rural Experts

Dennis D’Amico, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Animal Science Food SafetyUniversity of Connecticut

Dennis D'Amico's research and outreach efforts focus on improving the safety and quality of milk and value-added dairy products.

Tiffany Muller Myrdahl

Urbanist and Feminist GeographerSimon Fraser University

Specializes in equity and inclusion. Uses policy analysis and collaborative research with women and LGBTQ people to examine urban change.

Teresa Marin, PhD, NNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, FNAP

Associate Professor in College of NursingAugusta University

Dr. Marin's research evaluates strategies to identify ischemic disease in premature infants using near infrared spectroscopy technology.

Rebecca Christofferson

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Christofferson is an international expert on emerging zoonotic and mosquito-borne viruses.

David Carter

Chairperson of Music; Associate Professor of Music Theory & Composition, and Contemporary Styles & PracticesLoyola Marymount University

Chairperson of Music; Associate Professor of Music Theory & Composition, and Contemporary Styles & Practices

Donna S. Havens, PhD

Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Health systems researcher Donna Havens, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a leader and an advocate for quality nursing education, practice and patient care.

Tara Schafer, MD, DMD

Department Chair & ProfessorAugusta University

Jeffery Talbert, PhD

Department Chair and Professor in Medical College of GeorgiaAugusta University

Dr. Talbert's research is focused on public health informatics, evidence-based policy, and health care outcomes.

Helen Wood

Professor in Media and Cultural StudiesAston University

Helen Wood is the author of numerous books and articles on media, gender and class formation.

Elaine Power

Associate Professor School of Kinesiology & Health Studies, Queen's University

Teaches social determinants of health. Researches food insecurity. Advocates for basic income. Dreams of the day when food banks can close.