Colette is one of the "OG" founders of the Curious Krewe and is an ACPE-certified educator, bringing spiritual care teaching, community building, systems thinking, and creative problem-solving. They use they/them pronouns and champion disability, queer, and trans advocacy, co-creating communities rooted in kindness and curiosity. Performing as a theatrical clown, Colette moved to New Orleans in 2021 and found chosen family among trans peers, disabled entertainers, and fellow clowns.

Sam Hubbard is one of the "OG" founders of the Curious Krewe, and a pastor, chaplain, and community builder in New Orleans. He leads Just Love – Greater New Orleans, a grassroots movement loving neighbors...body, mind, and soul...through practical help, shared tables, and cross-community teamwork.  

A longtime New Orleanian, he lives in the GNO area with his family, powered by coffee and porch conversations, dreaming about what’s possible when a city decides to love its people well.