Adam Jury is a graphic designer and publisher based in Minneapolis Minnesota. A co-founder of Posthuman Studios, he’s been publishing the Eclipse Phase roleplaying game since 2009, winning multiple awards and running successful crowdfunding campaigns along the way.
Hamza is Adobe Express’ friendly face with over 9 years in developer relations. As an advocate, he runs hackathons and workshops, championing innovation while ensuring developers’ voices are heard. He’s a passionate advocate for inclusivity in engineering (#a11y), where kindness and empathy drive innovation. Hamza’s work is to drive developer engagement, shaping Adobe Express into a thriving platform with his deep understanding of the developer ecosystem and dedication to sharing knowledge and inspiring others.
Emily Tohir is a passionate product manager, creator and inclusion enthusiast who finds her spark by ideating and building innovative product experiences that people love to use. She is currently a Principal PM Manager leading the AI-backed Microsoft Designer app. She co-leads Women at Microsoft Bay Area and enjoys crafting, staying active, reading, and traveling in her spare time.
Erin Finnegan is a Community Manager at Adobe in New York City. She manages a community of creatives who script, develop, and build plugins, extensions, or integrations for the Creative Cloud family of products.
Previously, Erin worked for over seven years in television production on shows such as Codename: Kids Next Door and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In 2015, she completed her Master of Professional Studies in Interactive Telecommunications from New York University with an emphasis on game design and coding. She spent several years working in NYU’s Animation Area in the Undergraduate Film and Television department, where she received her BFA in Film.
Erin is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for her zero-gravity wedding. In her spare time, she is trying to complete an interactive 360 film starring puppets that she funded via Kickstarter.
Alex is a Product Lead for PowerPoint Copilot at Microsoft. His career has been at the forefront of innovation with Google, Meta and Microsoft as well as several startups. In these roles, he harnessed new technologies such as touch, voice, VR and AI to empower people to do more in their everyday lives. A tinkerer at heart, when not working at a computer, he can be found working with his hands building new structures on his family farm.
Luis Mendes, Director of Content Integration Solutions at Santa Cruz Software, excels in developing scalable, innovative solutions for creative and marketing industries. From self-taught Adobe apps user to Adobe Certified Instructor, Luis is an expert in enterprise systems architecture, automated publishing, and workflow design.
Sabine Lenz is the founder of PaperSpecs.com. THE online hub for brand owners and designers who love and spec paper and print. More than 19,000 creatives receive her e-newsletter, watch her videos and attend her virtual [unboxed] and in person events.
An award-winning graphic designer with more than 20 years of experience in the U.S., Germany and Australia, she writes frequently for numerous industry publications and is also a speaker on the subject of paper, print and related topics.
Lovingly referred to as the “Paper Queen” by many of her followers, she combines a passion for paper and print with a hands-on approach to sharing her knowledge.
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Lauren is an award-winning graphic designer and creative leader with a BFA in Graphic Design and 15 years of agency experience. She has worked with some of the nation’s best-known brands — including Tylenol, Zarbee’s, Bausch + Lomb, and Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines to name a few. She stands out in the creative industry for her exceptional strategic thinking and her proficiency in a wide array of creative software applications. Lauren has a proven track record of directing photo and video shoots, directing creative asset development, and bringing visual concepts to life with impeccable attention to detail. Her diverse skill set not only covers technical expertise but also emphasizes her capability to manage and inspire teams, making her an invaluable asset to any project. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, Lauren continues to push the boundaries of campaign design, contributing significantly to the success of her team, and her clients.
Nikki Kuhn is a seasoned senior-level accessibility designer with over 15 years of experience in the field. With a strong passion for creating inclusive digital experiences, Nikki has played a pivotal role in enhancing the accessibility of websites, applications, and digital content for numerous organizations.
Nikki is known for her deep understanding of accessibility guidelines and best practices, ensuring that products meet or exceed industry standards. Nikki’s expertise in user research, usability testing, and assistive technology has driven the growth of user-friendly and barrier-free digital solutions. As a thought leader, she frequently networks, contributes to accessibility initiatives, and mentors the next generation of designers.
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George F. Baker III, also known as GFB3, is a Nebraska-born, Detroit Grown, and Atlanta-Raised Creator. Using his instruments of design, illustration, and production, he employs a playful childlike spirit to engage the inner-child we all have. With a bevy of creative curiosity, he seeks to inspire people to become the person they deeply desire to be.
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