Scott Sorenson

As a Design Director Creating, creating memorable design requires a “critical eye,” something Scott Sorenson seems to have been born with. At 3, he liked to discuss typefaces. Later, he attended an adult calligraphy class and showed talent — especially for an 8-year old.

Naturally, Scott became a talented, and critical, designer. At StuckAxiom, Scott oversees several entertainment and corporate accounts, producing signature work for Sony, DreamWorks and the Sundance Institute (among others). His experience includes stints at Little & Co. (Minneapolis) and Catapult (Phoenix). He’s received numerous citations for his work, has been featured in Print and HOW magazines, was President of AIGA-SLC and is a professor at the University of Utah.

Blog: StuckAxiom

Jake Spurlock

Jake is a graduate of Utah Valley University with a Bachelor’s in Digital Media, emphasis in Film and Digital Cinema. It was while in college that he took his first web design class, skating by with the a C+ that was required for graduation. Since then, Jake has learned a little more, and has spent his free time designing WordPress themes, consulting, and spending time in the great outdoors. In addition to web design, Jake can often be found behind a video camera, riding a bike, or fooling around on skis.

Blog: jakespurlock.com
Twitter: @whyisjake

Liz Strauss

Liz Strauss builds irresistible strategies for incredible people and businesses online and off. Her passions are entrepreneurs, business, and education. Founder of SOBCon which grew out of her popular Successful-Blog.com and author of: The Secret to Writing a Successful and Outstanding Blog: An Insider’s Guide to How Conversation Is Changing the Way that Business Works. Liz is a community builder who has been called the most influential non-celebrity blogger on the Internet. She’s been called a thought provoker, an über connector, an idea machine.

Liz Strauss has been named to the Top 100 Social Media & Internet Marketing Bloggers the Top 100 Most Influential Marketers of 2008, and most recently to Top Social Media Strategists To Watch In 2010

Blog: Successful-Blog.com
Twitter: @lizstrauss

Greg (TellingDad)

Greg is a self-made hundredaire who started blogging out of tragedy to raise money for his Sweet Dreams Fund which assembles Goodnight Sleep Kits for children arriving at domestic violence shelters. From his ‘Flirty Girl Fitness’ workout videos to song parodies to humor posts, he’s enjoying the kind of fame that comes with having a few dozen readers. Internationally self-renowned, Greg is a work-at-home, stay-at-home dad with a focus on social media marketing and advertising. Recently voted “Mr. February” for the upcoming 2011 Hot Blogger Calendar, he is living proof that good humor can trump good looks any day of the week, and 28 times in February. Greg currently resides in North Carolina with his lovely wife, three children, two cats, and one dog (last he checked).

Blog: TellingDad
Twitter: @telling_dad

Janet Meiners Thaeler

Janet Thaeler is an internet marketer specializing in SEO online press releases and online PR. She is the author of I Need a Killer Press Release, Now What???, and the companion DVD Killer Online Press Releases. She is a frequent speaker and writer for organizations such as PRSA, American Express OPEN Forum, PRWeb and Cisco. Winner of the 2009 Social Media Club “Best Content Guru” award and the social media specialist for OrangeSoda.

Blog: NewspaperGrl.com
Twitter: @newspapergrl

Laurie Turk

Laurie Turk is a creative soul who’s passion for embellishing life took root when she launched her first site in 2006. ExecutiveHomemaker.com is home to over 600 free printables which she made for her young sons, one of which has high functioning autism. Laurie loves to promote women through their fabulous ideas and products. Therefore creating TipJunkie.com which shows off the best tips and tricks from everyday women was a natural extension of her passion and skill set. To meet the need of affordable advertising and to promote Mom-prenuers she co-founded the company ChicChickMedia.com and BuyMomMade.org. Both of which feature women in small business. Laurie lives in Dallas and is a mom to 3 boys, cruise director for her family, and all around girly-girl. Her focus is to create moments that matter for her children and keep life organized so she can get to the fun things about being a wife, mother, and woman.

Blog: ExecutiveHomemaker.com
Twitter: @tipjunkie

Alexandra Tyler

Alexandra is a writer and Associate Creative Director at Goodby, Silverstein and Partners in San Francisco where she has worked on such brands as HP, Frito-Lay, Elizabeth Arden and Wrigley. Alix has also been a guest lecturer at Stanford University and is fortunate to have worked with a random assortment of celebrities ranging from Vera Wang and Gwen Stefani to Snoop Dogg and Fergie. She is also co-editor of ModernKiddo.com, a Website dedicated to all things kiddo—vintage, modern, and everything in between. If you’re nice to her, she’ll tell you how long Gwen took in hair and makeup.

Blog: ModernKiddo.com
Twitter: @galexina

Leslie Van Every

Leslie Dotson Van Every is the director of public relations for the CBS Interactive’s Entertainment Division working on brands such as TV.com, UrbanBaby.com and CHOW. She has more than 15 years of PR experience—with a focus on social media. She has worked with many brands through the years including Overstock.com, GameSpot.com, MP3.com, Mattel and TheWeddingChannel.com to name a few. She is also co-editor for ModernKiddo.com, a site dedicated to all things kiddo, and stylish, and cute!

Blog: ModernKiddo.com
Twitter: @ModernKiddo

Ghennipher Weeks

Ghennipher is a highly skilled Online Media Marketing Professional who specializes in the art and science of connecting diverse audiences of all ethnicities to help grow businesses. Her 10 years of experience creating conversion driven and insightful search engine marketing and pay per click strategies for national and regional brands includes experience with the Allegis Group, Buy Telco, Xgaming; TotalGym, Overstock.com, TigerDirect, LeoSchachter Diamonds and others.

Ghennipher excels in formulating SEO, content development, conversion, social marketing and reputation management strategies. She is a seasoned community manager and brand advocate with an analytical mind who is passionate about online marketing and the effect of social media on customer relationship metrics.

Ghennipher’s been an invited speaker at Search Engine Strategies, PubCon, Blogalicious and other conferences. She blogs at www.Ghennipher.com, is also active on Twitter, Facebook, Linked In and a myriad of other social media sites. You can reach her consultancy at Connectioneering.net.

Blog: Ghennipher.com
Twitter: @Ghennipher

Nicholas Wells

Nicholas Wells is an attorney who practices law in the greater New York City area but was raised in the mountains of Utah. With a background of 15 years in the software industry, his law practice focuses on helping clients with internet and intellectual property issues, including website legal reviews, trademark concerns, and copyrights. Nick has done extensive work with social media legal issues, including sponsorships, FTC disclosure issues, and infringement questions. He is a Consultant Attorney to GE and has advised some of the largest non-profit entities in the world, as well as working with numerous entrepreneurs, authors, and artists. He currently runs the law firm of Wells IP Law.

Heather Whaling

An award-winning, seasoned communicator, Heather Whaling fuses strategic thinking, strong writing, and creativity to deliver PR, social media and marketing results. In 2009, she launched Geben Communication to advise nonprofits and small businesses about new media’s influence on communication — and the value of integrating digital strategies with traditional approaches. Heather works with a range of companies — big (FORTUNE 500 and a best-selling author) … and small (a London start-up and a mompreneur). Named one of the top 30 PR experts to follow on Twitter, Heather co-moderates the popular #pr20chat, a weekly exploration of social media’s influence on PR.

Blog: prTini.com
Twitter: @prtini

Allison Worthington

Alli is the woman behind the Bliss brands. She is a sought after Social Media and Marketing to Moms Strategist. In 2007 Alli fell in love with all things digital. With her natural ability to predict trends, bring talented people together and easygoing leadership style; she quickly became one of the most influential and well respected women online. Allison has a passion for fostering a sense of community among bloggers. She and her husband live outside Nashville with their five young sons.

“I bring good things to women. Articles, information and resources at Blissfully Domestic. Education, community and love at BlissDom Conference. Products, awareness and support at Blissful Media.”

Twitter: @AlliWorthington