FOUNDER

Award-winning business executive, Paula Gean builds unique narratives, relationships, and market momentum that drive measurable growth for organizations and leaders.

ENGINEER

Jarron is a results-driven engineer with experience at leading tech companies, translating complex systems into intuitive solutions that support scalable growth and seamless customer experiences.

PROJECT MANAGER

Lin has 18+ years of experience in technology, audit, and enterprise risk, including cybersecurity leadership. Lin improves processes and leads cross-functional teams to deliver consistent results, with additional experience supporting community initiatives in urban settings.

WRITER

Strategic communications specialist focused on building clear, compelling narratives from advanced subject matter. Brings experience across emerging technologies and digital transformation, translating nuanced insights into messaging that strengthens positioning, sharpens executive voice, and drives market understanding.

DESIGNER

Adrian is a senior designer with 15+ years of experience turning intricate ideas into clear, effective design. He works across branding and UX/UI to help organizations communicate more clearly and connect with their audiences.

PHOTOGRAPHER AND PRODUCER

Becca’s superpower is making it happen - working collaboratively, she helps drive ideas into reality through human connection, empathetic leadership, and a commitment to elevating creative voices for global brands & local communities alike.

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Art is a management consultant who helps organizations develop and execute growth strategies. He advises and coaches executive teams on leadership effectiveness and innovative, digitally driven business models. His career spans executive roles at leading firms including American Management Systems, Ernst & Young, and Frost & Sullivan.

MENTOR

Freeman is an active community leader, having served as Board Chair of the Dallas County Community College District Foundation and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, and as a board member of the Dallas Foundation. A Distinguished Alumna of the University of Houston, she holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education and has received numerous awards.

MENTOR

Experienced executive leader and strategist in retail and consumer industries. Recognized as a Top 10 Restaurant Innovator and Global CXO of the Year (DFW), with a track record of leading strategy, customer experience, marketing, analytics, and digital transformation. Proven CEO, COO, and CXO with a history of building high-performing teams and delivering measurable stakeholder value.

Member of the Global Shapers program and elected as Dallas City leader. Flown to Geneva for a week of leadership training & discussions about the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Experiential design and development company. Served as Marketing Director, focusing on demand generation. Sold & led VR experiences to SXSW & the City of Dallas, among others.

501c3 for adults with disabilities. Volunteer. Also raised over $2,000 for their 2020 campaign.

Startup resource center & coworking space. Served as inaugural Executive Director of this Public/Private partnership & 14,000 sq. ft. space. Grew revenue & membership 40% monthly.

Camping safaris & cultural tours in Southern Africa. Built website, all branding and multimedia content. Efforts led to partnership with the country’s Ministry of Tourism.

America’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers. As part of the Addison Treehouse, I hosted the SBDC in my 14,000 sq. ft. space & partnered with them to offer end-to-end resources for entrepreneurs.

National women’s fraternity. Served on the executive board while at UT Tyler.

National Hispanic magazine. Spearheaded a partnership between them & the Hispanic IT Executive Council to profile Latinas in IT.

Established value-driven partnership with editor and tech writer that generated dozens of dedicated articles in earned media. Provided thought leadership, including op-ed. Recognized as one of their “Women in Technology” award recipients.

501c3 focused on helping startups and entrepreneurs be successful. Under the DEC, launched the Addison Treehouse.

Week-long event for entrepreneurs. 2X Marketing Chair, generating 5,000 people to the inaugural event. Served as “track captain,” producing multiple C-level panels.

501c3 for advancing women in technology. Board Member - Marketing. Increased social media following by 50%, led website re-design, created original online programming, etc.

Serve on Advisory Council for Women in Leadership program.

Regional East Texas broadcast. Interned and co-produced daily 5-7 am live newscasts. Built local strategic partnerships, which increased viewership 25% in 3 months.

Served on Advisory Council for Women in Leadership program.

501c6 focused on peer mentorship & raising up next-gen Hispanic IT leaders. Served as National Director of Corporate Development. Spearheaded collaboration with Cosmo, Univision & others.

Regional East Texas magazine. Writer. Average 400,000 views per story.

City-wide leadership program. Member of Class 26. Also created & funded scholarship for program costs to be covered for future Latina members.

Startup. Day trip app. Latino co-founders. Serve as strategic marketing advisor.

Dallas city-wide leadership program. Selected & served as member of Class 3. Also served as Marketing Chair for class.

Collaborated on several events. Led commercial event with their US CTO & community event with Apollo 16 astronaut.

Large multinational IT services & IT consulting firm. Roles: Senior Marketing Manager, ABM Marketing Director, and Global Leader of Sales Transformation.

Spear-headed relationship with the SXSW conference. Negotiated VR project on behalf of 900lbs & led project on-site at SXSW.

Online media & events company for startups. Contributing writer on several topics from tech to leadership.

Preeminent executive group focused on the technology community. Served as marketing member and sponsor.

Prestigious accelerator. Collaborated with Techstars as Dallas Startup Week’s Marketing chair.

Speaker at the Crown Family School. Successfully completed various leadership & business certifications. Attended business classes.

Alma mater. BA in Poli Sci & International Relations. Earned full scholarship. Led humanitarian trip to Monterrey, MX

Global Hispanic television network. Spearheaded partnership between Univision and HITEC (Hispanic IT Executive Council).

Level 1 Trauma Hospital. Created & produced trauma presentations for Ortho surgeons. Launched & ran operations for satellite Orthopedic Trauma clinic.

Dallas’ marketing & tourism organization. Sold & led VR project.

Created & led virtual Women Empowerment event with Walmart’s India head.

Digital PR and Marketing firm. Served as Account Director and Business Development associate.