Accomplished singer, historian, and public speaker, recognized for his rich contributions to cultural commentary and music. Griffin is also known for his efforts in preserving African American history and culture through storytelling and performance.

Laura Zimmerman is a nonprofit leader and Board Director for the Sonoma Fund, with a background in communications and Bay Area TV journalism. She has also served as Executive Director of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation and worked with Paul Newman’s ‘The Painted Turtle’ camp.