Erik M. Hines is a Professor in the Counseling Program located in the Division of Child, Family, and Community Engagement at George Mason University, USA. Dr. Hines prepares pre-service school counselors, and his research agenda focuses on the academic and career outcomes of Black males. He is a proud American Counseling Association (ACA) Fellow and recipient of the Al Dye Award from the Association for Specialists in Group Work.

Edward C. Fletcher Jr. is an EHE Distinguished Professor of Workforce Development and Education in the College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) at The Ohio State University, USA. He serves as Editor for the Career and Technical Education Research journal and Co-Editor for the Journal of Career and Technical Education.