Joan Wang is a performance driven leader with deep experience in the airlines and negotiation industry, working at the intersection of strategy, operations, and human connection within complex global environments.

Across her career, Joan has built a strong reputation for connecting with customers, driving meaningful commercial results, and leading with clarity and discipline. Her work is grounded not just in hitting targets, but in understanding people, navigating complexity, and making smart decisions under pressure.

Vinaya Rao is the founder of Viya Contemporary.

Vinaya is a curator, cultural connector, and community builder who has created something truly special through her gallery in Seattle. Viya Contemporary is not just a space for art. It is a place for conversation, reflection, and bringing people together around ideas that matter.

In November 2025, Viya Contemporary became the home for the launch of Living with Purpose, hosting an unforgettable evening that brought together leaders, creatives, and changemakers to celebrate stories of meaning, resilience, and impact. It was a powerful example of how art, community, and purpose can intersect in a very real way.

Vinaya is now also becoming a co-author in the second Living with Purpose book, adding her own story and perspective to the growing community that has formed around this project. Her journey sits beautifully at the intersection of creativity, entrepreneurship, and service.

Pamela Passman is a global leader who has spent her career operating at the powerful intersection of technology, policy, integrity, and impact.

Pamela is Global Chair of Corporate Advisory and Managing Director in New York at APCO Worldwide, where she advises organisations navigating complexity, risk, and reputation on a global scale. She is also the founder of CREATe.org, an organisation that reshaped how enterprises protect integrity, cybersecurity, and intellectual property across global value chains.

Previously, Pamela served as Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Global Corporate and Regulatory Affairs at Microsoft, where she led regulatory compliance, public policy, and corporate citizenship worldwide, including senior leadership roles across Asia.

She currently serves on multiple boards spanning technology, education, and human rights, including Kinaxis, Kids In Need of Defense, and Lafayette College.