Meet Our Judges

Anusha Alikhan, Chief Communications Officer at the Wikimedia Foundation, which operates Wikipedia, has devoted her career to social good causes — from human rights to education and knowledge access. The 2024 New Era of Leadership winner has led global campaigns to get more women’s bios on Wikipedia so one of the top 10 most-visited websites better reflects world history.

Bernadette Aulestia is an independent public board director, global media executive, and corporate advisor, serving in the boardrooms of the Denny’s Corporation and Nexstar Media Group. The former President of Global Distribution at HBO, her work has earned her recognition as one of Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business.

With 20+ years at the intersection of media, policy, and corporate strategy, Jacquelyn Cameron is shaping the future of revenue leadership. As CRO at Axios and a former executive at The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Politico, the 2024 New Era of Leadership winner builds innovative teams that drive impact across the industry.

Christine Choi has spent her career embracing uncertainty — and helping brands do the same. A startup and nonprofit veteran, she helped launch Virgin Group’s North American companies and was the first head of communications for Virgin Galactic, Virgin Orbit, and The Spaceship Company. She’s now a Partner and Head of Brand Communications at M13, an early-stage tech investing firm.

Karla Gallardo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cuyana. Since 2011, the luxury brand has become beloved for its commitment to sustainability, quality, and women’s empowerment. Gallardo’s dedication to blending purpose with business has made her a respected leader in the fashion industry, inspiring others to rethink the impact of their choices.

Carla Harris is one of the most powerful women on Wall Street. During her 30+ years in leadership at Morgan Stanley, she’s made her mark across industries, overseeing record-breaking transactions and sitting on prominent boards, including Walmart, The Sesame Workshop, and Harvard University. She shares the lessons she’s earned as an internationally renowned speaker and author.

Christine Maguire serves as Global Vice President at Tripadvisor, where she’s redefining how brands engage with the world’s largest travel platform. A board member of the U.S. Travel Association and an advisor to tech startups, she’s driving innovation at the intersection of travel, media, and commerce — particularly around tourism’s economic, environmental, and societal impact.

Lucinda Martinez has spent more than 25 years in media and entertainment, helping iconic companies like HBO, WarnerMedia, and Netflix grow their global brands. She continues this work of creative engagement as founder of THE CULTURESHAKER and Chief Marketing Officer at HarbourView Equity Partners, a multi-strategy investment firm focused on the entertainment, sports, and media space.

Kinjil Mathur serves as Chief Marketing Officer of Squarespace, where she’s on a personal mission to reposition a CMO’s remit to include driving business impact through social impact. Such creative, purpose-driven leadership has earned her recognition as one of Adweek’s top 20 Tech Savvy CMOs and Business Insider’s 27 Most Innovative CMOs in the World.

Courteney Monroe is president of National Geographic, overseeing its print and digital offerings, vast social media footprint, documentary films, and all Nat Geo content produced for its television networks, Disney+, and Hulu. Under her leadership, the more than 137-year-old brand has become a destination for creatively ambitious storytelling from A-listers like James Cameron and Angela Bassett.

Alison Moore is a transformative leader known for her ability to evolve businesses through bold, creative ideas. Prior to joining Chief in February 2025, she served as CEO of Comic Relief US where she successfully increased its reach, influence, and impact by launching innovative campaigns, pursuing new partnerships, and expanding to emerging platforms.

In 2020, women’s sports received just 4% of all media coverage. Cut to 2025 and women’s sports now receive 20% of overall coverage, largely thanks to Jessica Robertson and her work at TOGETHXR. As the storytelling and lifestyle brand’s Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer, the 2024 New Era of Leadership winner oversees all content initiatives, development, and strategy.

As Chief Human Resources Officer at Etsy, 2024 New Era of Leadership Winner Toni Thompson leads the company’s efforts to foster engaged and impactful teams. She’s a champion for meaningful investments in Etsy’s people, creating a work environment that empowers employees from all backgrounds to come, stay, and thrive.