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Tom Chelednik

The KNOT

Tom has over 25 years of sales and marketing experience, including 17 in the wedding industry. From 2008 to 2020, he held leadership roles at The Knot, including Regional Director of Sales and Director of Training, which helped professionals grow their businesses across 20 states and Canada. Tom also served as COO of The Treasury Venue Collection, gaining firsthand experience with venues. He rejoined The Knot Worldwide in 2022 as Director of Vendor Engagement, traveling to learn from the coach and connect with wedding pros.  When not on the road, Tom enjoys time with his family, including his three grandchildren.

Nadia Bilchik

Greater Impact Communication

Nadia is an internationally renowned communication training expert, author, keynote speaker and television personality. She is the author of three communication skills focused books, and her clients include leading Fortune 100 companies, associations and colleges. She has delivered keynotes and conducted training workshops for a broad range of audiences both in the USA and globally, and has interviewed high-profile figures, celebrities, and corporate leaders including President Nelson Mandela, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and George Clooney. She has also anchored and hosted programs for CNN, CNN International, CNN Airport Network and MNet Television, (South Africa).

Drei Alquiros

Creative Pandas Design LLC

Drei is the founder of Creative Pandas, a full service digital marketing agency for wedding and event professionals. With a background in design and storytelling, Drei helps brands show up with clarity, personality, and purpose — turning content into connection and strategy into growth. Through honest collaboration and thoughtful execution, Creative Pandas empowers wedding and event pros to build a brand that is impossible to ignore and feels true to who they are.