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Diana Nelson, B.S. Education, M.S. Aeronautics, Master Teacher K-12
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Cynthia Olson, Graphic Design and Creative Services
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Julie Brown, National Geographic Society
Elaine Larson, National Geographic Society
Factchecker
Cathlyn Matracia
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Lockheed Martin
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