Andrew D'Aiello is a senior undergraduate at the University of Rhode Island (URI), pursuing a triple-major in Communication Studies, Public Relations, and Writing and Rhetoric. As a candidate for URI's Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's program in Communication Studies, he focuses his academic interests on media and cultural communication, actively engaging in independent research that explores the intersection of the fields.

Dr. Catherine Reznicek is the director of education technology for Ventura County (CA) Office of Education. She is an expert in news media literacy and civic engagement and an Associate Professor at California State University Channel Islands.