pandemic Experts

Andrew Lover

Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Deputy Director, New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne DiseaseUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Andrew Lover is an infectious disease epidemiologist whose work focuses on malaria and other vector-borne diseases.

Michelle A. McKay, PhD, RN, CCRN

Associate Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Michelle McKay, PhD, RN, researches falls prevention, mobility and symptom management in older adults.

Kai Prins

Assistant Professor of Communication StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Economic rhetoric sun. Feminist Media Studies rising. Queer Performance Studies moon.

Peter Roberts

Professor of Organization & Management; Executive Academic Director, Business & Society InstituteEmory University, Goizueta Business School

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

Byron Johnson, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor of Social Sciences | Founding Director, Institute for Global Human FlourishingBaylor University

Leading authority on the scientific study of religion and how it impacts key behaviors like volunteerism, generosity, and purpose

Gabriel Castro

Assistant Professor of International StudiesCedarville University

International studies professor specializing in Brazilian politics, comparative politics and international relations.

Jessica Kramer

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Jessica Kramer researches theoretical concepts and methodologies of occupational therapy, disability studies, education and rehabilitation.

Matt Hitchings

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Matt Hitchings researches the effectiveness of interventions against infectious disease, including COVID-19, influenza and dengue virus.

Daniel A. Smith

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Daniel A. Smith examines how political institutions affect political behavior across and within the American states.