Lauren Gil Hayes (she/they), an end-of-life doula and grief therapist, researches loneliness, estrangement, caregiving, and ambiguous loss, drawing on 15+ years of social service experience.

Christie Cellman (they/them), a PhD student, focuses on public health, disability research, and policy, advocating for the well-being of the disabled community as a disabled individual.

Abigail Heaton's research interests include how food security, poverty, and housing status impact health and health disparities.

Chabli Hodge, a clinical social worker and educator, advances mental health access and social work education while directing field education and pursuing a PhD in social work.

Carrie Means researches caregiving, focusing on caregivers of children, adolescents, and young adults with complex medical needs. She also advocates for experiential learning opportunities.

Kendra Rooney has worked in the social services field for several years in a variety of different capacities, from behavioral health to community organizing.

Christine Sherrod aims to explore how design, moral leadership, and social work education intersect to prepare future professionals for complex policy, political, and environmental challenges.

Morgan Stangl's primary research interests involve examining the role of multi-cultural competency in higher education student services and counseling services.