Jamy Wheless is an American animation director, producer, and veteran animator with over 30 years of experience spanning feature films, independent animation, and education. He began his career at Industrial Light & Magic, contributing to some of the most iconic films in cinema, including Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Hulk.

Zachary Warter is a storyteller, philanthropist, and leader of the Warter Strong Foundation. A New Jersey native and student at Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business, Zach is the author of the Otis the Do Happy Dog children’s book series, a collection of stories inspired by his charity's message to “Do Happy”.
What began as a simple idea, to create a story to show kids that happiness is an action, not just a feeling, has evolved into a movement reaching schools, families, and communities across the country.

Ali Terese is a middle grade and YA author who writes funny and heartfelt stories including FREE PERIOD (Scholastic – 2024) and VOTE FOR THE G.O.A.T. (Aladdin / Simon & Schuster – 2025).

Misako Rocks is a Japanese manga artist who has published books worldwide. Her ongoing graphic novel series, Bounce Back, was selected for the American Library Association’s Best Graphic Novels for Children list. She also creates the activity book series How to Draw Kawaii Manga with Misako Rocks, which teaches young readers how to draw cute manga characters and fashion. Beyond making books, she teaches online manga classes for kids through her community, Learn Manga with Misako. She loves to share her passion for drawing manga!