U Experts

John Hayes, PhD

Associate Professor of HistoryAugusta University

Dr. Hayes is an expert in the history of the US South, with special focus on memory and commemoration, race and civil rights, and religion.

Yujie Hu

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Yujie Hu is a geographer with research and teaching interests in urban transportation, human mobility and accessibility.

Amir Neto, Ph.D.

Expert in economicsFlorida Gulf Coast University

Amir Neto is an expert in the ways urban amenities, cultural activities, labor markets, and local policies interact with our communities.

Nadya Shalamova, Ph.D.

Professor, Program DirectorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Nadya Shalamova is a professor, program director and expert in user experience (UX).

Alyssa Hadley Dunn, Ph.D.

Director of Teacher Education, Associate Professor of Curriculum and InstructionUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Dunn focuses her teaching, research, and service on urban education for social and racial justice.

Megan Mickley, M.D., MBA, FAAP

Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Physician Executive of the Pediatrics Service LineChristianaCare

Dr. Megan Mickley is the Interim Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Co-Physician Executive of the Women’s & Children’s Service Line

Deborah J. Rhea

Professor and Director LiiNK ProjectTexas Christian University

Deborah J. Rhea, Ph.D. is a full professor in Kinesiology and associate dean of Research and Health Sciences at Texas Christian University.

Kathy Archer

Leadership Development CoachSilver River Coaching

Helping nonprofit leaders lead in a way that feels true to them.

Brianna Bibel

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and BiochemistryLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Traci Birch

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University