Smruthi Chintakunta works at the University of Arkansas and conducts play therapy sessions through the Office of Play Therapy. Through her dissertation research, she developed the SEA-PLAY instrument to examine equitable access within training and credentialing structures in the field of play therapy. Smruthi seeks to support equity-driven initiatives within the Arkansas Association for Play Therapy, contributing to conversations and strategies that promote inclusive training pathways and broaden access to credentialing opportunities.