Shala Carlson is Habitat for Humanity International’s senior director of storytelling and brand. She shapes Habitat’s global messaging, brand and creative guidelines, and her teams have the extraordinary privilege of portraying Habitat’s work in 1,100+ communities across the United States and more than 70 countries around the world. In 2015-2016, she co-led the organization’s most extensive brand work in its 45+ years; in 2023-2024, she has undertaken a refresh of Habitat’s messaging, based on extensive global polling and research.

Alandas Dobbins is the CEO and founder of Oteka Technologies, a prominent Memphis based infrastructure, smart city, technology solutions company. With a background in communications and a passion for innovation, Dobbins has been a driving force behind Oteka's rise as a leader in the tech industry. Her leadership style, characterized by a commitment to diversity and empowerment, has fostered a company culture that values collaboration and creativity.