operations Experts

Jay Heslen, PhD

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Cyber Institute facultyAugusta University

Dr. John “Jay” Heslen is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and serves on faculty at Augusta University’s Cyber Institute

Angi Acocella, PhD

Research ScientistMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Acocella's research focuses on freight transportation and the relationships between shippers and motor carriers.

Samar Ali

Research Professor of Political Science and LawVanderbilt University

Expert in the intersection of conflict mediation, national security, economic development and human rights.

Evelyn Xiao-Yue Gong

Assistant Professor of Operations ManagementCarnegie Mellon University

Erin Baker

Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Faculty Director of the Energy Transition InstituteUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Erin Baker informs policymakers on energy technology in the face of climate change.

Anahi Santiago, EMBA, CISM

Chief Information Security OfficerChristianaCare

Anahi Santiago is one of the nation's foremost cybersecurity experts and is interviewed by dozens of national media outlets each year.

Sarah Goncher, Esq.

Chief Legal Officer and Corporate SecretaryChristianaCare

Sarah Goncher, Esq., is the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of ChristianaCare.

Joy Lu

Assistant ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Joy Lu's research utilizes mathematical models to examine consumer behavior and psychology.

Scott Wallace

Associate Professor of JournalismUniversity of Connecticut

Scott Wallace is a bestselling author, photojournalist and educator who covers the environment and vanishing cultures worldwide.

Manuel N. Ponce, Jr.

Clinical Professor & Director, Institute for School Leadership and Administration (ISLA)Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration