global Experts

Robert Foster

Professor of Anthropology and Visual and Cultural Studies, Richard L. Turner Professor of HumanitiesUniversity of Rochester

Robert Foster is an expert on globalization and material culture. His focus has been on Papua New Guinea

Jacqueline Kennelly

Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and AnthropologyCarleton University

Professor Kennelly's work encompasses youth cultural studies, critical educational studies, urban sociology, and social movements

Christopher Finlay

Associate Professor of Communication StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Associate Professor of Communication Studies

Jan Lacina

Bezos Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Education | Interim Director of Starpoint and KinderFrogs SchoolsTexas Christian University

Dr. Lacina's teaching and research interests focus on literacy leadership, children's literature, and early childhood teacher preparation.

Elenna Dugundji, PhD

Director, Deep Knowledge Lab for Supply Chain and Logistics | Research ScientistMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Dugundji shapes supply chain futures by bringing expertise in demand forecasting, machine learning and AI.

Charles Vance, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor of Management, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Michael Mendez

Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public PolicyUC Irvine

Michael Mendez has experience in the public and private sectors, where he consulted and actively engaged in the policymaking process.

Manochehr Dorraj

ProfessorTexas Christian University

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

Byron Johnson, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor of Social Sciences | Founding Director, Institute for Global Human FlourishingBaylor University

Leading authority on the scientific study of religion and how it impacts key behaviors like volunteerism, generosity, and purpose

William Whittaker

Founders University Research ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

A field robotics pioneer, William "Red" Whittaker's research interests centers on mobile robots in unpredictable environments.