Matt has collaborated with show and programming staff at major conventions, including New York Comic Con, C2E2, and FAN EXPO Denver, to provide professional development for educators.

Additionally, he has partnered with FAN EXPO Denver to interview celebrity guests for children and families, featuring notable figures such as Adam Savage (Mythbusters), Troy Baker (The Last of Us, Uncharted 4, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle), Roger Clark (Red Dead Redemption 2), Charles Martinet (Super Mario), and Patricia Summersett (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild).

As a comics editor, Matt has worked with a range of creators, including Fred Van Lente, Ryan Dunlavey, Ally Shwed, and Marcus Kwame Anderson, among many others.

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In the education sector, Matt has supported teachers across multiple school districts, including Fort Worth ISD, Denver Public Schools, Douglas County Public Schools, Jefferson County Public Schools, and more.

Furthermore, he has contributed to enhancing educational offerings for numerous graphic novel publishers, including DC Comics, VIZ Media, Abrams ComicArts, Pantheon, Humanoids, and First Second. His work has involved developing teaching guides for graphic novels featuring well-known intellectual properties such as My Hero Academia, Batman, and Naruto.

Robin is the current president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter, the public policy committee chair on the Philanthropy Colorado board of directors, and the newest member of the Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Action Fund board of directors. Robin is the former CEO of Community Shares of Colorado, a role he took on after several years at The Delores Project where he served as the Director of Development and Communications. Previously, he held Deputy/Interim Executive Director roles at Bal Swan Children's Center and the Matthew Shepard Foundation, as well as leading the development team at Boulder County AIDS Project. A graduate of The George Washington University, Robin has worked in the non-profit sector supporting and advancing a variety of social justice issues for more than 20 years.

Dr. Furlinda Travis is a 29-year veteran educator who enjoys sharing her knowledge with teachers, principals, and superintendents across the United States. Through her commitment to teaching and learning, Dr. Travis continues to grow as an educator. Empowering students, teacher leaders, and the community to reach their highest potential is her passion.

She is currently serving as an Assistant Superintendent in Simpson County School District. She has served as an educational consultant for Franklin Covey’s Leader in Me in the states of Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana and Arkansas. She has served in several leadership roles including Interim Assistant Superintendent, Executive Director of Professional Development and Curriculum, Federal Programs Director, Literacy Specialist, and Secondary ELA Specialist. Dr. Travis earned a Doctor of Education Degree from Delta State University, Masters Degrees from Jackson State University and Belhaven University and a Bachelor Degree from Alcorn State University. Dr. Travis believes that every person can be successful when given the appropriate support.