Individual Women Entrepreneur Awards Judging Committee

Helen Haitong Huang is a New York–based creative director, AI experience designer, visual artist, curator, and entrepreneur whose work explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, moving image, immersive media, design, and human-centered innovation.

She is the Founder of the Healing Hue Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing well-being through art, emerging technologies, and community engagement. She also founded the AI Moving Image Evaluation Platform, an initiative developing structured methodologies for evaluating AI-generated moving images, immersive storytelling, and human-AI creative collaboration, with the goal of establishing international standards for AI-powered creative practice.

Helen has served as Creative Director of the SOHO International Film Festival, is a core member of Vermilions Theater, and is a member of New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT). As a fellow at the Harvard Innovation Labs, she explores the intersection of identity, generative media, and cinematic design, developing system-based creative methodologies that transform design from static outputs into evolving creative processes.

She is the founder and creative director of FROM VIRTUAL TO REAL, an international initiative exploring the future of AI storytelling, moving images, and immersive media. Through related initiatives—including the Future Storytelling Lab, Dream Archive, and the AI Moving Image Evaluation Platform—she brings together artists, filmmakers, designers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technologists to foster interdisciplinary collaboration across AI, culture, design, and innovation.

Helen is also the co-founder and Business Strategy Lead of Pixel Pack, an AI-powered design platform focused on intelligent product design and creative automation for entrepreneurs and businesses. In addition, she founded Dreama AI, an experimental platform exploring AI-assisted creativity, dream-inspired storytelling, and future creative experiences, and established GOB Space, an innovation platform dedicated to connecting design, technology, entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural collaboration through exhibitions, educational programs, and community initiatives.

Her work has received international recognition through leading design and innovation programs, including contributions to Red Dot Design Award–recognized projects. Her creative research, entrepreneurial initiatives, and AI-driven design practice have been featured by Forbes, ELLE, and the Harvard Gazette, highlighting her contributions to AI-assisted creativity, cinematic innovation, and the future of human-centered design.

Committed to advancing responsible AI and interdisciplinary collaboration, Helen frequently contributes to international design, innovation, film, and entrepreneurship programs as a curator, juror, mentor, and creative leader. Through her work, she continues to build global platforms connecting technology, creativity, culture, entrepreneurship, and education while shaping the future of AI-powered storytelling and creative evaluation.

Surendra Reddy Alavala is a database development, administration, and business intelligence expert with over 10 years of global experience. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE, an author, and an academic researcher whose work focuses on data engineering, business intelligence, healthcare data integration, and data-driven analytics.

Joycelyn Alleyne is the Founder and Lead Strategist of The Growth Studio, a Barbados-based Innovation and Strategy boutique consultancy firm helping organisations across the Caribbean. Her career spans marketing, project management, executive search, entrepreneurship coaching, and innovation ecosystem work, with a track record of building structure out of complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

Srikanth brings Management Consulting, Customer Experience advisory across domains such as Telecommunications, Media, Information Technology and Cyber Security. He helps business leaders build more efficient, customer friendly, cost-optimized, analytically driven, and AI-enabled businesses. Srikanth is a co-founder of a cybersec startup that provides "CDC-On" as the IT, OT cyberdefense platform.

Claire is an Assistant Professor at Syracuse University and founder of Bonjour Data, specializing in AI, data-driven advertising, and innovation. A former TikTok marketing leader, she brings experience across academia, technology, and entrepreneurship. She also founded Bonjour Girls, a nonprofit advancing Asian women, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to evaluating innovation and leadership.

Aparna is a Senior Analyst at EY USA, specializing in AI, databases, and digital platforms for financial services. With 8+ years of experience, she has developed scalable, innovative solutions across industries like finance, transport, and e-commerce. Aparna leverages AI to drive strategic decisions, focusing on risk mitigation and digital transformation.

An award-finalist entrepreneur, international speaker and founder of Beat Freakz Fit®, a rapidly growing social enterprise creating impact across Australia and New Zealand. Jenna built a business from the ground up, reaching thousands through schools, disability, corporate and community programs. Jenna is passionate about building successful businesses that create meaningful social change.

Bethany is a social entrepreneur who designed Merry Go Round Toys after becoming permanently disabled and being medically retired from Queensland Police Service. The enterprise extends product life, reduces landfill, supports families, and embeds social inclusion at its core. Reframing toys as community assets, the organisation has built a practical, scalable circular economy system.

Based in South Australia, Christel a global multi-award-winning founder, AI-XR innovator & SocioTechPreneur. Her work focuses on helping humans develop the capability to live, learn, work & thrive alongside increasingly intelligent technologies, with a particular focus on education & preventive mental health. Christel designs human-AI capability architectures through research translation and living evidence.

Debbie Gilbert is an award-winning entrepreneur, marketing strategist and business awards expert with over 30 years' experience helping SMEs grow. She is the founder of the Best Businesswomen Awards, Best SME Awards and Businesswomen UnLtd, host of The Business Awards Show podcast, and a passionate advocate for celebrating business success.

Barno Goltsman is a creative educator and edible artist specializing in hands-on learning through edible art. She designs and leads workshops that enhance fine motor skills, sensory development, and creativity in children. She contributes to international awards programs, evaluating innovation, creative excellence, and real-world impact across diverse industries.

Founder of Sweet Clicks artisanal confectionery, 15+ years building and scaling brands globally. Prior: led international business development (Brazil, China, Mexico, Germany), generating $73M+ sales expansion. Expert in product innovation, market penetration, and franchise model development. Bilingual entrepreneur committed to recognizing business excellence.

A licensed CPA and CMA with an MS in Accounting and professional experience in audit, accounting, financial reporting, and business analysis. Dhruvil brings an analytical and objective perspective to evaluating leadership, innovation, integrity, and measurable business impact, with a strong appreciation for diverse perspectives and achievements.

Michelle helps professionals and leaders transform personal and professional disruptions into opportunities for growth. Whether it's a major life event or a quiet whisper of misalignment, these moments hold the potential for change. Through coaching, Michelle helps to uncover new possibilities, restore balance, and empower individuals to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

An entrepreneur and operations leader at Smart Installs LLC, a residential construction company serving New Hampshire and Florida. Tatsiana brings hands-on experience in business growth, workforce development, compliance, marketing, and community engagement. As a judge, Tatsiana recognizes women who demonstrate ethical leadership, resilience, innovation, measurable results, and lasting impact for all.

Arvin, a renowned figure in industrial design, has earned Gold at the A'Design Award, alongside five additional gold medals. Globally ranked 10th in Canada, 7th in Iran, and 731st worldwide. As a juror and author, his significant contributions include an authoritative book and mentorship through global workshops, promoting innovation within the design community.

Kim McGann is a dynamic coach, mentor, and visionary leader who embodies the energy of a Manifesting Generator 4/6—fast-moving, intuitive, and designed to turn inspiration into impact. Known for her ability to see what's possible long before others do, Kim is a catalyst for women ready to create more freedom.

Dr. Trisheetaa Mukherjee, Founder of Pencil9 India, has empowered 4,200+ women in remote careers since 2014. She also leads TrishTrails, curating meaningful travel journeys, and Trishae, a jewelry brand celebrating individuality. A digital entrepreneur, clinical nutritionist, and passionate traveler, she inspires women to build independent, purpose-driven lives.

Sushrut is a senior technology and implementation leader with expertise in enterprise data platforms, analytics, and large-scale program delivery. He has led cross-functional initiatives aligning technology execution with business strategy to deliver measurable outcomes. As a Stevie Awards judge, he wishes to evaluate innovation based on clarity, execution excellence, and real-world impact.

Jenny is the Founder and Director of Allied Health Admin and Consulting (AHAC), supporting Allied Health practice owners across Australia with operations, systems, and NDIS-related practice management. A Splose specialist with over 20 years' industry experience, a Gold Stevie Award winner, and a returning judge for the Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

Kirtika, CPA, CMA, EA, Accountant II at Support Kansas City. With 3+ years' experience, Kirtika has experience in tax, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. Kirtika's three designations provide the technical framework to analyze financials with absolute precision, bringing sharp, highly objective insight to the Stevie Awards judging panel to accurately measure true corporate growth.

Heather Thompson is a two-time Stevie Award-winning entrepreneur and judge. With nearly 25 years as a nationally recognized healthcare futurist, keynote speaker, award-winning artist, rare disease advocate, internationally published writer, C-suite strategist, and practicing contemplative theologian, Heather offers a track record of excellence across her vast field of endeavors.

Lucian is a data science and business strategy professional with experience spanning quantitative finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. Lucian is currently building commerce intelligence solutions at Rigel Atlas, applying data analytics, AI, and strategic research to help businesses scale. Lucian's background also includes quantitative finance, startup investing, and research in emerging markets.