Cali Alpert, Show Producer//Host. Cali Alpert, New York-based producer, host and dv shooter with twelve years experience developing, launching and overseeing top-rated celebrity, travel, and human interest programming. Cali interviewing skills for King Biscuit TV led her to E! Entertainment Television, supervising hour-long celebrity profiles and travel specials called on as a most requested interviewer. She went on to help launch Quincy Jones’ VIBE and HBO and MGM TV international segments for “Sex Bytes” and “Daily Edition”. Producing at THE ROSEANNE SHOW, Cali conceptualized and launched a special segment featuring everyday visionaries and offbeat characters around North America, in while also producing a wide range of celebrities, musicians and newsmakers. She is currently an active part of VH1 production, recently producing a highly publicized documentary on white power music and a highly rated documentary on Lynyrd Skynyrd, now submitted for Emmy consideration. Cali hosted cooking segments with renowned American chefs for the Cable Health Club on The Family Channel before doing a variety of music and travel show pilots. She went on to represent VH1’s burgeoning news department as West Coast Correspondent and Grammy co-host for their live annual special.

Cali’s second ‘career’ has developed around the globe as a published photographer and writer for both print and interactive media. Having traversed much of Western, Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, Australia and North and Central America. Whether it’s interviewing Tom Cruise, visiting a desert-dwelling hermit, covering the techno-tribal Burning Man festival or visiting a Cuban communist youth camp, Cali’s dualistic sensibility serves to present underexposed subjects in a highly stylized, mainstream way.

Rocco Cataldo is an award winning filmmaker and Co-Founder of Open Road Productions. Through his eight years of directing and producing independent music videos and short films Rocco has successfully found work across the country. His music video "Good Stuff" by the group GIANT premiered nationally on BET and had a successful run for a number of weeks. "Bounty Hunters" a short film series he directed and produced was promoted on Fox Thing in the Morning and the Metro Mix program on CLTV. In addition to directing and producing Rocco and his production company are set to launch an online radio station, to help showcase local Chicago talent on a national level.

Amy Jacobson has over 15 years of traditional and enhanced television production experience. She has created, written and produced entertainment lifestyle, reality, news, sports, infomercial and cross-promotional programming for CBS, E! Entertainment Television, Warner Bros., Universal Studios and others. She has produced a wide variety of live and taped, long and short form programming for both the domestic and international marketplace. Amy has been a pioneer in interactive television, converging the broadcast and Internet experience. She also created and developed interactive computer art from music and early interactive computer games. Amy is a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Producers Guild of America, and a founding member of the Interactive Television Alliance. In addition, she is an ongoing participating advisor of the AFI Enhanced TV Workshop.

On a personal note, Amy is a major animal lover and has been an advocate for animal rights awareness for most of her life. She has also been an educator for 3 decades, teaching kids mathematics in a fun and engaging way.

Michael P. Teach, Musical Director for sponsorKIDS, has more than 30 years experience in both the musical and computer industries. A partner in the design and operation of "Studio in the Rockies" in Vail Colorado. Opened in 1980 the then "state of the art" 850 seat venue provided "big name" live entertainment including Stan Getz, BB King, Tammy Wynette and Keith Richards to this world class ski resort. In the late 1980's founded Aspen Computers in Denver Colorado specializing in producing and selling PC "clone" computers into the federal government sector. Returning to his childhood home Chicago in the mid 1990's Michael was a computer consultant to the LaSalle street brokerage industry. He became the Network Administrator for Resurrection Healthcare and was responsible for the design and implementation of a mission critical fiber optic network backbone connecting all hospitals, doctors, and clinics to Resurrection's computer center. But, the truth be known, he was happiest backpacking thru Europe for three years singing for his supper after serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. Michael brings energy and commitment to the challenges ahead and looks forward to successfully presenting "Music4Miracles" to the world stage. michaelt@peacejourney.com

Alan R. Scott's, Music Director unique and diverse career encompasses many facets of the music and related entertainment industry, from special events producer/organizer, talent coordinator, and international consultant, to award-winning composer, music producer, and performer. Creating his acclaimed "Music Bridges," Scott has organized projects and workshops worldwide since 1988 in such diverse locales as Russia, Romania, Indonesia, Ireland, Cuba, Australia, and Germany/Expo 2000. Scott talents include talent acquisition, record companies and management liaison, public relations, location scouting, and scheduling and travel logistics. He further manages concert production, workshop panels, fund-raising, executive production of the recordings and accompanying documentary films, interviews and press conferences.

Scott is the composer of songs recorded by top artists including: Celine Dion, Notorious B.I.G., Gloria Estefan, Smokey Robinson, Patti LaBelle, Sheena Easton, Oak Ridge Boys, and The Pointer Sisters. His songs have been heard in films and television shows such as "First Wives Club," "Top Gun," "Coming To America," "Karate Kid," "Beverly Hills 90210," and "Fame." Scott has secured the participation of more than 200 headlining artists and songwriters such as: Bonnie Raitt, Woody Harrelson, Jimmy Buffet, Cher, Michael Bolton, Burt Bacharach, Evan and Jaron, Joan Osborne, Styx, Dave Koz, Stewart Copeland, Diane Warren, Cyndi Lauper, Lamont Dozier, Gladys Knight, Paul Williams, Indigo Girls, Mick Fleetwood, Mi'shell Ngedeocello, Chuck D., Don Was, Rodney Crowell, Desmond Child, N'Dea Daven port, and Peter Frampton, Hall & Oates, Chaka Khan, Brian Wilson, Ashford & Simpson, Joni Mitchell, Luther Vandross, John Fogarty, David Foster, Robbie Robertson, and Babyface. He has also organized and booked the panels and seminars for the Academy's annual SONGEXPO.

Scott is a member of BMI, NARAS, FIDOF, SAG, AFTRA, and AEA.

Adrienne Belafonte Biesemeyer is the daughter of famed actor and humanitarian, Harry Belafonte. Adrienne holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art from West Virginia State College and a Master of Arts Degree in Community Counseling from the West Virginia Graduate College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a private practice focusing on children and their families. She manages a program titled: FIREWALL: STOP AIDS whose goal is to 1. get in front of the AIDS epidemic with a preventive education program targeted at a new generation of sexually active youth, with the primary purpose being to prevent the further spread of AIDS. 2. To reach teens and young adults in South Africa and the United States who's generation is at the threshold of sexual activity and who have not yet contracted HIV or AIDS, and to make this population aware of how to protect themselves from AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases. She is laying the groundwork for development of a new Life Style Curriculum for South Africa and the USA.

Lamont Dozier, Songwriter, Artist Performer, American Idol Judge 2003.  Just one look at a list of his Top Ten compositions - hits that have spanned four decades--is sure to send a thrill through any fan of popular music. As a producer, Lamont's renowned skill has fueled the careers of a dozen artists. And to top it off, Lamont is also a powerful artist in his own right. With gold and platinum records and pop smashes of his own, Lamont established himself in the latter half of the '70s as an artist to be reckoned with. After taking some time off to concentrate on writing for the likes of Eric Clapton and Phil Collins, along with working on several projects for television, film, and theatre, Lamont is back with his debut album, "REFLECTIONS," on his own new label, D-Flawless Records. A major part of his success are the classic Motown songs composed by the hit machine of Holland-Dozier-Holland, the songwriting trio that churned out a massive stream of songs for the Supremes, the Four Tops, the Temptations, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, The Marvelettes, Marvin Gaye, and others that not only become hits at the time of their release, but have been woven into the fabric of American pop culture both then and now.  Just about anybody over 12 can hum them: "Baby Love", "Where Did Our Love Go", "Baby I Need Your Loving", " You Can't Hurry Love", "Reach Out, I'll Be There", "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You", "Stop! In the Name Of Love", " Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart", "Heat Wave", "Nowhere to Run", "Bernadette", "It's The Same Old Song", and more.  Holland Dozier-Holland alone were the architects of the self-titled Sound of Young America and created the songs that turned a fledgling Detroit record company into an industry groundbreaker and powerhouse.

Jeff Grossberg. Jeff directs our online marketing technical and musical content as well as assists in directing inschool music programs.. has the following diverse and extensive business and music background that compliments the mission of sponsorKIDS: CEO of DotCom Marketing, an award winning web design company established in 1995. DotCom has dedicated departments for site administration systems and online marketing.CEO of Ally Record Network, a broad range music enterprise established in 1995. Ally has dedicated music recording studio, production/song writing experience and extensive contacts in the music industry. Multi-marketing, Jeff has an extensive history with various multi-marketing companies and marketing plans. Testing has been conducted for employing cutting edge methods of marketing music into schools and direct to consumers.

Kym Nelson, MTV 2 and MTV; Director Sales. Advisory Board. Kym brings to sponsorKIDS special insight into the world of TV and Internet marketing, sales and advertising. She helps us formulating approaches for promotions that make a difference. Kym's inventiveness helps us model the professional components to deliver Rock the Castle Concert Series to the sponsorship marketplace. Kym is dedicated to helping make this world a better place for kids and has a special love for animals! If you speak to Kym, ask her about her killer doggie treats! Kym's amazing heart keeps us all grounded in our professionalism and centered in our vision for a better world!

Bonnie Skop, Assistant Producer, has extensive experience in production, advertising, and marketing arenas. Bonnie holds a Bachelors in Telecommunications from Michigan State University with a minor in Film from University California Los Angeles (U.C.L.A) and produced--Cirque Ingeniue, Live....It Is Saturday Night!!!. Some of her key advertising clients have included Brother International, Alamo International, Delta Dream Vacations International and Bloxo Records. Bonnie is focusing her heart and energy on production of sponsorKIDS' Rock The Castle Concert Series, a series of music concerts set in castles and castle-like locations all over the world. Bonnie brings to sponsorKIDS® a special balance of business, production quality and a personal drive and commitment to help children globally.

Nicole Ann LeCompte. Nicole started her career in modeling at the age of 17 in Miami, Florida when an agent from Irene Marie Inc., accidentally ran into her and her family on the beach of Fort Lauderdale. Nicole has been the face of several different national and international television commercials working as a fashion and television model for companies across the United States, including Sears, Nutrasweet, Macy's, Burdines, Diet Coca Cola and Beefeaters Gin. Nicole has always been an advocate for causes including environmental, domestic Violence, cultural exchange, missing and exploited children and victims of incurable diseases and afflictions, leading to her involvements as a spokesperson and for the Peace Journey global programs. "In exchanging cultures we can help the children of this Planet Earth grow and live in a healthy perfect spiritually reciprocally balanced way.To help heal this world, we need to help those who need it more than us, and sometimes help comes in many guises and from those you'd least expect"
NL, November 10,2004. Email: nicole@peacejourney.com

Andrew Weilgus. Mr. Weilgus received BS in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises from the Syracuse University's School of Management. As Co-Founder of Scarlet-Fire Inc. Mr. Weilgus has lent his vision and dedication to the cause of putting cost reducing recording technology in the hands of any recording artist who can benefit from it. While at Syracuse University Mr. Weilgus was one of the directors of the University Concert Board for three years organizing and promoting campus concerts including Wyclef Jean, Moby, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Run DMC, Matchbox 20, Tribe called Quest, Ozomatli among others. He has also interned for N2K records in Los Angeles, CA, and for Troposphere Studios outside of New York City. Mr. Weilgus most recently worked for the Digital Club Network based in Manhattan New York.

Education and Expedition

Stan Hickory, Peace Journey Expeditions Director, is experienced with kids, education and the outdoors. Stan comes to us from Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago, were he taught Science and EAST (environmental and spatial technology). Prior to teaching in the inner city, Stan was an experiential education consultant at Lake Forest Middle School and taught four years at Lake Bluff Middle School. Stan has been nominated for various teaching awards including the Golden Apple Award. His desire to work with kids has expanded outside that classroom through coaching varsity basketball, soccer, golf and sponsoring the school newspaper, photography club, outdoor club and the yearbook. His expertise is in rock and alpine climbing. His climbing / guiding has taken him to two of the world's seven summits and many other peaks in Nepal, Africa, Europe, South America and North America. With AMGA (American Mountain Guide Association) and NREMT (National Registry Emergency Medical Technician) certification, and five years as a volunteer fireman, Stan is experienced and trained to guide around the world with confidence.

Ed Goodman, Mindshare: visioning, engineering, entertainment, music/ arts, marketing. While many members of the MindShare team have diverse backgrounds and colorful resumes, Ed Goodman truly exemplifies the term "renaissance person" By drawing on ideas and principles from seemingly disparate fields of expertise, he brings a unique and powerful creative context to the group. He put himself through engineering school as a professional musician, a craft he still enjoys today. Having performed in concert or festival Barbra Streisand, Olivia Newton-John, Tony Bennett, Doc Severinsen, Diana Ross, George Benson and many others, he has been involved with music for more than 30 years. He was the lead and featured trumpeter at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Caesar's Palace, and the MGM Grand Hotel in Reno, NV. Here, he leads the creative development of projects like the World Anthem, ArtsQuest "the living arts experience, The Blues" an American cultural evolution and the Artists Mentoring Program. Ed was the creative force behind MindShare's Student Ambassadors Program, connecting thousands of students in more than 25 countries to share their music, art, songs, poetry and community service projects, building valuable connections and deepened understanding and appreciation among the cultures. Through a virtual education community students and teachers can bring a window to the world to this innovative project, uniting students in efforts to a more peaceful and collaborative world.

Paul Jensen, Mindshare: visioning, marketing, branding, communications, architecture. Paul has an educational background centered in art history and architecture. His love for aesthetics and strong design were instrumental in bringing him to the fields of communications, marketing, advertising and visual design.   With a single goal to create and execute exceptional branding and communication strategies.  Receiving numerous awards, highlights in national publications and many exhibitions, his work has been the cornerstone behind his relationship with clients like the US Olympic Committee, MCI, Hewlett Packard and Florsheim. After successfully creating and performing hundreds of communications projects in print, broadcast, environmental and interactive media, he realized his dream of putting his talents solely towards socially responsible companies, who's products and services help to promote greater good for the world. 

Patricia Lock, Tall Ship Marketing/Communications. Patricia is the expert in Tall Ships, specializing in promoting historic tall-masted sailing vessels known as "tall ships" through city festivals. Patti discovered this unique niche in 1997 while she was employed at Chicago's Navy Pier as Director of Sponsorship. With over twenty years in the special event/sponsorship business, Patti shows corporations how to sell product by combining maritime history and sea education through sail training and festivals reaching millions of consumers in the process.
Patti received her bachelor's degree in marketing at the University of South Florida. She is a frequent speaker and educator on the merits of sail training for youth at seminars throughout the United States. With the assistance of corporate America, her goal is to put as many disadvantaged children through a sail training program so that they can gain a greater appreciation of the sea as a crew member on board a tall ship.

Business and Legal

Randy Kravitz, advisor to sponsorKIDS, has 25 years experience in Sales, Marketing, International and Executive Management roles. Randy currently serves as President, AzertyUnited Canada, the largest distributor of computer consumable and peripheral products to the Canadian marketplace and a division of United Stationers, the largest distributor of Business Products in North America.

Randy spent 10 years with American Greetings Corporation in progressive Marketing and Product Development positions, relocating to Chicago as Director of Marketing for a newly acquired subsidiary company. In 1990, Randy joined United Stationers as Director, Sales and Marketing United Brands focusing on the company’s private label, developing it into the largest selling private brand in the industry and a promotion to Vice President.

Additional to his work in the U.S., as Managing Director of United Worldwide Limited, Randy founded and developed the company’s Asian sourcing business with offices in Hong Kong, vendors across Asia and customers in Europe and North America. Randy became Vice President, International Development developing and evaluating the company’s international strategic plans, which ultimately led to the acquisition of Azerty Canada in 2000.

Ronald S. Kravitz, Partner, Liner Yankelevitz Sunshine & Regenstreif LLP, Ronald S. Kravitz is a partner in the San Francisco office of Liner Yankelevitz Sunshine & Regenstreif LLP and a co-chair of the Civil Procedure sub-committee of the ABA Employee Benefits Committee. Mr. Kravitz received his J.D. from Temple University School of Law in 1986 and began his legal career as an Attorney Advisor for the U.S. Department of Justice. With more than 16 years of experience as legal counsel in complex business litigation matters, his practice has been focused primarily on ERISA and securities-related matters since 1992. He has represented numerous third-party plan administrators, registered representatives, broker-dealers, and fiduciaries in connection with plan administration and investment matters. Mr. Kravitz also has been co-lead class counsel in numerous ERISA class actions.