utah Experts

Michelle Kearns, Ed.D.

Vice President of Student AffairsUtah Valley University

Kearns provides vision and leadership for student enrollment, retention, and completion.

Tara Rayburn

Healthy Habit CoachThe Healthy Habit Coach

The Healthy Habit Coach, Inspiring Uplifting Habits for the Mind, Body and Soul

Edward Lopez

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Edward Lopez is Professor of Economics and founding director of Western Carolina University's Center for the Study of Free Enterprise.

Diane Turnshek

Special LecturerCarnegie Mellon University

Diane Turnshek has spent her career studying astronomy and is one of the foremost experts on light pollution.

Derek Riley, Ph.D.

Professor, Program Director of Computer ScienceMilwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Derek Riley is an expert in Large Language Models (LLMs), deep learning, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.

C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP

Head and Distinguished Professor, Department of Pharmacy PracticeUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. White’s research interests are in drug, dietary supplement, and illicit drug safety, quality, and cost

Chester Spatt

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Chester Spatt has been a leader in financial economics for more than four decades.

Steven Sylvester, Ph.D.

Faculty Director of Graduate StudiesUtah Valley University

Sylvester is an expert in health policy, public opinion, and political behavior.

Rachael Hutchings, J.D.

Executive Director, Applied Artificial Intelligence InstituteUtah Valley University

Hutchings is an expert in strategic AI in business, business strategy, and strategic foresight in business

Wesley Longhofer

Associate Professor of Organization & Management; Senior Director, Center for Faculty Development and Excellence; Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty AffairsEmory University, Goizueta Business School