Dr. Asha de Vos is an award-winning Sri Lankan marine biologist who has pioneered whale research in the Indian Ocean. She is a TED Senior Fellow and founder of Oceanswell, a marine conservation organization.
Jialei Sun is a bird-lover and illustrator based in Baltimore, Maryland, who creates colorful and humorous artworks. She graduated from Xiamen University in China, majoring in graphic design and oil painting, before earning a masters degree at Maryland Institute College of Art.