Catharina Alves-de-Souza  Research professor, University of North Carolina Wilmington  Alves-de-Souza is the director of the Algal Resources Collection at UNCW’s Center for Marine Science conducting research on several microalgal-related projects, from getting a better understanding of the environmental study of toxic blooms in lakes and ponds to more ...

Hunter Ingram Assistant Museum Director, Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens Ingram works to strengthen interpretation of and community engagement with the historic site. He is the creator and host of the “Burgwin-Wright Presents…”   “The first season was called ‘Outlander in the Cape Fear,’ which used the beloved book and TV seri ...

Aariene Hansley Entrepreneurial Academy Education Coordinator, Genesis Block In her role, Hansley supports Genesis Block cohort companies and the development and planning for the expansion of its digital learning academy. She uses her cell phone as a primary source for communication and to keep up with news and events.   Newspapers and magazines Hansley regularl ...

Douglas J. Wood Senior Counsel, Reed Smith LLP Wood is an entertainment and media lawyer with a global law firm, representing marketers, producers, studios and performers. He is also a published novelist, and his latest book “Blood on the Bayou,” was released this month.   Technology is critical to performing legal services, Wood said. This includes on ...

Joseph Conway Chief equity and inclusion officer, City of Wilmington Joseph Conway helps the city design a five-year strategic plan to improve understanding, equity and civic inclusion. He uses technology to review quantifiable and qualifiable peer-reviewed research and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) best practices and to read stories about the personal impacts ...

Mike McGill President, WaterPIO and Principal, LeadCopperRule.com Mike McGill leads two companies, one helping water and wastewater utilities with their customer, media and crisis communications, and another helping water providers navigate communication under new regulations for lead in drinking water.   Newspapers and magazines he regularly reads include The W ...

Kimberly Lupo Founder and CEO, Portrett Pharmaceuticals As the founder of the recently opened Portrett Pharmaceuticals in the MARBIONC facility, Lupo leads an analytical testing laboratory for pharmaceutical drugs being investigated for Food and Drug Administration approvals.   In everyday life, Lupo uses technology for information. “I use YouTube for entert ...

Paige Coniglio Specialty leasing manager/ marketing director for Mayfaire, CBL Properties   “Some of the digital media software I use includes content management systems, text messaging software, Microsoft Teams and social media management platforms, such as Sprinklr,” Coniglio said.   Industry news she reads include National Retail Federation& ...

Constance Knox Owner, Genealogy TV and NC Ancestry Constance Knox helps genealogy enthusiasts with researching methods, finding records and getting organized so that they can share their family tree with family and future generations. For this, she works from home researching websites like Ancestry, Family Search, MyHeritage and many DNA websites.   “It&r ...

Jhaniqua Farrar Palmer Outreach programs director, YWCA Lower Cape Fear   YWCA Lower Cape Fear helps equip women in the community with digital skills to be successful in the workplace through its Strive Curriculum.   Magazines she regularly reads include National Geographic. “It is one of my favorite magazines. I love whales and thinking about the env ...