Christopher Meyers, FAIA, founded Meyers+Associates with a focus on mentorship, collaboration, and designing spaces that strengthen communities. Under his leadership, the firm earned AIA Ohio’s Gold Medal Firm Award for its culture and commitment to community engagement. Chris has led projects across nonprofit, higher education, hospitality, and multifamily sectors while championing a human-centered approach to design. A dedicated advocate for service, he has supported numerous organizations through pro bono work and serves on the board of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. He is also a nationally recognized speaker on mentorship and practice management, presenting for AIA, NCARB, ULI, and other organizations.

Alexa Maslowski is an anchor for Your Morning on Spectrum News 1. Originally from Cleveland, she has spent most of her life in the Buckeye State and remains connected to its communities. Alexa is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and uses her platform to help foster open and authentic conversations. She lives with her husband, Cody, and their dogs Olive and Pepper.

Coy Ellington is an 11-year-old from Louisville, Ohio, in Stark County, where he attends East Canton Schools. He is actively involved in livestock judging, baseball, football, and cattle shows. Ellington enjoys spending time on the farm, where he takes pride in managing his small cow herd alongside his best companion, his corgi pup, Millie.