Ethan works as a Data Scientist in the insurance industry. He has over ten years of experience in product analysis, where he's executed a variety of strategic projects as both an independent contributor and as a leader of analytical teams. To this day, he remains grateful for each teacher he's had who made learning an adventure by infusing their knowledge, stories, humor, and a little bit of fun into class lessons.

Character Profile:

• What was your favorite class in school? Math

• What's the most interesting story you've ever read? Crime & Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

• If you could hang out with a superhero for a day, who would it be? Thor

• What's a fun fact about you? I'm a published childhood author, with one 3-page story to my name!

Eugene currently leads the HR practices group at a global investment institution. With over 20 years of experience in the finance industry, his career has spanned roles as an actuary, M&A specialist, and human capital expert. Despite early struggles in school, he gratefully recalls a dedicated math teacher who ignited his lifelong passion and curiosity for numbers and algorithms.

Character Profile:

• What was your favorite class in school? Math

• What's the most interesting story you've ever read? Making Sense of Chaos by J. Doyne Farmer

• If you could hang out with a superhero for a day, who would it be? Dr. Strange

• What's a fun fact about you? I have lived for extended periods in 6 cities across 5 countries and 3 continents.

Yuri currently works as a geoscientist in mineral exploration.  His career spans over 15 years and entails experience in geophysics, geotechnical engineering and metallurgical engineering. He is a lifetime learner who was set on this path by exceptional and engaging teachers!

Character Profile:

• What was your favourite class in school? History

• What's the most interesting story you've ever read? The Waves by Virginia Woolf

• If you could hang out with a superhero for a day, who would it be? Doctor Manhattan

• What's a fun fact about you? I have been on two Western Regional winning mine rescue teams!

Xin currently works as a Data Scientist at an e-commerce company. He has over five years of work experience spanning across the tech sector. From almost flunking middle school to getting to where he is now, he has his teachers to thank for their guidance and support.

Character Profile:

• What was your favorite class in school? Math

• What's the most interesting story you've ever read? Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

• If you could hang out with a superhero for a day, who would it be? Iron Man

• What's a fun fact about you? I am double jointed!