governance Experts

Andrew Finch

Associate Professor of the Practice, Department of Human and Organizational Development; Core Faculty, Human Development CounselingVanderbilt University

An expert who specializes in recovery high schools, substance use disorders, teen addiction and school counseling.

Deborah Bolnick, Ph.D.

ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Bolnick is an expert on genetic ancestry testing and how sociopolitical forces & history shape human genomic diversity.

Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.

Director, Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, and Professor, Social Work & Human RightsUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.

Liette Vasseur

Professor and UNESCO ChairBrock University

Working in Environmental sustainability, mainly sustainable agriculture and conservation

Jonathan Hiskey

Associate Chair of Political ScienceVanderbilt University

Expert on Latin American politics and Latin American migration.

Linda Godel

Partner, Business Law GroupTorkin Manes LLP

Extensive experience advising charities and not-for-profit organizations — Chair of the firm’s Not-for-Profit & Charities Law Practice Group

Rebecca Natow

Assistant Professor of Specialized Programs in EducationHofstra University

Dr. Natow teaches higher educational leadership and policy in the Department of Specialized Programs

Chris Caplinger

Assistant Professor of HistoryGeorgia Southern University

Brianne Gilbert

Managing Director, Center for the Study of Los Angeles (StudyLA) & Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Political ScienceLoyola Marymount University

Center for the Study of Los Angeles

Elaine Power

Associate Professor School of Kinesiology & Health Studies, Queen's University

Teaches social determinants of health. Researches food insecurity. Advocates for basic income. Dreams of the day when food banks can close.