pandemic Experts

Patricia Gauthier

Global Commercialization Lead, Rare Diseases and Latent VirusModerna

Patricia Gauthier is actively involved in organizations that are committed to rethinking innovation and inspiring leadership.

Piyush Jain

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Piyush Jain researches the molecular basis of DNA and ways to improve technologies such as CRISPR and Cas.

Anand Rao

Professor of Communication and Digital Studies | Director, Center for AI and the Liberal ArtsUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Rao specializes in communication, AI in education, AI pluralism, debate, discourse, and social media

Thomas Smith

Professor in the Practice of Finance; Academic Director, Master of FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne

Professor of Intellectual Disability and Palliative CareKingston University

Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne's research explores end of life care for people with learning disabilities and how to manage their conditions.

James Dahlman

Assistant Professor, Biomedical EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

James Dahlman uses molecular biology to rationally design the genetic drugs he delivers.

Monica Escaleras, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Director of the Business and Economics Polling InitiativeFlorida Atlantic University

Monica Escaleras is an expert in natural disasters and political economy.

Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D.

ProfessorFlorida Atlantic University

Sameer Hinduja is recognized internationally for his work on the subjects of cyberbullying, safe social media use, and youth well-being.

Jennifer Sughrue, Ph.D.

Professor & Interim Chair Dept. of Leadership, Counseling, and Human DevelopmentFlorida Gulf Coast University

Expert in education law, leadership and human development

Robert Bird

Eversource Energy Chair in Business EthicsUniversity of Connecticut

Robert Bird is an expert in corporate compliance, employment law, legal strategy, business ethics, and corporate governance.