Free resource for journalists, institutions and industry looking to access expertise covering a broad range of communities and industries impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Allison Aiello, Ph.D., M.S.
Professor and Social Epidemiology Program Leader · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dr. Allison E. Aiello is a professor of epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Coronavirus Epidemiology Infectious Disases Social Epidemiology Influenza Transmission
David Berri
Professor of Economics · Southern Utah University
Specializing in evaluations of players and coaches in sports, gender issues in sports, and competitive balance in sports
Distrubution of Wealth and Power Unpaid Athletes in the NCAA NBA Salary Caps Sports Economics NCAA
Andrew Brandt, JD
Director, Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law | Charles Widger School of Law · Villanova University
Andrew Brandt, J.D. is an expert on all things related to sports law, sports gambling and business of sports, particularly the NFL.
Concussions Labor Law Gambling Sports Business & Related Issues Sports Law
Dimitrios Buhalis
Professor and Leader of eTourism Lab · Bournemouth University
Experienced, dynamic speaker that connects Tourism/Travel - Technology/Social Media and Management and Marketing ss
Etourism Social Media and Strategy Trends Tourism Travel
Ben Chang
Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art
Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments
Briget Eastep
Executive Director of Outdoor Pathways · Southern Utah University
Specializing in public lands, youth engagement, wilderness first aid, conservation youth corps, and recreation impact monitoring.
Stewardship Outdoor Education & Leadership Public Lands Workface Development Partnerships
David Fiorenza
Assistant Professor of Practice in Economics | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
David Fiorenza is an expert in local economic impact, the economics of the hospitality industry and state budgetary negotiations
Business Microeconometrics Urban Development Municipal Finance Public Sector
Joanne C. Gerstner
Sports Journalist in Residence · Michigan State University
Expert in: Sports multimedia journalism, social media, sports neurology & concussion, youth sports, women in sports & sports media, Title IX
Athletic Culture Title IX Medicine Sports Media Sports Business
Dustin Hahn
Associate Professor · Texas Christian University
Dustin can talk about the impacts of COVID-19 on the sports world on many different levels.
Sports Media Sports Sports Gambling Impacts of COVID-19 on Sports Sports Business
Howard (Shih-Ming) Hu
Professor of Hotel, Resort, Hospitality Management · Southern Utah University
Specializing in international cuisine, hospitality management, and culinary science
Food Service Preparation Techniques International Cuisine Culinary Tourism Culinary Programs Hospitality Management
Matt Kritz
Senior Associate AD - Athletic Performance · UC San Diego
Kritz led the growth of New Zealand's national strength & conditioning discipline, High Performance New Zealand, from 3 to 36 staff members.
Remote Training In Isolation Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries High Performance Amateur Athletes Athletic Performance High Performance Professional Athletes
Michael Lewis
Professor of Marketing; Faculty Director, Emory Marketing Analytics Center · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
www.fandomanalytics.com All Things Fandom and Sports Analytics
Revenue Management & Dynamic Pricing Customer Relationship Management Sports Analytics Sports Marketing Fandom
Dave Lunt
Associate Professor of History · Southern Utah University
History expert, specializing in ancient Greece, ancient Greek athletics, and the history of the olympic games
History of Athletics Sports and Religion Sports in Ancient Greece Ancient Greece Sports History
Patricia Mokhtarian
Professor, Civil Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Patricia Mokhtarian has specialized in the application of quantitative methods to the study of travel behavior for more than 30 years.
Commuters' Responses to Congestion or to System Disruptions The Need to Travel for Its Own Sake Impacts of Land Use on Travel Impacts of Telecommunication on Travel Multitasking Attitudes and Behavior During Travel
Michael Mower
Executive Director of SUU Aviation / Chief Flight Instructor / FAA Designated Pilot Examiner · Southern Utah University
Specializes in pilot training, FAA regulations, advanced/aerobatic helicopter flight, aviation safety, search and rescue, and lobbying
Aviation Education Helicopter Flight Helicopter Aerobatic Flight FAA Regulations Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC)
Peter Ricci, Ed.D.
Clinical Associate Professor and Director · Florida Atlantic University
Peter Ricci is an expert in food service, lodging, incentive travel, and destination marketing.
Casinos & Gaming Travel and Tourism Hotel Guest Services Hospitality Marketing
Mitchell Schare
Professor of Psychology · Hofstra University
Professor of Psychology and Director of the Phobia & Trauma Clinic
Virtual Reality Exposure to treat PTSD, Fear of Flying, Public Speaking, and Other Phobias Substance Abuse Disorders Psychology Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Anxiety Disorders
Maurice Suckling
Assistant Professor, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Writer and historian specializing in narrative for video games and board game design.
Game Design & Development Board Games Narrative and Dialogue in Video Games Videogame Design History of Games
John Sweeney, M.Ed.
Distinguished Professor, Head of Advertising Specialization, Director of Sports Communication Program · UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media
A national expert on marketing, advertising and sports marketing, Sweeney has worked with more than 40 national brands.
Branding Sports Business Creative Advertising Sports Journalism Sports
Kirk Wakefield, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Edwin W. Streetman Professor of Retail Marketing · Baylor University
Dr. Wakefield is the Edwin W. Streetman Professor of Retail Marketing at Baylor's Hankamer School of Business.
Sports Marketing Sports Branding Sports Psychology Team Sports Marketing Entertainment Marketing
Kari Watkins
Associate Professor, Civil Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Kari Watkins' research interests revolve around multi-modal transportation planning and the use of technology in transportation.
Complete Streets Design Traveler Information Transportation Planning Smart Cities Sustainable Communities