Melissa Appel is co-author of the newly released book, "Aligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders." Melissa has 20 years of Product Management experience at companies in various industries, stages, and sizes. She helps product leaders create aligned strategies by getting the right people in the room and asking the right questions. Melissa's executive coaching focuses on process improvement, team development, and stakeholder management.

Christine Perfetti is a social psychologist, product strategist, and founder of Lift Up Connections. With two decades of experience guiding individuals and organizations through moments of change, she helps professionals gain clarity, reconnect with their genius, and move forward with vision and momentum. She has led innovation and research programs at Harvard Business School, HubSpot, Penn Medicine, and more.