alm (alice) chung is an artist and researcher working at the intersection of media art and computing education. They had developed video games for life science education, contributed to open source tools (🌸p5.js!), and created several comics (both hand-drawn and procedurally generated). They are currently a PhD student in Cognitive Science at University of California, San Diego, researching the practices and challenges of artist-organized tech communities and exploring new ways to learn technology together. They love mango shaved ice.

Tonz is an interactive artist designing fantastical transmedia experiences that ask players to playfully dissect social issues. They have an M.F.A. in Interactive Media & Game Design from USC and their commercial work specializes in mixed reality attractions for virtual or IRL locations.

Jeffrey Hawkins is an education and data visualization expert with a PhD in physics focusing on physics education research. He has worked with organizations ranging from leading design studios to Head Start programs in developing data visualizations for use in education, community building and other domains. Recently he has present artworks utilizing technology and AI at Art Hack Day and Fidget Camp Showcase. Additionally, he also has a decade of experience teaching physics at the university level and leading education research projects.

Kate Hollenbach is an artist, programmer, and educator. She is passionate about using open source tools and teaching in interdisciplinary environments where art and technology meet. Kate is also a contributor to p5.js and serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Processing Foundation. Before joining Gray Area, she was an Assistant Professor of Emergent Digital Practices at the University of Denver. In her creative practice, Kate creates video and interactive works examining critical issues in user interface and user experience design with a focus on user habits, data collection, and surveillance. Her work is informed by years of professional experience as an interface designer and product developer. She has presented, published, and exhibited work in venues such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, SIGGRAPH, INST-INT, Piksel Festival, and Taper.