She holds a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology and a Master's degree in Pre-Hispanic Architecture Restoration from the National School of Anthropology and History (ENAH), and a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Georgia. Since 2009, she has been the president of the Archaeology Council of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and a member of the Scientific-Editorial Committee of the journal Arqueología Mexicana.

She is an archaeologist and specialist in cultural heritage protection, known for her work in combating the illicit trafficking of cultural goods and the conservation of archaeological artifacts. She is the founder of the Antiquities Coalition and has been an active advocate for the restitution of stolen art and artifacts to their countries of origin.​

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Teresa Patricio is a Portuguese archaeologist specialized in prehistory, particularly in the study of megalithic sites and Neolithic cultures. She has worked on the research and conservation of archaeological heritage in Portugal.

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Will Megarry is an Irish archaeologist specialized in prehistory, particularly in megalithic sites and the study of the archaeological landscape. He has researched funerary practices and the interaction of Neolithic societies with their environment in Ireland.

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Ian Lilley is an Australian archaeologist specialized in the prehistory of Australia and Southeast Asia. His work focuses on the study of early human settlements, Indigenous cultures, the use of natural resources, as well as landscape archaeology and the social practices of prehistoric societies in the region.​

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Andrea Jalandoni is a Filipino archaeologist specialized in the prehistory of the Philippines, focusing on the study of early human settlements and ancient cultures of the archipelago. She has worked on excavations that provide insights into the development of the region's early communities.​

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Chrissy Grant is an Australian archaeologist known for her work in Indigenous archaeology and cultural heritage. She has specialized in the preservation and study of archaeological sites related to Australia's Indigenous cultures, working on excavation projects and heritage management concerning the ancestral traditions and practices of Aboriginal communities.​

Adam Markham is a thought leader and expert on climate change and cultural heritage and a leading voice for the inclusion of cultural heritage in national and international climate policy. He was the lead author for the UNESCO report - World Heritage and Tourism in a Changing Climate. Formerly the Deputy Director for climate and energy at the Union of Concerned Scientists, he is now Director of Climate Heritage Advisors.

Iván Ghezzi is a Peruvian archaeologist specialized in the study of pre-Hispanic cultures in the Andean region, particularly in maritime and coastal archaeology. He has conducted significant research on the civilizations that inhabited the southern coast of Peru, focusing on the study of fishing sites and exchange networks of pre-Inca societies. His work has greatly contributed to the understanding of the socioeconomic and environmental dynamics of these ancient cultures.