family Experts

Whitney Battle-Baptiste

Professor of Anthropology / Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois CenterUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Whitney Battle-Baptiste is a historical archaeologist whose research intersects with Black Studies and history.

Michael W. Johnson, MA, CAP

Senior Managing Director of Behavioral HealthCARF International

A creative, solutions-oriented leader who is passionate about improving quality in behavioral healthcare through CARF accreditation.

Jonathan Hiskey

Associate Chair of Political ScienceVanderbilt University

Expert on Latin American politics and Latin American migration.

Dale Peeples, MD

Pediatric Psychiatrist / Associate Professor of PsychiatryAugusta University

Peeples is a highly-regarded psychiatrist providing tips to maintain mental wellbeing throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.

Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

Claire Wheeler

InstructorPortland State University

Experienced, energetic speaker who builds organizational success through the well-being of its members

Steve Walton

Professor in the Practice of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Philippa White

Founder and CEOTIE Leadership

I’m passionate about helping businesses become more human.

Carl Hjelmen, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUtah Valley University

Hjelmen is an expert in genome size evolution, insect genomics, and bioinformatics

Eva Lefkowitz, Ph.D.

Professor, Human Development & Family SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Lefkowitz's research focuses on sexual health across adolescence and the transition to adulthood