Michael Karnjanaprakorn
Michael is half blazin’, half amazin’. He wakes up everyday to make the world a better place. His life mission: to change the conventions of social innovation by making it cool through creativity and entrepreneurship. He’s been spotted eating crawfish and “dropping it like it’s hot” in New Orleans and known to be one of the greatest Photo Hunt players alive. When he’s not out changing the world, he doubles as the Director of Business & Brand Development at Behance.
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Jerri Chou
Granola values, LA party style, and NYC work ethic. Sound crazy? It is. But what might seem like contradictory traits makes for a smooth bold blend of social action and just plain being social - all wrapped up in one tiny Asian lady. She does everything from editing blogs, to planning events, to writing proposals, But really, she just tries hard and loves extremes and sincerity because they’re both honest.
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Scott Hechinger
Scott has worked extensively in politics, education, and journalism. Currently a second year law student at NYU, Scott just finished a summer in New Orleans working for the Orleans Public Defenders, fighting for criminal justice reform. He currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
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Justin Hakuta
Fantastic. Futuristic. Funky. Fresh. Flavor.
The business is Harvard Business School class of 2010.
The method is using innovation, finance and entrepreneurship to change the world.
Social enterprise like Star Trek.
Say word.
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Victor Jeffreys II
After graduating from Duke University in 2004, Victor went to Washington DC to write health policy for a member of the 109th US Congress. Growing tired of Windsor knots and three piece suits, he bought a $30 one way ticket to NYC on a Peter Pan bus–with no job, and no place to live. Victor landed a job with with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. In October of 2007 he moved on to pursue other interests. Victor is currently an apprentice for a leading New York City hedge fund manager.
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Nikki Bagli
Nikki studied tv/radio at Ithaca College. She moved to NYC after graduating and began working in the non-profit sector. She likes throwing parties, indulging in life’s pleasures, and matchmaking (of all kinds). She also likes eating (a lot), thrift shopping, drawing, dancing and singing. If she wasn’t so busy changing the world she would definitely be an American Idol contestant. Today she lives and works in Williamsburg Brooklyn where she is Marketing Director at 3rd Ward, the 20,000 sq. ft. multi arts mega space.
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William Schroeder
A native New Orleanian who, after working in tech and entertainment for 10 years, stepped up his game and started helping people. He is a mental health counselor for at-risk youth and 20-30 somethings in Austin. William is still known to “get his eagle on” and misses the “ice cold magic beer” in New Orleans.
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Mike Cox
Mike is a freelance communications strategist. In this role he helps clients understand culture, customers, and how to take advantage of market opportunities. Don’t just take his word for how awesome (and humble) he is, here is what the people who know him best have to say:
His mom says “Mike is one of the sweetest and hardest working boys I know. I couldn’t be prouder that he is my son.” His former boss says “Mike has a great appreciation for non-traditional tactics. He looks for innovative approaches to both market research and consumer engagement. Best of all, Mike is a pleasure to work with.” His best friend of 22-years says “I am a little worried about Mike’s unhealthy addiction to Jeopardy.”
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Stephanie Drozer
Stephanie hails from the Motor City. After graduating from Loyola University Chicago in 2004, she moved to NYC in search of better pizza. Finding it in Brooklyn, her next priority became getting a job. She worked for two years as paralegal before landing a job at the Council on Foreign Relations. She loves people and corn. Corn for food, not for cars.
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Jinal Shah
Jinal has lived in five cities on three different continents and so she is a true believer of ‘home is where the heart is.’ It drives her desire to make the world a little nicer, and just a little bit more beautiful. She enjoys storytelling, animated films, bollywood music and cities. When she’s not exploring New York (her current home) she creates synergies between art and commerce as a Strategist at Electric Artists.
