Lisa Dixon has a bachelor's degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Currently, she is working towards her Masters in Early Childhood Education with a certificate in Special Education. As a graduate assistant for the PEP project, she assists with newsletter production, gathering information, telephone surveys, and various other projects.

Victoria Jones is a wellness coach for the PEP program. She is a graduate student in UIC's Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition and is completing her dietetic internship to become a Registered Dietitian.