Dr. Nakia Gordon is an associate professor and neuroscientist in the Department of Psychology at Marquette University. Her research examines the physiological and psychological factors that affect interpersonal relationships, with an emphasis on the role of emotion and its regulation. Dr. Gordon applies insights from this work to the development of holistic wellness programs, integrating scientific understanding of emotion and social connection to promote well-being.

Dr. Gabriel Velez is an associate professor and developmental psychologist in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership (EDPL) in the College of Education at Marquette University, with a joint appointment in psychology. Dr. Velez studies identity development in adolescents and emerging adults, particularly in relation to their educational experiences, including restorative justice, peace education, the transition to college, and artificial intelligence. He also serves as the Faculty Director of the Black and Latino/a Ecosystem and Support Transition (BLEST) Hub at Marquette, and the Chair of the Faculty Research Team for the Center for Peacemaking.

Dr. Velez just published a book entitled, Making Meaning of Justice and Peace: A Developmental Lens to Restorative Justice and Peace Education, and is working on another manuscript on adolescent development, education, and artificial intelligence, both with Cambridge University Press. He received a BA in History and Literature from Harvard University, and an MA and PhD from the University of Chicago in Comparative Human Development. A detailed listing of his work can be found at marquette.academia.edu/GabrielVelez, and he can also be followed on Twitter at @GabrielMVelez or contacted via email at gabriel.velez@marquette.edu.

Father Zagone serves as chaplain to University Advancement, the National Alumni Association, the Association of Marquette University Women, the Marquette Parents and Family Leadership Council, the Friends of the Haggerty Museum of Art and the Marquette Women's Council.

Mary Alice Tierney Dunn is a 1972 Graduate of Marquette University. She earned her degree in Broadcasting with a Minor in Journalism. Her thirty years working in Media – Radio, TV and as Vice President of a Newspaper, Printing and Broadcasting Company were all in the Milwaukee Area. She also worked as VP of Communications for Wisconsin’s largest Health Care Organization, before earning certifications in Executive Coaching. She has Coached the Senior Executives of major corporations throughout the US. She now focuses her Executive Coaching exclusively on assisting leaders of non-for-profit organizations. Mary Alice’s interest in Ignatian Spirituality resulted in two years of graduate study in Theology at Loyola Chicago University during the pandemic. She is part of the Milwaukee Ignatian Spirituality Center at Gesu. Mary Alice Tierney Dunn’s connection to Marquette runs deep. She is part of a proud Marquette Legacy Family - she and her sister and brother represent the third of five generations of Tierneys to graduate from the university. It was at Marquette that she met her late husband, John L. Dunn. A dedicated alumna, Mary Alice is a member and past chair of the Marquette University Women’s Council. She also continues to lend her insight and leadership as a member of the advisory council for the Marquette Institute for Women’s Leadership.

Rev. Ryan Duns, S.J,. is a Jesuit and Associate Professor and Chair of the Theology Department. In addition to his research interests in philosophical and systematic theology, Ryan is a professional Irish musician and plays the tin whistle and accordion throughout the world.