People Experts

Patricia Bricker

Professor, Jay M. Robinson Distinguished Professor in Educational TechnologiesWestern Carolina University

Patricia Bricker's primary areas of expertise are science education and teacher professional development.

Gio Iacono, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Iacono's research interests include LGBTQIA+ youth mental health, youth resilience, diversity and inclusion in social work education.

Christopher A. Cooper

Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public PolicyWestern Carolina University

Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.

Patrick Jung, Ph.D.

ProfessorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Patrick Jung's areas of focus include American history, German art history, and anthropology.

Jill Perry-Smith

Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

David Schweidel

Professor of Marketing & Roberto C. Goizueta Professor in Business TechnologyEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Marketing analytics expert focused on the opportunities at the intersection of marketing and technology

Jo-Ann Tsang, Ph.D.

Professor of PsychologyBaylor University

Researcher in the area of social psychology, moral rationalization and emotion, the psychology of religion, forgiveness, and gratitude

Elizabeth Diehl

Director | ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Elizabeth Diehl focuses on teaching, research and program delivery of horticultural therapy and therapeutic horticulture.

Jackie Gallagher

Chair/Associate ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Gallagher's expertise focuses on the evolution of landscapes over time.

James C. Kaufman, Ph.D.

ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Kaufman's research focuses on creativity and educational psychology.