Jeff and Ariana Markowitz are father and daughter, both born in New York City. Jeff obtained his Doctor of Public Health from the Columbia University School of Public Health in Manhattan in 1988. Ariana studied Political Science at McGill University in Montreal, graduating in 2007. The work on Pigskin Crossroads has allowed them to combine their skills: Jeff's epidemiology and biostatistics background and Ariana's political investigative talents. Jeff has authored or co-authored about 70 scholarly journal articles and book chapters. Ariana has studied in the Middle East and worked on national security projects in Washington, D.C., the social impact of entrepreneurial ventures in Africa, and… economic development in Latin America. Jeff officially retired in 2010 when he began his study of the epidemiology of concussions in the NFL. Ariana is currently consulting independently.
Bob Coatesis a wedding photographer and the creator of www.successful-photographer.com. He has written numerous articles for industry magazines, includingPhoto Electronic Imaging,Professional Photographer,Rangefinder, andShutterbug,and his photography has appeared inNational Geographic,New York Daily News, andStudio Photographynbsp;& Design. He is the author ofProfessional Strategies and Techniques for Digital Photographers. He lives in Sedona, Arizona.