Kate Parker is the Head of Marketing Communications for Made with Code, Google's initiative to inspire girls to try coding and to see it as a means to pursue their dream careers. As a program lead, Kate works closely with partners and storytellers to change perceptions about the field, and has launched a number of innovative programs reaching millions of people, including inviting girls to light up the holiday trees just outside of the White House with code, and empowering teens to program a one-of-a-kind Zac Posen dress at New York Fashion Week. Prior to Made with Code, Kate led Global Communications and Public Affairs for Google.org, Google’s non-profit arm.

Piera Gelardi is Executive Creative Director and co-founder of the award-winning lifestyle digital media company, Refinery29. She leads a growing team of creatives who bring the brand to life online and IRL through original content, branded campaigns, video, and events. She and her team have won numerous awards and honors including CLIO Image, American Illustration, Webby's, Digiday Publishing, and a spot on the Inc 500 list of most innovative companies. In 2014, Piera co-authored Refinery29's first book, the New York Times best seller, Style Stalking. Piera is also a jury member for the CLIO Image Awards, the Webby Awards and the Art Director’s Club, and holds a seat on the AIGA/NY Board of Directors.

Prior to the launch of Refinery29, Piera was Photo Director at CITY magazine, which won an ASME for Best Photography as well as numerous SPD awards under her direction. When she's not burning the midnight oil at Refinery29, she's breaking it down on the dance floor, gallery hopping, religiously sending snail mail, or indulging her love of adventures in far-flung places. Piera lives in Brooklyn.