Alexis Russell is a writer, music artist and story enthusiast. Some of her most recent accomplishments include completing the KIPP Alumni Leadership Accelerator, becoming an Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar, and earning her certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship program with Cornell University.

Alexis values authenticity, compassion, and empathy, believes in speaking out against any and all injustice, and recognizes and acknowledges that everyone has a purpose, everyone has a story worth sharing, we must be intentional about the actions we choose to take, and everyone isn’t worth your energy.

With more than six years of experience in the marketing, project management, nonprofit, and event planning, Alexis brings her extensive talents and skillset to the EXP Studio team to connect with people who are looking to elevate and bring their ideas, visions, and aspirations to life.

‍Mom, Public Speaker, Content Strategist, Music Artist, Writer

Ace Russell is a professional designer, innovator and multipotentialite. His path of innovation began at a very young age when he would create marble sets in his childhood bedroom. A polymath with a focus on UX/UI Design and Digital Technology, Ace brings his experience and wealth of knowledge to the team.

Ace earned his BFA in New Media Design and Imaging from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has worked as a New Media Designer and Developer in higher education and with marketing and creative agencies. His experience includes co-founding the video game, ChosenFate™, and working in multiple fields — game design and development, technology and innovation, marketing, and visual arts.

Ace loves encouraging and teaching others how to become entrepreneurs and self-sufficient enthusiasts and has a passion for entertaining, creating, and developing innovative solutions to any problem.

‍Designer, Photographer, Videographer, Dancer, Developer

Clarence is an experienced Visual Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the design industry.