Liza Fuentes is a research scientist at the Guttmacher Institute. Fuentes’ studies focus on access to and the use of contraception, abortion, abortion restrictions, self-managed abortion, reproductive autonomy and clinical training in reproductive health.

Crystal Burwell is a mental health counselor who specializes in treating young people suffering from depression, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders.

Miesha Marzell is an assistant professor of public health at Binghamton University, part of the State University of New York system.

Kristin Henning is a professor of law and director of the Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative at Georgetown Law School.

Donna Y. Ford is a distinguished professor in the College of Education and Human Ecology the Ohio State University.

Anna Maria Chávez is the executive director and CEO of the National School Boards Association (NSBA). She is an expert on women’s leadership, youth development, and public policy.

Pedro Noguera is a sociologist and dean of the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California.

Bakari Kitwana is a cultural critic, journalist and activist specializing in hip-hop, youth culture and Black political engagement.

Ellen Oh is an author and the co-founder of the organization We Need Diverse Books. She writes fiction for middle-grade and young adult audiences, including the Prophecy fantasy series.

Anthony Abraham Jack is an assistant professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and holds the Shutzer Assistant Professorship at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.

Raj Chetty is the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University and director of Opportunity Insights.

Erica Williams Simon is the CEO of Sage House, a content, experience and consulting company.

Neal Sáles-Griffin is managing director of the tech accelerator Techstars Chicago and a venture partner at MATH Venture Partners.

Rey Junco is the senior director of innovation at Healogix, a consulting agency that works with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to market their products.

Malik Washington is the director of Penn Violence Prevention at the University of Pennsylvania.

Felicia Joy is a behavioral scientist and strategic corporate affairs leader who has worked in public relations and marketing.