TEEN TRUTH Co-creator Erahm Christopher is an award-winning filmmaker who has created content for audiences of all ages. His films contain thought provoking messages that inspire thinking and discussion. His films have screened on television and at film festivals across the United States and Canada. Intent on making a difference in the world, he has traveled with TEEN TRUTH and spoken to middle school, high school, and adult audiences across North America. He has been featured on several news programs, magazines, various websites, radio shows, and received front-page coverage on newspapers in California and Canada. In just one year, he has touched over 85,000 students with TEEN TRUTH's message of hope and making a difference. Most recently he addressed 50 California State Senators and Assembly members in an effort to encourage legislation to stop bullying and school violence across their state.

TEEN TRUTH Co-creator JC Pohl is a Los Angeles based producer who has produced award-winning content for companies such as Warner Brothers, ESPN, and Disney. Producing films with Christopher and creating TEEN TRUTH has led to travels across the United States inspiring students of all ages to make a difference. Through his work with TEEN TRUTH LIVE: BULLY Pohl has reached over 20,000 students and has been featured on various new programs, radio shows, and magazines. He has addressed the four Minority Caucuses at the California State Capitol, spoken to crowds at conferences and film festivals, produced live events of all sizes, and is committed to presenting passionate, motivating messages to his audience.

TEEN TRUTH LIVE: DRUGS & ALCOHOL key note speaker David Fernandez is a trained motivational speaker and workshop instructor who joins TEEN TRUTH after leading programs for Challenge Day and "Earn Your Life". Fernandez, an ex gang member, recovered alcoholic and drug addict, has committed his life to inspiring students with his powerful personal story about his struggles with the pressures of adolescence. His multifaceted interactive and moving presentations have proven to impact students from diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds. In his first year with TEEN TRUTH LIVE he has spoken to just under 10,000 students and teachers.

TEEN TRUTH special guest speaker Ryan Belflower is a recent high school graduate and Clovis East basketball player. Ryan is proud to convey his story of how he overcame his autism to fulfill his dream of playing on his varsity basketball team. His inspiring story has been featured on HBO Real Sports, in newspapers and on TV news stations around the globe, and is currently being developed into a feature film. A faithful 49er fan and sports fanatic, Ryan now works at Fresno State University, coaches Clovis East basketball, and travels with his mom Shauna to spread TEEN TRUTH's message of hope and determination.

TEEN TRUTH special guest speaker Joel Kornek is a Montreal student who was the first shot during the September 13th, 2006 Dawson College tragedy. Joel joined TEEN TRUTH LIVE in 2007 in order to tell his moving story and deliver a powerful message of hope and survival. Joel's frightening account of the Dawson College Shooting has been featured on the CBC, CTV and Radio Canada and in many major Canadian newspapers. Currently, Joel is studying to become a teacher at McGill University in Montreal. He is active in the local music scene, and facilitates KillThinking.com, an underground website he created to curb school violence and the negative thoughts that can lead to school shootings.

TEEN TRUTH associate producer Shane Williamson is one of the original students that helped make TEEN TRUTH. He joined TEEN TRUTH in 2006 and has served as editor on TEEN TRUTH: BULLY, TEEN TRUTH: DRUGS, and is an integral part in all that is TEEN TRUTH. Initially traveling with TEEN TRUTH LIVE purely in an operational and production role, Shane has graduated into an important part of the TEEN TRUTH experience, and has become a fan favorite amongst TEEN TRUTH LIVE students everywhere.