SIERRA ANDREWS (born 2002) Sierra was in a car accident at 18 years of age and is wheelchair bound. She is passionate about inclusion and educating people on life with a disability. She studies Computer Science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) where she works as a Senior Commencement Assistant, planning graduation ceremonies and ensuring that everyone “walks” across the graduation stage. Sierra plans on obtaining her doctorate in neural engineering after she crosses the stage herself and hopes to help others who experience similar problems with their nervous system. This is Sierra’s first book.
NICHOLAS SEIDLER (born 1968) Nick has worked in the field of higher education for over a quarter of a century. In that time, he has been responsible for overseeing the commencement ceremonies at MSOE — being able to share one of the happiest days in the lives of thousands of graduates and their families. He has worked with many great students who have served as Commencement Assistants. He co-authored the books “How to Celebrate Your Fandom” and “Red, White, and Who: The Story of Doctor Who in America” and has written and edited various other fiction, non-fiction, and gaming books. He cares about representation and encourages everyone to be kind and helpful to others.