Sarah Allaback
Sarah Allaback, an historian specializing in architectural history and landscape preservation, has worked for the National Park Service, Monticello, and the Library of American Landscape History. Her books and articles explore the lives of designers who shaped the American landscape. Allaback is a graduate of Princeton University and MIT, where she earned her doctorate in architecture, art, and environmental studies. She grew up in Carpinteria, California and lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Monique Parsons
Monique Parsons is a third-generation avocado grower from Carpinteria, California. A journalist and audio producer, she earned degrees from Princeton University, Harvard Divinity School, and Medill School of Journalism. She’s reported on religion as an independent producer for WBEZ and NPR, served as managing editor of Interfaith America Magazine, and produced award-winning audio documentaries about religion and civic culture. She lives near Chicago with her family.