Abbott, Valerie: - As the parent of a child diagnosed with late-onset hearing loss, Valerie James Abbott is passionate about finding new ways to improve hearing loss detection in young children, increase early intervention access and enrollment, and introduce families to the resources and support programs they may need to make the best decisions for their child. She is an advocate and champion for the mission of Early Hearing Detection & Intervention programs and active supporter of local, state and national family support organizations. A native of Long Island and a graduate of Hollins College, Valerie has served on boards and state councils that are dedicated to serving families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. She has proudly called Virginia 'home' for more than 30 years.Wojtysiak, Gina: - Gina Wojtysiak lives with her family near an urban oasis of parks and creeks along the James River in Richmond, Virginia. Her illustrations are largely influenced by her time spent in these natural surroundings. She's also writing a few stories of her own.Cregge, Crystal: - Crystal Cregge is a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Animator, and Brand Strategist who partners with CEOs, executives, solopreneurs, and non-profits to elevate their visual language to be memorable and remarkable. With nearly a decade of experience in the advertising and creative industry, she offers smart and quality-driven creative solutions that are unique to each clients' vision. The range of her work includes children's books, audiobooks, commercials, TV shows, magazines, websites, and even virtual reality. In addition to her extensive creative experience, she is SWaM (Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned) Certified and has used her expertise to drive value and representation in both the public and private markets. Crystal has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University and is currently the President and Founder of Liona Design Co. based in Richmond, VA, USA.
