Eli Raffeld is a seasoned marketing and business development executive with a strong track record in luxury hospitality and premium spirits. Currently a Partner and VP at Ethan Capital LLC, he leads a $160M wellness-focused hotel project and manages top-performing hospitality assets. Eli co-founded High Road Spirits, helping drive $50M+

Tina Vartanian is a seasoned public affairs and communications professional with extensive experience in government relations, community engagement, and public policy strategy. She currently serves as Senior Vice President at Actum, where she works on government relations, media strategy, advocacy campaigns, and policy initiatives for mission-driven organizations throughout California. Previously,

Grace Castillo is a native Angelino born in the heart of East Los Angeles. As a first- generation college student, she takes pride in holistically serving students and creating support structures encompassing diversity, access, and student wellbeing. Grace’s experience includes various roles in Student Affairs at private and public institutions.