Dr. Micki Washburn is a faculty member at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Washburn frequently integrates aspects of technology into her scholarship and has expertise in VR development and telehealth. Her current research focuses on the development of innovative culturally grounded interventions for individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Dr. Robin E. Gearing is a Professor and the Director of the Center for Mental Health Research and Innovations in Treatment Engagement and Service (MH-RITES) at the University of Houston. Dr. Jamison V. Kovach is an Associate Dean and Professor at the University of Houston