A globally recognized voice in education, Tony Wagner currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute. Prior to this appointment, Tony held a variety of positions at Harvard University for more than twenty years, including four years as an Expert in Residence at the Harvard Innovation Lab and the founder and co-director, for more than a decade, of the Change Leadership Group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He has provided his expertise to esteemed documentary filmmakers and has authored numerous articles and seven books. His previous work experience includes twelve years as a high school teacher, K-8 principal, university professor in teacher education, and founding executive director of Educators for Social Responsibility.

An internationally recognized education consultant and expert in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Katie Novak has 18 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and eight published books. Dr. Novak designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on the implementation of inclusive practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), multi-tiered systems of support, and universally designed leadership. Her work has been recognized by leading professor in the field of education and state departments of education, highlighted in many publications, and has impacted educators worldwide as her contributions and collaborations have built upon the foundation for an educational framework that is critical for student success.