Nanci E. Luna Jiménez, of Puerto Rican and Chicana heritage, brings a unique perspective and personal passion to her work. A Ford Foundation Fellow, she was a Ph.D. candidate at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and received her B.A. cum laude from Yale University. In addition, she attended the Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras, and El Programa Interdiciplinario de la Mujer at the Colegio de México in Mexico City. In August 2001 she attended the United Nations World Conference Against Racism Non-Governmental Forum in Durban, South Africa, as a delegate with United to End Racism. Nanci teaches valuable skills and insights that assist organizations and individuals to build workable alliances across differences and develop visionary leadership.

Kristin Masters is a trainer and consultant in leadership development, conflict resolution and facilitation, and community program development. She was a member and trainer with the National Coalition Building Institute for six years, and was a chapter director for three years. She has a B.S. in Community Health from the University of California, Davis. She has worked extensively in human services, and knows the non-profit sector from both board and staff perspectives. She is the director of a large community center for the city of Santa Cruz, CA. As a white woman, she is committed to overcoming racism and other oppresions, and is dedicated to supporting others to be allies. She lives with her partner and their daughter in a music-filled home in Santa Cruz, CA.