Gerald E. Gipp, PhD, is Hunkpapa Lakota of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. He holds doctorate in educational administration from The Pennsylvania State University.

Linda Sue Warner, PhD, is a member of the Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma. She received her doctorate from the University of Oklahoma.

Janine B. Pease, EdD, is a member of the Crow Tribe. She received her doctorate in adult and higher education from Montana State University and current resides in Montana.

James Shanley, PhD, is a member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine Sioux Tribe. He received his doctorate from The University of North Dakota.