perspectives Experts

Felicia Pratto, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychological SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Psychology expert, specializing in race and sex discrimination and intergroup dynamics

Özgecan Koçak

Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Director, PhD ProgramEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Jamal-Dominique Hopkins, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures | Director of the Black Church Studies ProgramBaylor University

Only known biblical studies expert of African descent on the Dead Sea Scrolls, as well as their intersection with black religious thought.

Cora Palma

Assistant Clinical ProfessorLoyola Marymount University

Lisa Lefler

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Lisa Lefler’s Research Focuses on Native Health and Indigenous Knowledge in American Indian Communities

Robert Tyler

Extension InstructorLoyola Marymount University

Continuing Education

Gisela O'Brien

Affiliate FacultyLoyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Sabas Whittaker

Poet, Historian, Mariner, Artist, ComposerAuthor

A discussion of mental health - numerous aspects of treatment from various perspectives, seeking a unified approach that could benefit all.

James Williams, PhD

Professor of Rhetoric and LinguisticsSoka University

Professor Williams examines education using Baudrillard's perspective on consumerism and simulacra

Janet Goldner

Sculptor, Photographer, VideographerJanet Goldner studio

Artist; Cross Cultural & International Consulting; African Arts & Culture Expert