Monique Mitchell Turner
Chair of the Department of Communication · Michigan State University
Monique Mitchell Turner is trained in persuasion and employs that expertise in health and risk communication.
Risk Perception Persuasion Cognitive Processing Social Influence Emotion
Nilanjana Buju Dasgupta
Provost Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Director of the Institute of Diversity Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Nilanjana "Buju" Dasgupta studies how implicit or unconscious bias influences people’s first impressions and behavior toward others.
Women in STEM Implicit Bias STEM Education Social Identity Stereotypes
Michael Stathis
Professor of Political Science and International Relations · Southern Utah University
Specializing in political science, international relations, and media portrayal of Islamic religion
Theories of International Relations Islamic State Fourth Gulf War International Conflict American Government
Jim Finkelstein
President and CEO · FutureSense, LLC
A contrarian who is a stimulating speaker; an expert in people and organization strategy and a "millennial in boomer clothing"
Compensation: Reward and Motivation in the 21st Century Organization Communications: Effective Employee Engagement The New Cogenerational Workplace: From 18-80 Boards of Directors: Ethics and Responsibilities The People Dimension: Environment
Kelly Ottman, Ph.D.
Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Kelly Ottman is an expert in facilitation of boards, strategic planning, and leadership development and coaching.
Global Mindset Organizational Culture Mission, Values and Culture Alignment China/Asia and Cross-Cultural Understanding Adult Education
Barry Balleck
Professor and Chair, Political Science and International Studies · Georgia Southern University
Barry Balleck's research interests include human rights issues and the rhetoric of international relations.
Model United Nations Political Psychology International Studies American Foreign Policy International Organizations
M.V. Lee Badgett
Professor of Economics · University of Massachusetts Amherst
M. V. Lee Badgett is one of the world’s leading experts on the economics of same-sex marriage.
Economics of Sexual Orientation and Same-Sex Marriage Gay Marriage LGBT Inclusion Labor Economics Same-sex Couples
Erica Cochran Hameen
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Erica Cochran Hameen's architectural experience includes over 50 educational, media and broadcast, community, and transportation facilities.
Building Performance & Diagnostics Sustainability Energy Ethics Sustainable Design
Andrew Ledbetter
Professor & Chair of Communication Studies · Texas Christian University
Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.
Quantitative Research Methods Psychological Health Friendships Communication Technology Social Media
Erin Baker
Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Faculty Director of the Energy Transition Institute · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Erin Baker informs policymakers on energy technology in the face of climate change.
Sustainability equity Energy equity Environmental equity Energy Economics and Policy Wind Energy
Linda S. Sprague Martinez, Ph.D.
Director, UConn Health Disparities Institute · University of Connecticut
Linda Sprague Martinez, Ph.D. has expertise in health equity and the social determinants of health.
Participatory Research Health Disparities Health Equity Community Health Social Determinants of Health
Ronald Hall
Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University
An expert in racism and diversity.
Colorism Bleaching Syndrome Racism Discrimination Black/White Racial Conflict
Nicole Graham
Lecturer of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Communication, Leadership, Higher Education, Organizational Communication, Sociology, Diversity and Social Justice
Jill Sonke
Research Director/Research Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jill Sonke is active in research, teaching, and international cultural exchange.
Telehealth Global Health Arts Arts in Medicine Dance
Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health; Professor, Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization
Weight Discrimination Weight Stigma Weight-based bullying
Al Etmanski
President and Co-Founder – Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) · Social Innovation Generation
No money will change hands, but you are sure to profit from the social innovation wisdom of Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network's Co-Founder
Social Finance Social Entrepreneurship Human Rights
Craig Albert, PhD
Graduate Director, PhD in Intelligence, Defense, and Cybersecurity Policy and Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies · Augusta University
Dr. Craig Albert focuses on propaganda, information warfare, national security studies, cyberconflict, and political thought.
National Security & Intelligence Issues Propaganda and Persuasion National Security Political Science Terrorism
Judith Giesberg, PhD
Professor of History; Robert M. Birmingham Chair in the Humanities | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Judith Giesberg, PhD, is an expert on the history of women and gender in the U.S. Civil War.
Caroline LeCount Census Slavery U.S. Civil War Women's History
Jeffrey Lefstin
Associate Academic Dean and Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: lefstinj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4682 / Office 355-200
Patent Law Patent Litigation Biotechnology Contract Law Intellectual Property Law
Catherine Peters
Associate Professor of Philosophy · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Philosophy of Disability Aristotle Metaphysics Thomas Aquinas Medieval Philosophy