Barbara S. Fiedor was Protocol Advisor to the Commandant of Midshipmen & Social Instructor, United States Naval Academy, 2015 - 2018 and Professor of International Business at Keiser University for 20180208. She has authored numerous publications, including USNA Officer Professional Civility Training Program Curriculum, 2005-2018; USNA First Class Dining Tutorial, 2018; USNA Protocol and Etiquette website content, 2016, and International Cross-Cultural Awareness Curriculum for university students. She holds a Master's Degree in International Studies from University of Miami.

Cynthia M. Hunter is a distinguished expert in military protocol with over 25 years of experience in training and education. ¿ Her extensive career includes delivering protocol seminars and briefings to the Department of Defense, Fortune 500 companies, military professionals, government executives, and academic institutions. ¿ As the Social Development Coordinator at the United States Military Academy, she instructed over 4,000 cadets in social development and military protocol, while also serving as Protocol Advisor to the Brigadier General, Commandant of Cadets.