Valen Valdorian is a dedicated gamer and champion of community service, and Unity Through Diversity.

With a heart for community service and cultural enrichment, Devon's journey has been marked by significant contributions in various fields, reflecting his commitment to making a positive impact.

Volunteer of the Year: His dedication to serving others was recognized when he was honored with the “Volunteer of the Year” award. This accolade came as a result of his extensive volunteer work, amounting to over 1000 hours, focused on supporting at-risk youth for the L.A. County Parks and Recreation Department.

Advocate for Orphans and Youth: For 16 years, he lived in China, deeply involved in working with orphans and young people. His approach was unique: promoting “Unity through Diversity.” He achieved this through the arts, specifically dance and acting, creating a platform for expression and connection among diverse groups.

Educational Innovator: His commitment to education led him to revamp an English school in China. His strategic and innovative approach resulted in a remarkable increase in the school's enrollment, skyrocketing from 1000 to 5500 students. This monumental effort not only expanded educational opportunities but also boosted the schools profits by approximately $7 million in just one year.

As a gamer and a global citizen, he continues to advocate for unity, education, and the transformative power of the arts.

Josh Owens is an Innovative Tech Entrepreneur and Movie Technology Pioneer

Josh Owens is a gamer, programmer, and an innovative force in the tech and film industries. His journey into the world of technology and cinema is a testament to innovation and serendipity.

Tech Entrepreneurship: He began his remarkable career journey by founding an IT company at age 18, which he successfully ran for 15 years. There he indulged in his passion for excellence and innovation, learning programming to tailor cutting-edge solutions for his clients, and improving the efficiency of their IT dollar by 75% on average.

Cinematic Ventures: His career took an exciting turn due to a unique chain of events beginning, with an unexpected encounter while supporting a Japanese flamenco guitarist. This led him to an 8-year stint in cinema, working on various movie projects.

Most notably, Joshua played a pivotal role in developing the groundbreaking technology used in James Cameron's “Avatar” (2009), which led to working on similar innovative technologies in several blockbusters by directors like Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis, reflecting his technical prowess and its application in creative industries.

As a gamer and a tech and film enthusiast, he continues to explore the intersections of these dynamic fields, driven by a passion for creativity and cutting-edge technology.

Dr. Bahia Overton holds a Bachelors' degree in Psychology and a Masters' degree in Social Work and a Ph.D. in Social Work Research, focusing on the experiences of African American female adolescents in foster care.

Dr. Overton currently serves as the Executive Director of the Black Parent Initiative. The goal of this community-based non-profit organization is to improve the lives of Portland’s African, African American and African American multi-ethnic children by focusing on optimal health and mental health, cultural identity development, and parent education to ensure parents and caregivers have the resources to help their children thrive.

In her previous role as the Director of Equity and Partnerships at the Chalkboard Project, she worked with teacher-leaders, district staff and superintendents across Oregon to center equity in educational and instructional leadership practices. Bahia is Executive Consultant for Joy DeGruy Publications, assisting Dr. DeGruy in researching historical trauma and co-developing new models and methods for culturally responsive service delivery. Dr. Overton has also assisted with training and development for government agencies in creating and sustaining equitable policies and practices.