Barrett Holmes Pitner is a philosopher, author, educator, and journalist whose work examines how cultural destruction has shaped American life. His acclaimed book The Crime Without a Name explores ethnocide and its ongoing impact on society.

As founder of The Sustainable Culture Lab and The Altar America Project, Pitner works to build a more sustainable and equitable culture through education, art, and collective remembrance.

Patrick Mamou is a producer, filmmaker, and the Creative Director of The Mamou Group (TMG), a creative studio offering digital and production services to diverse businesses and industries, with a focus on projects that foster community and cultural impact.

He helped extend the mission of The Altar America Project into community celebration and dialogue through The Altars Festival, where he serves as producer—developing the festival’s creative direction, programming, and vision.