Consuelo Vélez is a lay member of the Teresian Association, holds a doctorate in theology, and is a professor and researcher at the San Alfonso University Foundation (Bogotá, Colombia).  Vélez is a member of the theological committee of the Colombian Episcopal Conference and of the Colombian Association of Women Theologians.

Florence Anyabuonwu, a Sister of St. Joseph of Orange, California, is currently pursuing a master's degree at the Franciscan School of Theology, University of San Diego. In addition to her studies, she facilitates two support groups and serves as a social worker in the palliative care unit at St. Jude's Hospital Fullerton. Sister Florence is passionate about writing and she finds great joy in reflecting on life's experiences and expressing her thoughts through writing.