Michael Lasher is the man behind The Same Boat Project and author of all texts here at this website. For more on Mike you can visit www.michaellasher.com
Martin Amada is a screenwriter, documentary video producer and filmmaker originally from the New York City area. During a 35 year career spent in five countries on three continents, he has followed the changing political and social landscape in the USA, and how the American way of life and foreign policies are perceived around the world. His website can be seen at www.martinamada.com.
Noah Lasher, 21, is Mike’s youngest of 5 kids. Noah earned his Abitur in Munich in 2024 and is currently studying natural sciences at the TU München.
Silva, a.k.a. Silvano, was rescued from a miserable existence, homeless in Crete in 2020. Originally he was with Mike as a foster but that was almost 4 years ago. He’s about 7 years old and apparently has a lot a Braque in him, which is a breed of hunting dog in France.