After publishing his first shrink-wrapped software package for the original Apple ][ at the tender age of 18, Ed spent most of the next six years tinkering with photons before being sucked into the Internet vortex in 1987. Since then he has been involved in various Internet-related ventures and high-tech startups before finally ending up herding virtual cats at Scout. When not sitting in front of a computer and/or pontificating on novel new ways to use the Internet, Ed can often be found boating, snowboarding, writing and playing and dancing to music, or maybe just enjoying some ofWisconsin's finer exports inthe great outdoors.

Born in NYC and having spent most of her life east of the midwest, Rachael moved toMadison in 1995 to work for theTrace Center at the University of Wisconsin. After many years inWisconsin she has finally learned to appreciate domestic cheese, fish icing, the true meaning of the phrase"wind chill factor," and her uncle Luke'shotel in Mexico. With a background in communications and library science, and having gone from academia to Internet-startup-land and back again, she brings strongproject management, organizational, and fundraising skills to Scout. It also doesn't hurt that she has a wicked sense ofhumor and the ability to throw afabulous dinner party with less than a day's notice. When not at Scout she spends her time practicing yoga and barre,knitting, reading way too many murder mysteries, and hanging out with friends, her fabulous family including her talented brotherIsaac, and her wonderful husbandIain.

Kendra is metadata and information specialist with Internet Scout Research Group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds her MA in library and information studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a MA in arts management from Columbia College Chicago, and a certificate in artifact collection care from the University of Chicago. Prior to joining the Scout team, Kendra taught as adjunct faculty at Columbia, instructing arts management and business writing courses, and served as acting collections manager of Columbia’s fashion study collection. Kendra has a strong interest in the openness movement, particularly as it pertains to cultural objects and datasets that have the potential to help realize positive change in people’s lives.

As a tender young undergraduate at UW-Madison, Corey studied electrical engineering and computer science with an emphasis on processor design. This lead naturally to a stint at theForest Products Laboratory where he helped buildrobots that squished samples of building sealant while being outside. From there Corey mastered science and thendoctored philosophy in the department ofForest and Wildlife Ecology. His research used computer modeling combined with field data to examine trade-offs betweengrowing space efficiency andspecies diversity among different silvicultural systems and to elucidate thelong-term developmental trajectory of northern hardwood forests subject tonatural disturbances. He enjoys hunting 4+ leaf clovers, watching everyStar Trek series ever with his family, failing to keep up withhisassignedreading, eating thedelicious food his wife makes, collectinginteresting andbeautiful pens along withgorgeouspurpleink, and generally embodyingxkcd 1806.

Originally from Massachusetts, Ray grew up largely in Illinois and attended Macalester College in Minnesota, where she studied Linguistics and Psychology, focusing on language comprehension and communication. She moved to Madison in 2015 and has held a variety of jobs since, from lab manager to bartender to customer care representative. Across the board, Ray has specialized in communication, organization, design, and usability. On the side, Ray is also a dance instructor, and illustrator for I/O Arcade Bar. In her free time, she's a TV and movie buff, and enjoys drawing, watercolor painting, dancing, comics, and trying to figure out just what it is her cat actually wants.

Hailing from the exotic land of Sun Prairie, Autumn has in fact lived in many corners of the storied world of Dane county. Growing up in McFarland, he knew he wanted to be a programmer when he got his first graphing calculator (a TI-86) in middle school and taught himself basic. Later as an undergraduate at UW-Madison, he learned there are actually a few other programming languages too. Now Autumn spends more time than he'll admit building Lego sets, tweaking custom home automations, and playing video games. He and his wife Liz love going out to their favorite Madison restaurants, working on community theatre productions together, and watching through sci-fi television (in any of its range of quality).

Having lived in Madison since 2010, Laura considers both the city and the University of Wisconsin-Madison her home. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University and is currently a Doctor of Nursing Practice student in the Systems, Leadership, and Innovation track. With a love for technology, healthcare, and teaching, Laura enjoys exploring how innovation can support learners and educators in the world of nursing. Her professional background is in critical cancer, oncology care, and nursing research. Having worked on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in Madison’s ICUs, Laura developed a newfound appreciation for life, meaning, and connection. She spends her free time hiking around Wisconsin, weight training, finding new recipes on Instagram to try, appreciating art and interior design, watching random documentaries on Netflix, and spending time with friends and family.

Mallory is a first year student at UW-Madison planning to study computer science. She is from West Allis, Wisconsin. In her free time, she likes to play soccer, listen to music and spend time with friends and family.

Paige is a freshman at UW-Madison studying Communication Arts and Strategic Communication from Germantown, Wisconsin. She enjoys going to concerts, watching musical theater, playing Stardew Valley, and exploring coffee shops to find the best chai-tea lattes!

Elizabeth is a current MA in Library & Information Studies student at UW-Madison. Originally from the Gulf Coast of Florida, Elizabeth attended College of the Atlantic in Maine, where she studied human ecology. Before starting her MLIS, she worked at a public library and a botanical garden, experiences that developed a passion for access to educational resources. In her free time, she likes reading fantasy novels, hiking, drawing, and playing video games.

Hayley is a first-year student in the Master’s of Public Affairs program through the La Follette School at UW-Madison. Before starting her Master’s, she received her Bachelor's at UW in Human Development and Family Studies, with certificates in African studies and health policy. Hayley is interested in health policy and education policy, as well as how community programming and social connection can improve health outcomes. In her free time, Hayley enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to Pilates classes, trying new restaurants in Madison, and seeing musical performances at the Overture Center!