Aaron Parker is a talented Makah Tribal artist and data scientist based in Sequim, Washington. His work often explores themes from Makah oral traditions and cultural heritage. One of his most notable projects, "X'ixaq: Animal Skin," is a live performance art piece inspired by the story of Qweti, the first human born from a mussel shell in Makah mythology. This performance blends visual art and music, drawing from traditional Makah masking ceremonies. Parker was also a featured artist at the 100th celebration of Makah Days, and he actively educates others about Makah culture and traditions. 

Meisha (she/her/hers) is a passionate and driven leader with over 15 years of experience in non-profit and higher education administration. She is the Program Director of Y-WE (Young Women Empowered). Meisha's core skills - storytelling, empathy, and relationship-building—are central to her approach in fostering inclusive and transformative environments. She is deeply committed to promoting equity, justice, and economic freedom.

Beyond her professional achievements, Meisha is a dedicated volunteer and a fierce ally for marginalized and minoritized communities. She serves on the Executive Board for the Seattle Men’s Chorus and the Seattle Women’s Chorus, the largest LGBTQIA volunteer arts organization in the country. Additionally, she is a Senior Facilitator for Projects for A Civil Society, where she leads Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) workshops in local high schools, jails, and maximum-security prisons, focusing on trauma recovery, building self-esteem, improving interpersonal relationships, and resolving conflicts verbally.

In her personal life, Meisha enjoys singing, birdwatching, caring for her dogs, chickens, and chameleon, as well as traveling, reading, cooking, and gardening. Meisha is thrilled to bring her expertise and lived experience to serve The Evergreen School community!

Rachael McClinton is the Artistic Director of Living Voices, a theatre company that aims to bring history to life. Using historical perspectives based on real people and events, Living Voices combines live performance with audio/video, visual aids, and discussion. Archival film and photos, blended with sound and synchronized with a live actor, provide a dynamic, interactive experience of how the world looked, sounded, and felt during a significant time in history. 

The descendant of Filipino and Japanese immigrants, Troy Osaki is a poet, organizer, and attorney. Osaki is a three-time grand slam poetry champion and has earned fellowships from Kundiman, Hugo House, and Jack Straw Cultural Center. He was awarded a Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry fellowship from the Poetry Foundation in 2022. A former Critic-at-Large for Poetry Northwest, his poetry has appeared in the Margins, Muzzle Magazine, the Offing, and elsewhere. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Seattle University School of Law where he interned at Creative Justice, an arts-based alternative to incarceration for youth in King County. He lives in Seattle, WA.