Authors

Jeff Rogers is President and Chief Creative Officer of Zap Creative, Inc. a strategic communications company based in Chicago. He is also known by thousands of corporate clients through his work onstage as a professional emcee and host for corporate meetings and events. A veteran of the famous Second City Theater in Chicago, Jeff performed with comedic stars such as Steve Carell from The Office, Stephen Colbert from The Colbert Report, Saturday Night Live alum and current 30 Rock stars Tina Fey and Rachel Dratch, Nia Vardalos, Ian Gomez, from My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Amy Sedaris. Jeff is currently working on his second book “The Power of PLAY” which teaches individuals how to create an environment conducive to success through our ability to PLAY. Meet Jeff at www.meetjeffrogers.com

Kate Porterfield is a clinical psychologist and a facilitator of Improvisational workshops and classes. Trained at the legendary Second City, Kate performed, taught and directed with the Detroit company and went on to launch The Second City Training Center in New York. As a group facilitator, Kate has developed and led workshops and interactive programs for organizations seeking to heighten creativity, strengthen communication and media skills, and enhance team collaboration. Kate’s clients have included Major League Baseball, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, MTV, Staples and the National Hockey League. Kate is on staff at Bellevue Hospital in New York City and a clinical instructor at New York University School of Medicine.

Maria Corell began her entertainment career in Chicago performing with the Second City National Touring Company and writing and directing for Second City Communications. Maria also co-wrote and starred in the nationally syndicated sketch comedy television show, The Sports Bar and later became Producing Artistic Director of the Second City Cleveland. She was also a member of the Zap Creative, Inc. team , writing strategic corporate communications elements for such clients as: IBM, Motorola, GM, Ford, Chrysler, Abbott Labs, Schering Plough, Bayer, Little Caesars’ Pizza, BP, Staples, McDonald’s, Burger King, Church’s fried Chicken, Staples, Schneider Electric, Border’s, 7UP, Pepsi, Coors Light, CNA, Bank of America, Century 21, DMB&B, UTY, Sears, American Bottling Company, Allied Van Lines, and Waste Management to name a few.

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