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Dr. Lisa Rathje is the Executive Director of Local Learning: The National Network for Folk Arts in Education. She has directed in and out-of-school programs and written curricula for diverse learning environments. She directs the Local Learning education and training initiative in Upstate New York: Culture, Community, and the Classroom. She co-edits the peer-reviewed, multi-media Journal of Folklore and Education. 

McArthur Freeman II, is a visual artist and designer whose work explores hybridity and the construction of identity. His works have ranged from surreal narrative paintings and drawings to digitally constructed sculptural objects and animated 3D scenes. His most recent works combine three interrelated emerging technologies: digital sculpting, 3D scanning, and 3D printing. 

Breai Mason-Campbell a Baltimore native, community activist, teacher, dancer, and cultural counselor. A Harvard graduate, Breai’s Master’s Thesis explored the role of Hip-Hop as a religious and moral touchstone for African American youth. 

Alexandra Oliva is the Director of Student Outreach and Engagement at the School of Arts and Enterprise located in Pomona, CA. 

Dallas C. Jackson is an Occupational Specialist at Pinellas County Schools based in Largo, Florida. 

Dr. Guedye St. Jean is the Senior Professional Development Coordination at Pinellas County Schools in Largo, FL. 

Thomas Schulteis creates learning environments which bring people together, encouraging connection and reflection, while celebrating individual uniqueness.