Dr. Laura M. Leming, F.M.I. (Marianist) is an associate professor of sociology at the University of Dayton and serves on the Board of Trustees of St. Mary's University. Her areas of expertise include the sociology of religion, global religions, and social psychology.

Rose Achiego has been a professional journalist since 2003 with experience in radio program production, presentation and management. She has worked for Catholic radio stations in both Kenya and South Sudan. She also writes print and online news for the Catholic websites regionally, nationally and internationally.

Peggy Ryan is a Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa who directs the Holy Family Food Pantry, which is part of Most Blessed Trinity Parish in Waukegan, llinois. She recently completed her Doctor of Ministry degree from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. As part of her parish ministry, Peggy and the other Dominican Sisters with whom she lives, offer weekend retreats of service and theological reflection.