Ciriaco Sayoc is the founder of Non Uniform Standard, a design company focused on bespoke solutions that apply his knowledge of pattern making and craftsmanship to create one of a kind pieces. His influences begin with a career in fashion and having worked for companies like Levi’s, Nordstrom and The Northface, he fell in love with design. His passion for creating has led him to do work from designing a pair of jeans, to creating mobile platforms and screens for a musical. His work has been seen and featured in SF chronicle, The Washington Post, and Hyperallergic.com.

ChiChai (she/her) is an artist, educator, and community-gatherer born and raised in Occupied Ohlone Land, also known as the Bay Area. She frees her Pinay roots from its history of colonial oppressions through her artwork. In all mediums she creates in, ChiChai aims to honor indigenous craftsmanship, the matriarch that has raised her, and Mama Earth. ChiChai received her MA in International Studies from University of San Francisco (2016), in which she was awarded Most Original Thesis for her master's thesis "Challenging Filipino Colonial Mentality through Philippine Art." She has taught youth for various programs throughout the Bay, including Galing Bata and Youth Art Exchange.

Johny Cariño Marquez is an artist, designer, and maker based in the SF Bay Area. He utilizes second-hand items and scrap materials and reworks them into new and functional pieces.

Nicole-Jocelyn Sanchez is the designer and owner of Niana Collection, a brand dedicated to validating the multidimensional nature of identity and culture. With a focus on modern wear infused with cultural elements, she is currently exploring ways to bring Filipino identity into contemporary fashion. Debuting Niana Collection in 2022, she has since received 2023 Balay Kreative Grant and residency and has designed pieces for weddings, comedy performances, and editorial photo shoots. She envisions expanding Niana Collection into wedding boutiques across the U.S. while making cultural fashion accessible for everyday wear.

Marissa Macayan (she/her) is a community builder and storyteller based in San Francisco. With a background in Filipino folk dance, hospitality, and community programming, she creates spaces that honor identity, spark connection, and celebrate culture. Her work centers intention, belonging, and visibility through gatherings and collective storytelling.