Dr. Hansen has worked in higher education for 16 years. She has served as a Provost, Dean, Department Chair and faculty member. She has served as an educational consultant for government employees on topics including stress reduction, coping mechanisms, and processing trauma related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In her clinical work, Dr. Hansen has served clients in recovery from opioid dependence, specializing in trauma. She has also worked with neurodiverse children in both home and educational settings and has received training at the Koegel Autism Center. Dr. Hansen currently works for CUNY SPS as a full-time faculty member in the Psychology department.

Since completing a United States Air Force career as a Master Instructor, Richard V. Perrone has worked in leadership and management of nonprofit/profit organizations in a variety of capacities. His experience includes service as Director of Contract Administration, Director of Revenue Maximization, Regional Director of Quality Assurance, School of Business Director, and currently the Department Chair, for the School of Human Services and the School of Psychology at Beacon College. He has enjoyed a long experience in negotiation, mediation, program planning, grant writing, and organizational human relations communication techniques. Dr. Perrone holds a Doctorate in Human Services/Social Work and Community Services, a Master’s Degree in Human Relations, a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services.