Dr. Courtland Lee is a senior consultant with the Arredondo Advisory Group, a team of highly experienced consultants, informed by their higher education leadership roles and responsibilities and their commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Dr. Lee has over 40 years of experience as a senior faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Virginia, and the University of Maryland at College Park. He has authored multiple articles, book chapters, and books on the psychosocial development of Black men and male youth. He has led multiple national and international professional associations, including being the first Black man elected President of the American Counseling Association. Dr. Lee holds a doctoral degree in Counseling from Michigan State University.

Dr. S. Kent Butler, an affiliate with the Arredondo Advisory Group is a dedicated advocate for social justice and a passionate supporter of family, firmly believing in the power of community to uplift and inspire. As an esteemed educator and counselor, Dr. Butler emphasizes the importance of meeting individuals where they are, not to change them, but to provide pathways to self-discovery, self-love, and a genuine desire for positive change. Dr. Butler holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut. He is an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Nationally Certified School Counselor (NCSC). Currently, Dr. Butler serves as a Professor of Counselor Education at the University of Central Florida. A former President of the American Counseling Association, Dr. Butler is also an ACA Fellow and previously hosted the ACA’s weekly vodcast, “The Voice of Counseling.” Dr. Butler has co-edited three influential textbooks, the latest being “Mental Health and the Black Man: A Mixtape Experience of Hardship and Harmony”. Dr. Butler’s distinguished career is marked by his dedication to fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. His leadership, scholarship, and mentorship have left an indelible impact on the field of counseling, setting a high standard for future generations of mental health professionals and extending its influence on our global society at large.