Adrienne Nishina is Professor and Chair of the Department of Human Ecology at the University of California, Davis, USA. Her work on peer relationships and diversity (funded by the National Science Foundation and the Institute of Education Sciences) identifies conditions under which social interactions promote well-being. She recently won a mentoring award for her support of emerging scholars. Sarah E. Gaither is the Nicholas J. and Theresa M. Leonardy Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, USA. Her research is funded by foundations including the National Science Foundation, Russell Sage, and Spencer. An APS Rising Star and SPSP Sage Young Scholar, she has received media attention from the New York Times, the BBC, and NPR. Lisa Kiang is Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University, USA, specializing in identity development and cultural contexts. Actively involved in the Society for Research on Adolescence and the Society for Research on Child Development, she has authored numerous publications and edited volumes, earning national research grants and awards. Her work bridges scholarship, diversity, and community engagement.