Maeli Zenda Usleton was born in Lufkin, Texas, but has lived in Natchitoches, Louisiana, since she was three years old. She graduated from Northwestern State University with a BS in Business Administration in 2022. Currently, Maeli works as a Planning Administrative Assistant for Martco Plywood in Chopin, Louisiana.

Matthew Lane Sipple was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and raised in Haughton, Louisiana, where he currently resides. He earned his welding and metal fabrication degree from Bossier Parish School for Technology & Innovative Learning and will graduate with his Fire Science/EMT degree in December 2024. Next year, he plans to pursue a career as a firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Matthew works as a welder for Sabre Industries in Bossier City, Louisiana.