Kris Vera-Phillips teaches news producing classes & a multimedia bootcamp for graduate students. She is also an Emmy Award-winning journalist with more than 14 years of experience producing news shows and special projects.

Mayra Artiles is an assistant professor in engineering at the Polytechnic School of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. She researches engineering doctoral education and the experiences of underrepresented minorities.

Morris' research explores the microphysical and chemical evolution of airborne particles (e.g. mineral dust) in planetary atmospheres with applications to climate change, air quality, aerobiology, and environmental justice.

Cruz is a clinical child psychologist by training, and his research focuses on the development, prevention and treatment of mental health and substance use problems among diverse youths and families.