Melissa Butler

The Lip Bar, LLC

Melissa Butler is a Detroit native who launched start-up beauty brand, The Lip Bar, into a nationwide phenomenon. Melissa has been featured by Entrepreneur, Forbes, Essence, LinkedIn and more for her work in diversifying the beauty industry and pioneering vegan products. Her passion for disrupting beauty norms was evident in her Ted Talk on the intersection of beauty and culture. She firmly believes “Everyone deserves to have representation. Without it, we are left seeking validation.” Melissa obtained her B.A. in Business Finance from Florida A&M University before going on to work on Wall Street as a licensed stockbroker and then helping to change the beauty industry as we know it.

Deisha Barnett

UPS, Strategic Communications

Deisha is Vice President of Strategic Communications at UPS where she leads storytelling targeting UPS’s workforce and external stakeholders around the globe guiding communications strategy focused on the company’s commitment to its people and its approach to environmental, social and governance issues.

Previously, Deisha led the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s brand communications team and was the organization’s first head of Diversity and Inclusion. Deisha has also held leadership positions at Walmart, and her nonprofit service includes: the executive advisory council for the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications, the board of the Atlanta Press Club, the board for the Grady Health Foundation, and the board for Next Gen Men and Women.

Deisha is a proud wife, mom and alumna of Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with a concentration in public relations.

Steven Skoler

Friend Skoler & Co

Steven Skoler has over 30 years of experience working as an investor/operating manager with growing middle market companies. Current and former Board memberships include Accessories Marketing, Inc., Ballet Jewels LLC, Box Services, LLC, CNC Global Limited, Event Photography Group, Inc., Hopkins Manufacturing Corp., Kenlin Pet Supply, Inc., Madan Plastics, Inc., Salon Lofts Group LLC, and Woodstream Corporation. Mr. Skoler has also served as the President of Madan Plastics and a Vice President of Kenlin Pet Supply. Mr. Skoler holds a B.A. from Harvard University and an M.B.A. from The Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Cheryl Moss

Friend Skoler & Co

Cheryl Moss has over 15 years of investor experience and has been a member of the Friend Skoler & Co. team since 2006. Ms. Moss currently serves on the Board of Directors of Hex Performance. She also serves on the Board of the Association for Corporate Growth's New Jersey Chapter. Prior to joining Friend Skoler & Co., Ms. Moss was a Senior Analyst at Prudential Private Capital, where she originated and managed a portfolio of private placement fixed income investments. Ms. Moss earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

Rachel Roff

Urban Skin Rx^®

Rachel Roff is the Founder and CEO of Urban Skin Rx^®, a clinical skincare brand for diverse skin tones. An established licensed aesthetician, Rachel is a game-changer in the beauty space and prides herself on bringing inclusivity to the clinical skincare industry. Rachel’s journey began in 2006 when she founded Urban Skin Solutions Medical Spa in Charlotte, NC. After treating thousands of clients for common skincare conditions related to melanin-rich skin, Rachel founded Urban Skin Rx^® skin care line in 2010 and has continued to grow a notable roster of high caliber, celebrity clientele. Rachel has been featured in numerous publications and recognized as a leading beauty innovator by Forbes and WWD. Urban Skin Rx^® is sold nationwide in over 5,000 locations at Walmart, Target, Ulta, CVS, dermstore.com, HSN.com, QVC.com and direct-to-consumer at urbanskinrx.com.