John Amos is an expert in the use of satellite images and other remote sensing data to understand and communicate environmental issues. Educated as a geologist, he spent 10 years applying image and mapping techniques to conduct assessment studies for the energy and mining industries and government entities. In 2001, John founded SkyTruth, an organization dedicated to strengthening environmental conservation by illuminating environmental problems and issues through the use of satellite images, aerial photographs, and other kinds of remote sensing and digital mapping.

Dave Armstrong, Ph.D is Naturalist in Residence at Sylvan Dale Ranch and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In addition to teaching for 39 years at UC-Boulder, Dave is also the former director of the University of Colorado Museum and is a consultant on local mammals for the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Dave’s publications include three go-to references about Colorado wildlife: Mammals of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Mammals and Mammals of the Northern Great Plains. Among his best accomplishments he says is raising his daughter, LightHawk's Laura Armstrong, as a passionate and informed biologist/conservationist.

Karin Tuxen-Bettman joined Google Earth Outreach in 2008, helping non-profit organizations use Google Earth & Maps to enhance their work and reach out to the world about their cause. Karin manages the Earth Outreach Imagery Program, helping to improve the imagery in Google Earth and Maps where nonprofits work. She has also developed numerous tutorials and training curriculum for nonprofits, as well as technically advised and assisted them in developing Earth & Maps projects. Karin's background includes work in GIS and remote sensing technologies, which she applied to her PhD in environmental sciences, received from the University of California, Berkeley.

Michael Melford became a Contributing Photographer to National Geographic Traveler magazine in 1998 and began work for National Geographic Magazine in 2003. A passionate conservationist, Michael’s features have taken him to some of the most pristine places in the world and celebrate the marvels of our incredible planet. He is currently working on his 15th assignment for National Geographic Magazine. His work has appeared in the cover articles of Newsweek, Time, LIFE, Fortune, Travel & Leisure and many other publications. He studied Photography at Syracuse University and has been a professional photographer since 1977.

Joe Tanner is a Senior Instructor in the University of Colorado Aerospace Engineering Sciences Department in Boulder, Colorado, teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in space systems design. A former Navy pilot and NASA astronaut, Joe started working for NASA Johnson Space Center in 1984 as an aerospace engineer and research pilot. He has accumulated more than 8,900 hours in military and NASA aircraft. A veteran of four space flights, he has logged over 1069 hours in space, including 7 space walks. Joe is also a self-employed aerospace systems consultant.