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Lisa is an Orlando freelance journalist, copywriter, and content marketing writer. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, Islands, Parade, Good Housekeeping, USA Today, Costco Connection, and dozens more. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Jim Futrell has been fascinated with the history of the amusement industry for most of his life. He has authored ten books on the industry along with dozens of articles for industry trade publications. He began overseeing IAAPA’s Oral History Project in 2005 and currently serves as IAAPA’s Historian in addition to being Historian for the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA). Connect with im on LinkedIn.

Michael is the managing editor of Funworld at IAAPA. With 20 years in the attractions industry, he has also volunteered in his free time with the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Connect with him on LinkedIn. 

Avery Matteo is the associate editor of Funworld at IAAPA. An Orlando-based writer and editor with more than four years of experience supporting educational institutions, nonprofits, and associations, she is honored to spend her days illuminating the people and experiences that comprise the attractions industry. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to new attractions across the globe. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Scott is the director of global editorial at IAAPA. The six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist enjoys visiting creative attractions of all kinds—and meeting the professionals behind them. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

Juliana, Funworld's contributing editor, began covering the global attractions industry in 1994. She reports on innovative people, projects, and additions for Funworld and the IAAPA News Hub. Juliana lives in the U.K., where she runs a freelance writing business. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

A lifelong park fanatic, Arthur Levine first started writing newspaper and magazine travel features about the industry he loves in 1992. He produces his own Substack newsletter, “Arthur’s About Theme Parks” at AboutThemeParks.fun.

Gillian is the head of global technology at IAAPA, where she leads the organization’s strategic vision when introducing innovative solutions. She’s an advocate for leveraging technology to solve complex challenges. Connect with her on LinkedIn.