Tia Ward, a multi-instrumentalist and performer, has been passionately playing the violin since the fourth grade. Her musical prowess extends beyond personal enjoyment, as she currently performs for weddings, parties, and various social events. Tia is a student at Berklee College of Music pursuing a B.A in Music Education. She has shared the stage with notable musicians like Black Violin, Bobby Floyd, and Ukrainian violinist Assia Ahhatt. Tia is also an assistant conductor in Urban Strings Columbus Youth Orchestra. She is a two-time winner of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc, Eta Nu Nu Chapters Talent Hunt Competition and has received the prestigious 20 under 20 award from the Mayor of Columbus. As the Co-Founder of String Impact alongside her business partner and friend Asa Simpson-Cole, Tia is dedicated to using music as a force for change, hope, love, and peace. Later down the road she plans to build a music academy and continue to teach the music she wishes she had learned growing up.  

Asa Simpson-Cole is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, graphic artist, and songwriter with notable collaborations including Black Violin, Naseem Alatrash, and Donald Glover. Currently pursuing a B.A in Music Education at Berklee College of Music, Asa focuses on Screen Scoring, Music Performance, and Music Business. His passion for education extends to his role as an Assistant Director in Urban Strings Columbus Youth Orchestra and his work with the Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra. , Asa creates original pieces and values authentic connections with his audience. Co-founding "String Impact" during the 2020 pandemic, he and his friend Tia Ward expanded the initiative in 2022 to include an immersive summer program teaching music by ear. Asa's proudest accomplishment is fostering inclusivity in the music world, evident in his plans for a traveling youth and adult orchestra that embraces diversity and eliminates feelings of isolation for musicians of all backgrounds.

Blake Collins is a violinist from Columbus Ohio. He is currently finishing his undergraduate degree at the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music preparing for Graduate school. Blake is a long-time member and alumni of Urban Strings Columbus. In his career he has opened for the Grammy Award winning Harlem Quartet and studied under members of the Dover String Quartet. Blake's current teacher is Dr. Steven Sang Koh at the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music as well as Internationally renowned cellist Khari Joyner. Blake is also the current concertmaster of the Baldwin Wallace Symphony Orchestra. Blake's current focus is on teaching students, chamber music, conducting, solo/orchestra playing, and of course finishing up his studies. 

Mitchell Franklin, is an accomplished cellist with over 30 years of experience, and serves as the Assistant Director and Director of Operations for the Urban Strings Columbus Youth Orchestra. He is a graduate of Hilliard High School and Miami University (Ohio), Mr. Franklin is not only dedicated to his musical pursuits but is also an integral part of the Bethany Presbyterian Church choir, where he holds the position of Deacon. Additionally, Mitchell contributes to the development of young musicians as a coach and educator, providing private lessons to students within the Urban Strings Columbus Youth Orchestra.