Father Kennedy is a Jesuit Roman Catholic priest as well as a Zen Master in the Soto tradition. He also has doctorates in theology and psychology and is a professor of theology and Japanese language at St. Peter's College in Jersey City, NJ. Father Kennedy has written several books on the intersection of Zen and Christianity.

Reverend Hoeberichts is a Zen Master and the Spiritual Director at the Heart Circle Sangha in Ridgewood, NJ. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Marriage and Family therapist with practices in NYC and Montclair, NJ.

Laura Richardson, PhD, Psychologist and Executive Director of Turn the Mind, LLC is a Board Certified DBT therapist in Midland Park, NJ

John Ankele is a filmmaker who has worked as a writer, editor, producer, and director. Mr. Ankele has worked on a number of other documentary films including:

- The Wisdom to Survive: Climate Change, Capitalism & Community,

- Beyond the Politics of Life and Choice: A New Conversation About Abortion,

- Natural Heroes,

- Grow Old Along with Me

Assoc. Professor of Education, Director of Ramapo Yoga Certificate Programs and Assoc. Director of the Krame Center for Contemplative Studies and Mindful Living at

Ramapo College of New Jersey