D. F. Tweney is a journalist, editor, poet, community builder, and publisher. He lives in the California Bay Area, where he helps tech companies tell their stories, takes care of his family, practices mindfulness in the Plum Village tradition of Vietnamese Zen, and swims in the Bay.
Ellen J. Reich is a Spiritual Companion and a Process Writing Facilitator. She loves deep listening and guiding others to honor their inner critics – by sending them on vacation – so that word-play can bounce around uninterrupted and with joy.
Nicole “Nix” Demos, a disabled inclusive educator for over 32 years, and now author, strives to educate on the importance of inclusion, disability identity, advocacy, equity, and belonging.
Rebecca Wilson (she/her) is a cultivator of creativity, queer poet, curious observer, and soulful storyteller, uniquely gifted at bringing people together, speaking gently to harsh realities, and stirring transformation.
Sophie L. Schott is a medical student, researcher, and writer based in Houston, Texas. Her scholarly work bridges clinical education and advocacy, aiming to strengthen medical training through inclusive, justice-oriented curricula.
