Carla Tantillo Philibert is a recognized expert on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), mindfulness, and yoga practices in the school setting. She is the founder of Mindful Practices, co-founder of Class Catalyst, and oversees a team of dedicated practitioners who have served thousands of students and teachers across the country since 2006.

Chris Soto has worked in both private and public educational settings in a variety of roles, always with the goal of expanding emotional and mental health supports for students. Currently, he is the Social-Emotional and Mental Health Coordinator for Durham Public Schools and an Instructor at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.

Lara Veon, LCPC, is a holistic body-inclusive psychotherapist, trauma consultant, educator, and yoga teacher. She currently works in private practice in the Chicago area where she specializes in the treatment of trauma and consults with schools across the nation on SEL and trauma-informed practices.