Bruce Compas

Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Training, and Director of Psychology at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center · Vanderbilt University

An expert on how stress affects the physical and mental health of children and families, and the power of coping and preventative measures.

Neurocognitive Deficits Depression Stress Coping and Resilience Huntington Disease Childhood Cancer Survivorship

John Spink

Assistant Professor of Food Safety · Michigan State University

Expert in food fraud and safety.

Food Fraud Food Safety

Camille Thomas

Assistant Provost and Professor of Kinesiology · Southern Utah University

Specializing in coaching psychology, exercise prescription and the pathophysiology of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Weight Management Exercise Science Plyometric Training Biomechanics of Exercise Methods of Sports Conditioning and Nutrition

Dara Parker

Vice-President, Grants & Community Initiatives · Vancouver Foundation

A nonprofit executive who is helping shift the sector from charity to justice.

Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofit Management Gender Lgbtq Issues Diversity and Inclusion

Veena Dubal

Associate Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contact: dubalv@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4860 / Office 364-200

Critical Race Theory Sociology of Social Movements Legal Anthropology Work Law Law and Social Change

Akshaya Jha

Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Akshaya Jha’s research interests lie at the intersection of energy and environmental economics and industrial organization.

Energy Solar Energy Wholesale Electricity Supply Environmental Economics Industrial Organization

Gina Jarman Hill

Professor & Department Chair · Texas Christian University

Dr. Hill's interests include food security, sustainability, urban agriculture and community nutrition education.

Urban Agriculture Food Waste Hunger Food Security Sustainability

Lance McBrayer

Associate Dean · Georgia Southern University

Lance McBrayer is an expert in organismal ecology

Anatomy Behavior Herpetology

Naomi Loomis

Researcher · Osteoporosis

Naomi Loomis is a researcher helping to raise awareness about bone health and the risks of osteoporosis.

Research Osteoporosis

Gretchen Helmke

The Thomas H. Jackson Distinguished University Professor of Political Science · University of Rochester

Professor Helmke's research focuses on democratic political institutions, rule of law, and Latin American politics.

Bright Line Watch Latin American Politics Democratic Political Institutions Rule of Law Institutional crises in Latin America

Katy Serafin

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Katy Serafin researches extreme sea levels, coastal flooding and erosion hazards.

Coastal Resilience Coastal Hazards Compound Events Extreme Events Flooding

Susan Moffatt-Bruce

President: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center · Beth Israel Lahey Health

Susan Moffatt-Bruce leads LHMC, known for its innovative technology, pioneering medical treatment, and leading-edge research.

Thoracic Surgery Cardiac Surgery Transplantation Surgery Quality and Patient Safety

Arvind Sabesan, M.D., FACS

Surgical Oncologist · ChristianaCare

Arvind Sabesan, M.D., is a Surgical Oncologist at ChristianaCare's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute.

Robotic Surgery Clinical Research Endocrine Surgery General Surgery Surgical Oncology

Matthew Hoffman, M.D., MPH

Marie E. Pinizzotto, M.D., Endowed Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology · ChristianaCare

Dr. Matthew Hoffman has spearheaded national improvements in OB/GYN care and frequently speaks to the media about OB/GYN trends.

Preterm Birth Global Health Labor Complications Digital Outreach

Dr Steve Wright

Senior Research Fellow in Avionics and Aircraft Systems · UWE Bristol

He has worked in the aerospace industry for 25 years and now studies drones, electric vertical take-off and more.

Flight Safety Avionics Aerospace Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Drones

T. (Ravi) Ravichandran

Irene and Robert Bozzone '55 Distinguished Chair, Professor of Information Systems, Associate Dean for Research · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Leading expert in digitization and transformation, digital platforms, supply chain management, and innovation in business.

Strategic Alliances Outsourcing Software Development Innovation Supply Chain Management

Brian Levine, M.D.

Associate Chief Academic Officer and Designated Institutional Official · ChristianaCare

Dr. Brian Levine is an expert in emergency medicine and specializes in graduate and undergraduate medical education.

Antibiotic Stewardship Undergraduate Medical Education Emergency Medicine Graduate Medical Education Aeromedical Transport

Amy Byer Shainman

Palm Beach County Outreach Coordinator · FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered

Knowledge is Power...and it may just save your life or the life of someone you love.

Cancer Risk Education Genetic Testing Angelina Jolie and Brca

Dong Chen, Ph.D.

Professor of International Business, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Chair, Department of Management

International Business Global Strategic Management Business in China International Joint Ventures Strategic Alliances

Brian Gendreau

Clinical Professor · University of Florida

Brian Gendreau is a specialist in emerging markets, international economics, and finance.

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate International Finance Investment Strategy Corporate Finance Emerging Markets