Nikki Reimer is a multimedia artist, poet, writer and senior digital communications specialist whose work explores grief, bodies and culture. Author of No Town Called We and DOWNVERSE, they lead digital strategy at University of Calgary Faculty of Arts.

Valerie Rivera (professionally known as VA Rivera) is a New York educator turned children’s poet‑author who inspires young minds one verse at a time.

Oluchi Igili - applied theatre practitioner specialising in legislative theatre projects. Theatre Studies and English Studies teacher, poet

Keith Bracey, The Brummie Bard, is a Birmingham poet, blogger, and historian. He celebrates local culture through poetry and his Bearwood blog, advocates mental health awareness, and champions Birmingham’s heritage with pride and passion.