Rose Weidenbenner is a member of the Sisters of Mercy, an international community with sisters living and ministering in the Caribbean, Central and South America, the Pacific and the continental United States. Rose grew up in southeast Missouri, in a town founded by German immigrants in the early 1900s.  She currently lives on the U.S. border in Alamo, Texas. Her background in social work has been helpful in ministries of service over the past 40+ years, currently with the women and community of ARISE Adelante. 

Christie Udebor, a member of the Sisters of St. Louis, knew from a young age that teaching was her calling. Her passion for aiding others led her to pursue a career in education, focusing on students with learning difficulties. Beginning her journey in the U.S., she cultivated her skills and pursued further education. Upon returning to Nigeria, she dedicated herself to teaching at a school for students with disabilities, embracing the challenges with determination. She has seen firsthand the transformative impact of special education and remains committed to making a difference.

Joel Rothschild is a historian and curator at the Rothschild Foundation & Archives. In addition to magazine articles, he authored Hope: A Story of Triumph, and his book Signals was translated into 17 languages. In 2002, he was awarded the Ribbon of Hope from the Television Academy for his work on AIDS awareness and education.