Maureen Kelly is the CEO and founder of Tarte Cosmetics, a prominent, multi-million dollar beauty brand that is popular in over 60 countries. After getting her PhD in clinical psychology, Ms. Kelly changed her career path to follow her actual passion: making a line of cruelty-free goods with high-quality natural ingredients and stylish packaging. She changed the cosmetic industry with... read full bio
Signal's president is Meredith Whittaker. She served as the AI Now Institute's Faculty Director and Co-Founder before becoming its current Chief Advisor. With a focus on power and the political economy that propels the commercialization of computational technology, her research and advocacy center on the social ramifications of artificial intelligence and the tech sector that produces it. She spent more... read full bio
One of the most well-known figures in women's baseball made a comeback. Ten years after captivating the country with his Little League World Series performance, Davis becomes a key member of LA's outfield. In professional baseball history, Davis now joins two of her childhood buddies who were drafted into the Major Leagues.... read full bio
Venezuelan pitching flair is brought to New York by Cortez. She brings another international perspective to a staff that has embraced variety in backgrounds and approaches, having come from one of the baseball-richest nations in Latin America.... read full bio
Foxx is one of the best multifaceted athletes in the whole draft when he enters the WPBL. In addition to becoming the first female catcher in Division I history at Brown and the 2024 Ivy League softball champion, she is also a trailblazer in high school baseball in New Hampshire and a two-time all-star. She has experience with both MLB... read full bio
When kindergarten classmates needed an extra tee-ball player, Erwin started playing baseball, and she never really quit. She has now gone on to represent Australia at the 2023 Women’s Baseball World Cup and helped New South Wales win the 2025 Australian Women’s Championship. A right-hander who has already established herself internationally is sent to New York.... read full bio
Dumais brings one of the youngest arms in the draft to Boston at barely 17 years old. She is a right-hander from Québec who is part of Canada's next generation of talent and will have time to grow under an experienced staff.... read full bio
Houk participated in 44 games with 33 starts during her rookie season with Colgate, a Patriot League team. With 19 hits, five doubles, three triples, two home runs, seven RBI, and 12 runs scored, she amassed a.211 batting average. She had a.907 fielding percentage at the end of the season. She had a season-high five-game hitting streak and three multi-hit games... read full bio
O'Neill's career transitioned from youth baseball to a successful softball career, but his baseball heritage persisted. She played collegiate softball at Fordham and Lafayette after participating in multiple sports during her high school years. There, she broke a record of 40 stolen bases in a single season, was named to the All-Patriot League First Team, and finished with the third-highest... read full bio
Minner's story is one of the most multi-layered in the final round. After being forced to switch from baseball to softball in high school, she went on to become one of the most accomplished batters in University of Missouri history, helped Mizzou win the 2009 Women's College World Series, and was eventually named to the program's All-Century Team. She left... read full bio
Meggie Meidlinger played for the women's national baseball team of the United States. She was the tallest player on the US team that won the bronze in the 2008 Women's Baseball World Cup, standing 6'2". She played first baseman and pitcher for Team USA, who won the gold medal in the 2006 Women's Baseball World Cup. In addition, she was one... read full bio
Many baseball fans are already familiar with Mayeux. The French shortstop has been a mainstay of France's national team for years, and she was the first woman ever added to MLB's international registration list as an amateur. With a strong international background and the potential to stabilize the infield, she now joins New York as a late-round selection.... read full bio
Pitcher Roche's career has been characterized by her constant "up" play and sense of belonging. She has a resume full of innings, efficiency, and poise, having played in the BCPBL, top boys' travel programs, and stealing a championship-winning home run as a young outfielder. She has been a staple on the pitch for Team Canada and is already a vital... read full bio
Paddison's journey spans two continents and almost all youth baseball levels. She was first exposed to the sport while her family was living in the United States. When she returned to Australia, she competed in open women's tournaments and boys' nationals, frequently being the only girl on her teams. She established herself as one of Australia's rising stars with a... read full bio
Willan is the epitome of a high-achieving multi-sport athlete. She has won numerous World Cup bronze medals and created history by hitting the program's first out-of-the-park home run in international competition. She has been a part of Team Canada's Women's National Baseball Team since 2017. She won national honors, titles, and even a gold medal at the FISU Winter Games... read full bio
Mary N. Dillon is a well-known businessperson who has worked for some of the most well-known firms in the United States for decades. She was the President and CEO of Foot Locker and then the President and CEO of Ulta before becoming the Chair. Dillon said that Ulta will be expanding its business abroad while she was there. The... read full bio
In the fields of technology and artificial intelligence, Manoj Saxena is well-known. He leads the charge in making sure that artificial intelligence systems are implemented responsibly and securely as the Chairman of the Trustwise AI safety company. Saxena has a proven track record and a wealth of knowledge in the field, and she has held key positions in some of... read full bio
Matt Higgins is an American businessman who is the co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures. RSE Ventures is an investment firm that focuses on sports, entertainment, media, marketing, food and lifestyle, and technology. Recently they have partnered with restaurants such as David Chang’s Momofuku, Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar, Nicholas Stone’s Bluestone Lane, and more. Higgins co-founded RSE Ventures with Stephen... read full bio
Songwriter, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Alex Crossan goes by the stage name Mura Masa. One of his best known tracks is entitled Lovesick, which ranked at number one on the Spotify charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Growing up on the tiny island of Guernsey, Alex showed a talent for music at a young age. He played... read full bio
Marcus Miller's M2 Wins Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album M2, a new Marcus Miller recording from Cleveland-based Telarc International, has received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. One of the most critically acclaimed albums released in 2001, M2, was produced by Marcus Miller and featured performances by a roster of luminaries that included Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis,... read full bio
