Heath grew up in the beautiful North Carolina mountains where she graduated from Appalachian State University. Heath has an extensive background in ministry. She loves getting to know people and learning how their stories make them who they are. She is passionate about seeing people find freedom as they walk with Christ and in community with others.

Karen Schaefer was born and raised in Wisconsin, earning her B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She taught high school English in both Wisconsin and North Carolina. While in Charlotte, she earned an M.A in Religion from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Karen joined the CrossExamined.org team in 2008 where her background in English and apologetics are regularly utilized. Karen was blessed to use her professional training and education during the nine years she homeschooled her son. Today Karen works as CrossExamined.org’s Bookkeeper and Donor Relations Administrator.

Keith Carter is a Native American of Coharie descent. He studied at East Carolina University and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and drawing. Upon graduation, Keith began his career with The Raleigh News & Observer. Since then, his work has appeared in such publications as USA Weekend, The Washington Post, National Geographic, and USA Today. As a motion graphic designer, Keith has worked with diverse clientele such as the Smithsonian, Disney, NFL, PBS, and Lucasfilms and is the Emmy Award-winning creator of Savingsman for ABC. Today Keith shares his amazing talents at CrossExamined.org as their motion graphic designer.