Arthur Porter is a master leather craftsman, entrepreneur, and visionary community builder. A two-time State Fair of Texas Blue Ribbon winner, he transformed a passion for design into a thriving creative career. As co-founder of Dallas Designing Dreams, Porter has dedicated his work to empowering artists, entrepreneurs, and makers through collaboration, mentorship, and creative opportunity.
Dr. Giraud Polite is an educator, visual communicator, photographer, and cultural scholar whose work explores identity, community, and human connection. Through his teaching, exhibitions, mentorship, and leadership, he has dedicated his career to advancing the arts while fostering dialogue, understanding, and social impact.
Dr. Teresa L. Jackson is a psychologist, board-certified art therapist, photographer, and entrepreneur. With more than three decades of experience in mental health, she is the founder and CEO of Montgomery Behavioral Health Institute and My Therapist Said. An award-winning photographer, her work explores healing, humanity, and the power of witnessing the human experience.
Isaac “TRUE SEED” Laboy is a hip-hop producer, writer, audio engineer, and multimedia creative known for his innovative beats, thought-provoking lyrics, and exceptional audio and video production work. As a member of toThaMoonStar! and Sound Life Media, he combines artistic excellence with a passion for storytelling and creative expression. His work contributed to a documentary recognized with a LAFA Best Feature Documentary award, and he is currently serving on the production team for the documentary Colors & Curves. Driven by a mission to share God’s love in fresh and meaningful ways, Isaac strives to represent Christ through creativity, craftsmanship, and excellence. When he’s not creating, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children.
Jacob Hogan is a business strategist, technology builder, and operations professional. With experience leading international projects across 16 countries, he specializes in creating systems, solving complex challenges, and helping organizations grow through innovation, execution, and strategic thinking.
James Ryder is a Texas-based real estate professional, investor, and consultant with nearly two decades of experience. His expertise spans residential, commercial, industrial, and multifamily properties, helping clients navigate opportunities with integrity, insight, and a people-first approach.
Jack Matthews is President of Matthews Southwest and an internationally respected real estate developer. For decades, he has led transformative projects across North America, Europe, and beyond, specializing in visionary developments that revitalize communities and create lasting economic impact. His greatest strength is building exceptional teams capable of turning bold ideas into reality.
Moses Laboy is a young inventor and aspiring scientist whose curiosity fuels his passion for creating things with his hands. Known for his impressive paper airplane designs, Moses enjoys exploring how things work and sharing his discoveries with others. A winner of his 1st Grade Spelling Bee, he is currently developing a class that teaches students how to build fighter jet-inspired paper airplanes. When he’s not designing, building, or experimenting, Moses enjoys spending time with his family and imagining new ideas for the future.
Kellye Kamp is a Generative AI architect, educator, and business strategist with more than 30 years of leadership experience. She helps organizations leverage artificial intelligence to improve communication, decision-making, productivity, and innovation through practical, results-driven systems.
Kelsey Anne Heimerman is an artist, oil painter, poet, and photographer whose work celebrates culture, connection, and the human spirit. Drawing from years of international artistic exploration, her work bridges tradition and contemporary expression while championing creativity, beauty, and community engagement.