MEET OUR EXPERTS

FOUNDING EXPERT & CEO

Jonathan Bias is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning speaker, and a traveling communication expert featured in Forbes.

He has re-defined public speaking in a variety of different industries, conducting workshops and private sessions for CEOs, Doctors, Lawyers, Professors, Police Chiefs, and over a dozen high-profile Celebrities.

  • Heather Peterson

    RESIDENT COMMUNICATION EXPERT
    (In-Person & Virtual Clients)

    Heather Peterson is an award-winning speaker and a former communication director. She holds a master's degree in communication.

    Heather first stepped on stage in high school at sixteen and instantly fell in love with public speaking. Soon after, Heather entered into international speaking competitions where she won multiple awards. At ELITE, Heather shares her tools with Lawyers, Doctors, and Executives.

  • Ashley Thompson

    RESIDENT COMMUNICATION EXPERT
    (In-person & Virtual Clients)

    Ashley Thompson has her PHD in communications and a master’s degree in speech writing. Ashley switched her major from political science during sophomore year in college after reading an article online about communication.

    At ELITE, Ashley offers her expertise to our high profile clients in the entertainment industry, assisting with speech writing, message formation, and stage presence on global panels.

  • Mark Burdette

    RESIDENT COMMUNICATION EXPERT
    (In-person & Virtual Clients)

    Mark Burdette holds a masters degree in communication and public relations. He discovered his passion for communication while visting Europe during his senior year in high school.

    AT ELITE, Mark works closely with our international clients in the business world looking to enhance their verbal communication skills and take their business to the next level.

  • Vanessa Mendez

    RESIDENT COMMUNICATION EXPERT
    (International Clients)

    Vanessa Mendez is an award-winning speaker and a former spokeswoman. She holds a master's degree in communication and speech writing.

    She began speaking on stage in middle school at eleven and speaks in four different languages. At ELITE, Vanessa offers her expertise to our international clients looking to enhance their verbal communication skills. Her footprint spans over a half dozen countries.