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LaVelle Hendricks is a Professor and former Department Head of Counseling at East Texas A&M University. He has served in many leadership positions in Counseling, mental health, and in the field of drug and alcohol addiction. He has served on the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professional, Past President of Texas Council of Faculty Senates, and currently a trustee on the Commerce Independent School Board. He is a licensed chemical dependency counselor. His teaching and research have been throughout the United States, areas of Asia, Europe, North America, Central America, Middle East. He is a sought-out presenter to children and adults as it relates to how drugs and alcohol impacts the mind and body. Dr. Hendricks currently serves as President of The Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education. His chief aim in life is to see individuals and families set free from the addictive disorder of drugs and alcohol. He was recently given "The Lifetime Achievement Award For Service" for his work in the field of addiction by Commerce Chapter of Texas Association of Addictions Professionals. He has edited and co-edited educational books on the future of higher education. Some of his co-edited books include The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact (2022); and Changing the Stigma of Mental Health Among African Americans: Moving from Denial to Acceptance (2023). Our most recent co-edited book titled Hispanic Leadership in Higher Education is scheduled for release in Fall 2024. In addition to the aforementioned co-edited books, Dr. Hendricks is also a published author of several children's books. His children's books include Stan the Can Has No Magic: An education way to learn about the impact of alcohol use the road to recovery; Big Momma's Treasure: Big Momma Didn't Raise No Thug; and Domestic Violence: Smiling Faces Don't Always Tell the Truth.

Dimitra J. Smith, Ph.D., LCDCI, is a Professor and former Department Head in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies. She is currently the Doctoral Coordinator of the Higher Education Program at East Texas A&M University. She is also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - Intern (LCDC-I). Dr. Dimitra Smith is a sought-out presenter for her experience and expertise in leadership, career fulfilment, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) education and preparation. She has presented at numerous regional, national, and international conferences, and events. As PI, Dr. Smith recently received a USDA grant for $500,000 to explore the experiences of underrepresented beginning farmers. She has also written and published in major peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Smith is also a children's book author and has written several books focused on educating children on STEAM related careers and opportunities. She has edited and co-edited educational books on the future of higher education. Some of her co-edited books include, The Future of Black Leadership in Higher Education: Firsthand Experiences and Global Impact (2022); Changing the Stigma of Mental Health Among African Americans: Moving from Denial to Acceptance (2023); Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation in the 21st Century: Emerging Research and Opportunities (2021); Preparing a STEM Workforce through Trough Career-Technical Education (2017); and Examining the Impact of Community Colleges on the Global Workforce (2015). In addition to the co-edited books, Dr. Smith is also a published author of several children's books. Her children's books include The Beary STEAM-tastic Adventure; The STEAMflites Save the Day; Teele and Guba's Exciting Escapades Through STEM; The Best STEAM Career of all Careers; Stan the Can Has No Magic: An education way to learn about the impact of alcohol use the road to recovery; Big Momma's Treasure: Big Momma Didn't Raise No Thug; and Domestic Violence: Smiling Faces Don't Always Tell the