Russ Quaglia is a pioneer in the field of education, known for his dedication to student voice and aspirations. His innovative work is evidenced by an extensive library of research-based publications and media appearances.

With persistence and the belief that we can all learn from each other, he formed the Quaglia Institute for School Voice and Aspirations (QISVA). Working in partnership with schools, QISVA provides voice and leadership training for students and staff tailored to the needs and goals of school districts.

Quaglia visits schools and institutions around the world, ensuring that the voices of students, teachers, principals, and parents are always heard, honored, and acted upon. He has authored the School Voice suite of surveys and many bestselling books.

Kristine Fox is a senior field director at the Quaglia Institute for School Voice and Aspirations. She has led professional development initiatives at the state, district, and school level throughout the United States, Canada, and England. Dr. Fox is a former school administrator and author of several books, including Aspire High: Imagining Tomorrow's School Today (Corwin, 2016) and Parent Voice: Being in Tune with Your Kids and Their School (Corwin, 2017), as well as the ASCD quick reference guide Student Voice in the Classroom. Fox's passion for learning and supporting educators includes advising doctoral students as a committee member.

Lisa Lande has dedicated her professional endeavors to advocating for teachers and students around the world. She currently serves as a senior director of field services for the Quaglia Institute for School Voice and Aspirations (QISVA) and is committed to promoting and putting into practice the conditions that foster student and teacher voice and aspirations in schools and learning communities around the world.

She is an author, a former high school teacher, college professor, and director of several large-scale school improvement projects, including the Idaho Leads Project at Boise State University for which she codesigned and directed a statewide professional learning network serving 66 Districts and Charters, 393 schools, and over 9,000 teachers.

Deborah Young is the director of operations and a program specialist for the Quaglia Institute for School Voice and Aspirations. She holds a strong belief that mutual respect between teachers and students is essential to fostering students' aspirations and that a key component of developing a positive, respectful learning environment is honoring the voices of all stakeholders. Young has teaching experience in both public and private schools, and is coauthor of Parent Voice: Being in Tune with Your Kids and Their School (Corwin, 2017).