Kathryn “KJ” Kozak-Freeda is a leadership coach, organizational consultant, and facilitator, and the founder of KJ Kozak Consulting, LLC. With a PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology, she supports entrepreneurs, creatives, and mission-driven professionals in building sustainable careers and meaningful impact…Without burnout.

Jessica Lynne Schachter is a writer, author, and community builder based in Montclair, known for her books A Life Sentence and This Is My Book of Happy. A retired attorney turned creator, she’s passionate about storytelling that connects and uplifts — from her community platform We Are Montclair to new projects preserving the voices of her temple’s elders.

Kimberly Wright’s career is driven by creativity, passion, and a commitment to producing impactful content for children. With extensive experience in television production, Kim currently works as a Senior Producer for GBH Kids, where she plays a key role in shaping children's programming like Work It Out Wombats! for PBS Kids. 

Marie-Catherine Glaser’s path is guided by purpose, passion, and a deep sense of community. With a global background in language education and cultural programming, Marie-Cat now leads L’Alliance New York’s Montclair Campus, where she’s helping to shape a future rooted in language, learning, and connection. From launching a full-time French immersion preschool to organizing Montclair’s upcoming Bastille Day Weekend celebration, her work invites people of all ages to come together through culture.