Sofia Fonseca is an archaeologist specializing in African archaeology, cultural tourism, and sustainable development. She serves as a member of the Bureau of the ICOMOS Committee on Cultural Tourism (ICTC) and co-chair of the European Association of Archaeologists' Community on Integrating the Management of Archaeological Heritage and Tourism. Sofia is the Coordinator of the Online Learning on African Archaeology and Heritage (ONLAAH) Platform, the Coursera MOOC on Archaeology and Heritage of Africa, and the ONLAAH Podcast. Ben Thomas is an Archaeologist specializing in Mesoamerica and the Maya, is Executive Director of the Society of Architectural Historians (sah.org) and an Assistant Professor in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Department at Berklee College of Music. Formerly, Ben was the Director of Programs at the Archaeological Institute of America. His interests include archaeological education, public outreach, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Aurélia Basterrechea is an archaeologist and museologist specializing in communicating archaeological and historical heritage in Switzerland. Since 2018, she has been working in close collaboration with tourism professionals to enhance the value of archaeological sites located in an Alpine context. With an interest in history outreach, she organizes excursions and workshops for children, offering immersive experiences to explore Switzerland’s past.
