Virginia Experts

Matthew Hughey, Ph.D.

Professor of SociologyUniversity of Connecticut

A scholar of racism and racial inequality in identity formation, organizations, media, politics, science, religion, and public advocacy.

Christin Munsch, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of SociologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Munsch's research focuses on gender roles and family “breadwinners."

Nathan Kweku John

Assistant Professor | EnglishLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Susan Mackey-Kallis, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Communication | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Susan Mackey-Kallis, PhD, is an expert in film analysis and commentary, particularly in regard to pop culture.

Alice Ba

Associate Chair and Professor, International Relations and Comparative PoliticsUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Ba researches US-China-Southeast Asia relations; institutional cooperation/competition in Asia; and regionalism.

Lisa Kratz Thomas

Speaker, Author, Radio Talk Show HostLisa Kratz Thomas

"From the Crack House to the State House" Using the Adversity in my life to bring out the best your life"

Oscar Tovar-Argueta

FacultyLoyola Marymount University

Sam Miller

Vice Chancellor for Student AffairsWestern Carolina University

Sam Miller is an experienced Chief Student Affairs Officer with a successful record working with students and campus communities.

David Shepherd

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Shepherd's work focuses on enabling end-user programming for industrial machines and increasing diversity in computer science.

Jose A. Sainz

Associate Professor of SpanishUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Sainz focuses on education abroad program development and international student recruitment and support services.