OUR TEAM

[section_dd bg_color=’#ffffff’][column_dd span=’4′][team_dd name=’Michael Hall’ position=’Co-Founder • CEO’ image=’https://digigrass.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/mikehall-300.jpg’ short_bio=’As Owner and Senior Managing Partner of MediumFour, Michael oversees the development of technology and marketing solutions to build and brand companies from inception to execution. ‘ modal=’1′ social_target=’_self’ social_under=’1′]As Owner and Senior Managing Partner of MediumFour, Michael oversees the development of technology and marketing solutions to build and brand companies from inception to execution. Distinguished by its Marketing Energy Design™ mantra, MediumFour delivers the vision and innovation needed to drive momentum for a formidable client roster. Michael’s insatiable curiosity and unmatched drive propel MediumFour’s results. Clients draw on his expertise in strategic business blueprinting, mind mapping and brand psychology to meet specialized market needs through customized technology platforms. After his initial business venture at age nine, Michael later launched his first official company at 19. Today, he continues his success as an innovator and proponent of social entrepreneurship through Pretty Fresh, My Drink Ticket, Gateway Software Development, LLC and Digital Grass, LLC.       Committed to transforming the professional landscape in South Florida, Michael has devoted himself to bridging the diversity gap in technology. From seeking to support Diversity in Technology as a conduit for minority professional development, to volunteering as a youth mentor with #YesWeCode, his vision for progress is unwavering. Michael also founded Justice TM, the first organization created to shed light on “Stand Your Ground” legislation through awareness of the Trayvon Martin case. Michael’s accomplishments have earned him a place among the Who’s Who of South Florida, and continue to pave the way for innovation in his community and well beyond.[/team_dd][/column_dd][column_dd span=’4′][team_dd name=’LaToya Stirrup’ position=’President’ image=’https://digigrass.com//wp-content/uploads/2014/12/latoyastirrup.jpg’ short_bio=’LaToya Stirrup has over a decade of experience leading award winning projects and performing in the disciplines of account management, project management, production and traffic. ‘ modal=’1′ social_target=’_self’ social_under=’1′]LaToya Stirrup has over a decade of experience leading award winning projects and performing in the disciplines of account management, project management, production and traffic. While working at Ogilvy (2004 – 2006) and AgencyNet Interactive (2006 – 2011), which is now AgencyTen, she actively managed enterprise-level digital marketing solutions for brands such as Slim-Fast, Dove, Nickelodeon, Bacardi, Grey Goose, Island Def Jam, Ruby Tuesday, and Mike’s Hard Lemonade. Upon joining La Comunidad (2011 – 2013), she expanded her experience as Director of Project Management & Creative Resource Manager by working to build the Project Management Department and establish processes for resource management within the agency. She also had the opportunity to lead all digital initiatives and delve into traditional media as well as the US Hispanic/LATAM market handling TV, print, radio, direct marketing as well as experiential projects for brands such as Volvo Cars, Converse, Time Warner Cable, Modelo Especial, Trident, and Corona Extra. Since venturing out to become her own CEO in July 2013, LaToya continues to leverage her diverse experience as a strategic consultant and digital project manager. In September 2014, LaToya was selected to sit on the Economic Development Action Committee under the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust. In addition to holding this public position, LaToya is involved in and committed to the historic preservation and redevelopment of Coconut Grove, thereby building upon the rich legacy of her pioneering great-grandfather, E. W. Franklin Stirrup. As a co-founder of Digital Grass, LaToya looks to connect all of her passions and dedication to the growth of Miami by providing budding entrepreneurs with the strategic thinking and execution usually only afforded to top-ti[/team_dd][/column_dd][column_dd span=’4′][team_dd name=’Alecia C. Daniel’ position=’VP of Outreach & Community Development’ image=’https://digigrass.com//wp-content/uploads/2014/12/aliciadaniel.jpg’ short_bio=’Alecia C. Daniel is an attorney with extensive experience in Business Law, Corporate Transactions, Creditor’s Rights and Real Estate Law. Ms. Daniel’s clients encompass a wide variety of industries including national lenders, entrepreneurs and small businesses.’ modal=’1′ social_target=’_self’ social_under=’1′]Alecia C. Daniel is an attorney with extensive experience in Business Law, Corporate Transactions, Creditor’s Rights and Real Estate Law. Ms. Daniel’s clients encompass a wide variety of industries including national lenders, entrepreneurs and small businesses. In 2014, Ms. Daniel decided to venture into the world of entrepreneurship and launched Genesis Law, PA, a firm that primarily focuses on providing legal services to the new businesses. During the first four years of her legal career, Ms. Daniel worked with a general practice law firm in New Jersey where her primary practice areas were Civil Litigation, Real Estate and Business Law. In 2010, Ms. Daniel relocated to South Florida and served as a Creditor’s Rights Attorney, representing national lenders in Bankruptcy and Foreclosure cases. In 2014, Ms. Daniel launched Genesis Law, PA, a law firm dedicated to representing the interests of entrepreneurs, start-ups and growth businesses.   Ms. Daniel earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in 2002 and her Juris Doctor from Western New England College School of Law in 2005. She is licensed to practice law in States of Florida, New York and New Jersey, the U.S. District Court of New Jersey and the Northern, Middle and Southern U.S. District Courts of Florida.[/team_dd][/column_dd][/section_dd][section_dd bg_color=’#ffffff’][column_dd span=’4′][team_dd name=’Ann Marie Sorrell’ position=’VP of Public Relations’ image=’https://digigrass.com//wp-content/uploads/2014/10/annmariesorrell.jpg’ short_bio=’Ann Marie Sorrell has more than 10 years of experience in marketing, public relations, business development strategies, and events management.’ modal=’1′ social_target=’_self’]Ann Marie Sorrell has more than 10 years of experience in marketing, public relations, business development strategies, and events management. She has managed a Florida based boutique marketing firm for eight years in which she oversee the day-to-day operations and serves as of Project Manager for most of the firms projects. Ms. Sorrell specializes in developing and implementing strategic marketing plans, building community alliances, and consulting organizations on maximizing the return on their marketing investments. Ms. Sorrell has a Masters of Business Administration degree from Nova Southeastern University and Bachelor of Science degree from Florida A&M University.[/team_dd][/column_dd][column_dd span=’4′][team_dd name=’Uhriel Bedoya’ position=’VP of Financial Development’ image=’https://digigrass.com//wp-content/uploads/2014/10/uhrielbedoya.jpg’ short_bio=’Uhriel Edgardo Bedoya is Managing Director at the Royal Bank of Canada for Latin American and Caribbean Development where he is responsible for business development strategy in the region..’ modal=’1′ social_target=’_self’]Uhriel Edgardo Bedoya is Managing Director at the Royal Bank of Canada for Latin American and Caribbean Development where he is responsible for business development strategy in the region. His main area of focus has been generating business opportunities for RBC’s Commercial Bank in the Caribbean. He has also been instrumental in building relationships in South Florida with locally headquartered firms with Caribbean Interests. During his tenure as Managing Director he also served in tandem as Head of Corporate Banking for RBC Bank Jamaica, managing the bank’s largest government and Commercial relationships, a portfolio of over $130 million. Immediately prior to this role, Uhriel served for five years as Director for RBC Capital Markets – Global Financial Institution where he was the Relationship Manager for institutional clients in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Prior to joining RBC Uhriel was an International Banker with M&T Bank in Baltimore, Maryland responsible for commercial lending for small and medium businesses in Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, and Peru. Previous roles at M&T in Buffalo, New York including Internal Consultant as well as Manager for Procurement and Vendor Management for the bank’s Consumer Lending Division. Prior to M&T Uhriel was contracted for a short stint with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Uhriel has also been hired as executive consultant to expats relocating their careers and families to Latin America as well as strategy and financial consultant for startups in both for profit and non-profit in technology and wellness. His most recent project has him consulting for himself as he gears to launch his own entrepreneurial venture.       A native of the Republic of Panama, Uhriel holds a MBA in Finance and Business Public Policy from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a MA in International Studies from the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, and a BS, summa cum laude, from Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Fluent in Spanish, French, and English, Uhriel has conducted business in over 15 countries and various industries globally.       In his spare time Uhriel has volunteered in South Florida over the last 6 years actively involved as a mentor in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami; as a fundraising speaker on behalf of the United Way in Corporate Fundraising campaigns, and as a Classically Trained singer with the Master Chorale of South Florida organization with which he performed with the Cleveland Orchestra Miami Residency, with virtuoso violinist Itzhak Perlman, and with renowned Italian singer Andrea Bocelli.[/team_dd][/column_dd][column_dd span=’4′][team_dd name=’Dante’ D. Fillyau’ position=’Co-Founder • Technical Director’ image=’https://digigrass.com//wp-content/uploads/2014/10/dantefillyau.jpg’ short_bio=’Dante’ D. Fillyau is Managing Partner of MediumFour and a proficient webmaster and web-content manager.’ modal=’1′ social_target=’_self’]Dante’ D. Fillyau is Managing Partner of MediumFour and a proficient webmaster and web-content manager. His eclectic interests from childhood propelled him first to earn his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Florida A&M University, then his Master of Arts in Graphic Design from the acclaimed Savannah College of Art and Design. A love of math and his engineering experience spur Mr. Fillyau to approach each design and web project both spatially and visually, moving beyond a 2D framework. “Design is a creative outlet for me,” says Mr. Fillyau. “As the main web designer, I get to blend art, design and technology.” His background with magazines and agencies also fuel the nontraditional aesthetic he brings to corporate projects. Mr. Fillyau’s design and marketing career began with the launch of his own company, Baldpointe. While running Baldpointe, he was also Creative Director at The Marome Agency, where he translated client marketing objectives into comprehensive creative strategies, managing the print production as well as branding solutions for corporate and special events. As Graphic Designer at Shocase magazine, coordinated print conception and layout for the bi-monthly south Florida lifestyle guide. At MediumFour, Mr. Fillyau is presently responsible for overseeing the creation, development and management of all creative from conception to implementation for new and existing clients. He ensures that each project meshes with the clients’ vision and is adept in developing creative approaches that align with clients’ strategic direction and communications strategies. Mr. Fillyau is an active member of progressive organizations such as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Young Professional Network of Miami. Mr. Fillyau shares what elevates MediumFour above other agencies: “I take the time to do the research of trends for that industry or product, look behind the idea and combine the two to create something different for our clients.”[/team_dd][/column_dd][/section_dd][section_dd bg_color=’#ffffff’][column_dd span=’4′][team_dd name=’James L. Bearden’ position=’Legal Counsel’ image=’https://digigrass.com//wp-content/uploads/2014/12/jamesbearden.jpg’ short_bio=’James L. Bearden has more than 20 years experience in corporate, communications and entertainment law. Currently, Mr. Bearden is of counsel at the law firm of Lewis & Thomas, LLP in Boca Raton, Florida.’ modal=’1′ social_target=’_self’ social_under=’1′]James L. Bearden has more than 20 years experience in corporate, communications and entertainment law. Currently, Mr. Bearden is of counsel at the law firm of Lewis & Thomas, LLP in Boca Raton, Florida. Mr. Bearden’s current practice emphasizes the representation of individuals, corporate and business entities involved in the entertainment industry. Mr. Bearden has extensive experience in the negotiation, preparation and administration of a wide range of contracts involving music/television/film production and distribution companies, artist and entertainers, publishing, Internet companies, radio networks, boxing promotions, concert and sporting event sites and venues. Transactions in which Mr. Bearden has participated include corporate mergers and acquisitions, real estate development, civil litigation, the representation of radio and television stations, cable and broadband systems. Also, Mr. Bearden has held the positions of Associate General Counsel at Don King Productions, Inc. in Deerfield Beach, Florida, of counsel at the law firm of Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson in Miami, Florida and of counsel at The Thomas Law Group, PA, in Boca Raton, Florida.   He is a graduate of the University of Detroit and of the Howard University School of Law. At the University of Detroit Mr. Bearden majored in radio, television & film production.   Mr. Bearden holds memberships in the Federal Communications Bar, the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association, and is also an agent/signatory of the Writers Guild of America, East and West. Mr. Bearden is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida, the District of Columbia, before the US District Court for the District of Columbia, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, and the US District Court for the District of Maryland.[/team_dd][/column_dd][column_dd span=’4′][team_dd name=’Kathy Eggleston’ position=’Member’ image=’https://digigrass.com//wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kathyeggleston.jpg’ short_bio=’Kathy Eggleston has focused her twenty-five-year (25) career in corporate communications and philanthropy on helping businesses to succeed by empowering their people and strengthening their communities. ‘ modal=’1′ social_target=’_self’ social_under=’1′]Kathy Eggleston has focused her twenty-five-year (25) career in corporate communications and philanthropy on helping businesses to succeed by empowering their people and strengthening their communities. She became a leading force in the redevelopment of midtown Ft. Lauderdale as co-founder of Avenue of the Arts Executive Suites, a prime office space designed to help small businesses and professional practices grow more business in South Florida. For this and her two-decade record of launching community projects that sustain themselves over time, in 2011 she was honored by Leadership Broward as Leader of the Year and “Avenue Executive” was named the city of Fort Lauderdale’s best low-rise commercial renovation of the year. Kathy also successfully advises large enterprises wishing to achieve greater strategic impact from their community investment programs through her practice, K. Eggleston Consulting. Prior to owning her own businesses, Kathy served as an executive for two of South Florida’s largest companies. Her programs and organizations have received numerous awards, including national recognition on the “Best Companies to Work for in America” list in FORTUNE magazine. She is a past president of both the North Broward Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and Donors Forum of South Florida, has served on numerous boards including Leadership Broward, Leadership Florida, Community Foundation of Broward and the Entrepreneur’s Council of Nova Southeastern University’s Huizenga School of Business. She was a leader in the start-up teams that launched the African-American Achievers awards, Deliver the Dream, Positive Images of Broward County, Rebuilding Together Broward, and her current initiative, the Pathway Scholars scholarship program for Nova Southeastern University.[/team_dd][/column_dd][column_dd span=’4′][team_dd name=’Sophia Nelson’ position=’VP of Social Communications’ image=’https://digigrass.com//wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sophianelson.jpg’ short_bio=’Sophia A. Nelson is a life-long marketing, advertising and public relations professional having worked in the industry for more than 25 years.’ modal=’1′ social_target=’_self’ social_under=’1′]Sophia A. Nelson is a life-long marketing, advertising and public relations professional having worked in the industry for more than 25 years. Sophia has worked on many accounts some which include Florida Department of Environmental Protection, The Florida Consortium of Urban League Affiliates, South Florida Water Mgmt District, Glatting Jackson/AACEOM, The City of West Palm Beach, Pahokee, Delray Beach and Riviera Beach, and as a managing partner for the Mosaic Group.[/team_dd][/column_dd][/section_dd][section_dd bg_color=’#ffffff’][column_dd span=’4′][/column_dd][column_dd span=’4′][team_dd name=’Keachea Dixon’ position=’Legal Counsel’ image=’https://digigrass.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/keacheadixon.jpg’ short_bio=’Keachea Dixon is an attorney licensed in New York and Jamaica. Ms. Dixon’s practice focuses on Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Sport and Technology. ‘ modal=’1′ social_target=’_self’ social_under=’1′]Keachea Dixon is an attorney licensed in New York and Jamaica.  Ms. Dixon’s practice focuses on Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Sport and Technology.

Ms. Dixon participates in seminars and presentations around the world on topics relating to social media, technology, and intellectual property. Ms. Dixon has presented at the Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators in Perth Australia on ‘How to Manage the Use of Your Intellectual Property on the Internet to Shape Your Future in the Global Fashion & Design Industries’.  She has spoken to businesswomen around the world on the legal aspect of using twitter and other social media platforms in business. Most recently she spoke to businesswomen in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Social Media in the Workplace: An Asset or Liability?

Ms. Dixon is admitted to the Federal Courts of the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, has a Master of Law Degree in Intellectual Property (IP), Technology & Commerce from University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly known as Franklin Pierce Law Centre), is a certified mediator in the area of IP, Technology & Commerce, is a NGO representative at the United Nations Department of Public Information and is knowledgeable in International Development. She was a partner at Gordon Dixon & Company, and was in-house counsel for Dilieu Technology LLC, an IT solutions company.

Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Dixon has counseled startup companies in the fashion, film, music and publishing industries.[/team_dd][/column_dd][column_dd span=’4′][/column_dd][/section_dd]