Like many artists Anthony Delgado felt his calling from an early age, eventually earning a BFA and MA in Fine Art in the 70s. However, since jobs for Fine Artists were nowhere to be found he turned his talents to graphic design and illustration, and spent his working life as a graphic designer. Ultimately, he chose a freelance life, creating work for over 20 years for the San Francisco Giants and local business event production companies.

Kelly Snyder is an award-winning artist who draws inspiration from her experiences living in Europe and Asia. Kelly is a multidisciplinary artist that started as an acrylic painter and branched out her eclectic style to include oils, pallet knife painting, mixed media, watercolor, mural painting, and other handmade crafts.

Linda Facci, the founder and creative force behind Facci Designs, is a celebrated fiber artist known for her unique and innovative creations. Specializing in needle felting, embroidery and branch weaving, Linda transforms simple fibers into intricate works of art.

Dr. Melinda Luisa de Jesús is Associate Professor of Critical Ethnic Studies and former Chair of Diversity Studies at California College of the Arts. She writes and teaches about Filipinx/American cultural production, girl culture, monsters, and race/ethnicity in the United States. She edited Pinay Power: Peminist Critical Theory, the first collection of Filipina/American feminisms (Routledge 2005); her first collection of poetry, peminology, was published by Paloma Press in 2018.