Nicole Zeitzer Johnson is a disabilities inclusion advocate who is on a mission to find a cure for the rare disease her daughter Josie was born with, called FOXG1 syndrome. She co-founded the FOXG1 Research Foundation in 2017, wrote the children’s book Joyfully Josie, and launched Live Joyfully Education.

Gina Spagnoli is a New York State educator in the public school system with over 17 years of experience. In her role as an educator she also facilitates professional development on Social Emotional Learning and Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Her master’s is in secondary education in both General Education and Special Education. Gina is a mom of three children.

Rachel has a Bachelors of Science in Human Development with a focus on Child Development from Cornell University, a Masters of Arts in Elementary Education (1-6) and Teaching Students with Disabilities (1-6) from Teachers College at Columbia University, and certificates in New York State School Building Leader and School District Leader from Hunter College's School Leadership Program.