Ron Israel is a leader in the field of human capacity development and education, both in the formal and non formal sectors. He has more than 20 years of consulting and project management experience in the fields of education, health, the environment, democracy and civil society programs.

A transplanted Midwesterner in Texas, Abigail has a bachelors in mass communications and history and a masters in history, writing her thesis on an evaluation of combat herbicides as a weapon of support for troops in Vietnam. Her background is in legal investigation and investigative journalism.

Arvind is a high school sophomore in Novi, Michigan. He is active in many political organizations, including the Institute for Youth in Policy and New Way Forward Strategies, with a focus on breaking down complicated political issues, culminating in the publication of his book Intro To Politics: A Student’s Guide.

Caroline has a political science degree from Thomas College. Living in her home state of Maine, she is a passionate activist for social and economic change, and a writer / politics streamer on twitch.tv. She’s volunteered on many campaigns, working to help people share their stories of economic hardship.

Damian, a recent graduate of American University (AU) with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, has extensive experience traveling and studying in Europe. His expertise spans U.S. foreign policy, international politics, macroeconomic policy, U.S.-Russian relations, and urban development.

Erika Shannon has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Northeastern Illinois University. She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, where she currently resides. She worked as a writing tutor at her university and was also actively involved in the Organizing for America grassroots campaign for Barack Obama in 2012.

Geoff Small is a recent graduate of UMass Boston’s Master of Public Policy and Administration Program. Currently living in Massachusetts, he also works for a Medicaid funded organization called Adult Foster Care of the North Shore, where he serves individuals in his community with disabilities.

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Ibrahim Castro is a researcher with a Bachelors degree in International Relations, a minor in Political Science, and certificates of study in Latin American and South Asian studies from Florida International University. His areas of focus include U.S. foreign policy, Latin America, neoliberalism, and nationalism.

Inijah Quadri is a talented writer with a passion for storytelling. He studied English Literature at the University of Denver and has since honed his writing skills, publishing his work in various literary journals and magazines. His writing style is unique, with a keen attention to detail and a gift for crafting vivid and compelling stories.

Jacob Morton, with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, managed small, organic farms in California and Hawaii. His current goal is collaborating with city planners to design carbon-sequestering cities and communities, emphasizing local food production.

Katherine Cart brings five years of experience in commercial fisheries, specializing in the technical management of salmon hatcheries in Alaska’s Prince William Sound. Now based in Maine, she serves as a lobsterwoman on Bailey Island while writing about the intersection of industry and marine environments.

Mindy Spatt, a published essayist and freelance writer, has written for publications like the San Francisco Chronicle and Lambda Book Report. Her background includes legal editing and communication roles, including serving as Communications Chief for a California nonprofit advocating for fair energy and telecom policies.

Reilly Fitzgerald, a licensed public school teacher specializing in World Languages and Social Studies, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs from the University of Maine and an MSEd from the University of Southern Maine. He has traveled extensively across Europe, Canada, and the US.

Rudolph Lurz has received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Florida, and holds a doctorate in Administrative and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. He has a total of 13 years of teaching and coaching experience in Florida, Virginia, Illinois, and his current residence – Wisconsin.

Rod Maggay, an attorney and social activist, holds a B.A. in Political Science with a Minor in International Relations from USC. He has his J.D. with a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law from Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, CA, and has worked in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division.

Scout Burchill, a Boston-native turned Istanbul-based writer and educator, studied the Great Books curriculum at St John’s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A Master’s student at Bogazici University, he specializes in International Relations with a focus on Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, populism, and social media.

Steve Piazza, a poet and freelance writer in Georgia, has nearly 30 years as a retired K-12 educator. His teaching expertise includes language, literature, government, and economics. Beyond the classroom, he facilitated teachers’ professional learning in the use of instructional technology and media. 

Todd, based in northern Idaho since 2000, is a Thunderbird School of International Management graduate. Formerly a corporate executive in data communications, he managed global projects in China, Hong Kong, India, and England. Since 2012, he has passionatwely explored global affairs through Op-Ed columns.

Yelena, a Ukraine-born educator and journalist, is the principal of a special needs school in New York. With a background in education and journalism, she publishes workbooks, creates curricula, and leads LAMAD/Brilliant Kids NYC. Passionate about education, she advocates for teachers and students.

Zack Huffman is a reporter who lives in the Boston, Massachusetts area. He writes for Dig Boston, and has previously reported for Courthouse News, the Boston Courant and the Boston Bulletin. His work has also appeared in Vice and Mental Floss.