John Bucher, PhD, is a mythologist and story expert who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter and on numerous other international outlets. He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, podcaster, storyteller, and speaker. He has worked with government and cultural leaders around the world as well as organizations such as HBO, DC Comics, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, A24 Films, and Atlas Obscura, bringing his understanding of narrative and myth to a wide array of audiences. He is the author of six influential books on storytelling and has made numerous contributions to edited volumes and journals on mythology. John has worked with New York Times Best Selling authors, YouTube influencers, Eisner winners, Emmy winners, Academy Award nominees, magicians, and cast members from Saturday Night Live. Holding a PhD in Mythology & Depth Psychology, he integrates scholarly insights with practical storytelling techniques, exploring the profound connections between myth, culture, and personal identity. His expertise has helped shape compelling narratives across various platforms, enriching the way stories are told and experienced globally.

Stephen Gerringer has been a Working Associate at the Joseph Campbell Foundation (JCF) since 2004. His post-college career trajectory interrupted when a major health crisis and subsequent brush with death prompted a deep inward turn, Stephen “dropped out” and spent most of the next decade on the road, thumbing his way across the country on his own hero quest. Stephen did eventually “drop back in,” accepting a position teaching English and Literature in junior high school. In the wake of the tragic events of 9/11, inspired by Campbell’s advice to “follow your bliss,” he left the classroom to pursue his interest in creativity and the mythic imagination. Stephen’s responsibilities with JCF have included serving as the author of JCF’s Practical Campbell essay series, facilitating collaborations with other institutions, speaking on mythic themes to JCF Mythological RoundTable® groups, outside organizations, and college and high school audiences, and moderating thousands of conversations on Campbell and myth across a variety of online discussion platforms. He is the author of Myth and Modern Living, and editor of Joseph Campbell’s Myth and Meaning. Stephen Gerringer and his wife Destiny live in Modesto, California.

Torri Yates-Orr is an Emmy-nominated public historian passionate about making history and mythology engaging, accessible, and informative. From exploring her genealogy to receiving a degree in Africana Studies from the University of Tennessee, history was always her first love. Combining her skill set in production with her love of the past, she started creating history and mythology lessons for social media. Her "On This Day in History" series has over two million views. She's the content curator for the MythBlast newsletter for The JCF and co-host of the Skeleton Keys podcast.

Teddy Hamstra, PhD is a writer and seeker based in Los Angeles, spearheading Research & Development for the Joseph Campbell Foundation. He is the recipient of a PhD in English Literature and Visual Studies from the University of Southern California, where he completed a dissertation entitled 'Enchantment as a Form of Care: Joseph Campbell and the Power of Mysticism.' As an educator and research consultant for creatives, Teddy is driven to communicate the wonder of mythological wisdom in ways that are both accessible to, and which enliven, our contemporary world.

Joanna Gardner, PhD, is a writer, mythologist, and magical realist whose work focuses on creativity, goddesses, and wonder tales. She is the author of The Practice of Enchantment: MythBlast Essays, 2020-2024 and the lead author of Goddesses: A Skeleton Key Study Guide. Joanna serves as director of marketing and communications for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and as adjunct professor in Pacifica Graduate Institute’s Mythological Studies program. She also co-founded and co-leads the Fates and Graces, hosting webinars and workshops for mythic readers and writers. For Joanna's updates and additional publications, you are most cordially invited to visit her website at joannagardner.com.

Bradley Olson, PhD, a former police officer, is a Depth Psychologist with over thirty years of experience in private practice, as well as a mythologist, writer, and speaker, whose work concentrates on the intersections of myth, psychology, literature, aesthetics, and cultural studies. He is the author of The Mythopoetic Impulse: Selected Essays 2017-2022 and Pathways to Bliss: A Skeleton Key Study Guide, as well as a regular contributor to JCFs MythBlast Series, weekly essays that explore the continued relevance of myth to contemporary life. Dr. Olson is also the host of the popular podcast series, Pathways With Joseph Campbell, the flagship podcast of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, which he also serves as the Director of Publications. You can learn more about Dr. Olson by visiting his website, bradleyolsonphd.com, and discover What's Mything in Your Life.

Tyler Lapkin is the podcast producer and social media manager for the Joseph Campbell Foundation, where he hosts The Podcast With A Thousand Faces, exploring Campbell’s influence and the role of mythology in culture. Born and raised in North Lake Tahoe, Tyler developed a deep love for nature, skiing, and surfing. He earned a B.A. in History with a focus on Environmental Studies and Italian from UC Santa Barbara in 2004 before pursuing a Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Since 2010, he has practiced acupuncture in Tahoe City. A passionate traveler and photographer, Tyler has explored the world through hiking, surfing, and skiing. In 2023, he completed a meditation teacher training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach and now teaches meditation courses online and in person. He is dedicated to storytelling, self discovery, and deepening our connection to nature and each other.

Jason D. Batt, PhD, is a technological philosopher, mythologist, futurist, artist, and writer specializing in mythologies of space exploration. He co-founded Deep Space Predictive Research Group, Project Lodestar, and the International Society of Mythology, and created the Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Writing. He authored the novels Onliest, Young Gods, and Dreamside, and his short fiction and scholarly work have appeared in numerous publications. He edited the anthologies Visions of the Future and Strange California. Jason currently serves as Co-Managing Editor of the Beyond Earth Institute Space Policy Review, Associate Editor of the Journal of Space Philosophy, and teaches courses for the International Society of Mythology and Morbid Anatomy.

Stephanie Zajchowski, PhD, is a mythologist and writer specializing in the intersection of myth, religion, and women’s studies, with a background in corporate communications, operations, and instructional design. She serves as the Director of Operations for the Joseph Campbell Foundation, writes for its popular MythBlast essay series, and teaches in the foundation’s online courses. Stephanie is also a co-founder of The Fates and Graces, which hosts webinars and workshops for mythic readers and writers. She is a contributing author of Goddesses: A Skeleton Key Study Guide and she holds a Ph.D. in Mythology with a focus in Depth Psychology along with a certification in Spiritual Direction. Ever in search of the deeper narratives that shape the human experience, she shares her work at stephaniezajchowski.com.

Michael Lambert has worked with Joseph Campbell Foundation since 2002, first as a moderator of the Conversations of a Higher Order forums (where he was known as Clemsy), and more recently managing the foundation's rights and permissions program, protecting and licensing Campbell and JCF's copyright and trademark material. From 1989 until 2016, he taught in the Gloversville, New York public schools, including using the Hero's Journey® as a central theme of a college preparation English course for high school seniors. He can be reached regarding licensing of rights and permissions at rights@jcf.org

Scott Neumeister, PhD, is a literary scholar, author, TEDx speaker, and mythic pathfinder from Tampa, Florida, where he earned his PhD in English from the University of South Florida in 2018. Scott coauthored Let Love Lead: On a Course to Freedom with Gary L. Lemons and Susie Hoeller. He currently serves as editor and author for the MythBlast series at the Joseph Campbell Foundation, as well as being an instructor in the foundation’s online courses. He previously facilitated for the foundation’s Myth and Meaning book club at Literati. For more information, visit scottneumeister.com.