Kimmery Newsom, Ph.D., CFLE, LMFT is a tenured professor and the program director of human development and family studies at the University of Wisconsin Stout. She holds a Ph.D. in family studies and human services from Kansas State University. Lover Chancler, B.S.W, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in child and family development and the director of the Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity at the University of Central Missouri. She holds a Ph.D. in family studies from Kansas State University. Keondria McClish, Ph.D., CFLE is an adjunct instructor of early childhood education at Metropolitan Community College. She holds a Ph.D. in adult and continuing education and teaching from Kansas State University.

