Professor Imran Awan
Professor of Criminology · Birmingham City University
He is one of the UK’s leading criminologists and experts on Islamophobia and countering extremism.
Conspiracy Theories of Lockdown Bigotry Extremism Islamaphobia Crime
Ronald Hall
Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University
An expert in racism and diversity.
Colorism Bleaching Syndrome Racism Discrimination Black/White Racial Conflict
Anne Wilson
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Social Psychology · Wilfrid Laurier University
Expert in identity, time, memory, goals, inequality, and cultural norms
Social Psychology Self/Identity Well-Being Psychology of change and stability Psychology of time and space
Professor Vini Lander
Professor of Race and Education and Director of the Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality · Leeds Beckett
Her research examines race inequalities in education, specifically in teacher education.
Race and Racism Teacher Education Inequalities in Education Diversity British Values in School
Russell Lucas
Professor of International Relations and Global Studies · Michigan State University
Expert in U.S.-Middle East relations and politics of the Arab world
Democratization Saudi Arabia Public Opinion Middle East Politics Foreign Policy
Professor Vini Lander
Professor of Race and Education and Director of the Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality · Leeds Beckett University
Her research examines race inequalities in education, specifically in teacher education.
Race and Racism Teacher Education Inequalities in Education Diversity British Values in School
Erika V. Hall
Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Faculty Advisor, Business & Society Institute · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Hall's research focuses on the influence of race, gender, and class-based stereotypes and implicit biases on workplace interactions.
Stereotyping Implicit Bias Race and Gender Social Psychology
Nabil Al-Tikriti
Associate Professor of History & American Studies · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Al-Tikriti has firsthand experience with Middle Eastern affairs, as a researcher, humanitarian and election monitor.
Forced Migration (Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons) Genocide Higher Education Humanitarian Affairs History of the Ottoman Empire
Samar Ali
Research Professor of Political Science and Law · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the intersection of conflict mediation, national security, economic development and human rights.
Human Rights National Security Polarization Cybersecurity Law and Government
Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.
Director, Human Rights Institute and Professor, Social Work & Human Rights · University of Connecticut
Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.
U.S. Resettlement of Refugees Asylum Seekers Women's Rights Children's Rights Migrant Children
Lynn Gehl
Indigenous/Indigenist Cultural Critic, Writer, Author · Independent
Indigenist Cultural Critic
Sex-Discrimination in the Indian Act Treaty and Land Claims Process Indigenous Knowledge Algonquin Anishinaabeg Indigenous Affairs
Lorynn Divita, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Apparel Design and Merchandising · Baylor University
Leading fashion researcher focuses on fashion forecasting, trend contagion & textile, apparel and retail industry topics
Contemporary Culture and Fashion Fashion Contagion Fashion Forecasting Textile Sciences Apparel
Jessica Ferne
Director, Global Health Impact · CanWaCH (Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health)
Leader in disaster response, international development, youth & women-led programming, and sexual health & rights
Monitoring and Evaluation Adolescent Health Non-Profit Leadership Program Management Public Health
Wendy Smith
Professor, Management · University of Delaware
Prof. Smith's research focuses on strategic paradoxes – how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory agendas.
Organizational Behavior Interpersonal Dynamics Women in the Workplace Leadership Emotional Intelligence
Christopher Smith
Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University
U.S. Supreme Court scholar whose specific interests include judicial policymaking, constitutional rights and prisoners' rights
Prisoners' Rights US Supreme Court Constitutional Rights
Muneeza Sheikh
Partner · Levitt LLP
Muneeza Sheikh practices in the area of labour and employment law
Canadian Politics Diversity Engagement in the Workplace Human Rights in Canada Labour Law in Canada Employment Law in Canada
Karen Busby
Professor of Law & Director, Centre for Human Rights Research · University of Manitoba
Karen Busby teaches Constitutional Law, Gender and the Law, Human Rights and Administrative Law
Constitutional Law Human Rights Sexual Violence Assisted Human Reproduction Sex Work and Prostitution Law
Colleen Haggerty
Author, Coach, Speaker · self-employed
Author, Coach, Speaker
Forgiveness Resiliance Mentoring Acceptance Disability
Naomi Ekas
Department Chair & Professor of Psychology · Texas Christian University
Naomi Ekas is an expert in autistic and non-autistic children's emotional development.
Marital Conflict Emerging Adulthood Parenting Emotion Regulation Caregiver Care for Families with Autism
Ayser Salman
Senior Lecturer of Screenwriting · Loyola Marymount University
School of Film and Television
Avid Book Author Producing Writing Editing