Conversation Experts

Paul Kramer

Associate Professor of HistoryVanderbilt University

Expert in modern U. S. history, with an emphasis on transnational histories, American social thought and the politics of inequality.

RefugeesImmigrationU.S. HistoryForeign Policy

Shaun Nelms

Professor (Clinical), Co-Chair Educational Leadership, William & Sheila Konar Director of the Center for Urban Education SuccessUniversity of Rochester

Nelms is also vice president for community partnerships at the University of Rochester

School Systems for Underserved CommunitiesUrban Education SuccessSchool CultureSchool TurnaroundK-12 Education

Meena Bose

Professor of Political Science, Executive Dean for Public Policy & Public Service ProgramsHofstra University

Dr. Meena Bose is Executive Dean of Hofstra University’s Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs

Presidential ElectionsPresidential CampaignsPresidential PoliticsPresidential History

Michelle Kelly, PhD

Co-director, Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment and Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Michelle Kelly, PhD, CRNP, is an expert in children's health, neonatal intensive care and long-term health effects of premature birth.

Premature BirthsNeonatal Intensive CareChildren's HealthPediatricsNurse Practitioner Education

Amanda Jansen

Distinguished Professor of Teacher Education, School of EducationUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Jansen conducts research on mathematics teaching practices that support students' motivation and engagement.

Mathematics EducationTeacher EducationStudent MotivationStudent EngagementRough Draft Math

Susan Smith, Ph.D, RN

Director, Technology and ResearchChristianaCare

Susan Smith is a nurse scientist with experience conducting clinical research using various forms of digital health technology.

TechnologyInnovationResearchNursingRobotics

Casey Call

Associate Director of the KPICD and Associate Professor of Professional PracticeTexas Christian University

Dr. Casey Call is the Assistant Director at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development

Therapeutic Family CampsTrauma-Informed Classrooms & SchoolsCaregiver & Child AttachmentDevelopmental Trauma & InterventionTrust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®)