Speakers

Ambica Prakash is the principal of Eighty2degrees, a social-impact design studio in Washington, DC. Originally from New Delhi, India, she brings more than 20 years of design experience in both academia and agencies, guided by a firm belief in design's ability to effect positive change. She founded Eighty2degrees in January 2010 to help organizations do good through purposeful, beautiful design, working with clients including Capital Area Food Bank, Columbia University, and the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Ambica holds three degrees in design and has served on the board of AIGA's DC chapter.

Yi-jo Shen is a Taiwanese visual storyteller currently based in Washington, D.C. Her work as a content producer at Radio Free Asia mainly focuses on humankind's stories, with the goal of strengthening and enhancing people's awareness and appreciation of cultural heritage. She specializes in bridging the gap between generations and differences, and motivating creativity to solve social problems. With a background from The George Washington University, Yi-jo brings a unique perspective on visual communication that connects diverse communities and addresses social challenges through compelling storytelling.