Danica G. Hays is the Dean of the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Los Vegas. Dr. Hays has lead the field of Counselor Education in assessment and measurement for many years with research expanding to research methodology and program evaluation, leadership development, domestic violence prevention, assessment and diagnosis, and multicultural and social justice issues in community mental health and counselor preparation. Dr. Hays has received national recognition for her work and served extensively in various leadership roles within the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC), the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), and ACES regional leadership. 

Hannah Bayne is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida. Dr. Bayne's research interests include understanding others' experiences, including how counselors can effectively work with clients across cultural identities. Dr. Bayne's work includes empathy conceptualization and measurement, assessment, and empathy as a skill development for cultural competency. Dr. Bayne serves in a variety of leadership roles and currently serves on several editorial boards such as Counseling & Values Journal and Counselor Education & Supervision.