
About the speakers:
Zak Vono (Experience Design, 2019) – Group Strategy Director / On Board Experiential
Zak Vono is a Creative Strategy Director at On Board Experiential, where they’ve been since 2019, previously serving as a Senior Creative Strategist and Creative Strategist. Before that, they spent a decade as a Production Designer at the Middle East Policy Council. Zachary also held roles at RedPeg Marketing and worked as an Executive Assistant & Researcher for Ambassador Frances Cook. They earned a Master’s in Branding/Experience Design from VCU Brandcenter and a B.A. in Political Science from Weber State University.
Melissa Poe (Experience Design, 2020) – Senior Designer / On Board Experiential
Melissa Poe is a Senior Designer at On Board Experiential, where responsibilities include concepting and designing client experiences, as well as creating pitch decks for major brands such as Airbnb, Nike, and Stripe. Prior to this role, Melissa served as a Graphic Designer and Shop Director at Ruth Soukup Omnimedia from February 2017 to September 2019. Additionally, a stint as a Creative Strategist intern at On Board Experiential in June to August 2019 involved researching consumer trends and developing strategic insights. Melissa holds a Master of Science in Business/Branding – Experience Design from VCU Brandcenter (2018-2020) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Longwood University (2012-2016).