Merlee is the first Filipino to be awarded: The Creative of the Year for Southeast Asia in the Campaign Asia Pacific Agency of the Year. One of only 8 women in the 100 best Chief Creative Officers in the world, based on the Drum global ranking in 2019.

She is "Chairmom" and the former Chief Creative Officer of Dentsu Creative Asia and Pacific, Global President Dentsu Mcgarrybowen, Executive sponsor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion APAC and CEO/Chief Creative Officer of Dentsu Jayme Syfu, Dentsu One Manila and the only woman in the 20 top creative directors in ASIA as reported by Campaign brief Asia.

She was recognized with the Hall of Fame Award by the 4As Creative Guild, The New York Festivals Creative Achievement Award, and the CEO of the year by the International Association of Business Communicators. She was the first to be awarded the Creative of the Year by Campaign Asia in 2013. She was Campaign Asia’s Women Leading Change Women’s Advancement Champion for her creative work for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 2022. This year, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the 4AS of the Philippines and the Creative Guild.

Sam has spent more than half of his career in the advertising industry; a graphic designer at Campaigns Direct & Design, a copywriter and art director at Santiago & Puno Advertising, working alongside Merlee Jayme at Ace/Saatchi & Saatchi and a few more years spent with ex-colleagues as a proprietor of a small agency so that he could spend the next decade instructing the next generation of creatives at Mint College. It is not surprising that Sam turns his focus on neurodivergent individuals who have creative potential; hopefully, his own journey might inspire the Misfits to live up to their potential.

Issel Jayme, a De La Salle University graduate with a BA in Literature and a highly experienced copywriter with a decade of industry experience, including seven years in Singapore, recently returned to the Philippines. She currently serves as Creative Director at The Huddle Room, bringing her expertise to the local creative landscape.

Clearly an apple that doesn't fall far from the tree, Merlee Jayme's eldest child has already made a name for herself in the creative world, with a Cannes Lions Bronze award and Gold & Silver wins at the Marketing Event Awards.

Beyond technical skills, Issel Jayme possesses a deep compassion for the neurodivergent talent at The Misfits Camp. As Creative Mentor, she provides holistic guidance, nurturing their unique talents and fostering a supportive environment where they can thrive.

J.R. is constantly amazed at being able to carry a computer in his pocket.

Currently on a well-being break. Previously led creative tech teams at AdSpark, Dentsu Jayme Syfu, Digit / DM9JaymeSyfu, Interuptive (Singapore), BBDO/Proximity (Singapore), and OgilvyOne.

For the past 19 years, he has been using computers to create delightful experiences for various brands and advocacies. His work has been recognized at various awards shows including Cannes Lions Change for Good Hackathon, Spikes Asia, AME Awards, Effie Awards, The Webby Awards, Ad Stars, NYF Awards, Davey Awards, Araw Values Awards, and Boomerangs.

Rochele Masangkay is an experienced finance operations professional, personal assistant, and business support admin with over two decades of experience, including several years working in Dubai. Prior to this, she has been part of the finance team of the advertising agencies: DM9 Jayme Syfu and Dentsu Philippines.