Asher holds an MPP from ASU in 2018, they are an economist with the State of Arizona. They have over a decade of experience in the government, nonprofit, and higher education fields in multiple roles.

(she/they) 2026 ASU law grad (JD) specializing in disability/gender civil rights. Originally from the Northeast, they moved to Arizona in 2021 as the dry climate is more hospitable to her connective tissue disorder.

Matt Zacharias is a United States Marine veteran, national security analyst, intelligence professional, and Green & Gold Congressional Aide whose career spans defense operations, strategic research and planning, and policy.

Bassel Elkalaf is an M.A. candidate and U.S. Department of State CEE Fellow specializing in election administration and civic education. Visiting Scholar at ASU School of Public Affairs, CISD, and AUM Network Founder.

Retired U.S. Army Colonel and ASU alumnus specializing in national security, Latin America, defense diplomacy, organizational performance, and underwater human performance and dive safety.