In Our Second Panel We Will Discuss...
* How to present yourself more persuasively
* How to ensure others get credit for their ideas
* How to amplify innovative ideas
* How to present yourself more persuasively
* How to ensure others get credit for their ideas
* How to amplify innovative ideas
House of M Beauty’s love story with Saffron can ultimately be traced back to our founder, Anne Oliver’s, personal journey of illumination.
After the birth of her first child, Anne found herself (as many women do) fighting a difficult battle with postpartum depression.
It was through her research that Anne first discovered that saffron was shown to be an effective mood enhancer. After incorporating saffron into her routine, things took a luminous turn. Not only did Anne’s depression symptoms lift (better moods, less anxiety, better sleep and beyond), but she also began to notice that her skin had become more radiant over time. Inspired by her childhood hero and fellow Vietnamese American Michelle Phan, Anne decided to chase her dream and introduced this miracle ingredient to the world.
One of Anne's core missions in life is to inspire the next generation of Vietnamese American and anyone who connects with her journey to chase their dream, as well as giving back to her community through philanthropic work. Anne dedicates her time to mentor young entrepreneurs, speaks at AAPI, business, female founder conferences and business schools.
A few of Anne's achievements this past year include SHEroes award 2023, AAPI Legislative Caucus AAPI Heritage Month honoree, Forbes 30 under 30 2024.
During the pandemic Anne, her family and House Of M Beauty produced and distributed 5000 hand sanitizer bottles, 25,000 KN95 masks, 25,000 surgical masks, 5000 face shields and beauty products to healthcare workers, front line workers and elders within her community. Anne also spends time co-hosting and donating to charity fundraisers that benefit women and children in Vietnam.
As a Vietnamese immigrant, Anne also hopes to impart to others within her community the hope, inspiration, and ambition that she was able to channel from her background into her vision for House of M Beauty. Through vision, purpose, and courage, the future can be truly bright for all those who pursue it.
Olivia Watkins is a social entrepreneur and impact investor. For the past eight years, she has financed, developed, and operated environmental and social impact projects across the US. She currently serves as a co-founder and President of Black Farmer Fund. She also serves as a board member for a Real Estate Investment Trust, Iroquois Valley, that has invested $100M into transitioning conventional farmland to organic farmland. Prior to founding Black Farmer Fund in 2017, Olivia worked in several farm production roles at Soul Fire Farm Institute and Kahumana Organic Farms and financial research analysis positions at Croatan Institute and NC Idea, leveraging her environmental biology background to manage and grow environmentally regenerative and socially impactful business operations.
Olivia has an MBA from North Carolina State University in Financial Management, and a BA from Barnard College, Columbia University in Environmental Biology. She was also recognized on the 2021 Forbes 30 under 30 Social Impact list and The Grist 50.
Silvia arrived from Bogotá, Colombia to the bustling streets of New York; her journey has been anything but ordinary. At the heart of her career is ClaimDeck, an insurtech startup she co-founded, driven by a mission to revolutionize the insurance industry through cutting-edge technology and a deep understanding of user needs.
With a background spanning business innovation, product management, and a data analytics, Silvia developed a keen eye for design, a knack for problem-solving, and a relentless drive to create intuitive, impactful solutions. Her role at ClaimDeck goes beyond leadership; it's about being the bridge between complex insurance processes and seamless user experiences.
But life isn't all work. In her spare time she is an avid runner, a plant enthusiast, and a creative soul at heart. Whether it's exploring nature, knitting for a cause, or fostering community through her talent for organizing memorable gatherings, she believe in the power of balance and meaningful connections.
Join Silvia on this journey of innovation, growth, and community. Let's reshape the future, one claim at a time.
Tamilla Triantoro is an Associate Professor of Business Analytics and Information Systems and the director of the Masters in Business Analytics program in the School of Business at Quinnipiac University. Professor Triantoro is an author, speaker, and researcher in the fields of artificial intelligence, data analytics, user experience with technology, and the future of work. She received PhD from the City University of New York where she researched online user behavior.
Professor Triantoro teaches business data analytics, data visualization, information systems and programming courses. She is a co-director of the M&T Bank Center for Women & Business and a co-advisor of the Computer Information Systems Society student club.
Tamilla Triantoro presents her research around the world, attempting to explain the complexity of today's digital world and to make it understandable and relevant. She frequently speaks at academic and industry events including Open Data Science (ODSC), Transforming Data with Intelligence (TDWI), RapidMiner Wisdom, Grace Hopper Celebration, Americas Conference for Information Systems, International Conference for Information Systems, and other conferences. Her research has been published in various academic journals such as the Decision Support Systems, International Journal of Information Management, and Information & Management.