Kristin Paiva is a casting director, voice director, producer, and coach with nearly two decades in the entertainment industry. After 18+ years at Disney, where she cast and directed for Phineas and Ferb, Big Hero 6: The Series, Hamster & Gretel, Muppet Babies, and more, Kristin launched Paiva Productions to champion inclusive, authentic storytelling across animation, games, dubbing, and commercial work. Known for her supportive, intuitive style, she brings heart, humor, and a deep understanding of character to every session. Kristin is passionate about elevating emerging talent, helping actors grow, and shaping a voiceover industry that’s as diverse and dynamic as the stories we tell.

For 14 years, Rick was the signature promo voice of AMC Network, shaping the sound of iconic shows like The Walking Dead, Mad Men, and Breaking Bad. He’s the voice behind Marvel legends like Thor and Hulk, and a familiar presence in blockbuster game franchises including Call of Duty, Halo, Batman: Arkham, and Diablo. You’ve heard him on NBC, ABC, FOX, and practically every major network. Rick is the founder and director of BOOKABLE VOICEOVER, a leading training and demo production company since 2010. He coaches private clients and leads masterclasses for SAG/AFTRA, top conventions, and universities across the country. In partnership with audio guru George Whittam, Rick co-created TRI-BOOTH, makers of the hit portable recording studio. A seasoned Broadway, TV, and stage actor, Rick brings decades of performance expertise to the booth. Outside the studio, he’s a devoted dad, lifelong vegan, passionate bodybuilder—and a very amateur magician.

Michelle Sundholm is a wife, mother, Voice Actor and Coach. An Oregon native and 10+ year veteran of the industry, Michelle’s voice has been heard for brands such as: CBS Sports, Redken, Microsoft and Intel, to name just a few. Her skill and professionalism have landed her multiple Voiceover award wins and the OneVoice Inspiration of the Year Award, but she is also a Five-Time SOVAS juror. In her free time, Michelle is the co-owner of the Demo Dream Team and loves a hardcore workout at her local Orange Theory. Michelle is honored to be invited as a speaker at the first annual VO Summit Pacific Northwest Conference and looks forward to sharing her love and knowledge of the voiceover industry.

Growing up with an engineer father who founded Sunn Musical Equipment (Jimmi Hendrix, The Who, Eric Clapton and more) Steve Sundholm couldn’t help but be drawn to the audio production and music world. Blessed to observe and collaborate with many incredibly talented producers and engineers, Steve had the chance to learn creative and technical workflow techniques from the biggest names in the business. Steve’s first “big break” in the music business came when he produced Grammy-Nominated artist Jim Brickman’s song “Hideaway”, which peaked at #3 on the Billboard AC Chart. As Chief Engineer at renowned West Hollywood studio NightBird Recording, Steve also had the opportunity to branch outside of the music scene and into the Voice Over world, most notably engineering Forrest Whitaker on the IBM “Smarter Planet” ad campaign. Steve uses his eclectic background to create top-notch demos for voice actors through the Demo Dream Team, while still producing and engineering for Jim Brickman and Pink Martini. Steve is looking forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with the VO Summit Pacific Northwest Conference attendees.

Alice Everdeen is a professional voice actor and UGC creator trusted by brands like McDonald's, Lenovo, IBM, and Southwest Airlines. Her innovative approach has earned her features in CNBC, Business Insider, and Money.com. For two adventurous years, she ran her business from a decommissioned school bus turned mobile recording studio while traveling the U.S. Now living in Thailand, Alice continues to bring brands’ stories to life in bold and creative ways.

Karen White is a retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel, a lawyer and a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker and Trainer. She is also a Certified Personality Insights Behavior Consultant specializing in DISC methodology. Karen has been a professor at the USArmy JAG school at the University of Virginia Law School and in her time in the Air Force have been an administrative officer and JAG and run various law departments in US bases around the country. She's also headed the Utilities Litigation Team for the Air Force and is currently an attorney advisor for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center. As a coach Karen has worked with various organizations including the Panama City Beach, FL Chamber of Commerce, Mary Kay, Boots to Business and the Recovery Mission in Panama City, FL teaching various leadership, business and negotiations seminars. She's also a Mom of three amazing daughters and "Honey" to three adorable grandsons.

Lynn Norris’ knock-out talent can pull in, protect, or push your audience around with a friendliness so spry they’ll think they asked for it and then ask for more. Tack on the ease and speed with which she delivers, and it’s no wonder she’s fast becoming a leading female contender in the highly competitive Voice Over ring. Lynn’s got a full locker of vocal aptitudes & attitudes that can resonate with big brains, tender hearts, smart asses, silly gooses – and your toughest customers therein. Her opera background and love of animation gives her an extra appreciation for the dramatic and the ridiculous. And after a long career in financial software development, Lynn is also fluent in “tech speak”, “financial copy”, “software education”, “compliance concepts”, and she knows how important it is to deliver your information in an easy to digest and engaging manner. When she's not behind the mic, Lynn has partnered with Brigid Reale to create the Ultimate Solopreneur's Outsourcing Resource, VA For VO - connecting creative solopreneurs, like voice actors, podcasters, and on-camera talent, with industry-savvy outsourcing allies, who get your world and can handle the tasks you shouldn’t be doing - whether you need help once or every week. And she educates them too.

With childhood heroes like Captain America and Mel Blanc, and a list of credits that reads like a Choose Your Own Adventure book, it’s no wonder Tim Powers is one of the most versatile and sought after voice actors and coaches in the business. With more years under his belt than a pair of well loved Levi’s 501’s, Tim’s voice can be heard on everything from video games (find him in Genshin Impact and Final Fantasy), commercials (if you've bought a mattress lately, odds are he convinced you) to medical narrations (he can pronounce those tongue-twisters like a pro), and more genres than you can shake a script at. (Yes, that’s also him on Dateline NBC, Disney games on Alexa, and tons of dubbed shows and movies on Netflix). Tim also directs and teaches and provides one-on-one coaching sessions for voice actors of all levels. But Tim’s talents reach far beyond the vocal booth. He has become a superhero to budding voice actors as coach and mentor, treating his students like cherished members of a creative family (earning him the nickname ‘Cap’ after his beloved childhood hero). His coaching isn't just about perfecting lines; it's about cultivating a warm, collaborative atmosphere where everyone's unique talents shine. Using the superpower of improvisation, with a nod to his days with The Groundlings and Upright Citizens Brigade, Tim founded ‘Timprov’, an improv workshop where voice actors embrace spontaneity with the finesse of seasoned performers, or they laugh trying. He may not leap tall buildings in a single bound (that we know of), but Tim's unique blend of experience, versatility, authenticity and sense of fun turns the art of voice acting into an exciting, memorable, laughter-filled adventure