Alexandra C. H. Nowakowski, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Professor at the Florida State University College of Medicine, and affiliate faculty in Sociology. Dr. Nowakowski’s research and other professional activities focus on the experience and management of chronic conditions, as well as disparities in the origins and outcomes of different health states. Dr. Nowakowski holds PhD and MS degrees in Medical Sociology from Florida State University, an MPH in Health Systems and Policy from Rutgers University, and a BA in Political Science from Columbia University.J. E. Sumerau, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Tampa. Dr. Sumerau’s research and other professional activities focus on relationships between gender, sexualities, religion, and health in the historical and interpersonal experiences of sexual, gender, and religious minorities. Dr. Sumerau holds PhD and MS degrees in Social Psychology from Florida State University, and a BA in Political Science from Augusta University.