Monica Dusi originating from Abruzzo, is a visual artist and performer, specializing in installations and avant-garde performances. Born and raised in Italy, Ms. Dusi graduated from the International Theatre School. In 2001, Ms. Dusi moved to L.A. to attend The Colburn School of Performing Arts and was involved in numerous visual art projects, including: "Fasces Follies" at the REDCAT Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles. Since 2008 she designs unique and innovative bags, under the label by Olive LLC.

Dany Bohbot is a freelance photographer and filmmaker who has traveled the world documenting and capturing images of diverse cultures, people, and events. His work has taken him to: India, Thailand, Cuba, Nepal, Morocco, Indonesia, China, and many other countries. He received a Bachelors of Arts in Film/Humanities from the University of Southern California.

Claudia Della Mora Claudia Della Mora is an investment banker currently living in San Francisco. Ms. Della Mora graduated with a Bachelor of Art in Economics and minors in Business and Mathematics from the University of California Berkeley. In 2008 Ms. Della Mora moved to San Francisco to join Partnership Capital Growth Advisors, a boutique investment banking group focused on the Sustainable & Healthy Living Industry after working for the Real Estate, Gaming & Lodging Group at Banc of America Securities LLC, the investment banking subsidiary of Bank of America. While at Banc of America Securities, Ms. Della Mora was involved in debt and equity financing transactions globally.

Lisa Melandri is the Deputy Director for Exhibitions and Programs at the Santa Monica Museum of Art in California. Ms. Melandri organizes exhibitions and manages oversight of the museum's infrastructure and exhibition/education program. She received her BA in Fine Arts/Visual and Environmental Studies from Harvard University in 1993 and her MA in art history from Williams College Graduate Program in the History of Art in 1997.

Leonardo Proietti is an independent curator and critic with wide experience in events planning and media relations. His curated exhibitions include Geisha Paint Project (Atelier Gloria Gobbi, Rome, 2007) and Dream Therapy (Kathleen Cullen Fine Arts, NY, 2008). He writes for the Italian monthly Magazine Exibart. his most recent publication is an essay for the exhibition catalogue for Arte3 (Palazzo Mazzancolli, Terni, Italy, 2008).

Kate Kuo is an international development professional working with the USAID, an American Federal Agency responsible for U.S. foreign assistance to 90 developing countries, including disaster relief, reconstruction, and long-term economic and political development. Her work has taken her to Croatia, Kosovo, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Georgia, and Nepal. Kate has a Master of Science in Foreign Service with a concentration in International Development from Georgetown University, and a B.A. in Art History from Barnard College.