Tayler Ava Friar is a writer, TEDx speaker, art historian, and global communications specialist with previous roles at The United Nations, World Bank, and Google.

Beau Bree Rhee is a visual artist and choreographer. Her work centers around body-space-ecologies and our radical dependencies with the environment and cosmos.

Karey Wallace, with over 20 years in HR, heads human resources at Lantern Community Service, optimizing operations and employee relations. She is SHRM-SCP certified, holds a HR management degree from Pace University, and lives in Brooklyn with her family.

Craig Dixon is an accomplished Business Development Executive with 15+ years of experience in various industries, including healthcare, commerce, cloud computing, and digital media.

Nakia Booth is a co-founder and executive producer of Media Scheme, a digital media company that offers audio, video, photography, and strategy services.

An experienced law professor and leader in legal education for more than twenty years, Professor Bernier has significant administrative experience in establishing several nascent law schools and accreditation.

Eric Freeze grew up in southern Alberta, Canada in the shadow of the Canadian Rockies. He studied creative writing and African-American literature in the US, getting a PhD at Ohio University and eventually teaching at Wabash College in Indiana where he is a tenured professor.

Kaila McNair is a Manager, Talent Acquisition for the Achievement Network (ANet) where she serves as a talent expert and trusted strategist on talent best practices grounded in equity and anti-racism.

Cedric Shine is a seasoned marketing strategist, writer, and Black Culture enthusiast. Cedric currently serves as the Director of Marketing Platforms & Development for Major League Soccer, focused on growing the youth audience by leveraging new platforms and connecting to cultural touchpoints in an authentic way.