Our Team & Experts
We are an international collective of accomplished scholars, clinicians, and business leaders dedicated to translating cutting-edge research into stories that build a kinder world.
Scholarly Authors & Contributors
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez
Assistant Professor, Pitzer College
Dr. Rodriguez is an expert clinician and scholar specializing in **Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)**. Educated at Duke and Harvard Medical School, he has lived and traveled extensively across China, Germany, and Mexico, bringing a vast global perspective to his work on identity and diversity in children’s literature.
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Dr. Lauren Wadsworth
Founder & Director, Genesee Valley Psychology
A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Wadsworth is passionate about cultural humility and inclusion, having trained business and clinical staff globally. Her scholarly work focuses on the role of identities, with over **20 peer-reviewed articles** and book chapters that inform Voodoolily’s inclusive storytelling approach.
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Dr. Phil Zuckerman
Professor of Sociology, Pitzer College
A leading scholar in **secularism and morality without religion**, Dr. Zuckerman’s research focuses on how societies construct meaning and ethics. He is a valued advisor on values-driven storytelling, ensuring our books foster ethical and community development in the absence of dogma.
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Shima Zarei & Amin Soleimani
Lead Illustrators & Designers
The artistic heart of Voodoolily, Shima and Amin translate complex sociological concepts into **beautiful, engaging, and sensitive illustrations** and designs. Their work ensures Voodoolily’s literature is accessible and visually captivating for children globally.
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Rose Z. M. Turner
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Rose is a sociologist and author whose academic work on **integration and radicalization** led her to found Voodoolily in Norway in 2019. Her mission is to translate scholarly findings into inclusive, values-driven children’s literature, including **The Magical Codex** and the **O’Vista platform**.
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Pieter H. Dubbeld
Chief Operating Officer
A seasoned logistics and shipping executive with **four decades of international experience**, Pieter brings strategic operational rigor and a global perspective. He champions the vision of using storytelling to foster mutual understanding between Western and non-Western societies.
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