James Kendra
Director, Disaster Research Center; Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration · University of Delaware
Prof. Kendra researches emergency planning and crisis management.
Organizational Improvisation and Resilience Emergency Management Technology Disaster Planning Crisis Management Emergency Planning
Timothy J. Shaffer
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Chair of Civil Discourse · University of Delaware
Prof. Shaffer studies the advancement of democratic practices by focusing on the role of civic professionals in institutional settings.
Civic Engagement Public Policy Civil Discourse Communication Deliberative Democracy
Raymond Carter, M.D.
Clinical Leader at ChristianaCare’s Concord Health Center · ChristianaCare
Disease Prevention and Control Primary Care
Sarah DeYoung
Associate Professor, Sociology & Criminal Justice · University of Delaware
Prof. DeYoung's expertise is in maternal and child health in crisis and disaster settings, with a focus on infant feeding in emergencies.
Evacuation Decision-making Companion Animals in Disasters Maternal & Infant Health in Disasters Refugee & Immigrant Well-being Psychological Sense of Community
Pamela Ridgeway, MBA, MA, SPHR
Chief Diversity Officer · ChristianaCare
Pamela Ridgeway is the chief diversity officer and the vice president of Talent & Acquisition at ChristianaCare.
Human Resources Talent Acquisition Operational Leadership
Eva Geracimos, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician at ChristianaCare Primary Care at Lantana Square · ChristianaCare
Dr. Eva Geracimos is a family medicine physician at ChristianaCare Primary Care at Lantana Square.
Family Medicine
Erin Cassese
Professor, Political Science and International Relations · University of Delaware
Dr. Cassese explores the behavior of women as voters and candidates for political office in the United States.
Women Voters Elections Gender Stereotypes Political Psychology Public Opinion
Saleem Ali
Professor of Energy and the Environment Geography and Spatial Sciences; Biden School of Public Policy and Administration · University of Delaware
Prof. Ali's research examines the causes and consequences of environmental conflicts.
Environmental Health Environmental Policy Environmental Planning Health and Safety
Roderick L. Carey
Assistant Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Carey's research serves to make sense of the school experiences of black and Latino adolescent boys and young men in urban contexts.
Teacher Education Post-Secondary Education Developmental Psychology African American Education Latino Education
Alice Ba
Associate Chair and Professor, International Relations and Comparative Politics · University of Delaware
Prof. Ba researches US-China-Southeast Asia relations; institutional cooperation/competition in Asia; and regionalism.
International Relations of East and Southeast Asia ASEAN Southeast Asian Politics Chinese Foreign Policy & Relations International Relations
Michelle Kelly, PhD
Co-director, Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment and Associate Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Michelle Kelly, PhD, CRNP, is an expert in children's health, neonatal intensive care, and long-term health effects of premature birth.
Premature Births Neonatal Intensive Care Children's Health Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner Education
Daniel J. Meara, M.D., DMD, FACS
Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Hospital Dentistry · ChristianaCare
Dr. Dan Meara leads ChristianaCare’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Hospital Dentistry.
Jaw and Mouth Pathology Facial Injury / Trauma Obstructive Sleep Apnea Oral Surgery Maxillofacial Surgery
DeAndre Caldwell, DPT, ATC, OCS
Physical Therapy Program Manager · ChristianaCare
DeAndre Caldwell is a physical therapist and the program manager at ChristianaCare Rehabilitation Services in Smyrna.
Low Back Pain Orthopaedics McKenzie Method
Malina Spirito, M.Ed., MA
Psychologist · ChristianaCare
Malina Spirito, M.Ed., MA, is a psychologist with ChristianaCare.
Perinatal Mental Health Women's Mental Health
Weisong Shi
Alumni Distinguished Professor and Chair of Computer and Information Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Shi is an internationally renowned expert in edge computing, autonomous driving, and connected health.
Edge Computing Vehicle Computing Autonomous Driving Mobile and Connected Health
Tim Bowers, MS, CIC, CPHQ
Corporate Director of Information Services for EMR Upgrade & Implementation · ChristianaCare
Tim Bowers is the Corporate Director of Information Services for EMR Upgrade & Implementation at ChristianaCare.
Flu Prevention Clinical Effectiveness Infection Prevention COVID-19 prevention
Theresa Birardi, DO
Clinical Director of Core Primary Care and Family Medicine Physician at ChristianaCare Primary Care at Claymont · ChristianaCare
Dr. Theresa Birardi is the clinical director of Core Primary Care at ChristianaCare Primary Care at Claymont.
Family Medicine
Jim Mendez, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Jim Mendez, PhD, CRNP, ANP-BC is an expert in lung disease and transplantation, pharmacology, and clinical ethics
Nurse Practitioner Practice Opioid Addiction & Recovery Lung Transplantation Pharmacology Psychological Predictors of Health Outcomes
Quinetta Roberson
John A. Hannah Professor of Organizational Behavior · Michigan State University
Quinetta Roberson's research interests focus on developing organizational capability and enhancing effectiveness.
Human Resource Management Diversity Equity Diversity & Inclusion
Ann Painter, MSN, RN
President of ChristianaCare HomeHealth · ChristianaCare
Ann Painter is an expert in the home health, hospice care, adult day services, and wellness programs.
Wellness Programs Hospice Care Home Health Community Services Adult Day Services