Orrin H. Pilkey is Emeritus James B. Duke Professor of Earth and Ocean Sciences at Duke University and the author and coauthor of many books.

Charles O. Pilkey is a former geologist turned freelance sculptor, writer, and illustrator.

Linda P. Pilkey-Jarvis is a geologist and coauthor with Orrin H. Pilkey of two books.

Norma J. Longo, a geologist and photographer, is coauthor with Pilkey of several books on coastal issues.

Keith C. Pilkey, an attorney concerned with legal issues of coastal development, is coauthor with Orrin H. Pilkey of two books about sea level rise.

Fred B. Dodson is a real estate developer who manages his organization's affordable housing development activities.

Hannah L. Hayes is a scholar of climate justice, sustainable development, and disaster capitalism.