Christin Munsch, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut

Dr. Munsch's research focuses on gender roles and family “breadwinners."

Family Breadwinners Gender Roles

Kevin Saunders

Professor of Law & The Charles Clarke Chair in Constitutional Law · Michigan State University

Expert in free speech, violence in the media

Comparative Free Expression Constitutional Law Free Expression

Laurel Butler

Lecturer of Studio Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Lecturer of Studio Arts

Creative Youth Development Arts Education Social Justice

Michelle Bauml

Associate Professor and Clotilda Winter Professor of Education · Texas Christian University

Dr. Bauml focuses on early childhood/elementary teacher education and teacher decision-making, civic education, and social studies.

Qualitative Research Methods Teacher Knowledge and Beliefs iEngage - Civics Education Teacher Decision-Making Elementary Social Studies Education

Heather Bastedo

Principal · Public Square Research

Heather Bastedo has more than ten years of experience in persuasion and motivation research

Politics Public Speaking Public Policy Policy Strategic Communications

Michelle Zabel, MSS

Executive Director of Innovations Institute · University of Connecticut

Michelle Zabel and her team advance research-based, culturally responsive solutions for child, youth, and family-serving public systems.

Care Coordination Crisis Response Systems Implementation Science Sustainable Financing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

Joni Splett

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Joni Splett's research aims to improve youth mental health well-being by developing and evaluating schools’ mental health.

Aggression and Peer victimization youth mental health Mental Health Promotion and Intervention in Schools School Mental Health Social, Emotional and Behavioral Promotion and Intervention

Patrick Reynolds

Founder · Tobaccofree.org

Shine a light on the path toward health & wellness with anti-smoking advocate and grandson of tobacco company founder RJ Reynolds

Health & Wellness Anti-Tobacco Campaigns Anti-Drug Quit Smoking School Assembly Programs

Diane Kratt, Ed.D.

Expert in expanded school mental health · Florida Gulf Coast University

Diane Kratt works to support student well-being and create inclusive classroom environments.

Professional Development Schools (PDS) Teacher's Role in Expanded School Mental Health Inclusive Classroom Environment Field Experience and Student Teaching Student Field Experience

Yvette Lapayese

Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Youth Participatory Action Research Critical and Feminist Methodologies Feminist Theories and Epistemologies Critical Social Theories Critical Media Literacy

Stacey Havlik, PhD

Associate Professor of Education & Counseling | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University

Stacey Havlik, PhD, is an expert in school counseling, homeless children and youths, and first-generation college students.

First -Generation College Students School Counseling Homeless children and youths

Roderick L. Carey

Assistant Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences · University of Delaware

Prof. Carey's research serves to make sense of the school experiences of black and Latino adolescent boys and young men in urban contexts.

Teacher Education Post-Secondary Education Developmental Psychology African American Education‎ Latino Education

Deborah J. Rhea

Professor and Director LiiNK Project · Texas Christian University

Deborah J. Rhea, Ph.D. is a full professor in Kinesiology and associate dean of Research and Health Sciences at Texas Christian University.

Children and Physical Activity School Recess Unstructured Play Childhood Obesity Eating Disorders

Terese C. Aceves

Professor and Program Co-Director · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology

Supporting Low-Income, Diverse Families in Special Education Using Evidence-Based Practices with Culturally and Liguistically Diverse Students Investigating Early Home Literacy Practices with Latino Families Providing Assessment and Intervention of Early Reading Skills with English Language Learners

Jamila Lyiscott

Associate Professor of Social Justice Education · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Jamila Lyiscott's research focuses on racial equity, youth activism, and the power of hip-hop and spoken word in education.

Social Justice Educaiton Community-Engaged Research African-American Literature Youth-Led Social Research

Sheema Khan

Patent Agent · Shapiro Cohen LLP

Patent Agent. Writer. Speaker (Tedx)

Science and Technology Human Rights Muslim Current Affairs' Muslim Feminism Intellectual Property

Kathryn L. Humphreys

Assistant Professor of Psychology and Human Development · Vanderbilt University

A clinical psychologist with expertise in infant mental health.

tender age detainment centers Infants and Toddlers Orphanages Parent child separations Migrant Youth

Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.

Professor of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut

Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization

Weight Discrimination Weight Stigma Weight-based bullying

Timothy Johnson

Outreach Coordinator · The Mentoring Center of Central Ohio

Energetic, engaging speaker, passionate about serving youth and helping people reach their full potential

Connecting With Youth Overcoming Adversity Redeeming Your Character Fatherhood Parenting

Sandra Pavelka, Ph.D.

Expert in political science and justice · Florida Gulf Coast University

Sandra Pavelka is an expert in elections, law and public policy, and juvenile and restorative justice.

Campaigns Elections Public Policy Restorative Justice Voting