Aashish Kumar
Professor of Radio, Television, Film · Hofstra University
Prof. Kumar is a social action scholar and a documentary filmmaker.
Filmmaking democratic discourse Civic Engagement grassroots advocacy
Heather Vrana
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Heather Vrana's research explores student and social movements, Central America, disability and history of medicine and nationalisms.
Youth and Childhood Social and Student Movements Latin American Studies Disability
Dexter Gabriel, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History · University of Connecticut
Dexter Gabriel's research interests include the history of slavery, resistance, and freedom in the Black Atlantic.
Abolition and Emancipation Slavery in Popular Culture Slavery Black Atlantic
Bonnie Brayton
National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada
Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements
Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education
Christian Appy
Professor of History and Director of the Ellsberg Initiative for Peace and Democracy · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Christian Appy has written three books on the Vietnam War and heads the Ellsberg Initiative for Peace and Democracy
The Vietnam War Whistle-blowers Daniel Ellsberg U.S. Foreign Policy 20th and 21st Century U.S. History
Andrew Brandt, JD
Executive Director, Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law | Charles Widger School of Law · Villanova University
Andrew Brandt, J.D. is an expert on all things related to sports law, sports gambling and business of sports, particularly the NFL.
Concussions Labor Law Gambling Sports Business & Related Issues Sports Law
Daniel Reichman
Associate Professor · University of Rochester
Expert on the cultural responses to economic change, especially the anthropology of trade and globalization in Latin America
Latin American Development Trade and Globalization in Latin America Latin America Politics Latin American Immigration Cultural Anthropology
Karen Musalo
Professor of Law, International Law Professorship Chair and Director of the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: musalok@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4720 / Office 403-100
Refugee Law and Policy Gender Asylum Women's Rights Child Migrant's Rights Gender Justice / Central America
Nora Madjar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Management · University of Connecticut
Social and contextual factors for creativity at work, role of interruptions, work-family interface and negotiations.
Organizational Behavior and Leadership Work-Family Interface Interruptions at Work Creativity and Innovation Negotiations
Mia Moody-Ramirez, Ph.D.
Professor · Baylor University
Dr. Moody-Ramirez is a nationally known expert on mass media representations of minorities, women and other underrepresented groups
Race, Class, and Culture Pop Culture New Media Writing for Media Markets Historical Stereotypes in Social Media
Suki John
Professor · Texas Christian University
Suki John is an expert in diversity, social justice, classical modern dance, dance history and art activism.
Feminism and the Arts Diversity Cuban Culture Cuban Modern Dance Dance History
Hadar Aviram
Thomas Miller '73 Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: aviramh@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8890 / Office 328-200
Criminal Justice Criminology Criminal Law Constitutional Law Public Policy
CJ Blennerhassett
Registered Midwife · Association of Nova Scotia Midwives
Registered Midwife and activist with a focus on informed choice, reproductive rights, & the provision of inclusive care for LGBTQ families.
Pregnancy Pregnancy and Abuse Pregnancy and Postpartum Issues pregnancy and sport Pregnancy Loss
Deborah Cullinan
Chief Executive Officer · YBCA
Deborah is a leading advocate on the pivotal role artists & cultural organizations play in shaping our social & political landscape.
Nonprofit Management Civic Engagement COVID Recovery Unemployment Philanthropy
Angela Washko
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Angela Washko is committed to telling complex and unconventional stories about the media we consume from unusual perspectives.
Documentary Film Performance Art Digital Works Mainstream Media Video Games
Teresa Boyer, EdD
Founding Director, Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership; Associate Professor, Education and Counseling · Villanova University
Teresa Boyer, EdD, is an innovative leader in economic and social equity for women
Equity in Education Work-Life Balance Women's Advancement Pay Equity Gender Equity
Rachel Décoste
Motivational Speaker, Immigration Policy and Political Pundit · Independent
Rachel Décoste is a media critic, educator, and public speaker who has been involved in community activism since her youth.
Community Organizing and Engagement Political Activism Political Consulting Immigration Race and Racism
Bruce D. Edwards, Esq.
Child Welfare Attorney and Community Activist · Advocates For Justice, Inc.
Author of book "The 14 Virtues of the Good Father"
Child Advocacy Parenting Raising Teens Fatherlessness Family Law
Tiffany Gooch
Public Affairs Consultant · Enterprise
Tiffany is a government relations, political organization, and communications professional based in Toronto.
Government Relations & Public Affairs Diversity & Inclusion Women & Leadership Political Activism
Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui
Professor, Sociologist & Researcher, DEI Expert · Sheridan College
DEI, Social Inequality; Immigration; Integration; Refugees; Racism; Islamophobia; Deviance; Radicalization; Terrorism; Hate Crimes.
Sociology Social Activism Politics Global Media and Culture Immigration and Ethnicity Immigration and Citizenship