Gal Shitrit

Interview by Visual Collaborative July 2020 Yaffo Saloniki – Simcha Barbiro Gal Shitrit, is a singer, actress, and dancer based in Israel. She performs as a soprano singer in the musical MAMMA MIA. Her accomplishments include performances at the national theater in Tel Aviv HABIMA. As a feature in our Oxygen interview series, Gal discusses … Continue reading Gal Shitrit

Tony Prest

Interview by Chief Executive June 2020 Illustration by Visual Collaborative Chief Anthony Tosan Prest is a businessman, a patron of active culture and lifestyle pioneer based in Lagos. He ran as a candidate for the office of Governor in 2015 in the state of Delta. He is the founder and Chief Executive of Prest Group, … Continue reading Tony Prest

Sheila Ruiz

Interview by Visual Collaborative June 2020 Sheila Ruiz outside the Cinnamon Club, London. Photo by Ivan Gonzalez  Sheila Ruiz, based in London, is Deputy Director at the Royal African Society, where she focuses on organizational development, partnership-building, and acts as the cultural head for the charity. She has over 15 years’ experience working in the … Continue reading Sheila Ruiz

Marcia Ashong

Interview by Chief Editor June 2020 Photo courtesy TheBoardroom Africa Marcia Ashong is the Founder and CEO of TheBoardroom Africa, an initiative that champions women in executive leadership across Africa by working with venture capital and private equity investors, development finance institutions, and organizations across the continent to improve female representation in boardrooms and investment … Continue reading Marcia Ashong

Femi Oso

Interview by Visual Collaborative June 2020 Photo courtesy Femi Oso Oluwafemi Oso, known as Femi (Feh-mee), is a technology professional and Computer Enthusiast who lives in the Winnipeg province of Manitoba in Canada. Formerly a resident of Lagos, and an IBMer, he partnered with various professionals within the organization innovating on the continent. As a … Continue reading Femi Oso

David Hayter

Photo by Storm Santos Interview by Chief Editor June 2020 David Hayter is an American-Canadian actor, voice actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. He is known as the English voice actor for Solid Snake and Naked Snake characters of many titles in the Metal Gear video game series. His works as a screenwriter include blockbuster movies … Continue reading David Hayter

Teodore Thomas

Interview by Visual Collaborative May 2020 Photo courtesy Teodore Thomas Teodore Thomas is a graphic designer based in Miami, Florida. As a featured profile in our Oxygen interview series, Thomas talks about his career and experience in the design industry. He also talks about his faith which is based on Christian and biblical principles. (VC) Outside … Continue reading Teodore Thomas

Cory Berendzen

Interview by Visual Collaborative June 2020 Photo courtesy Cory Berendzen Cory Berendzen is a digital colorist and innovator based in Austin, Texas. As a featured profile in our Oxygen interview series, Cory talks about innovation and some of his inventions like Frogboard, his business journey, collaborations, and patents. He also shares some insight into what motivates … Continue reading Cory Berendzen

Aditi Patil

Interview by Visual Collaborative May 2020 Photo courtesy Aditi Patil Aditi Patil is a first-generation Indian-American Computer Science major at Columbia University in New York City. She is also a researcher, writer, and a game-changer among her peers. She founded XX Coders a nonprofit organization that works with less privileged young women coders of diverse backgrounds who … Continue reading Aditi Patil

Chinyere Ibenye

Interview by Visual Collaborative May 2020 Photo courtesy Chinyere Ibenye Chinyere Ibenye a fine artist and a painter based in Nigeria. She studied at the California Arts and Crafts in Oakland and is self-proclaimed as a Contemporary Impressionist. Her love for colors is in colorful, vibrant, and energetic methods expressing her Africanism. As a feature … Continue reading Chinyere Ibenye