Helen Y. Chu, MD MPH, is Associate Dean for Research, School of Public Health at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Public Health. She is a Professor of Medicine & Epidemiology, and currently holds the Alex McMillan Professorship in Pandemic Preparedness. Dr. Chu is a former member of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which recommends how, when, and for whom vaccines are used.

Nicolas Hulscher is an epidemiologist and administrator for the McCullough Foundation. A Michigan native, he earned his Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan School of Public Health in 2024. He has contributed to the publication of more than 20 scientific studies, advancing understanding of COVID-19 vaccine injury syndromes, SARS-CoV-2, H5N1 avian influenza, and the multifactorial determinants of autism spectrum disorder.

Dr. Steven Krager serves as the Health Officer for several public health jurisdictions in Washington State, including Benton-Franklin and Walla Walla Counties. In this role he works closely with local leaders, healthcare providers, and community partners to protect and promote the health of residents across the region. Dr. Krager is passionate about translating complex public health ideas and guidance into clear communication for partners and residents.

Dr. Christina Parks earned her Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan in 1999. Her graduate research in cytokine signaling focused on how the immune system uses these chemicals communicate and thereby affect the immune system. She focuses on supporting the body in activating its natural detoxification and healing pathways by bringing signaling pathways back into balance.