- Linda Grdina, Fetzer Institute
- Peggy Holman, Open Circle Company
- Scott Libin, The Poynter Institute
- Eric Nelson, Fetzer Institute
- Nora Paul, University of Minnesota
- Chris Peck, Memphis Commercial-Appeal
- James Shaffer, University of Southern Main School of Business
- Stephen Silha, Good News Good Deeds
- Karen Toering, Reclaim the Media