DePinto's primary professional experience has been in school social work and he has more than 30 years of experience working with chemically-dependent adolescents.

Dr. Giles is currently a National Project Coordinator on special assignment for the National Social Work Program for the Veterans Health Administration.

Professor Anthony studies thriving among young people exposed to environmental stressors.

Brossart's latest endeavor has been working in the field of adult mental health with the Arizona State Hospital. He also teaches online course at ASU.

Williams' research focuses on K-12 academic performance, youth violence, delinquency prevention, adolescent substance use, race and gender differences, and mental health service needs in urban schools.