washington Experts

Alexis Dudden, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of HistoryUniversity of Connecticut

Professor of History specializing in modern Japan and Korea, and international history.

JB Kurish

Professor in the Practice of FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Economist and ex-investment banker with experience in linking financial markets with the impacts of local, state, and national policies

Veronica Kitchen

Associate Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Waterloo and Balsillie School of International Affairs

Associate Prof of Political Science, University of Waterloo & Balsillie School of International Affairs

Tricia Wachtendorf

Director / Professor, Disaster Research Center / Department of Sociology & Criminal JusticeUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Wachtendorf expertise lies in the social, organizational, and decision-making aspects of disasters.

Janni Aragon

Director, Technology Integrated Learning and Interim Director Technology & Society Program University of Victoria

Janni Aragon has taught courses on American Politics, Political Theory, Gender and Politics, Feminist Theory, and Women's Studies.

Jeffery W. McClurken

Professor of HistoryUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. McClurken's expertise blends history and technology.

Nabil S. Al-Tikriti

Professor of HistoryUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Al-Tikriti has firsthand experience with Middle Eastern affairs, as a researcher, humanitarian and election monitor.

Amy Olivieri

Regional Development DirectorConstant Contact, Inc.

Small Business Marketing Expert - Texas | LA | MS | NM

Karen Lightman

Executive Director, Metro21Carnegie Mellon University

Karen is an internationally recognized leader in building and supporting communities based on emerging technologies.

Tim Derdenger

Associate Professor of Marketing and StrategyCarnegie Mellon University