Dr. Pat Steeg serves as the deputy chief of the National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research's Women's Malignancies Branch. She has spent 25 years researching the molecular processes involved in the spread of breast cancer. Nm23, the first metastasis suppressor gene, was found by her. In eleven different model systems, Nm23 has now been shown to suppress metastasis (but... read full bio
Dr. Nikhil Wagle is a medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and an associate member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. In the areas of precision (or personalized) cancer medicine and breast cancer genomics, Dr. Wagle directs a translational research program. His research focuses on developing innovative approaches to treat... read full bio
Mari Lynn Foulger, better known by her stage name Bob Bland, is an American activist and fashion designer. She leads Manufacture New York, a company that supports moral business conduct and environmentally friendly clothing. Bland, who is the daughter of two public school teachers, was born in Northern Virginia in 1982. When she was eight years old, she started sewing,... read full bio
The East London DJ and singer Eliza Rose combines her love of UK soundsystem music with beautiful poetry. Eliza is a self-described selector and steadfast vinyl collector who is dedicated to providing dancefloor music that will make you listen as intently as you dance. Her career as a lyricist started when she added some vocals to a voice note for her... read full bio
Six official members of the creative 202 Collective, each with their own distinct identities and aesthetics, make up the group. Originally from the DMV area, based in Atlanta, Cole, Ric, Leek, Marc and Zer0 are at the helm. Cole Hughes, better known by his rap moniker "Giela," was born and reared in Northwest Washington, DC, and has since shook every city... read full bio
Matt Schofield, a British native who now resides in the United States, continues to push the limits and reinvent the British Blues tradition. After more than 30 years of performing and 20 years into his solo career, guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter, producer and band leader Schofield's effect as one of the most influential and recognizable guitarists of his generation is undeniable. Three... read full bio
American Christian metalcore band Convictions hails from Ohio. Michael Felker on vocals and Zachary Schwochow on drums make up Convictions. The band characterizes their approach as "Aggressive Worship," which is a spiritually charged fusion of hardcore and ambience. The group's debut album, I Am Nothing, was released not long after the group's formation. The band released their Unworthy EP shortly after... read full bio
Tom Power is a musician from Canada who also works as a radio host. He is best known for hosting the shows Deep Roots and Radio 2 Morning on CBC Radio 2 as well as Q on CBC Radio One on occasion. While attending Memorial University of Newfoundland to study folklore, Power started presenting Deep Roots in St. John's, Newfoundland... read full bio
Olivia Irene "Chachi" Hildén, also known by her birth name Olivia Gonzales, was born in Houston, Texas. She was a part of the dancing group I.aM.mE, who took first place in America's Best Dance Crew's sixth season. Gonzales began receiving ballet training at the age of 6 when she joined in a nearby dancing school. Gonzales first saw a hip hop... read full bio
Laura Snapes is a freelance journalist who frequently contributes to Pitchfork, Uncut, The Guardian, The Observer, The Financial Times, and NME. She also has written for The Financial Times. She has worked as the features editor for NME and as an editor for Pitchfork in the past. Pitchfork is fortunate to have her on staff as a contributing editor. She... read full bio
Sarah Howard is a well-known writer and beauty expert based in Los Angeles. H er father is the owner of the famed NYC salon Pierre Michel and the former proprietor of Make Up Forever, Sarah has worked in the beauty industry since she was a young adult. She is always up to date on the newest cosmetics and her sultry site... read full bio
Yolanda "Yoli" Vazquez is a reporter who has won multiple awards. Currently, she serves as a motor news anchor for MotorWeek, which can be seen on PBS, Velocity, and the V-me Spanish-language network. The primary mission of Yoli is to provide readers with insights and background information on significant consumer stories. After being on the front lines of breaking news... read full bio
Michael Bingham, a band member of the Bay Area's Spiritual Cramp who was formerly in the post-hardcore bands Creative Adult and Self Defense Family, may be the band's most well-known member. Instead, Spiritual Cramp leans on danceable post-punk, propelled by Bingham's sonorous vocals and bears little similarity to either. It's a sound made by a large ensemble of musicians—six in all—who... read full bio
Dotto Tech was a nationally syndicated television show, and Steve Dotto served as both the show's host and executive producer for 15 years. Steve has delighted and taught millions of people in Canada about technology in all of its facets, earning him the title of "Canada's most respected geek." Steve's new favorite network is YouTube, where he serves not one... read full bio
For Cornell Brooks, becoming the leader of the nation’s oldest, largest and most widely respected civil rights organization is the culmination of both a notable career advocating for equality and justice and an enduring family legacy of fighting for civil rights.A graduate of both Head Start and Yale Law School, Brooks is a champion of the transformative power of education... read full bio
The ascension of Nia Archives to become one of the most well-known producers in the jungle genre has been nothing short of spectacular. She released her debut EP Headz Gone West, but since then she has worked with Congo Natty on a remix of Lava La Rue's "Magpie," which Elton John has played on his radio show. Her neo-nostalgic take on breakbeat earned her... read full bio
AnaOno is a brand of intimates and lifestyle clothing for women who have had breast surgery due to breast cancer or another health issue. Dana Donofree is the company's founder, CEO and head designer. She began the line after discovering there were very few sexy and fashionable bra options available on the market for women after reconstruction following her own diagnosis... read full bio
Expert in both the art and science of breast reconstruction is Dr. Craig A. Blum. He is a member of the top surgical group of the New Orleans Center for Restorative Breast Surgery. Women seeking the most cutting-edge methods for breast reconstruction have benefited from Dr. Blum's creative work in the field of natural tissue transplantation. Dr. Blum recently served... read full bio
Michelle Esser is uniquely qualified to appreciate the difficulties faced by young moms dealing with breast cancer because she was diagnosed at the age of 37, when her children were three and six years old. Michelle began as a volunteer for the Philadelphia Affiliate before being hired to administer its programs. She is now a part of the national programs... read full bio
Filmmaker Russell Brown hails from Los Angeles, California. Loren and Rose (2021), The 44 Scarves of Liza Minnelli (2019), Search Engines (2016), Annie and the Gypsy (2012), The Blue Tooth Virgin (2008), and Race You to the Bottom are among the movies he has written and directed (2005). A variety of documentaries and short films have been directed by Brown.... read full bio
