Salome Asega is an artist and researcher based in New York. She has participated in residencies and fellowships with Eyebeam, the New Museum, the Laundromat Project, and Recess, and has exhibited at the Shanghai Biennale, MoMA, Carnegie Library, August Wilson Center, Knockdown Center, and more. Asega is the director of NEW INC at the New Museum and recently completed a four-year Ford Foundation Technology Fellowship. She sits on the boards of Eyebeam, National Performance Network, and POWRPLNT. Asega received her MFA from Parsons at the New School in Design and Technology, where she teaches classes on speculative design and participatory design methodologies.

Keenan MacWilliam is a director, creative director, and multidisciplinary artist based in New York. She has directed works for a wide range of musicians and brands. MacWilliam has consistently led the cultural zeitgeist across music, fashion, publishing, and technology, working on major creative projects for the likes of Apple, i-D magazine, HAWA, Ms. Lauryn Hill, NLE Choppa, Nike, and the New York Times. MacWilliam is a recent recipient of the Canadian Council of the Arts Grant in support of her autobiographical film, which is currently in production. As a collaborative and community-driven storyteller, MacWilliam strives to tip the scale through intentional creative praxis, mentorship, and education.