Linda P.J. Lipsen is the collections curator at the University of British Columbia Herbarium at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum and holds an M.Sc. in botany. Having previously worked for the UBC Botanical Garden and taught in UBC's Department of Botany, she also instructs the Master Gardeners.
Derek Tan is an illustrator, photographer and multimedia designer. He studied biology and art history at UBC in his hometown of Vancouver. Derek is the digital producer at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum and is a recipient of the 2019 Governor General's Award for Excellence in Museums.