Kate has been involved in communications for eight years. In her current position, she manages the communications department of One Hope United and is responsible for public relations, marketing, internal communications and social media. As communications director for One Hope United, a nonprofit human service agency that serves more than 15,000 at-risk families in four states, she manages and oversees the social media strategy, which includes three Twitter accounts, three Facebook accounts and four agency blogs. In addition, Kate writes iPhone and Android app reviews for Appolicious.com and interacts with other techies via her personal twitter handle. Kate currently serves as a mentor for Cabrini Connections and previously volunteered with Cabrini-Green Tutoring Program. She earned bachelor's degree in communications with a concentration in public relations from Purdue University.

Jay Johnson is a founding partner at WorldLink Communications, a full service public relations and communication strategy firm. As the lead social media consultant for WorldLink, Jay teaches non-profits, businesses, and entrepreneurs how to leverage new media to manage existing relationships, reach new prospects, and improve brand recognition. His background in organizational communication and public relations situates him as an expert in helping clients meet their outreach goals and objectives. Jay's recent certification from Wayne State as a Health Communications professional has led him to explore innovative ways health care practitioners utilize social media. Jay continues to apply his research and knowledge on social media's application in the health care industry, including working with public health campaigns. In 2009, Jay was honored with the Excellence in Training Award from the Association of Professional Communication Consultants for his work with ethnic minorities in the Greater Detroit area. He has earned a B.A. in Communication Studies, and a Certificate in Health Communications from Wayne State University. Jay is a member of Association of Professional Communication Consultants, Association of Business Communicators, and Vice President of the Redford Jaycees.

Santrise has 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. In her current position, she is responsible for development, marketing, and public relations where she orients non-profit professionals to social media and integrates cost-effective and innovative social media techniques to enhance organizational visibility. Santrise recently implemented a social media plan to reach BUILD's designated demographic population, enhance visibility, initiate sustainable online fund raising, and build email subscription lists. In the spirit of taking existing technologies to new levels, Santrise phased out the 41 year old organization's newsletter and annual report direct mailings to transition to e-newsletters and is enhancing the website to include savvy social technology. She also serves as a City Coordinator to enhance awareness for UNICEF's Tap Project and provides marketing, public relations, and fund raising services to multiple national organizations where she develops strategic internet campaigns to cultivate brand awareness amongst diverse demographic populations. Previously, she worked as an Executive and Consultant for companies that include: Quizno’s, Starbucks Coffee Company and Target Corporation where she created, implemented, and managed region specific marketing campaigns and trained personnel on social media integration. Santrise holds a BA in Political Science from Chicago State University and MPA from Roosevelt University.