Mailet Lopez

Mailet Lopez is a successful entrepreneur known for her roles as the Co-Founder and Managing Director at Squeaky Wheel Media and as the CEO and founder of IHadCancer.com.

At Squeaky Wheel Media, Mailet is instrumental in overseeing the agency's dedication to client success, managing Fortune 500 clients, and shaping core disciplines such as strategy, design, development, and marketing.

Her leadership at Squeaky Wheel Media helped the company evolve from a startup in 2001 to a team of 30 professionals, garnering industry awards like AdAge Small Agency of the Year and INC.'s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies.

In addition to her business success, Mailet is the driving force behind IHadCancer.com, a peer-to-peer support platform for those affected by cancer, stemming from her own experience of battling and overcoming cancer.

Through IHadCancer.com, Mailet has created a valuable digital network that provides connections and support for thousands of individuals, earning accolades like being named the 'The #1 Life-Saving Social Network' by Parade Magazine and winning 'Best Community Website' at The Webby Awards.

Despite facing challenges as a cancer survivor, a Cuban exile, and a woman in a male-dominated industry, Mailet's determination and intelligence have been key to her success over her fifteen-year career in paving the way for aspiring entrepreneurs.