Michelle D. DiLauro is a professor of social work, the social work field director, and the social work program director at East Stroudsburg University. She has over 25 years in the field and has taught social work, human service, and psychology courses at the associate through master's degree levels. Her research focuses on integrative practices and wellness. She holds a Ph.D. and an M.S.W. from Fordham University. Laurene Clossey is a professor of social work at East Stroudsburg University. She has worked in the field of mental health for over 40 years, and her research focuses on the mental health recovery model, effective recovery model implementation and programming, and evidence-based mental health practices. She holds a Ph.D. from Bryn Mawr College and an M.S.W. from Columbia University.