Laura Jones is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Holoa Consulting. Laura has worked as a Product Manager at IBM, at Meta and various other business and EdTech positions. She earned a Master of Business Administration from the Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University.

James Wood is an entrepreneur and the founder of two software startups, both of which achieved successful IPOs. James also serves as a board member for several startup companies, bringing extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in launching and scaling businesses. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Villanova University.

Patrick O’Keeffe is a seasoned executive and board member with over 30 years of experience driving transformation in complex industries. He brings deep expertise in strategy and operations with a unique ability to bridge technical and human capital challenges. Patrick advises organizations on leveraging technology and talent to accelerate growth and navigate change. Patrick earned a Master of Business Administration from Rice Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Limerick.

Michelle Glover Michelle brings years of global business experience with a background in branding, sales, operations, and creative strategy. She has worked with executives at Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and startups, including PepsiCo, HP, Chevron, and Toyota. Michelle developed the viral marketing strategy behind Dads That Cook, turning it into a thriving brand with a devoted following. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Colorado.

Ben Hartinger has extensive experience in marketing in the hospitality industry, after spending years as a civil engineer. He brings an engineer’s structured mindset to problem solving layered with creative marketing expertise. Ben has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic State University.

Ellie Erickson is an experienced sales and marketing professional specializing in luxury travel, hospitality, and event management. Her career background spans major brands such as Marriott Vacations Worldwide and The Walt Disney Company. Ellie’s expertise includes sales strategy, market positioning, and customer engagement. Ellie has a Bachelor of Science in Experience Industry Management from California Polytechnic State University.

John Buckingham is a graduate of Harvard Business School and spent more than two decades as graduate Professor at Pepperdine University's Graziadio Business School where he eventually joined the Board of Directors for the school. He has experience as a board member at several companies and as a Founder and CEO.