Julia Link Roberts is the Mahurin Professor of Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University, the Executive Director of The Center for Gifted Studies, and the Executive Director of The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science. She is a teacher, author, presenter, and director of programming for children, young people, and educators.

Tracy Ford Inman, a consultant in gifted education, has presented on state, national, and international levels; trained thousands of teachers; published chapters and books including five TAGT Legacy Award winners; and worked with thousands of parents. Tracy is a current board member of the leading two national gifted associations as well as her state.