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.

Saige M. Addison, MSW (she/her) is a PhD student at the University of Iowa’s School of Social Work. Her research centers on the management of human service organizations, with particular interest in how internal systems—like human resources and performance management—and external factors—such as funding structures and policy environments—shape staff experiences and service delivery.

Crys Carman (she/they) is a PhD student in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.

Chabli Hodge (she/her), 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 (she/her) researches caregiving, focusing on caregivers of children, adolescents, and young adults with complex medical needs. She also advocates for experiential learning opportunities.

Lauryn Muzny (she/her) is a PhD student in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.

Kat Pham (she/her) is a PhD student in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.

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

Christine Sherrod is a clinical social worker whose work examines how young people experience identity and belonging within digitally mediated environments. She studies both recreational and competitive video gaming to better understand implications for behavioral health practice.

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

JiaJie Wang (he/him) is a PhD Student in the School of Social Work at the University of Iowa.