Velez, Gabriel: - Dr. Velez is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Educational Policy and Foundations Program at Maquette University. His books have earned prestigious awards, including the University of Chicago William Henry Memorial Fund Dissertation Award and the 2020 American Psychological Association Committee on International Relations Outstanding Dissertation Award. He was also honored with the 2020 Division 5 (APA) Distinguished Dissertation in Qualitative Inquiry Award, the 2022 Division 48 of the APA's Ed Cairns Early Career Award, and the 2024 Division 5 of the APA's Distinguished Early Career Contributions in Qualitative Inquiry Award.