businesses.
“I love supporting entrepreneurs as they invent and build the future. I greatly admire the strength and perseverance they all demonstrate and am privileged to be a part of their journey.” ~ Lorana Quintero
We are proud to have Lorana featured at our Changemakers Networking Event in Hollywood, CA.
Learn more about Lorana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loranaquintero/
WALTER HART, JR.
Canine Companions
Walter James Hart, Jr. is the founder and president of Canine Companions, Ltd. Walter is an entrepreneur and owner of Hart’s Dog Training, Inc. since 1987.
Walter founded the nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization to apply his many skills and talents to meet needs of the community through canine support with integrity and compassion. As a professional canine trainer Walter not only loves animals, but also loves giving them a purpose to meet specialized needs within the community. Walter has focused on the elderly, the
disabled and the veteran community. Inspired by his grandfather, a stroke victim, he founded Canine Companions, Ltd.
The intention of this program is to train canines to be companion assistants, protectors, and service dogs to elderly, paraplegic, trauma victims, sight-impaired, hearing-impaired and other special needs humans who may not be able to afford these exclusive animals otherwise. Canine Companions, Ltd. is presently creating lasting change for
communities in four states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan and California.
Walter was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and grew up in Detroit. He is a graduate of northwest Detroit’s school, Henry Ford High School, and later attended Southern University and Central Michigan University. Walter thrives on challenges and has overcome many adversities in his life. He finds passion and purpose in giving dogs and people a second chance. He brings with him a sense of
community, and a desire to make an impact as a public servant.
Walter has been endorsed by a wide range of organizations throughout the course of his career servicing community members in need. These organizations include: the Phoenix and Los Angeles Dream Centers, Agape International Spiritual Center, Pinal County Animal Care and Control, and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
Walter James Hart, Jr. is the founder and president of Canine Companions, Ltd. Walter is an entrepreneur and owner of Hart’s Dog Training, Inc. since 1987.
Walter founded the nonprofit
501(c)(3) organization to apply his many skills and talents to meet needs of the community through canine support with integrity and compassion. As a professional canine trainer Walter not only loves animals, but also loves giving them a purpose to meet specialized needs within the community. Walter has focused on the elderly, the
disabled and the veteran community. Inspired by his grandfather, a stroke victim, he founded Canine Companions, Ltd.
The intention of this program is to train canines to be companion assistants, protectors, and service dogs to elderly, paraplegic, trauma victims, sight-impaired, hearing-impaired and other special needs humans who may not be able to afford these exclusive animals otherwise. Canine Companions, Ltd. is presently creating lasting change for
communities in four states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan and California.
Walter was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and grew up in Detroit. He is a graduate of northwest Detroit’s school, Henry Ford High School, and later attended Southern University and Central Michigan University. Walter thrives on challenges and has overcome many adversities in his life. He finds passion and purpose in giving dogs and people a second chance. He brings with him a sense of
community, and a desire to make an impact as a public servant.
Walter has been endorsed by a wide range of organizations throughout the course of his career servicing community members in need. These organizations include: the Phoenix and Los Angeles Dream Centers, Agape International Spiritual Center, Pinal County Animal Care and Control, and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
JASON BURNHAM
Create Impact Board
Jason Burnham is the Director of Business Development and a Board Member of Create Impact.
Since 2014, Jason has worked closely with Rachel Carlsen, CPA and members of Team Impact to bridge ideas, organizations, and influential individuals through world-class impact campaigns to educate, inspire, and help move society to take action.
Jason has over 15 years of experience with Interactive Creative Marketing, collaborating with client marketing channels, product, and technology for top tier vendors like NatGeo, Ferrari & Adidas. Jason has added front-end Web Dev Production Skills to develop, create and manage subsidiary and related websites and web-based communications, in order to draw viewers to content and extend its value and reach, and communicate key brand messages. Jason is efficiently productive, organized and detail oriented.
Team oriented: Proven ability to lead as well as support and assist team from original client concepts to final implementation. Excellent client, customer service, and communication skills, both verbal and written. I am a diligent worker who loves to laugh and keep it fun while focused!
Jason Burnham is the Director of Business Development and a Board Member of Create Impact.
Since 2014, Jason has worked closely with Rachel Carlsen, CPA and members of Team Impact to bridge ideas, organizations, and influential individuals through world-class impact campaigns to educate, inspire, and help move society to take action.
Jason has over 15 years of experience with Interactive Creative Marketing, collaborating with client marketing channels, product, and technology for top tier vendors like NatGeo, Ferrari & Adidas. Jason has added front-end Web Dev Production Skills to develop, create and manage subsidiary and related websites and web-based communications, in order to draw viewers to content and extend its value and reach, and communicate key brand messages. Jason is efficiently productive, organized and detail oriented.
Team oriented: Proven ability to lead as well as support and assist team from original client concepts to final implementation. Excellent client, customer service, and communication skills, both verbal and written. I am a diligent worker who loves to laugh and keep it fun while focused!
DEEPAK CHOPRA
Humanitarian
Team Impact worked with The Chopra Foundation and other organizations to help raise $50,000 for India COVID-relief through our "Love in Action" virtual experience featuring Changemaker Deepak Chopra.
DEEPAK CHOPRA MD, MD, FACP, FRCP is founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation.
Chopra is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is also an Honorary Fellow in Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He is the author of over 90 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers.
For the last thirty years, Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution and his 93rd book, Living in the Light (Harmony Books) taps into the ancient Indian practice of Royal Yoga and offers an illuminating program for self-realization, bliss, and wholeness.
TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of their top 100 most influential people.”
Team Impact worked with The Chopra Foundation and other organizations to help raise $50,000 for India COVID-relief through our "Love in Action" virtual experience featuring Changemaker Deepak Chopra.
DEEPAK CHOPRA MD, MD, FACP, FRCP is founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation.
Chopra is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is also an Honorary Fellow in Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He is the author of over 90 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers.
For the last thirty years, Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution and his 93rd book, Living in the Light (Harmony Books) taps into the ancient Indian practice of Royal Yoga and offers an illuminating program for self-realization, bliss, and wholeness.
TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of their top 100 most influential people.”
JESSIE IMUNDI
Create Impact Board
Jessie is a passionate Executive Producer, content creator, prolific storyteller, creative leader and problem solver in the entertainment Industry. With extensive experience creating non-scripted original programming. Most recently identified by Governor Gavin Newson as a leading content creator in the areas of non-scripted television. Past work also includes working as an Integrated Executive Producer, and senior member of the team for culture-shaping, business-driving creative work that was flawlessly and efficiently executed at the highest standards. From Super Bowl commercials and multi-spot broadcast campaigns to online films and web series to experiential activations and internal videos.
Jessie is a passionate Executive Producer, content creator, prolific storyteller, creative leader and problem solver in the entertainment Industry. With extensive experience creating non-scripted original programming. Most recently identified by Governor Gavin Newson as a leading content creator in the areas of non-scripted television. Past work also includes working as an Integrated Executive Producer, and senior member of the team for culture-shaping, business-driving creative work that was flawlessly and efficiently executed at the highest standards. From Super Bowl commercials and multi-spot broadcast campaigns to online films and web series to experiential activations and internal videos.
BOBAK BAKHTIARI
Create Impact Board
Actor and entrepreneur Bobak Bakhtiari is descended from the nomadic Bakhtiari tribe (People Of The Wind, Grass). This rustic cherub in human form used to be known as The Man of A Thousand Faces throughout small towns in western Ireland. Fairly new to TV and Film, he has already shown an eclectic range of character work, from Kingpin Israeli Spy in the show Homeland to socially maladjusted CEO on Mike Judge's Silicon Valley. Regional stage credits have earned him Critics Circle Nominations, and free popcorn sometimes.
Actor and entrepreneur Bobak Bakhtiari is descended from the nomadic Bakhtiari tribe (People Of The Wind, Grass). This rustic cherub in human form used to be known as The Man of A Thousand Faces throughout small towns in western Ireland. Fairly new to TV and Film, he has already shown an eclectic range of character work, from Kingpin Israeli Spy in the show Homeland to socially maladjusted CEO on Mike Judge's Silicon Valley. Regional stage credits have earned him Critics Circle Nominations, and free popcorn sometimes.
HALLE BERRY
Actress, Humanitarian
Team Impact helped Halle Berry amplify her call to action by providing production, marketing, and administration support for events benefitting the Jenesse Center for Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention.
Team Impact helped Halle Berry amplify her call to action by providing production, marketing, and administration support for events benefitting the Jenesse Center for Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention.
KASIA KOZAK
Dancer, Author
Katarzyna Kozak, known as Kasia, is one of the most respected dancers, choreographers and coaches in America. She has been lighting up the scene and burning up the floor since she arrived in USA as a teenager. She had already created a minor stir in Europe, where she was Poland’s National Amateur Junior Latin Dance Champion and had performed well in World Amateur events.
While attending college in California, she found herself turning professional at the tender age of eighteen dancing with Donald Johnson. It turned out to be an excellent partnership. Juggling school assignments and competition schedules, Kasia and Donald competed successfully for six years, performing and teaching in almost every state and representing the United States in competitions in Europe and Japan. Together they accumulated many prestigious titles, including Open British Rising Star Champions, Show Dance Champions, and Latin Couple of the Year.
They were featured dancers in the movie, “Dance With Me”, starring Vanessa Williams and Chayanne. Since Donald’s retirement from competitive dancing, Kasia continued her competitive carrier with Andrew Phillips and Louis Van Amstel adding quiet few prestigious titles to her resume. She captured the nationally televised Championship Ballroom Dancing title in Columbus, Ohio.
Today she is not only interested in pursuing her own dance career but she is looking to help the whole dance community. Her goal is to share her passion, her enthusiasm, and her knowledge of dance with as many people as she can. She wants to make dancing accessible to everybody and anybody that wants to dance. She is traveling throughout the country teaching high level competitors as well as their students. She is working on their technique as well as mental preparation. She is empowering and inspiring her clients. She is the master mind behind seminars for women called “High Heels Boot Camp” where she is working on making them stronger, more independent dancers as well as empowered human beings. Together with Diane Jarmolow Kasia has created “Move Like a Champion” program. This training teaches principles of dynamic alignment and functional movement through exercises and experimental anatomy. She is also an inventor of great teaching tool an “Attitude belt”. This particular device is designed to instantly bring awareness to where body should be in order to have a great posture and alignment .
Known for her spectacular technique and spitfire personality, Kasia exudes charisma and charm not only on the dance floor but also at the studio. Her love of dance is obvious to the audiences who adore her and cheer her every move. A dancer’s dancer, an audience favorite, ambitious, determined and not afraid of hard work, Kasia Kozak is one of the best in the country. Says she, “when you go out on the floor you want to win, but mostly you want to do your best and for that you have to give your all.”
Katarzyna Kozak, known as Kasia, is one of the most respected dancers, choreographers and coaches in America. She has been lighting up the scene and burning up the floor since she arrived in USA as a teenager. She had already created a minor stir in Europe, where she was Poland’s National Amateur Junior Latin Dance Champion and had performed well in World Amateur events.
While attending college in California, she found herself turning professional at the tender age of eighteen dancing with Donald Johnson. It turned out to be an excellent partnership. Juggling school assignments and competition schedules, Kasia and Donald competed successfully for six years, performing and teaching in almost every state and representing the United States in competitions in Europe and Japan. Together they accumulated many prestigious titles, including Open British Rising Star Champions, Show Dance Champions, and Latin Couple of the Year.
They were featured dancers in the movie, “Dance With Me”, starring Vanessa Williams and Chayanne. Since Donald’s retirement from competitive dancing, Kasia continued her competitive carrier with Andrew Phillips and Louis Van Amstel adding quiet few prestigious titles to her resume. She captured the nationally televised Championship Ballroom Dancing title in Columbus, Ohio.
Today she is not only interested in pursuing her own dance career but she is looking to help the whole dance community. Her goal is to share her passion, her enthusiasm, and her knowledge of dance with as many people as she can. She wants to make dancing accessible to everybody and anybody that wants to dance. She is traveling throughout the country teaching high level competitors as well as their students. She is working on their technique as well as mental preparation. She is empowering and inspiring her clients. She is the master mind behind seminars for women called “High Heels Boot Camp” where she is working on making them stronger, more independent dancers as well as empowered human beings. Together with Diane Jarmolow Kasia has created “Move Like a Champion” program. This training teaches principles of dynamic alignment and functional movement through exercises and experimental anatomy. She is also an inventor of great teaching tool an “Attitude belt”. This particular device is designed to instantly bring awareness to where body should be in order to have a great posture and alignment .
Known for her spectacular technique and spitfire personality, Kasia exudes charisma and charm not only on the dance floor but also at the studio. Her love of dance is obvious to the audiences who adore her and cheer her every move. A dancer’s dancer, an audience favorite, ambitious, determined and not afraid of hard work, Kasia Kozak is one of the best in the country. Says she, “when you go out on the floor you want to win, but mostly you want to do your best and for that you have to give your all.”
JEFF HOFFMAN
Global Entrepreneur
We were proud to present Jeff Hoffman with a Humanitarian Award in 2021. Jeff is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy Award winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show. He is an Executive Producer and stars in the groundbreaking new TV series GOING PUBLIC, a show where viewers worldwide can invest in the startups that Jeff is mentoring on the air. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com and more.
We were proud to present Jeff Hoffman with a Humanitarian Award in 2021. Jeff is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy Award winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show. He is an Executive Producer and stars in the groundbreaking new TV series GOING PUBLIC, a show where viewers worldwide can invest in the startups that Jeff is mentoring on the air. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com and more.
MOE ROCK
CEO, Los Angeles Tribune
Moe Rock is a Award Winning Producer, Entrepreneur and Entertainment Consultant. He served as a Production Consultant for the Hollywood feature film She Wants Me (2012) staring Hilary Duff and Charlie Sheen. As a music Producer he has collaborated with Grammy Nominated and Platinum artists, in 2010 he achieved worldwide fame with a string of pop songs that became a staple on international television networks.
Moe Rock is an American Businessman, Producer, Speaker, Thought Leader, and Author. He is President of the World Philanthropy Group a global NGO that supports the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations opened under target/indicator 17.17 of the United Nations SDGs. As Publisher and CEO of the historic Los Angeles Tribune, Moe realizes the responsibility he holds to lead with integrity and authenticity in the world of media and Journalism.
What ultimately drives Moe is empowering lives. As an Author and Personal Development specialist, his passion is to transform the lives of individuals,businesses and groups that know they have a genius within and are ready to let that extraordinary part of themselves become fully self-expressed.
Moe knows what it takes to make dreams come true, after becoming a Pop Music producer with millions of fans around the world by the age of 19 Moe quickly realized Money and Fame was not the whole answer. After leaving the music industry Moe started and sold businesses, traveled the world and ultimately went on a spiritual quest that lasted years. On this quest, he met many shamen, gurus, mystics, and masters from different cultures, did intense studies of quantum physics, psychology, occultism, mind science, theology and embarked on finding the mystic truth of life. It was on this quest that he ultimately found his clarity of purpose: To help humanity see the unlimited potential that resides within.
He has worked with Entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 companies and Individuals. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Concordia University, is a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and earned a Certified Gold Record in 2010 as a Producer in the World Music genre.
His enthusiasm, experience, and determination have enabled Moe to live "the American dream," through hard work, spirituality, faith, and a strategy of preeminence. Moe Rock works tirelessly to make that dream the reality for everyone whose life he touches.
Moe Rock is a Award Winning Producer, Entrepreneur and Entertainment Consultant. He served as a Production Consultant for the Hollywood feature film She Wants Me (2012) staring Hilary Duff and Charlie Sheen. As a music Producer he has collaborated with Grammy Nominated and Platinum artists, in 2010 he achieved worldwide fame with a string of pop songs that became a staple on international television networks.
Moe Rock is an American Businessman, Producer, Speaker, Thought Leader, and Author. He is President of the World Philanthropy Group a global NGO that supports the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations opened under target/indicator 17.17 of the United Nations SDGs. As Publisher and CEO of the historic Los Angeles Tribune, Moe realizes the responsibility he holds to lead with integrity and authenticity in the world of media and Journalism.
What ultimately drives Moe is empowering lives. As an Author and Personal Development specialist, his passion is to transform the lives of individuals,businesses and groups that know they have a genius within and are ready to let that extraordinary part of themselves become fully self-expressed.
Moe knows what it takes to make dreams come true, after becoming a Pop Music producer with millions of fans around the world by the age of 19 Moe quickly realized Money and Fame was not the whole answer. After leaving the music industry Moe started and sold businesses, traveled the world and ultimately went on a spiritual quest that lasted years. On this quest, he met many shamen, gurus, mystics, and masters from different cultures, did intense studies of quantum physics, psychology, occultism, mind science, theology and embarked on finding the mystic truth of life. It was on this quest that he ultimately found his clarity of purpose: To help humanity see the unlimited potential that resides within.
He has worked with Entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 companies and Individuals. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Concordia University, is a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and earned a Certified Gold Record in 2010 as a Producer in the World Music genre.
His enthusiasm, experience, and determination have enabled Moe to live "the American dream," through hard work, spirituality, faith, and a strategy of preeminence. Moe Rock works tirelessly to make that dream the reality for everyone whose life he touches.
RACHEL CARLSEN, CPA
Founder, Create Impact
Rachel Carlsen is a Certified Public Accountant with over 30 years of experience in the fields of accounting, business management and financial advisory services.
She grew up with a passion for business and finance with a desire to make a difference. Her clients have included a broad range of industries, with extensive contacts and experience in the entertainment industry. She has been instrumental in the development and success of several client companies and nonprofit organizations, including; Auctiva (purchased by Ebay), ReloPro (purchased by Fortune500 company), Bay Area Girls Club, KoolSpot Foundation, Always In The Club Foundation, Andrew Troy Entertainment, and Be Great! Rachel has also overseen nonprofit activations with Jenessee Center for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, MusiCares, Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Foundation, Blackhouse Foundation, THORN, Give Kids The World Village, and Quincy Jones Foundation, among many others.
Her wealth of knowledge in business process, planning, and engagement creates the foundation that we're built on. Not only does she bring a powerful wealth of knowledge and service offerings to the Organization with her breadth of experience, she also has the leadership mentality to grow any organization to new heights.
Rachel Carlsen is a Certified Public Accountant with over 30 years of experience in the fields of accounting, business management and financial advisory services.
She grew up with a passion for business and finance with a desire to make a difference. Her clients have included a broad range of industries, with extensive contacts and experience in the entertainment industry. She has been instrumental in the development and success of several client companies and nonprofit organizations, including; Auctiva (purchased by Ebay), ReloPro (purchased by Fortune500 company), Bay Area Girls Club, KoolSpot Foundation, Always In The Club Foundation, Andrew Troy Entertainment, and Be Great! Rachel has also overseen nonprofit activations with Jenessee Center for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, MusiCares, Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Foundation, Blackhouse Foundation, THORN, Give Kids The World Village, and Quincy Jones Foundation, among many others.
Her wealth of knowledge in business process, planning, and engagement creates the foundation that we're built on. Not only does she bring a powerful wealth of knowledge and service offerings to the Organization with her breadth of experience, she also has the leadership mentality to grow any organization to new heights.
DR. GREG S. REID
Entrepreneur, Author
Greg is an Award-Winning Author, Keynote Speaker, Film Producer, and founder of Secret Knock.
Greg is an entrepreneur known for his giving spirit and a knack for translating complicated situations into simple, digestible concepts.
As an action taking phenomenon, strategy turns into results fast and furious, and relationships are deep and rich in the space he orbits.
A firm believer in the role of win-win partnerships and making a difference in others to succeed.
He can be found having a great time brewing up inspiration, occasionally breaking into song and dance, and being of service to those around him.
Greg Reid helped Create Impact launch the Use Your Bottle, Change Our World campaign at our 2022 Be Great! Humanitarian Awards.
Greg is an Award-Winning Author, Keynote Speaker, Film Producer, and founder of Secret Knock.
Greg is an entrepreneur known for his giving spirit and a knack for translating complicated situations into simple, digestible concepts.
As an action taking phenomenon, strategy turns into results fast and furious, and relationships are deep and rich in the space he orbits.
A firm believer in the role of win-win partnerships and making a difference in others to succeed.
He can be found having a great time brewing up inspiration, occasionally breaking into song and dance, and being of service to those around him.
Greg Reid helped Create Impact launch the Use Your Bottle, Change Our World campaign at our 2022 Be Great! Humanitarian Awards.
CHASEN HAMPTON
Recording Artist / Producer
Chasen Hampton is co-founder of Always In The Club Foundation and the MMC'89 Initiative, and is an established Recording Artist, Producer and Director. Chasen holds a professional and a masters certification in Artist Management from Berklee School of Music.
After completing multiple seasons as a Mouseketeer on The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club, he was signed to Hollywood Records where he toured the world recording with the 90’s pop group “The Party” produced by Dr Dre, Teddy Riley, Pharrell Williams, André Cymone, Stephen Bray & Jellybean Benitez, among many others.
He later became a Music Director for two schools in Agoura Hills and Studio City, where Chasen discovered his true passion for giving back through artist development & teaching music business to young performers. He’s been mentoring and developing artists for 16 years and produced hundreds of live shows for children and young adults as the founder of CHASENLIFE, LLC. Former students have gone on to sign with Disney, Epitaph Records, Capitol, Sony Red, Universal Music Group, and seen all over the world in festivals and on stages such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, GMA , Jimmy Kimmel, iHeart Music Awards and many more.
Chasen has help raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for pediatric cancer research successfully funding 10 clinical trials. As well, lending his voice to The Aids Project Of Los Angeles (APLA), The American Diabetes Association (ADA), onePulse, GKTW Village and is a staunch supporter and #DistrictAdvocate of The Recording Academy’s MusiCares initiative to bring music back into our classrooms promoting diversity and inclusion through the arts.
Chasen Hampton is co-founder of Always In The Club Foundation and the MMC'89 Initiative, and is an established Recording Artist, Producer and Director. Chasen holds a professional and a masters certification in Artist Management from Berklee School of Music.
After completing multiple seasons as a Mouseketeer on The 'All New' Mickey Mouse Club, he was signed to Hollywood Records where he toured the world recording with the 90’s pop group “The Party” produced by Dr Dre, Teddy Riley, Pharrell Williams, André Cymone, Stephen Bray & Jellybean Benitez, among many others.
He later became a Music Director for two schools in Agoura Hills and Studio City, where Chasen discovered his true passion for giving back through artist development & teaching music business to young performers. He’s been mentoring and developing artists for 16 years and produced hundreds of live shows for children and young adults as the founder of CHASENLIFE, LLC. Former students have gone on to sign with Disney, Epitaph Records, Capitol, Sony Red, Universal Music Group, and seen all over the world in festivals and on stages such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, GMA , Jimmy Kimmel, iHeart Music Awards and many more.
Chasen has help raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for pediatric cancer research successfully funding 10 clinical trials. As well, lending his voice to The Aids Project Of Los Angeles (APLA), The American Diabetes Association (ADA), onePulse, GKTW Village and is a staunch supporter and #DistrictAdvocate of The Recording Academy’s MusiCares initiative to bring music back into our classrooms promoting diversity and inclusion through the arts.
FREDDIE RAVEL
Musician / "Keynote Maestro”
Freddie is a Grammy-nominated performer, communication expert, and business visionary.
With an unparalleled career that has consistently transcended the boundaries of music, culture and thought leadership, Freddie Ravel toured with Brazilian master Sergio Mendes, directed the legendary band that bridged black and white America - Earth, Wind and Fire, performed on the silver screen with the Queen of Pop - Madonna, rocked stadiums with Afro-Latin-Blues-Rock icon Carlos Santana, performed the Grammys with Prince, cut tracks with Kanye and led the teams behind J. Lo, Jimmy Kimmel and Lady GaGa to become the “Expert’s Expert” on multi-generational integration.
As an author, Freddie’s published works with Deepak Chopra on how music and thought cannot exist without silence illuminated that the “pause between the notes” is essential for effective communication. Highlighting the power of listening - whether to clients, colleagues or the signals that nature sends us - would lead to an invitation from the family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be a featured author alongside Maya Angelou, Stevie Wonder, Muhammad Ali and Robert Kennedy Jr. in the book, Open My Eyes, Open My Soul.
Freddie would later be dubbed the “Keynote Maestro” by the City of Los Angeles for his groundbreaking Life In Tune™ system to “renew the national and international economy.” In constant demand to bring audiences in tune around the world, his clients include IBM, Toyota, NASA, Apple, Blue Cross Health, Google and Prudential Financial Services who call his “ideal balance of Entertainment and Content” essential for businesses and entrepreneurs to transform from dissonance to harmony.
Freddie is a Grammy-nominated performer, communication expert, and business visionary.
With an unparalleled career that has consistently transcended the boundaries of music, culture and thought leadership, Freddie Ravel toured with Brazilian master Sergio Mendes, directed the legendary band that bridged black and white America - Earth, Wind and Fire, performed on the silver screen with the Queen of Pop - Madonna, rocked stadiums with Afro-Latin-Blues-Rock icon Carlos Santana, performed the Grammys with Prince, cut tracks with Kanye and led the teams behind J. Lo, Jimmy Kimmel and Lady GaGa to become the “Expert’s Expert” on multi-generational integration.
As an author, Freddie’s published works with Deepak Chopra on how music and thought cannot exist without silence illuminated that the “pause between the notes” is essential for effective communication. Highlighting the power of listening - whether to clients, colleagues or the signals that nature sends us - would lead to an invitation from the family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be a featured author alongside Maya Angelou, Stevie Wonder, Muhammad Ali and Robert Kennedy Jr. in the book, Open My Eyes, Open My Soul.
Freddie would later be dubbed the “Keynote Maestro” by the City of Los Angeles for his groundbreaking Life In Tune™ system to “renew the national and international economy.” In constant demand to bring audiences in tune around the world, his clients include IBM, Toyota, NASA, Apple, Blue Cross Health, Google and Prudential Financial Services who call his “ideal balance of Entertainment and Content” essential for businesses and entrepreneurs to transform from dissonance to harmony.
DAVID MELTZER
Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur
David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.
His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing: VALUE. In all his content and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive.
David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.
His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing: VALUE. In all his content and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive.
EMILY LARTIGUE
Cast Member Pantry
Founded by former Disney employee, Emily Lartigue, Cast Member Pantry helps Cast Members in Florida and California who are facing hardships.
Launched at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Create Impact works with Emily to provide groceries and other essential items directly to Cast Members' doors at no charge.
More than 10,000 Cast Members have been served throughout Florida and California.
Founded by former Disney employee, Emily Lartigue, Cast Member Pantry helps Cast Members in Florida and California who are facing hardships.
Launched at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Create Impact works with Emily to provide groceries and other essential items directly to Cast Members' doors at no charge.
More than 10,000 Cast Members have been served throughout Florida and California.
SIR RICHARD BRANSON
Entrepreneur
A member of Team Impact provided marketing and production services for an event featuring keynote Richard Branson, who shared with our Network Community inspirational tools for making an impact.
Richard Branson is Founder of the Virgin Group. Virgin is one of the world’s most irresistible brands and has expanded into many diverse sectors from travel to telecommunications, health to banking and music to leisure.
Having started Virgin as a mail order record retailer in 1970, Richard founded Virgin Records. After the first Virgin artist, Mike Oldfield, released ‘Tubular Bells’, Virgin Records went on to sign household names from the Sex Pistols to The Rolling Stones. There are now more than 40 Virgin companies worldwide in over 35 countries.
Richard has challenged himself with many record breaking adventures, including the fastest ever Atlantic Ocean crossing, a series of oceanic balloon journeys and kitesurfing across the Channel. He has described Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceline, as being “the greatest adventure of all”. Richard has over 40 million followers on social media and he blogs regularly on issues ranging from entrepreneurship to the environment and adventure to purpose.
Photo credit: Chris Lee (Foreground Media)
A member of Team Impact provided marketing and production services for an event featuring keynote Richard Branson, who shared with our Network Community inspirational tools for making an impact.
Richard Branson is Founder of the Virgin Group. Virgin is one of the world’s most irresistible brands and has expanded into many diverse sectors from travel to telecommunications, health to banking and music to leisure.
Having started Virgin as a mail order record retailer in 1970, Richard founded Virgin Records. After the first Virgin artist, Mike Oldfield, released ‘Tubular Bells’, Virgin Records went on to sign household names from the Sex Pistols to The Rolling Stones. There are now more than 40 Virgin companies worldwide in over 35 countries.
Richard has challenged himself with many record breaking adventures, including the fastest ever Atlantic Ocean crossing, a series of oceanic balloon journeys and kitesurfing across the Channel. He has described Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceline, as being “the greatest adventure of all”. Richard has over 40 million followers on social media and he blogs regularly on issues ranging from entrepreneurship to the environment and adventure to purpose.
Photo credit: Chris Lee (Foreground Media)
JOE VITALE
Best-selling Author/Speaker
Joe Vitale is the world’s first Hypnotic Marketer. He is President of Hypnotic Marketing, Inc., and author of way too many books to list here, including the #1 Best-Selling book, Spiritual Marketing, the Best-Selling e-book Hypnotic Writing, and the Best-Selling Nightingale-Conant audioprogram, The Power of Outrageous Marketing.
When you’re ready to take your business to the next level… to hire an internationally renowned marketing strategist and best-selling author… to hire THE Dr. Joe “Mr. Fire” Vitale for any of the following services, simply contact Joe’s support staff and the phone number and email below.
Joe Vitale is the world’s first Hypnotic Marketer. He is President of Hypnotic Marketing, Inc., and author of way too many books to list here, including the #1 Best-Selling book, Spiritual Marketing, the Best-Selling e-book Hypnotic Writing, and the Best-Selling Nightingale-Conant audioprogram, The Power of Outrageous Marketing.
When you’re ready to take your business to the next level… to hire an internationally renowned marketing strategist and best-selling author… to hire THE Dr. Joe “Mr. Fire” Vitale for any of the following services, simply contact Joe’s support staff and the phone number and email below.
AXEL TILLMANN
Entrepreneur
Axel brings close to three decades of leadership experience to his firm, Alpha Consult, having directed numerous startups to and through successful exits and gaining a wealth of experience dealing with publicly held firms. Known as a serial entrepreneur, he is a well-known, well-connected expert involving start-ups/early-stage, establishing international companies in the US, Entrepreneurship, Going-To-Market Strategy, Sales Leadership, Fundraising, and Board of Directors.
In the last 10 years Mr. Tillmann consulted with over 300 firms from a wide range of technology & industry verticals (Communications, Internet Security, IoT, Travel Industry, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy & Green Technologies). Among them also the spin-out of a $20B Japanese corporation entering the world of independent startups.
Prior to Alpha Consult, Mr. Tillmann held positions with RVC-USA (US Arm of a $1B Fund of Funds), a Going-To-Market strategy firm for foreign companies that wanted to enter the US market, Clean-Energy-Consulting (among many projects lead a team of German Energy developers to work on 300 MW wind power projects in NH, cooperating with the then Governor), Arcsight (acquired by HP), Azure Technologies (acquired by GN), ENIRA Technology (acquired by ArcSight) & GBS Laboratories. In 1998 he founded NOVILIT, Inc., a firm specializing in EDA products & communications protocols. At NOVILIT, Mr. Tillmann oversaw & successfully ran the funding, market strategy, all product development + R&D for the firm.
Mr. Tillmann is also a sought-after judge and mentor in the Silicon Valley scene, and his recent successes included that coached companies won top spots in startup competitions as well as received the desired funding.
An accomplished speaker & author, well known for his technical expertise, Mr. Tillmann advises numerous industry organizations & served as Chairman of the Board of Alion Energy, Chairman of the Board of Appnow, Past Member of the BoD of SMI (before 2016’s M&A), & is in the BoA of more than 10 other companies. He holds degrees a BS in EE from the University of Wuppertal in Germany and a BS in BA from Luebeck.
Create Impact couldn't be more proud to be working with Axel on a number of projects, including his efforts to develop and promote entrepreneurial opportunities for underrepresented communities.
Affiliations:
The Los Angeles Tribune, WORLD SUMMIT, Pitch Global, Pitch Force, StartUp Steroid, TieSoCal, theWSIE, Plug&Play, OnePiece, C-Suite.
Axel brings close to three decades of leadership experience to his firm, Alpha Consult, having directed numerous startups to and through successful exits and gaining a wealth of experience dealing with publicly held firms. Known as a serial entrepreneur, he is a well-known, well-connected expert involving start-ups/early-stage, establishing international companies in the US, Entrepreneurship, Going-To-Market Strategy, Sales Leadership, Fundraising, and Board of Directors.
In the last 10 years Mr. Tillmann consulted with over 300 firms from a wide range of technology & industry verticals (Communications, Internet Security, IoT, Travel Industry, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy & Green Technologies). Among them also the spin-out of a $20B Japanese corporation entering the world of independent startups.
Prior to Alpha Consult, Mr. Tillmann held positions with RVC-USA (US Arm of a $1B Fund of Funds), a Going-To-Market strategy firm for foreign companies that wanted to enter the US market, Clean-Energy-Consulting (among many projects lead a team of German Energy developers to work on 300 MW wind power projects in NH, cooperating with the then Governor), Arcsight (acquired by HP), Azure Technologies (acquired by GN), ENIRA Technology (acquired by ArcSight) & GBS Laboratories. In 1998 he founded NOVILIT, Inc., a firm specializing in EDA products & communications protocols. At NOVILIT, Mr. Tillmann oversaw & successfully ran the funding, market strategy, all product development + R&D for the firm.
Mr. Tillmann is also a sought-after judge and mentor in the Silicon Valley scene, and his recent successes included that coached companies won top spots in startup competitions as well as received the desired funding.
An accomplished speaker & author, well known for his technical expertise, Mr. Tillmann advises numerous industry organizations & served as Chairman of the Board of Alion Energy, Chairman of the Board of Appnow, Past Member of the BoD of SMI (before 2016’s M&A), & is in the BoA of more than 10 other companies. He holds degrees a BS in EE from the University of Wuppertal in Germany and a BS in BA from Luebeck.
Create Impact couldn't be more proud to be working with Axel on a number of projects, including his efforts to develop and promote entrepreneurial opportunities for underrepresented communities.
Affiliations:
The Los Angeles Tribune, WORLD SUMMIT, Pitch Global, Pitch Force, StartUp Steroid, TieSoCal, theWSIE, Plug&Play, OnePiece, C-Suite.
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