Katherine Melchior Ray and Nataly Kelly, Derek Coburn, Armando and Anita Ortega | Office Hours: The Human Experience

Katherine Melchior Ray and Nataly Kelly Katherine Melchior Ray, a lecturer in international marketing and leadership at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, brings over 25 years of executive experience with global consumer brands like Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci, and has guest lectured at prestigious institutions such as Stanford and Wharton. Nataly Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer at Zappi, is an expert in global marketing and international operations, having held key roles at HubSpot and other MarTech firms. A former translator turned award-winning marketer, she has been widely recognized for her thought leadership, contributing to Harvard Business Review and speaking at top tech companies like Google and Amazon. Together, they co-authored the new book Brand Global, Adapt Local (June 24, 2025), which explores how building global brands opens access to new markets, sparks innovation, and diversifies revenue streams. Both women are acclaimed leaders with significant influence in the business world. Derek Coburn Derek Coburn is a seasoned entrepreneur and financial advisor with over 25 years of experience who challenges traditional views on retirement and work-life balance. In new, Let’s Retire Retirement: How to Live Your Life to the Fullest—Now and Later, he critiques the outdated retirement model and offers a bold, practical alternative—designing a life so meaningful and engaging that you never feel the need to retire. Derek is also the #1 bestselling author of Networking Is Not Working and sold his wealth management practice to a private equity firm in 2019. After navigating a mid-life crisis, Derek co-founded a thriving 100+ member community of CEOs and business owners with his wife, focused on connection and growth. Armando and Anita Ortega Armando and Anita Ortega are purpose-driven co-founders of Zero Energy Developments, where they are reimagining housing as a catalyst for sovereignty, sustainability, and well-being. Their energy-efficient homes integrate solar power, water and air filtration, edible gardens, and smart design—creating self-sustaining systems that support both people and the planet. With a shared background in ministry, manufacturing, and business development, Armando and Anita blend spiritual insight with practical innovation, building ventures that are rooted in love, fairness, and legacy. Over the past 30 years, they have raised four children and launched businesses like iFinviz and Zconia, always guided by a deep commitment to service and community. Their work is devoted to creating homes that educate, platforms that empower, and a future that honors both family and humanity.