autism Experts

Cristina Wilson, Ph.D.

Professor and Interim Co-Director, PhD Program, School of Social WorkUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Wilson is a recognized Latina scholar and expert in health disparities and cultural humility working with Latino families.

Allison Karpyn

Professor, Education; Senior Associate Director, Center for Research in Education and Social PolicyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Karpyn can speak to topics such as obesity, food policy and community nutrition.

Allison Sekuler

Associate Vice President and Dean, Graduate StudiesMcMaster University

Dr. Sekuler is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with expertise is in vision, aging, higher education, & diversity issues.

Randy Blakely, Ph.D.

Executive Director, FAU Brain Institute & Professor, Biomedical ScienceFlorida Atlantic University

Randy Blakely is an expert in molecular neuroscience, focusing on how diseases and drugs impact the function of brain synapses and circuits.

Cora Palma

Assistant Clinical ProfessorLoyola Marymount University

Jayne Murphy

Head of NursingAston University

Jayne Murphy is an experienced nurse, educator, and researcher. She is currently Head of Nursing.

Gaurav Jain

Assistant ProfessorRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Behavioral economist focused on studying how individuals make judgments and decisions in the absence of complete information.

Miriam Liss

Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Liss is internationally known expert on parenting and work-family balance issues.

Keivan Stassun

Stevenson Professor of Physics and AstronomyVanderbilt University

Expert in the search for Earth-like planets across the galaxy and an advocate for diversity, including neurodiversity, in the academy.

Darragh Devine

Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Darragh Devine investigates the neurobiological basis of pathological behaviors that are co-morbid in autism.