Founder
Melanie Wagner, featured at CES and awarded in France as a visionary techie, is the founder of Matilda, a New York-based Minority-Women Enterprise. Matilda is focused on decentralizing essential products and services to underserved communities through a fusion of hardware, software, and design. Melanie’s dedication to sustainable, high-growth devices aligns with her profound commitment to social impact, shaping the innovation and development of future communities.

Isaiah Miller is a certified urban planner with a profound understanding of urban design and hazard mitigation, has played a crucial role in various transformative projects. He led the design for “RESIST DELAY STORE DISCHARGE,” a comprehensive urban water strategy for Hoboken and has collaborated extensively with city planning and emergency management offices in NYC. Isaiah’s expertise in integrating sustainable and resilient urban planning principles is vital to WoNova’s mission to develop future-proof urban spaces.

Stacey Weismiller brings diverse experience from roles across various industries, most recently as the Initiatives and Community Lead for Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains at the World Economic Forum. With a strong background in public sector projects from her time at the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and extensive involvement in community-oriented initiatives, Stacey is adept at steering projects that significantly impact community development and economic growth.

Co-Chair of Investments for Real Estate in the US
He serves as the Managing Partner and lead of Real Estate at WoNova. With over two decades in the real estate industry, he has spearheaded more than $18.5 billion in transactions across various disciplines including lending, private equity, and commercial brokerage. Previously, as Managing Director and Head of Real Estate for one of the largest firms, and with substantial roles at Savills USA and CBRE, he brings a wealth of expertise in real estate investment and capital markets.