Dr. Scott Taylor Jr. is an assistant professor and graduate programme director at the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Carolina. He also serves as the assistant director of the Wine & Beverage Institute and is the associate director of the International Institute of Food Service Research and Education.

Rachel Choi is a Behavioural Analyst at Canvas8. With a degree in Archaeology and Anthropology from Oxford University, she has an interdisciplinary understanding of behavioural and cultural patterns across societies. She has a love for stories that capture the nature of human experience, through writing, media, or material culture. Outside of work, you can find her attending exhibitions, oscillating between overthinking and head-empty-just-vibes, or rewatching her favourite (usually Studio Ghibli!) films.