Alea Gilhuly-Mandel is a lifelong explorer who has worked with both established and emerging companies in order to discover new ideas, beliefs, and communities. Her background includes roles with KNB Communications, located in Connecticut, and Brandnation, located in London. She played major a major role in representing clients to media outlets and new potential consumers. Alea received her Bachelor's Degree from Curry College, in Massachusettes, and a Master's Degree from Richmond, the American International University in London. She grew up in Wallingford, Connecticut.