communities Experts

Jeffrey Bates, Pharm.D.

Dean and Professor of Pharmacy PracticeCedarville University

Pharmacy educator specializing in pharmacy practice, student success, geriatric care and interprofessional education.

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.

Xilei Zhao

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Xilei Zhao focuses on developing and applying data and computational science methods to tackle problems in transportation and resilience.

Amanda Paluch

Assistant Professor of KinesiologyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Amanda Paluch is a physical activity epidemiologist and kinesiologist with a focus on advancing the measurement of physical activity.

Seth Jenson, Ph.D.

Senior Director of the Baugh Entrepreneurship InstituteUtah Valley University

Jesnson is an expert in early-stage entrepreneurship, business strategy, innovation ecosystems, and experiential education

David Scott, Ph.D.

ProfessorUtah Valley University

Scott is an expert in mass communication, communication theory, free expression, and media and culture

Lauren Smart

Clinical Assistant Professor of JournalismLoyola Marymount University

Georgeen Theodore

Director, Master of Infrastructure Planning ProgramNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Theodore focuses on the relationship between strategic planning and local development

Julie Cafley

Senior Vice PresidentPublic Policy Forum

Julie Cafley is a frequent speaker and commentator on issues relating to higher education leadership and governance.

Bridget Freisthler

Professor | College of Social WorkThe Ohio State University

Expert in health and social problems based on neighborhood ecologies.