Jessica Marquez, orignally from Lima, Peru, is a graduate of Princeton University, where she recieved a bachelor of science in engineering from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Highly motivated from an early age, she attended NASA Academy, a rigorous project designed for precocious and motivated minds. After concudting early research in atmospheric science, she went to MIT in Cambridge, where she would earn a Master's degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics, and later a Ph.D. in human systems engineering. She currently develops tools for the Human System Integration Division at Ames. She enjoys travelling, hiking, and exploring the culinary wonders of the world in her free time.

Mark Chen is Director of Pepperdine University’s Gameful Design Lab where he is promoting social agency through the development of expertise in gaming practice and game design. He is also the author of Leet Noobs: The Life and Death of an Expert Player Group in World of Warcraft, which details how a new team learned to excel in WoW and how the team died in a fiery meltdown as expert practice moved towards tech-supported efficiency and away from other forms of play. He has a PhD in Learning Sciences/Educational Technology from the University of Washington and a BA in Studio Art from Reed College.

Scott Lanham is a highly trained professional who investigates crimes including but not limited to embezzlement, fraud, and identity theft. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, working as a Psychological Operations NCO, and has won three international medals in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu. He is experienced in criminal investigation and prosecution. Lanham holds an MBA from Liberty University and currently makes use of technology to uphold justice as a Detective in the Financial Crimes Unit in the city of Houston, Texas.