virginia Experts

Caroline McKinnon

Associate ProfessorAugusta University

McKinnon focuses on behavioral health in nursing education and the health workforce

Gerry Brunk

Managing DirectorLumira Ventures

Gerry Brunk is a venture capital investor with expertise in biotechnology, medical devices, start-ups and corporate strategy.

Mark Seifert

Partner, Washington, D.C.Brunswick Group

Mark Seifert offers insights and practical advice to clients addressing complex privacy issues.

George Little

Partner, Head of Office, Washington, D.C.Brunswick Group

George Little specializes in crisis communications, cybersecurity, reputational and public affairs matters.

Gustavo Molina

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical EngineeringGeorgia Southern University

Gustavo Molina is an expert in Triboemission of Charged Particles, Renewable Energy, and Tribology of Nanofluids.

Alexander Theodoridis

Associate Professor of Political Science / Co-director of UMass PollUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Alex Theodoridis looks at the ways in which citizens interact with the political world in an era of hyper-polarization.

Maxellende Ezin

Associate Professor of BiologyLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Karen Clay

ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Karen Clay’s research examines the growth of the U.S. economy, including energy issues, air pollution, and the impact of climate change.

Cassandra Estep

Associate Professor of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Whitney Battle-Baptiste

Professor of Anthropology / Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois CenterUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Whitney Battle-Baptiste is a historical archaeologist whose research intersects with Black Studies and history.