June He is the founder and director of the Empathic CoDesign Lab, and assistant professor of Product Design at Westphal College of Media Arts and Design in Drexel University. She is a multifaceted designer, artist, and writer with extensive industry experience. She uses empathic design and participatory design methods to explore the design opportunity at the intersection of gender, immigrant, and cultural identity. June is currently leading Aging & Design courses & research projects for cross-disciplinary students at Drexel University and older adults in Philadelphia’s Asian communities.

Dee is an interdisciplinary researcher and designer who focuses on the future of design. Her work revolves around research-based design decisions, equity and access, and the role of designers as servant leaders. She heads the Design-led Co-strategy for Health group (DLSC4Health) and works on creating health opportunities for underserved urban families. Dee's research areas include aging in place, housing insecurity, biophilia, and risk in hospital environments. She holds a Ph.D. in Change Leadership, is a registered architect, and teaches at Drexel University. Her work has been published and exhibited internationally, and she is a member of The Design Research Society.

Catherine Quay is an assistant clinical professor with 20+ years of nursing education experience. She specializes in gerontology and holds certifications as a nurse educator and a gerontological nurse. Quay's bedside nursing experience includes solid organ transplant, renal and liver medicine, vascular surgery, and orthopedics. She joined Drexel University in 2017 and became a full-time faculty member in 2019. Currently, she serves as a course chair for Holistic Gerontological Nursing and is an academic advisor for the Drexel University Student Nurses' Association. Quay is also an EdD candidate in Nursing Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Arun Ramakrishnan, PhD, is a director of research labs known for his problem-solving approach and engineering perspective. He actively contributes to developing healthcare solutions and providing technical expertise. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to create improved face shields for healthcare workers. He has distributed over 35,000 shields, including ones he personally 3D printed. Ramakrishnan is also involved in using immersive virtual reality (VR) environments to enhance education and clinical practice. His research focuses on the impact of virtual and augmented realities on stress, anxiety, and overall well-being.

I am a Teaching Professor and Coordinator for Academic Assessment at Drexel University. With a background in behavioral genetics, neuroscience, and information science, my research focuses on chronobiology and human performance engineering. I have published books and papers in various disciplines, including imaging applications and education. I am involved in projects related to Indoor Ecology and specialized lighting systems for nursing facilities. I also serve as the Chair of the Engineering in Biology and Medicine Society in the IEEE Philadelphia section.

Philip Lai serves as the branch director of the Philadelphia Senior Center's Asian Pacific Resource Center. For over two decades, he has passionately connected with older Asian immigrants, helping them navigate complex systems like Social Security and healthcare. Lai's commitment to his community has led to the organization of various recreational and educational activities, including tai chi and health workshops. He emphasizes the importance of older adults speaking up about their problems and has assisted nearly 2,000 individuals during his tenure. Philip Lai's dedication continues to make a significant impact on the Asian older adult community.