Steven Michael Sanders received his Ph.D. in Urban Education–Counseling Psychology from Cleveland State University in 2022. In 2022, he joined Oregon State University as an Assistant Professor of psychology. His research topics mainly include psychological distress, racism and racial identity, gender identity, psychological adjustment, and coping strategies.

Tiffany R. Williams received her Ph.D. in Urban Education–Counseling Psychology from Cleveland State University in 2017. She was an Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology at Tennessee State University, and in 2024, she joined the Indiana University School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor and Psychologist.

April T. Berry received her Ph.D. in combined Clinical–Counseling Psychology from the University of South Alabama in 2022. She is employed as a psychologist by the Department of Defense and is a faculty member at the University of South Alabama and Fielding Graduate University. Dr. Berry's research focused on gender identity and development, psychological distress, and coping mechanisms.

Claudia Garcia-Aguilera is an undergraduate psychology major in the School of Psychological Science at Oregon State University. Ms. Garcia-Aguilera is a research assistant in the Adjustment, Identity, and Racism (AIR) Lab at the College of Liberal Arts. Ms. Garcia-Aguilera's work has resulted in six accepted conference proposals, an undergraduate research fellowship with the American Educational Research Association (AERA), and two symposia presentations at Oregon State University.

Kiera Robinson is an undergraduate psychology major in the School of Psychological Science at Oregon State University. Ms. Robinson is an undergraduate research assistant in the Adjustment, Identity, and Racism (AIR) Lab at the College of Liberal Arts. Ms. Robinson's work has resulted in two accepted conference presentations and one university symposium presentation.

Reniece Martine is a doctoral candidate at Tennessee State University specializing in Counseling Psychology. She completed a master's degree in psychology from Touro University. Her research interests include spirituality, ancestral healing practices, risk factors in marginalized communities, radical healing in BIPOC communities, and racial identity development. She is an advocate and avid practitioner of self-care, her methods include spending time with friends and family, creating art, cooking, and anything related to spending time outside.

Paigean Jones is an Assistant Professor at Tennessee State University specializing in counseling psychology. She is also a certified trauma professional, yoga instructor, and Reiki provider. Her work has resulted in multiple peer-reviewed papers, conference presentations, and trainings for mental health practitioners. She was a training fellow in the 2023 University of Buffalo's Visiting Future Faculty (VITAL) Program cohort.