us Experts

Jack Rochel

PresidentEpsilon Electronics Inc.

Jack Rochel has been the president of Epsilon Electronics for over a decade. His emphasis on innovation has helped Epsilon stay competitive.

Bruce Morrill

Edward A. Malloy Chair in Roman Catholic Studies and Distinguished Professor of TheologyVanderbilt University

A Roman Catholic Priest and Jesuit whose scholarship focuses on liturgy and sacraments and political theologies.

Deborah Cullinan

Chief Executive OfficerYBCA

Deborah is a leading advocate on the pivotal role artists & cultural organizations play in shaping our social & political landscape.

Ethan Zuckerman

Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communication and InformationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Ethan Zuckerman's work focuses on building alternatives to the commercial internet and interrogating tech platform power.

Lillian Guerra

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Lillian Guerra is an expert on Cuban and Caribbean history.

Jeremy Firestone

Professor, Marine Science and PolicyUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Firestone's major research focus is renewable energy transition.

Nikolay Osadchiy

Associate Professor of Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

M.V. Lee Badgett

Professor Emeritx of EconomicsUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

M. V. Lee Badgett is one of the world’s leading experts on the economics of same-sex marriage.

Jill Perry-Smith

Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Charles Burke

President & CEOFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Charles Burke champions the intersection of art, culture and nature to build healthy communities—a philosophy he embodies at Meijer Gardens.