Sachiko Flores studied Wildlife and Fisheries Science at Texas A&M University and went on to get her Masters in International Development from Gallaudet University.  Her studies have taken her all over the world where she has invested in the local cultures and customs as well as the environment. After working in Thailand in disability rights, Sachiko came back to the states eager to get back into conservation leading her to set up CorpsTHAT.

Emma Bixler attended California State University Northridge earning her degree in Deaf Studies and Child and Adolescent Development.  Emma has worked in Deaf Education, Conservation Corps and at Gallaudet University.  Combining all of her passions: Deaf education, youth development and conserving the outdoors has lead her to set up CorpsTHAT.