disasters Experts

Nancy Pineda-Madrid

Professor and T. Marie Chilton Chair of Catholic TheologyLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Anna C.J. Long

Associate Professor and Program DirectorLouisiana State University

Dr. Long's research, clinical, and service activities aim to address educational and mental health inequities.

Gisli Olafsson

Emergency Response DirectorNetHope

Leading expert in the use of technology in disaster response. Expert and author in the area of crisis leadership.

Amanda Watson

Assistant Professor, School of NursingUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Watson is a passionate educator and advocate for women's reproductive health.

Yossi Sheffi, PhD

Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics | Director, MIT Supply Chain Management Program | Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems, MITMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Sheffi is an expert in systems optimization, risk analysis, and supply chain management.

Rachel Davidson

Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering; Core Faculty, Disaster Research CenterUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Davidson conducts research on natural disaster risk modeling and civil infrastructure systems.

Joanne Muller, Ph.D.

Expert in hurricanes and climate changeFlorida Gulf Coast University

Joanne Muller is an expert in the impact of climate change in tropical and sub-tropical areas.

Jase Bernhardt

Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and SustainabilityHofstra University

Dr. Bernhardt's current research is focused on using VR technology to teach about dangerous weather conditions.

Wennie Tabib

Systems ScientistCarnegie Mellon University

Stephen M. Strader, PhD

Associate Professor of Geography and the Environment | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Stephen Strader, PhD, is an expert on the interaction of climate change, natural hazards, and society.