Dr Joseph Crawford is a human connection researcher at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania. He is recognised for his research in belonging, social capital, leadership, and quantitative methodologies. He has served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice since 2020, and the President of the Open Access Publishing Association since 2023.

Dr Reshmi Lahiri-Roy is a Lecturer within the Institute of Education, Arts, and Community at Federation University, Australia. Reshmi obtained her first PhD (English and Cultural Studies, 2005) from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and her second PhD (by publication) in 2026 in Education from Deakin University, Australia. Reshmi also holds two Masters (Gender Studies and Comparative Literature), along with a Diploma in Journalism. Her current research focuses on issues of inclusive education, gender-based violence, and diaspora studies. Reshmi’s career in education encompasses research, teaching and industry engagement across the tertiary education, school, and non-profit sectors. As an interdisciplinary social scientist, Reshmi’s teaching and research interests straddle the disciplines of sociology and education intersecting with cultural studies, innovative methodologies, and literary studies. A commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion of all forms of diversity drive her teaching and research agendas.

Ryan Naylor is Academic Coordinator (Education Quality) and Professor of Higher Education in the Sydney School of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney, Australia. He is a Fulbright Scholar, and Principal Fellow, HEA. His research focuses primarily on understanding and addressing barriers to success in higher education. He is Chair of the University Academic Quality Committee, and has experience in multiple university leadership positions, most recently as Interim Associate Dean (Education) for the Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. He is also a member of the Editorial Board for the journal, Student Success.

Dr Samantha Poulos is an educational designer at the University of Sydney working and UDL expert. Samantha is a feminist literary theorist with a background in first year teaching and working to develop inclusive teaching practices and student engagement. Drawing on this expertise in queer and gender theory to inform her teaching pedagogy, Samantha works to develop creative, inclusive and safe spaces for all students.