Donald Mitchell Jr. (PhD, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities) is assistant professor of higher education at Grand Valley State University. His research explores the impact of race, gender, and identity intersections in higher education contexts. Krista M. Soria (PhD, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities) is a research analyst at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Her research examines the educational experiences and outcomes of first-generation, low-income, and working-class college students. Elizabeth A. Daniele is a doctoral student in sociology at Syracuse University. Her research explores marked and unmarked cultures, Latinos in the United States, and racial identity development. John A. Gipson is a doctoral student in educational psychology and recruitment specialist at Purdue University. His research examines the college experiences of African American students, particularly high-achieving African Americans.