economic Experts

Reid Simmons

Research ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Reid Simmons' work focuses on creating autonomous systems, in particular ones that interact with humans.

Benn R. Konsynski

George S. Craft Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Frank Costigliola, D.Phil.

Distinguished Professor, Department of HistoryUniversity of Connecticut

Distinguished Professor specializing in modern history, United States foreign relations, and the United States in the 20th century.

Matthew Hall

Managing DirectorARTIFEX ADVISORS

Managing Director at ARTIFEX ADVISORS

Paul Fritz

Associate Professor of Political ScienceHofstra University

Professor Fritz specializes in international relations, with concentrations on international security and US foreign and defense policy.

Bryan Strawser

Principal Consultant & CEOBryghtpath LLC

Experienced dynamic speaker & trainer. A leading expert on organizational resiliency, crisis management, & business continuity.

Alexander Theodoridis

Associate Professor of Political Science / Co-director of UMass PollUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Alex Theodoridis looks at the ways in which citizens interact with the political world in an era of hyper-polarization.

Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, Ph.D.

Interim Department Head and ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Tian is an expert in animal biotechnology.

Manochehr Dorraj

ProfessorTexas Christian University

Manochehr Dorraj has expertise in international affairs, energy, and global geo-strategy.

Melissa Martinez

Associate Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Martinez is an expert on human rights, criminal organizations and post-conflict societies in Mexico and Central America.