MaryAnn earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology from the Graduate School and University Center at CUNY.  With a specific focus on environmental health concerns, affordable housing, and social equity, she has published work on neighborhood asthma triggers, community based research, and green buildings, among other topics. She currently leads up Projects for Environmental Health, Knowledge, & Action, Inc., a non-profit research and education organization. She received her MA from Hunter College. 

Warren Ashworth is a registered architect with more than 30 years professional experience, particularly in hospitality design. In 2015 he was appointed editor-in-chief of the scholarly journal Nineteenth Century. He writes and researches on the subject of wood framed American houses. He holds an Masters Degree in Art History from Hunter College.