university Experts

Kim Gans, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Professor, Human Development & Family SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Gans research focuses on interventions in community-based settings with diverse populations.

Kelli R. Brown

ChancellorWestern Carolina University

Kelli R. Brown is the chancellor of Western Carolina University, serving more than 11,000 students with a wide range of bachelor’s degrees.

Gregg Stull

Professor of TheatreUniversity of Mary Washington

Gregg Stull is the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at University of Mary Washington.

Richard Berlin

Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

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.

Willajeanne McLean

Distinguished Professor of LawUniversity of Connecticut

Willajeanne F. McLean is an internationally recognized expert on the interface of intellectual property and European law.

Michael Murray, PhD

Assistant Professor in College of Science and MathematicsAugusta University

Dr. Murray has 30+ years experience in research, education and policy on water-related and environmental health issues.

Diana Wilkie

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Diana Wilkie has devoted her research program to cancer pain and sickle cell disease management, palliative care and end-of-life issues.

Penelope Simons

Professor, Faculty of LawUniversity of Ottawa

Penelope Simons has been engaged in research on corporate human rights accountability for over a decade.

Vyas Sekar

Professor, Electrical and Computer EngineeringCarnegie Mellon University

Vyas Sekar seeks to develop more rigorous foundations for securing tomorrow’s electric energy grid