Paul Lazazzera is the Co-Founder of Benni Pops, the Santa Cruz–based brand redefining frozen treats with organic, dairy-free pops infused with adaptogens. A lifelong learner and the brand’s resident mushroom expert, Lazazzera has spent the past 13 years growing, foraging, and studying fungi. Before launching Benni Pops, he spent over a decade as an educator. Today, he brings that same curiosity and craftsmanship to creating functional, feel-good frozen treats that inspire joy and connection.

Regan Caton is a lifelong arts professional, curator, collage artist, and creative entrepreneur whose career spans fine art, design, publishing, and retail. She began her career in the creative world with a jewelry company, gaining hands-on experience in product development, branding, and storytelling.She later served as Marketing Director for a global online art gallery, where she curated artwork and artists for the platform, led international calls to artists, and worked closely with creatives to expand their reach through thoughtful curation and marketing. Her work has consistently bridged art and commerce—connecting artists with collectors while building meaningful visibility.Regan is the founder and curator of Coffee Table Art Book, a contemporary art book celebrating coffee through artistic expression, and the first title published under her boutique imprint, Coffee Table Art Book Press. The book features 65 artists and photographers from around the world and reflects her commitment to supporting working artists through fair compensation and exposure.She is also a practicing collage artist, known for work that incorporates recycled, vintage materials and everyday ephemera, and the co-owner of Coffee Table Collective, a lifestyle store in Montclair, New Jersey, focused on art, antique furniture, and sustainably sourced finds. Across all of her ventures, Regan’s work centers on curation, community, and creating spaces, both physical and printed, where art and daily ritual intersect.

Amy Zalneraitis is the Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of We Feed Raw, a direct-to-consumer raw dog food company delivering complete and balanced, species-appropriate meals to dogs nationwide. With a background in marketing, writing, and creative direction, Amy focuses on shaping the brand’s voice, visual identity, and storytelling, helping establish a higher standard for transparency, education, and trust in the pet food industry.We Feed Raw was originally founded by Amy’s sister, Alissa, whose deep love for dogs and commitment to animal welfare inspired the company’s mission. After Alissa’s passing in 2014, Amy stepped in alongside her family to help carry her sister’s vision forward and preserve the legacy she created.Today, Amy continues to steward the brand with a focus on integrity, education, and making biologically appropriate nutrition more accessible to dog owners. She remains deeply inspired by Alissa’s belief that dogs deserve food that works with their biology and supports true health, not just survival.

An autodidactic graphic artist, poet and fashion model, Lindsey is the creative specialist on the team. Bringing years’ experience with Royal Caribbean, and a diverse portfolio of campaigns from Macy’s to MAC Cosmetics, she’s helped launch successful brands in the alternative cannabis industry such as Mellow Fellow. Lindsey develops business relations, branding and marketing strategies from wholesale to retail.