Strolling Strings was founded by Valerie Smith-Gonzalez, a Harleysville-resident and violinist. She is the conductor for both Strolling Strings orchestras. Valerie has taken great inspiration from her previous work with Got Strings Youth Orchestra, SU Strings, and her own high school's after-school orchestra. She takes great pride in sharing music with students, and teaching students to share their music with others. Valerie has been teaching privately since 2016 and currently works as an Orchestra Director at Perkiomen Valley School District. She received her Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Susquehanna University and is working on her Master's degree in Music Education at West Chester University.

Heather Knox joins Strolling Strings as the Social Media Manager. Her passion for music was homegrown, and spread across the numerous cities in the Southwest where she grew up. Her formative opportunities to perform in local music theaters, bands, and orchestras gave her the skills she needed to pursue a variety of degrees and careers in the Music industry. Heather received her B.M. in voice performance from Susquehanna University and her M.M in the same from SUNY Binghamton. Heather has worked in higher education since 2016, beginning as an admissions assistant for the music department at Susquehanna University. She taught classes in music pedagogy and vocal technique at SUNY Binghamton, in addition to her position as a department administrator. In addition to this position, she serves as the Employer Relations Coordinator for the University of Pennsylvania's Career Services office, where she helps to connect college students with their dream jobs. Outside of work, Heather is an active performer of both Jazz and Opera music, and she loves spending time taking care of her small houseplant collection and two cats.

Ricardo Smith-Gonzalez is the photographer for Strolling Strings. He is a Sellersville resident with an Associate's degree in film and cinema from Bucks County Community College. Ricardo shares a passion of music like his sister, Valerie, but in a different media. In high school, Ricardo would edit the trailers for the schools musicals and worked on minor projects in college. He currently is striving to travel and share his experiences through his photos.