John McWhorter is professor of linguistics at Columbia University, where he also teaches American studies and music history. He has authored a number of books on race relations and African-American culture his writing often appears in the New York Times.

Alexis Gay is a standup and sketch comedian whose videos have garnered over 15 million views online. She has entertained an audience of 130k+ with her witty and relatable content.

Andrew Yang is an entrepreneur, author, and former presidential candidate who gained national attention during the 2020 Democratic primaries for championing innovative solutions to economic inequality, including Universal Basic Income. He is the founder of Venture for America, Humanity Forward, and the Forward Party.

Dane DeHaan is an American actor whose breakout role in Chronicle led to starring turns in The Place Beyond the Pines, Kill Your Darlings ,The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Oppenheimer, and the Netflix mini-series American Primeval.

Steven Rathje is an incoming Assistant Professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (starting Fall 2026). His research examines how digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and social media shape psychological outcomes including polarization, intergroup conflict, mental health, and well-being.