Bernice Chao x  Lead Organizer

For the last five years, Bernice Chao has been the Lead Organizer for TEDxCulverCity and has hosted nine sold-out events. By day, she works as an Associate Creative Director at David & Goliath working on advertising campaigns for big brands.

She also teaches visual design at General Assembly, is a public speaker, and works with several non-profits. She's recently written a book called "Branding Quickies," once completed an Ironman, and is a new mom.

Matt Miller x  Audio Engineer and Mixer

Matt is a re-recording mixer at Lime Studios in L.A. where he mixes national television commercials. On top of years of experience in mixing, he is also versed in sound design and composing original music. 

He has worked on a variety of side projects such as feature films, branded content, and award winning short films.

After hours you can find him spending time with his family and performing with his band 311-ish.

Bryan Garcia x  Marketing Coordinator

Bryan is a Corporate account manager at J2 Cloud Services in DTLA where he builds relationships with corporate clients to drive revenue growth and gain market share. Prior to J2, he collaborated with companies such as Disney, Toyota, Neutrogena, Activision and others on successful marketing campaigns through innovative branding & promotional solutions.

Outside of the office he enjoys traveling, listening to podcasts, and reading fiction. 

Yvette Ablakat x  Speaker Producer

Yvette Ablakat is a human connector, humanitarian, and entrepreneur whose experience has allowed her to walk the halls of some of the industries finest; TBWA\Chiat\Day, RPA, Estee Lauder, Operam, Digital Media Management and more. Her passion is to build things that bring good while spreading love throughout the world with the use of social media and direct human interaction. Yvette volunteers on a global scale because she believes that exposure to different cultures will help cultivate a brighter future. The more interaction we have to each other the greater the connection and understanding of similarities amongst all beings.

Katie Cornett x Photographer

Katie is a product photographer at Mattel, in addition to shooting food, events, and everything in-between.  She has been photographing TEDxCulver City events since 2016.

In her free time, Katie loves camping, hiking, backpacking, and traveling as much as possible.  She recently completed her first
half-marathon.

Wendy Tea x Event Coordinator

Wendy works as a project manager in the pharmaceutical sector with over a decade of experience servicing Fortune 100 companies. She currently works in clinical research bringing new medications, treatments and devices to patients in need.

She has a passion for philanthropy and spends her off hours giving back to the community. She has helped produce campaigns and events benefiting organizations such as Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Charity Water, and Free Arts. She also enjoys spending her spare time practicing yoga, long distance running, and baking.

Maria Dubtsova x  Communications

Last four years Maria dedicated to real estate industry which evolved around client communications, marketing, and office management. She currently works as Project Associate at  Savills - commercial real estate firm - where she is engaged with large brokerage teams providing marketing, organizational, and administrative support. Maria is confident that knowledge is power hence she is constantly trying to improve her skill set by participating in numerous seminars/webinars and online courses. 

Lu Dong

Monique Figueiredo

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