Angel is pursuing a Master of International Affairs (MIA) degree at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). Prior to graduate school, Angel worked as a high school counselor guiding low-income, first-generation students through the college application process. Angel was also a USAID International Development Donald M. Payne Fellow, serving in USAID's Foreign Service as an Education Officer.

Stephen Manu Oduro hails from Ghana, West Africa and moved to the United States in 2023 for his studies. He is pursuing a masters degree in Social Work at Case Western Reserve University. Stephen has worked with young adolescents, female sex workers and sexual minorities, providing Behavioral Change Communication Interventions to prevent HIV and STIs. Stephen plans on setting up his own non-profit organization in Ghana to champion young adolescents and sexual minorities. He is enthused about research on HIV prevention and treatment, and reproductive health among young adolescents.

Brian has a Masters in International Educational Development from Teachers College at Columbia University. He has worked in the college access and success space for 7 years, helping students on their journeys to and through higher education. He also has experience working with English Learners in both California and New York. Since attending Teachers College, Brian has begun expanding his research skills to support his desire to produce better-informed educational strategies and content.