Avery is the Creative Director of Blue Bird Studios, a boutique agency focused on branding and marketing for natural products, socially responsible companies, and women-led businesses. With 15 years of experience across agencies, startups, in-house teams, and freelance work, she blends her background in the arts with strategy and storytelling to help purpose-driven brands grow with clarity and impact.
Alice M. Walton is a strategic communications consultant with a journalism background, specializing in high-stakes public affairs and media relations for clients navigating complex regulatory and legislative landscapes. Alice brings knowledge and experience on client management, agency life, career transitions and managing dynamic teams.
Andrea Exter is a seasoned publisher and project manager who combines her passion for storytelling, design and magazine journalism to create compelling custom publications. As co-owner of Monarch Media & Consulting, she leads with curiosity, strategic calm, and a passion for mentorship—delivering impactful print and digital content while fostering strong, collaborative relationships.
Anne Lasseigne Tiedt is an accredited public relations and strategic marketing communications executive who helps businesses solve their communications challenges and achieve measurable results within changing, complex environments.
Caitlyn Macaluso is a strategic communicator and problem-solver who thrives on jumping into new challenges, figuring things out, and making an impact. She currently serves as Chief of Staff at FVF Law and has held multiple leadership roles with WCA, including VP of Communications, Banner Brunch, and Operations.
Cindy has 20 years of branding, integrated marketing, design and advertising. She specializes in creative/design direction: integrated/strategically marketing focused; branding: From startups to rebranding, repositioning existing brands, and developing brand guidelines, design direction, iconography, photo/illustration art direction and brand voice direction.