Judith Raiskin (she/they) co-created The Eugene Lesbian Oral History Project, a multi-platform public history project about the community of lesbians in Eugene, Oregon from the 1960s-90s. From 83 oral history interviews and a robust archival collection, Professor Raiskin co-created an interactive digital exhibit and a physical museum exhibit which was installed for a year at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Eugene. The exhibit included a lecture series and guided walking tours of the town and its lesbian history, and will next be installed at the Oregon Jewish Museum. As a Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Oregon, Judith teaches courses in the fields of disability studies, LGBTQ history and culture, literature, and archival research. They are the faculty director of the LGBTQ+ Scholars Residential Academic Community, a unique community and service to LGBTQ+ students on the University of Oregon campus which she helped found. Professor Raiskin has received numerous awards for her work related to The Eugene Lesbian History Project including grants from the Oregon Cultural Trust.

Courtney Hermann (she/they) is a documentary filmmaker with decades of experience directing, producing, and shooting short and feature-length documentary films. Courtney is co-author of the 7th edition of the foundational textbook Directing the Documentary (2020) with Michael Rabiger and an Associate Professor of Film at Portland State University. Courtney’s feature documentaries include Standing Silent Nation (nationally broadcast on POV/PBS, programmed at the Smithsonian Institution); Exotic World and the Burlesque Revival (selected for dOCUMENTA 15, featured daily at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum); and Crying Earth Rise Up (broadcast on PBS stations nationally). Courtney’s many short films include There’s Heart Here (featured at United States Conference on AIDS and at the World Professional Association for Transgender Health conference) and Burton Before and After. www.boxcarassembly.com

G. Chesler (they/them) is a seasoned Director and Producer of fifteen LGBTQIA+ and racial justice-themed documentary and fiction films. Their new feature documentary Connection | Isolation on trans lives during COVID-19 (2024) is supported by the Portland Events and Film Office and Regional Arts and Culture Council. They are Producer of Impact, Outreach and Distribution for Outliers and Outlaws. G. Produced the documentary feature Out in the Night that premiered on POV and Logo and launched the United Nations’ Free+Equal campaign combatting homophobia and transphobia worldwide. They are a Professor of Film and Gender Studies at George Mason University and teach remotely where they live and create in Portland, Oregon. www.g6pictures.com

Kaci Smith (she/her) is a Motion Designer and School of Motion TA based in Eugene, Oregon. Working in motion design for over 10 years, Kaci is inspired by her environment and is passionate about cause-based projects that drive positive change. As a co-founder of Mothers of Mograph, Kaci is committed to empowering women and promoting empathy in the workspace. www.thekacismith.com