economic Experts

Claire Smrekar

Associate Professor of Leadership, Policy and OrganizationsVanderbilt University

An expert who studies K-12 school choice, charters, magnet schools, vouchers, private schools and segregation.

Mark Litwak

Attorney at LawLaw Offices of Mark Litwak & Associates

Author and Attorney that addresses Entertainment Law issues s

Rob Salkowitz

Principle/StrategistMediaPlant, LLC

How is the Young World changing business?

Rattan Lal

Associate Professor, Soil Science | Environment and Natural ResourcesThe Ohio State University

Rattan Lal is a Professor of Soil Physics in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University .

John Geer

Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political ScienceVanderbilt University

National expert in political campaigns, political advertising and public opinion. Co-directs the Vanderbilt Poll.

Erin Baker

Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Faculty Director of the Energy Transition InstituteUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Erin Baker informs policymakers on energy technology in the face of climate change.

Benn R. Konsynski

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

Allen C. Amason

Dean of the Parker College of BusinessGeorgia Southern University

Dr. Amason’s research focuses on strategic decision-making and the role of top management in the strategy process.

Robert S. Young

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Robert S. Young is a licensed professional geologist in three states (FL, NC, SC).

Barry Balleck

Professor and Chair, Political Science and International StudiesGeorgia Southern University

Barry Balleck's research interests include human rights issues and the rhetoric of international relations.