Stephanie Smith Budhai is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware and an award-winning author who has spent over 15 years designing, developing, teaching, and assessing online courses and programs. Stephanie holds a PhD in Learning Technologies and a MS in Library and Information Science as well as certifications in instructional technology and technology education. Dr. Budhai's work has been internationally recognized and she has published over eighty practitioner articles and 10 books to support teaching, learning, and technology in education, two of which have been translated into Arabic.

Ke'Anna Brown Skipwith is the Director of Academic Innovation and Strategic Initiatives and serves as the Interim Executive Director for the Office of Digital and Online Learning at Howard University. In these roles, she leads the development of new academic programs through a collaborative, multi-stage review and approval process, partnering with academic departments, institutional leaders, and key stakeholders to expand program offerings, including online learning opportunities for global and non-traditional learners. With over 15 years of experience designing and developing online programs, Ke'Anna has been instrumental in implementing teaching and learning practices that elevate the student learning experience.