Kamie Crawford |
Victoria Garrick |
Kamie Crawford is a Multi-Media Journalist, Television Host, Producer, Model, Entrepreneur and former Miss Teen USA with a love for all things beauty, fashion and pop culture. Working as a model in a fashion world that deems anything over a size 4 as “plus sized” has sparked Kamie’s desire to spread body positive messages to men and women across the globe. Kamie pitches, produces and guest hosts segments on Pix 11 News in Manhattan, ABC News 8’s CT Style and served as the host for People Magazine’s daily show, “People Style Tracks.” Kamie helped create and starred in her own hit lifestyle docuseries, ‘F in Fabulous’ on BET, and currently works as a special guest co-host on MTV’s hit show, Catfish. After being crowned Maryland’s first Miss Kamie is a graduate of Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies and double concentration in Digital Media and Television Broadcasting, proving that beauty and brains should always go hand in hand!
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USC volleyball player and mental health advocate Victoria Garrick will speak about her experience with the pressures of being a high level female athlete. She plays the libero on her college team, which is a highly competitive Division 1 team. She is passionate about issues that face young women today including body image, anxiety and depression, and at GEMFest 2019, she will discuss how she has overcome these challenges in the past. She aims to destigmatize mental health issues and help all women support one another. Additionally, in the past, Victoria gave a TED Talk about women's empowerment with a concentration on mental health. Lastly, she is a broadcast and multimedia journalism major, and with a handful of other girls and at USC produces her own podcast “Skipping Practice.” She hopes to encourage all young girls to follow their dreams and pursue their passions in life despite what anybody else may think or say.
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Taylor HiskeyI have always been in the business of storytelling. I started my career doing just that with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from California Baptist University, but quickly discovered the possibilities within the ever-expanding world of Social and Digital Marketing. For the better part of 10 years, I have helped develop brand stories through social and digital media across multiple verticals, including tech and entertainment.
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Kenzie PiperKenzie is a 21 year old influencer living in Los Angeles, CA. She started with her lifestyle YouTube channel and recently dove into the podcast world with her “I Love You So Much” podcast where she speaks to entrepreneurs, influencers, thought leaders and anyone who inspires to be better. Kenzie is passionate about people, lifestyle, wellness, health, style, self development, and teaching girls how to grow their confidence and follow their dreams. She has worked with brands such as Target, Sephora and Chevrolet.
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Alexa LoseyAlexa Losey is an influencer, actress, and mental health advocate. She is best known for her work on Relationship Status (2016) and Jessica Darling's IT List (2016). Losey produces regular episodes of unscripted content on her hugely popular YouTube channel. She is also well-know for her corporate endorsement work with brands including Macy's, Starbucks and Covergirl. She is passionate about destigmatizing mental health disorders and teaching girls how to grow their confidence.
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Daisy RenteriaPersonal TrainerDaisy is a certified personal trainer and Head Coach at the Orangetheory Fitness of Corona Del Mar. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) with a focus in functional whole body training, as well as an Orthopedic Exercise Specialist through American Council of Exercise (ACE) with a focus on myofascial release, and women specific training. She has received training from some of the elite in the industry such as Exercise Physiologist Fabio Comana, World Champion Rower, Josh Crosby, and Associate Professor in the Division of Kinesiology, Dr. Scott Cheatham. Forever a student in life and enjoying an active lifestyle, you can find her playing beach volleyball, road biking long distances, hiking big peaks, climbing, stand up paddle boarding, traveling, and exploring nature.
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Sadie RadinskyTeen Food BloggerSadie Radinsky is a 16 year old food blogger who runs the website and blog Goodies Against the Grain. She started eating gluten-free/Paleo when she was 9 years old and it changed her life. She went from being sick all the time, to having loads of energy and health! She started making and sharing her own recipes on her blog, and now she promotes healthy body image, self-care, and confidence.
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Kelsey Rose |
Aurora Kaye |
Kelsey Rose is a member of Sage Hill School’s class of 2006; while at Sage Hill she was a three season varsity athlete for all four years. Kelsey attended Claremont McKenna College where she majored in Science and Management and played Varsity Soccer and participated in Varsity Track and Field for four years. In 2011 she started medical school at UCLA. She found a passion for women's health and decided to become an Obstetrician/Gynecologist. She graduated from medical school is 2015 and began her Ob/Gyn residency at UCLA. She will finish her training in Ob/Gyn in June 2019. She hopes to continue her career at an academic hospital, where she can not only see patients but also teach medical students and young doctors.
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Aurora is 26 years old and currently in her third semester at USC's Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program in the Rossier School of Education. Before starting her graduate program, Aurora worked in publicity at a major label in the music industry. After realizing her innate passion for mental health and serving others, she decided to change her career path. Upon leaving the music industry, Aurora volunteered at Vistamar School in El Segundo for over a year, assisting the counselor with a Health & Wellness curriculum for the ninth grade students. She co-facilitated lessons about self-regulation, sexual health and consent, gender roles, social media, and more. Aurora is dedicated to supporting adolescents, individuals, and families and is motivated by a desire to foster resiliency and hope in those around her.
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Natalya Thakur
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Rachel H Chung
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