The Impact Lounge Team
Driven by Experience and Passion
The Impact Lounge is backed by the seasoned professionals of Caspian Agency, renowned for producing some of the largest and most impactful events for major foundations like the Rockefeller Foundation, Skoll Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Omidyar Network. Our CEO, Heather Mason, brings a rich background in film and event production.
With roots in the Sundance Film Festival press office (1993) and the Cannes Film Festival (1996), Heather has a deep understanding of the film industry. She produced the Interactive Lounge at Sundance in 2000 and has experience working at Fox Studios in Los Angeles. Her passion for filmmaking and social impact drives The Impact Lounge’s vision to unite these two powerful worlds.
Heather Mason
CEO & Founder, The Impact Lounge
CEO & Founder, Caspian Agency
20-year veteran in the event production sector, working specifically with large foundations and social good organizations, and employing a global team of project managers. Started out in the film industry working at the Sundance Film Festival in 1993, Cannes Film Festival and then Fox Studios, before transitioning to events.
Alison Bedwell
Chief Strategy & Partnerships Officer, The Impact Lounge and Caspian Agency
Alison connects brands to purpose through strategic partnerships and curated experiences. With 20 years in global event strategy and production, she’s worked with foundations, governments, and mission-driven brands. As a senior leader at Caspian, she believes strong partnerships create lasting impact.
Gabi García-Gallont
Project Lead & Logistics, The Impact Lounge
Gabi is an event producer with 15 years of international experience, working on everything from corporate events and fashion shows to art exhibits and music festivals. She’s also taught Event Production at the university level. She led the team behind The Impact Lounge launch at Sundance and plays a key role in driving its continued growth.
Cassie Bradley
Creative Director
Cassie is a UK creative with 20 years’ multidisciplinary experience driving social change through film, performance, and social entrepreneurship. She shapes The Impact Lounge’s creative vision and partnerships with empathy, collaboration, and boundless imagination.
Sunny Rainwater
Communications and Media Manager
With 20 years of experience in event logistics, Sunny specializes in managing media and press partnerships, overseeing all communications, and ensuring seamless coordination, impactful coverage, and strong alignment with brand strategy and company goals.
Bailie Rowe
Financial Sales Manager, The Impact Lounge
Financial & Accounting Manager, Caspian Agency
Bailie has worked in accounting and finance for over 15 years, working with nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Bailie is responsible for the financial management and wellbeing of The Impact Lounge by overseeing the day to day transactions as well as developing long term financial goals.
Rachael Conrad
Principal, Partnerships and Programming
Rachael brings a decade of experience across entertainment and social impact, including roles at CAA and Netflix, to shape timely programming informed by both industries. A community weaver, systems thinker, and relationship strategist, she creates meaningful experiences for partners and audiences.
Laura Moore
Chief of Staff
Laura is an experienced event manager and theatre producer who has worked in live events for over 20 years. Selected highlights include the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Skoll World Forum, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.