Dr. Mariagrazia Melfi has been involved in training and developing soft skills among college students for over 20 years. Communicating, problem solving and working with others are some of her areas of expertise. She is in the Management of the Italian Colleges of Merit and responsible for managing and coordinating the educational project and cultural activities, and is responsible for the selection processes for the admission and retention of students, assisting new graduate and undergraduate students as a mentor and tutor, and is in charge of delivering and returning soft skills assessments. Since May 2019, she has become project officer of Euca (European University College Association). Since March 2022, she has been co-director of the Training of Experts in student affairs and Campus life, initiated by EucA in collaboration with LUMSA University of Rome. She is the Project Officer of international training activities for student affairs professionals and university students. 

Dr. Georges Chedid holds a PhD in neuropsychology and cognitive science from the University of Montreal. He is the Director of the Counseling Center at the American University of Kuwait. Dr. Chedid has a wealth of experience leading teams of counselors and art therapists, and training professional therapists. He showed an impact on the mental health, wellbeing, and academic success of students with disabilities and mental health disorders by providing an array of high-quality services at AUK. He plays a key role in Student Affairs by contributing effectively to the organization of events and workshops at the Art Room. Dr. Chedid is a mindful leader who encourages inclusion and diversity and continually strives to enhance the quality of life for students with disabilities and mental health issues. He effectively manages and supervises the counseling center staff, clinical operations, art and music therapy rooms, budgets, and daily operations.