Julia obtained her Masters in Social Work form Washington University. She is a third-generation resident of the Historic Ville. Julia also raised her children and worshiped in the neighborhood. She is a community activist working to preserve the historical significance and dignity of the Ville and African American culture in St. Louis. Julia is the current Regional Liason of Region 2 for the CLAIM Foundation. She began her career in the Aging Network in 2006 and was hired by the St. Louis Area Agency of Aging as an Aging Specialist.

Essence Carter is a St. Louis native. In 2014 she graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in Biology and Anthropology. She is currently the Executive Assistant to the Director at St. Croix Landmarks Society at Estate Whim Museum. She also designed and curated her first exhibit illustrating the transition from slavery to freedom as an intern. Before returning to St. Croix, she was the tour coordinator at Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier and a gallery attendant at the Griot Museum of Black History.

Thomasina Clarke is a life-long resident of the Ville. She lives in the same house she came home to as a baby, and she recently purchased the house next door to help stabilize the community. She holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Xavier University, a Missouri Teaching Certificate, and is obtaining Masters in Library Science. As an actress, Thomasina has been nominated for two Kevin Kline awards and performed with several St. Louis theatre companies. Thomasina believes the world should know more about the legacy of the Ville.

Nicole Murphy graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in History and Anthropology and a minor in architecture. Her studies have cemented the importance of understanding history, culture, and the built environment when choosing to enter a place. With that in mind, she is working toward completing her Masters of Social Work at the Brown School, focusing on social and economic development with an emphasis on community-level practice. She is currently an intern at Northside Community Housing, Inc.

While completing his degree in Architecture at Washington University, Aaron learned of the Ville legacy. Since then, outside his role as a Construction Project Manager, he has committed his time to restore the neighborhood's honor by serving as the community liaison and teacher's assistant for a course at Washington University that spotlighted the Ville and by serving on the board of Northside Community Housing. Aaron believes that art and community engagement can reinvigorate the Ville as an urban development enthusiast and design hobbyist.