violence Experts

Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.

Director, Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, and Professor, Social Work & Human RightsUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.

Nora Rubel

Elizabeth Denio Professor, Associate Professor of ReligionUniversity of Rochester

Rubel is an expert in Jewish studies and Jewish food and holidays.

Michael Prietula

Professor Emeritus in Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Nikki Graves

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

Communication strategy educator using experiential learning to develop critical thinkers who collaborate, persuade, and present with impact

Joan Pirrung, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC

President of Union HospitalChristianaCare

Joan Pirrung is the interim president at ChristianaCare’s Union Hospital.

Michael D. Smith

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Michael D. Smith's research uses economic and statistical techniques to analyze firm and consumer behavior in online markets.

Joseph S. Tiedemann

Professor Emeritus of HistoryLoyola Marymount University

Joseph S. Tiedemann is Professor of History at Loyola Marymount University.

Carl Rollyson

Professor of JournalismBaruch College, The City University of New York

Professor of Journalism at Baruch College, The City University of New York

Christopher A. Cooper

Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public PolicyWestern Carolina University

Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.

Cyndy Caravelis

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Cyndy Caravelis's research interests include the relationship between social threat and social control, and minorities and crime.