Atlanta native Gabriella “Guitar Gabby” Logan is a Strategy Lawyer and proud Spelman College and Vermont Law School graduate. Her passion for perspective fueled her desire to establish TxLips Band, LLC., a global entity that triples as a TxLips Academy, TxLips Consulting Group, and an international female and gender-expansive rock collective. Logan believes it is vital for people to be well-rounded and strategic in creating careers based on passion and built off longevity.

Kristina Echols is born and raised in South-side Chicago, IL. She graduated from Spelman College in 2019 with a B.A. in Sociology, and a minor in Dance. During college, Kristina was a Corella & Bertram Bonner Scholar and represented Spelman’s civic engagement office on a national level. She was an Andrew Goodman Foundation Fellow and a Fellow of the Spelman College Social Justice Program. She completed internships with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC., the Atlanta Braves, The Greening Youth Foundation, and 9to5 Womens' Rights Organization (which she is now the youngest board member). Upon graduation from Spelman, Kristina was a Fulbright Scholar in Sarawak, Malaysia. In addition to her academics and community engagement, Kristina is a professional dancer for the US Womens' National Basketball Association team, The Atlanta Dream, and uses dance not only as a passion but a second career. She loves doing the work of the people and knows the power of the arts. She has committed to doing this work for the rest of her life!

Jess Garland is a Dallas-based singer-songwriter, recording, and performing artist. She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with a B.A. in Political Science, and a minor in Psychology. She is a multi-instrumentalist who combines harp and guitar loops to evoke her unique brand of celestial avant-garde pop with ethereal jazz tones.  Jess most recently opened for Jackie Venson and Hayden Pedigo.  She has also opened for Gingger Shankar and Madame Gandhi.  Most recently Garland was awarded as a Local Legend from Wild Turkey’s Creative Director, Matthew McConaughey.  Jess has partnered with She Shreds Media and has been featured in Guitar Girl Magazine and Kyser Presents Locals. Jess has also worked with other guitar brands like D’Addario.  Jess is an educator and the President and Founding Director of Swan Strings and has recently been appointed Executive Director at Girls Rock Dallas.