Smith-Heisters an interdisciplinary researcher trained in multi-method qualitative institutional analysis and Assistant Research Professor in the Center for Organization Research and Design at Arizona State University.

Serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor for the Information Technology Program at the ASU Polytechnic Campus for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Alexander Halavais is a researcher, author, and creator, interested in the ways in which automation, datafication, and AI change the nature of learning and allow for new forms of creativity, collaboration, and autonomy.

Ben Gansky is an artist, digital governance researcher, STS scholar, and community organizer. He researches issues pertaining to democratic tech governance; data theory, politics, & governance; & participatory civics

Arthur Daemmrich is director of the Arizona State University Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes (CSPO) and a Professor of Practice in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society.