Christopher HK Lee is an award-winning film director and content producer with over 35 years of experience in media, animation, and education. His acclaimed documentaries, including "The Last Tear" and "Forgotten Victory," have earned over 60 awards and been screened at top festivals, including the Oscars and Cannes. A former professor at institutions like Harvard and USC, Christopher is also a published author and founder of the Jackson Doc Fest. He continues to direct impactful films that bridge cultures and inspire change.

Panney Wei is an award-winning motivational speaker, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and the Chief Empowerment Officer of See the Way Consulting. With a rich heritage linked to Qing dynasty General Tso Tsung-tang, Panney inspires individuals, especially women, to unleash their potential and achieve lasting transformation through hypnotherapy, coaching, keynotes, and workshops. An activist at the intersection of arts, entertainment, and politics, Panney has held numerous leadership roles, including National Senior Advisor for the National Association of Asian American Professionals and founder of the Women in NAAAP program, recognized by Forbes Women. She serves on the boards of several organizations, including AREAA Greater LA and the Asian Youth Center. She has received multiple accolades, such as the American Courage Award from Asian Americans Advancing Justice and recognition as a Top 40 Global Emerging Leader. In addition to her advocacy, Panney is an investor and restaurateur, partnering with notable brands like Momofuku Global Restaurant Group and Michelin-starred Niku X. She hosts the podcast “See the Way with Panney Wei,” sharing life lessons and success principles with renowned thought leaders."

Vera Chow is a Hong Kong-raised, NYC/LA-based Film and TV Costume Designer best known for her work on AMC’s The Walking Dead and Netflix’s The Brothers Sun, starring Michelle Yeoh. With nearly 20 years of global experience, her dynamic portfolio spans period dramas, sci-fi, arthouse, and large-scale epics, including recent critically acclaimed projects Lucky Lu (Cannes) and RoseMead (Tribeca). She is currently filming The Season in Hong Kong with SK Global (Crazy Rich Asians). A survivor of bullying, Vera found solace in movies and art from a young age, fueling her lifelong passion for storytelling through design. She holds degrees from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Parsons School of Design, and Istituto Europeo di Design in Barcelona. Known for her fearless creativity—mixing thrifted finds with couture—Vera is also a proud advocate for AAPI representation in media.