culture Experts

Shaunté Duggins

Associate DirectorUniversity of Florida

Shaunté Duggins focuses on early literacy, teacher education, and professional development, particularly in high-poverty schools.

Professor Claire Surr

Professor of Dementia Studies and Director of the Centre for Dementia ResearchLeeds Beckett University

Her research addresses care and support for people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Chéla Willey

Assistant Professor of Psychology | Psychological ScienceLoyola Marymount University

Belleramine College of Liberal Arts

Jesse Bockstedt

Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Programs; Roberto C. Goizueta Professor in Business TechnologyEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Michael Weiner, PhD

Professor and Assistant Dean of FacultySoka University

Professor of East Asian History and International Studies, Associate Dean of Faculty and Director of Faculty Research and Development.

Gil P. Klein

Associate Professor of Theological StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Jodi McDavid

OwnerMcDavid Brodie Consulting

Public sector folklorist with experience in non-profits, higher education, museums and archives.

Josh Bentley

Associate Professor and Director of Graduate StudiesTexas Christian University

Expertise in: Public relations, crisis communication, public apologies, corporate social advocacy, and fundraising strategies.

Willett Kempton

Professor, Marine Science and PolicyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Kempton invented vehicle-to-grid power (V2G); he researches, publishes and lectures on offshore wind power and on electric vehicles.

Comila Shahani-Denning

Senior Vice Provost for Academics and Professor of PsychologyHofstra University

Expert in workplace issues and behavior, hiring practices, leadership development, human resource management