Whitney Akers

Founded in 1999 with the mindset that telling each company's story requires an agency partner that shares a high level of enthusiasm and passion, Voce has always sought to be different from other agencies. From the personal approach that's applied to every project to hiring bright people who are always thinking of new and better ways to do things, Voce lives up every day to its mission to be 'communication architects.' Like any good architect, the process starts behind the scenes with a solid foundation and expands skyward into something that transforms the landscape. Using a combination of skill-sets, from public relations to social media marketing to web development, they work with companies to create content, distribute it in a world-class manner, engage in the conversation, and drive brand awareness.

Thrive Network, Inc. provides life coaching and stress help through online and mobile programs. It combines mobile and online tools with remote nudging from a professional to help users tackle troubles like anxiety, sleep problems and poor body image. The firm?s tools are based on principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, an approach that emphasizes the connection between thoughts and behaviors and often involves self-help techniques. The company was founded by Alejandro Foung and Nicholas Letourneau in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Porter Novelli, Inc. provides public relations services. It specializes in direct consumer contact, corporate, public affairs, health care marketing and strategy for technology companies. The company was founded by Jack Porter and William Novelli in 1972 and is headquartered in New York, NY.