Ann Dunning is a media entrepreneur, journalist and public relations veteran whose career spans journalism, digital media, communications and Silicon Valley.
After earning her master’s degree in strategic public relations from USC, Ann built her career in Silicon Valley during the rise of digital media, working with companies including Myspace, YouTube and Waze and helping emerging technology companies use media, publicity and online communities to grow.
She later founded her own public relations practice, working with startups and emerging brands before becoming an entrepreneur herself.
As a journalist, Ann has written hundreds of stories, with work appearing across major national publications and platforms including The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, HOLA USA, Remezcla and mitú, among others. Her work has covered business, culture, lifestyle, entrepreneurship and the modern Latina experience.
Ann went on to co-found Vamigas, the Latina-founded beauty and wellness company that expanded into major national retailers, and later co-created Radical Señora Era.
Christina Kelmon is an entrepreneur and investor whose career spans finance, Silicon Valley, consumer brands and technology.
She began her career in finance before moving into Silicon Valley’s startup and venture ecosystem, investing in and advising early-stage consumer and technology companies before becoming a founder herself.
Christina co-founded Vamigas, one of the first Latina-focused wellness brands to reach major national retailers including Target and Whole Foods. She has also been recognized as a Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur.
She later co-created Radical Señora Era, helping turn the Señora Era concept from a cultural observation into a book, community and growing media platform.
Together, Ann Dunning and Christina Kelmon were named to Inc. Magazine’s Female Founders 200, recognizing women building some of the most notable companies in America.
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