For over a decade, Sondra has worked in higher education in a variety of roles, including graduate admissions operations and adjunct instructor for art history at NYU, as well as faculty support at both NYU and Barnard. She is currently the faculty assistant to Barnard's French, German, and Comparative Literature departments. In addition, she is working toward a second M.A. in Digital Media Design for Learning at NYU Steinhardt.

While pursuing an undergraduate degree in Public Relations, Beiheng was able to explore his interest in the natural development of communication. His current focus on user experience in NYU Steinhardt’s DMDL program connects with the research strategies used in public relations, and the combination of these experiences allows him to better serve client needs and desires. He looks forward to expanding his understanding of the meaning, significance, and process of communication.

Samantha’s background is in elementary education, and working with and for children remains her passion. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Digital Media Design for Learning with an emphasis in Games for Learning. Her goal is to utilize her experience in education to create meaningful, engaging, and accessible educational games for children.

Bihan earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, before attending teachers college to pursue teaching certification for kindergarten through 6th grade. She is currently tutoring a first-grade student while in her second semester in NYU Steinhardt’s DMDL graduate program.