Resilience is at the heart of Schiano's story. She has learnt to handle pressure with resilience, from being "the girl at first base" and subjected to taunts from opposing parents to touring the globe with Baseball For All and taking home the gold in a PONY Women's World Series in the Philippines. She enters Boston as a right-hander who is... read full bio
As a junior at Penn State, Zion is already managing the baseball team on the field while pursuing her own career goals. She is as at ease in the everyday routine of a college program as she is at first base, and in 2022, she was ranked in USA Baseball's Top 40.... read full bio
Before truly dedicating herself to the diamond at the age of 13, when she made AAA and played with other females for the first time, Ziebart spent her childhood alternating between baseball and figure skating. Since then, she has competed for Saskatchewan in nine national championships, won Defensive Player of the Tournament at 19U, and made it into Canada's top... read full bio
Zettlemoyer provides New York with a young catcher who has played baseball for years in the tough climate of Southern California. At a premium defensive position, she has long-term potential and depth behind the plate.... read full bio
Yamamoto's tale is one of perseverance in a setting where women's baseball wasn't always accepted. Her father supported her in choosing baseball over more conventional softball routes, and she persevered in playing until she was accepted as a founding member of the Hanshin Tigers Women. Among her greatest accomplishments are winning a national club championship and playing at the historic... read full bio
With a gold medal on her resume, Womack is an uncommon late-round selection. She played for the 2019 Pan Am Games gold medal team, has been a member of the USA women's baseball system since 2014, and currently works as an official scorer for the San Diego Padres. She is a high school coach and teacher, and her name is... read full bio
Sima Sistani has been building new platforms for people to engage with each other for more than 20 years. Sima has created, run, and grown businesses from small startups to big firms with operations around the world. She was most recently the CEO of WeightWatchers, where she planned and directed the company's successful change from a failing retail business to... 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
Danny Polishchuk is an actor, comedian, writer, filmmaker, and social media influencer who lives in Toronto. He is known for his funny videos that go viral and for hosting the YouTube call-in shows Low Value Mail and The Bath House. He is also a co-host of The Boyscast alongside Ryan Long. Polishchuk has done stand-up at clubs and festivals all... read full bio
Gary Locke is an American politician and diplomat who is currently the Interim President of Bellevue College and is the former 10th United States Ambassador to China under President Barack Obama. Locke was born in Seattle, Washington, and he was a third-generation Chinese American who is the son of James Locke, a former staff sergeant. Locke went on earn his... read full bio
Ray LaHood is an American politician who has most previously served as the 16th United States Secretary of Transportation under President Barack Obama. LaHood was born in Peoria, Illinois, and he began has earned his B.S. in education and sociology from Bradley University. After earning his degree, LaHood went on to begin teaching before working as the director of the... read full bio
Josh Linkner is on a mission to help the world unleash its creative mojo. The five-time successful tech entrepreneur and CEO/Managing Partner of a Detroit Venture firm delivers a clear call to action – it’s better to disrupt your organization before your competition does. The riskiest move companies can make today is hugging the status quo – believing the future... read full bio
Rachel Tipograph is the Founder and CEO of MikMak. MikMak is an eCommerce platform that uses social video as infomercials. The company has worked with clients such as, Campbell’s, L’Oreal, Levi’s, Estee Lauder, Mattel, Nestle, T-Mobile, Under Armour, and many more. Brands also use MikMak through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube, Amazon, and more. Tipograph has been... read full bio
John Foley is a legendary pilot with the Blue Angels, an elite Navy team that on its own has achieved legendary status, so to stand against titans like that is no small feat. He has the distinction of flying more than 500 miles per hour in impressive formations, just 18 inches away from the nearest jet. As of 2015, John... read full bio
Stephen Bruner, known in the music world by his stage name Thundercat, is a bass guitarist, singer, and producer who is known for being skilled in multiple instruments. Thundercats love for music started at an early age. The first instrument he mastered was the bass guitar, and he had released a song that became a hit in Germany while he... read full bio
Colorado band, Hot Rize, is often considered both a progressive bluegrass band and a traditional bluegrass band, taking the bluegrass world by storm with their fresh, contemporary approach to traditional music. Their dynamic stage show made them stars on the major festival circuit, and their powerful original songs constantly topped radio playlists. Hot Rize was named Entertainer of the Year... read full bio
Preston Oshita, known as Towkio, is a rapper from Illinois. His other stage names include Preston San and Tokyo Shawn. Towkio has collaborated with several well-known rappers such as Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Kaytranda, and Donnie Trumpet. His song, Heaven Only Knows was listed by Stereogum as one of the 5 Best Songs of the Week. Artists such as... read full bio
Buzzcocks are a legendary punk-pop group, true ambassadors of the genre. The band has been named as an inspiration to bands like REM, Nirvana, and Green Day. Releasing a total of eight studio albums, over twenty singles and EPs, compilations, covers, and more. Their music is a blend of guitar, bass, and drums, creating an array of incredible sounds. For... read full bio
Chris Harrison is best known for his role as host on ABC reality television dating show ‘The Bachelor’. He has also hosted ‘The Bachelorette’ and ‘Bachelor Pad’, both spins offs of the original show, ‘The Bachelor’. Harrison got his start in television covering local sports in Oklahoma City. During his time as a sportscaster, he worked his way through the... read full bio
Gabrielle Reece is a world-renowned athlete, New York Times Best selling author, Nikes first spokeswoman, and creator of fitness programs. Her experiences, from being a pro beach volleyball player to becoming a mother, have allowed her to obtain extensive knowledge about the ups and downs of living life. She demonstrates her knowledge through her involvement in programs, writing of books,... read full bio
