Noah Valenstein, J.D.
Expert in water policy and politics · Florida Gulf Coast University
Noah Valenstein is the former chief resiliency officer and head of the Department of Environmental Protection for the State of Florida.
Environmental Policy and Politics Water Policy Environmental Policy Everglades Agricultural Policy
Julie Byrne
Professor and Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies · Hofstra University
The Professor and Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies at Hofstra University
Religion and Popular Culture Religion and Sports Pope Francis Independent Catholics Roman Catholics
Ali A. Olomi
Assistant Professor of History · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Middle East Islam Middle East Comparative Politics History of Science Religious Nationalism
Mary Beth Mathews
Professor of Religion · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Mathews is knowledgeable about American religious history, Protestant fundamentalism and evangelicalism.
American Religious History Protestant Fundamentalism African-American Religion Religion and Politics of the U.S.
Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick
Professor | School of Communication · The Ohio State University
Communications expert, focusing on the politics of media
Media Selection New Media Political Communication Health communication News
Allison Burdette
Professor in the Practice of Business Law · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Burdette strives to give the students powerful knowledge about our legal system
Business and Environmental Law
Melissa Fore
Assistant Professor · Michigan State University
Melissa Fore teaches how concepts of race, class, gender, and sexuality are socially and culturally constructed.
Gender Policy Social Theory
Rashida Harrison
Assistant Professor of Social Relations and Policy · Michigan State University
Rashida Harrison’s is interested in social theory, social movements, intersections of race, class, gender and sexuality.
Black British Women’s Transnational Feminist Activism Politics of Race & Enthicity African American Studies African Studies Social Identities
George Little
Partner, Head of Office, Washington, D.C. · Brunswick Group
George Little specializes in crisis communications, cybersecurity, reputational and public affairs matters.
International Relations Crisis Communication Counter Terrorism American Politics and Government Media Relations
Eric Novak
President · Modern Media Perspectives
An Environmentalist. A Dad. A Mission. A Purpose.
Climate Change Sustainability Climate Change and the Media Social Media and the Environment Parenting and the Environment
Robert Bryce
Senior Fellow · The Manhattan Institute
One of America’s most prominent energy journalists, a dynamic public speaker, and a regular commentator on national television.
Energy Green Energy Technology Oil and Gas
Preston Green, J.D., Ed.D.
John and Maria Neag Professor of Urban Education · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on charter school regulation and industry oversight.
School Choice Educational Equity Industry Oversight Charter School Regulation Educational Leadership
Mark Lukasiewicz
Dean, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication · Hofstra University
Dean Lukasiewicz is a veteran producer, journalist, and media executive. Before joining Hofstra, he was SVP of specials at NBC News.
news platforms news industry Broadcast News Digital Media Media Ethics
Becky Bloom
Assistant Director of Curatorial Affairs · Southern Utah University
Specializing in Art History, Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhist material culture, and issues surrounding the intersection of religion and museums.
Tibetan Buddhism Modern & Classic Tibetan History of Art Non-Western Art Museum Curation
Evan Lee
Emeritus Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: leee@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4820 / Office 342-200
Criminal Law Federal Courts The Supreme Court (U.S.)
Louisa Taylor
Director · Refugee 613
Director at Refugee 613
Immigration Human Rights Diversity & Inclusion Coalition Building Refugee Resettlement
Majora Carter
President · MCG Consulting
MacArthur "genius" Fellow; One of 6 talks that launched TED.com in '06; Peabody Award winning broadcaster with ThePromisedLand.org; and Urba
Visionary Leadership Cost Reductions Through Smart Planning Small Business Incubation
Christina Myers
Assistant Professor of Journalism · Michigan State University
Christina Myers's research examines narratives of the Black experience in mass media, with a focus on music, sports and news.
Race and Media Critical Race Theory Mass Communication
Welson Tremura
Professor/Associate Director · University of Florida
Welson Tremura specializes in ethnomusicology, including folk religion, technology and interdisciplinary projects, and world music.
Music and Religion (Folk Catholicism), Samba, and Bossa-Nova Portuguese Language (Culture, Politics, and Identity) Musicology Latin American Studies Business in Latin America (Management, Law, and International Consulting)
Stephen Hanna
Professor of Geography · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Hanna's research in cultural geography explores how our pasts are represented in monuments and museums.
Cartography and GIS Southern plantation museums Confederate memorials Cartography Geographic Information Systems (Gis)