literature Experts

Emily Bianchi

Associate Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Ray A. Blackwell, M.D., M.J.

Chief of Cardiac SurgeryChristianaCare

Ray Blackwell is Chief of Cardiac Surgery and is also the W. Samuel Carpenter, III, Distinguished Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery.

Candi Cann, Ph.D.

Professor, Baylor Interdisciplinary CoreBaylor University

Leading expert on death, dying & grief, diversity in death & the intersection of death & technology around the world

Robert Kazanjian

Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Organization & Management; Academic Director, The Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship & InnovationEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Daniel J. Meara, M.D., DMD, FACS

Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Hospital DentistryChristianaCare

Dr. Dan Meara leads ChristianaCare’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Hospital Dentistry.

David Keellings

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

David Keellings focuses on climate extremes, driving physical mechanisms, and the influence of climate change versus natural variability.

Bradley Sandella, DO

Physician Lead Medical Subspecialty Service LineChristianaCare

Dr. Bradley Sandella is a practicing physician and director of sports medicine at ChristianaCare.

Sarah Emanuel

Associate Professor of Theological StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Gregory Heyworth

Associate Professor of English and Computer Science; Director, Lazarus ProjectUniversity of Rochester

Gregory Heyworth is a textual scientist who works on new ways to read ancient manuscripts and maps using spectral imaging technology.

Michael Faggella-Luby

ProfessorTexas Christian University

Michael Faggella-Luby helps educators to implement methods and instructional materials for students with and without disabilities.