Kelsey Alaine Merritt, born on October 1, 1996, is a renowned Filipino model, celebrated as the first Filipino woman to grace the runway of the iconic Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and to feature in the revered Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Hailing from Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines, Kelsey's diverse heritage includes a Filipina mother and an American father of French, German, British, and Irish descent, who resided in Clark, Angeles City. She obtained her degree in communications from Ateneo de Manila University in May 2017, before embarking on a successful modeling career. With an impressive portfolio that includes commercials for Palmolive, San Miguel Light, and Kashieca, as well as numerous magazine covers in the Philippines, Kelsey has since relocated to New York City and Los Angeles, solidifying her status in the global fashion scene. Her talent and appeal led to signing with Wilhelmina in New York and later with The Society. Kelsey's groundbreaking achievements in the fashion industry have solidified her status as a trailblazing figure, inspiring aspiring models globally.

Kelsey Mitchell, born on November 12, 1995, is a prominent American professional basketball player currently shining with the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She achieved great success during her college career with the Ohio State Buckeyes, being named the Big Ten women's basketball player of the year in 2018 and securing multiple All-American accolades. Mitchell's remarkable performance during her senior season left an indelible mark on NCAA Division I history, where she finished with the third-most points and an incredible career total of 3,402 points. Her exceptional talent and leadership qualities have not gone unnoticed, as she was honored with the Dawn Staley Award in 2018. In the WNBA, Mitchell was the second overall pick in the 2018 draft and has continued to excel, earning numerous accolades, including multiple All-Star appearances and the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award. Her contributions on and off the court have solidified her status as a core player for the Indiana Fever, with whom she signed a supermax contract. Mitchell's influence extends beyond the WNBA, as she has also showcased her skills overseas with clubs like Al Ahly and Shanxi Flame. Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, and a graduate of Princeton High School, Mitchell's journey is marked by her outstanding achievements and unwavering dedication to the game.

Kelsey Hightower, born on February 27, 1981, is a renowned American software engineer, developer advocate, and speaker celebrated for his significant contributions to Kubernetes, open-source software, and cloud computing. Growing up in Long Beach, California, and later relocating to Atlanta, Georgia, he embarked on his career journey by earning a CompTIA A+ certification and securing a position at BellSouth, installing DSL service. His career trajectory led him to establish his own IT consultancy and work for notable companies such as Google and Total Systems (now called TSYS). Hightower's expertise and passion for technology shone through as he became deeply involved in open-source projects, contributing to the Kubernetes project and writing confd, his first open-source endeavor while at a Portland startup. In 2015, he joined Google, where he made significant strides as an engineer and developer advocate in the cloud computing domain. Hightower's influence extends beyond his professional endeavors; he co-founded the Kubernetes-focused conference KubeCon and co-authored the book "Kubernetes: Up and Running" with Kubernetes co-founders Joe Beda and Brendan Burns. His commitment to open source and developer advocacy is evident through his roles as co-chair of the O'Reilly Open Source Convention and a member of the governing board of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. Hightower's impactful career has left an indelible mark on the tech industry, making him a revered figure in the world of software engineering and cloud

Kelsey McKinney, born in 1991 or 1992, is an accomplished American journalist, podcaster, and author. Currently serving as a staff writer at Defector and the founding host of Normal Gossip, McKinney has left an indelible mark in the media industry. Hailing from Flower Mound, Texas, she pursued her education at the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a bachelor's degree in 2014. Notably, she interned at Reader's Digest and the Harry Ransom Center, and honed her skills as an editor for The Daily Texan. McKinney's career highlights include her role as a writer of the newsletter, Written Out, which focused on marginalized female authors. Her tenure at Deadspin and subsequent founding of the worker cooperative-owned Defector showcase her commitment to centering writers in the media landscape. Notably, she co-authored the critically acclaimed novel, "God Spare the Girls," and released her essay collection, "You Didn’t Hear This From Me," in February 2025.Residing in the Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia with her husband and dog, Georgia, McKinney's personal journey reflects her growth beyond her Evangelical upbringing. With her dynamic storytelling and impactful contributions, McKinney continues to captivate audiences and inspire fellow writers in the industry.