community Experts

Tony Smith

Professor of Political Science and LawUC Irvine

Tony Smith’s knowledge of politics includes Constitutional Law, the U.S. Supreme Court and election law.

Jeff Karp

ProfessorBrigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School

Dr. Jeff Karp is a leading researcher in the fields of drug delivery, medical devices, stem cell therapeutics, and tissue adhesives.

Vincent Lloyd, PhD

Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies | College of Liberal Arts and StudiesVillanova University

Vincent Lloyd, PhD, researches issues and trends related to religion in politics and race, and how these areas affect social change.

Ohad Gil

Founder and Managing Partner, Brightman-Gil Real Estate Investment Management; Adjunct Faculty, Real Estate LawEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Real estate investment executive and adjunct faculty specializing in acquisitions, asset management and real estate law.

Charmion B. Rush

Associate Professor of Inclusive and Special EducationWestern Carolina University

Charmion Rush's areas of research include culture relevant pedagogy, disproportionate representation, implicit bias and literacy practices.

Patricia Bradley, PhD

Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence; Professor of Nursing | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Patricia K. Bradley, PhD, RN, FAAN is a leading expert in psychiatric mental health nursing and disparities in cancer outcomes.

Adriana Lacy

Lecturer of JournalismLoyola Marymount University

Jan Lacina

Bezos Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Education | Interim Director of Starpoint and KinderFrogs SchoolsTexas Christian University

Dr. Lacina's teaching and research interests focus on literacy leadership, children's literature, and early childhood teacher preparation.

Mark Seifert

Partner, Washington, D.C.Brunswick Group

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

Richard Arum

Professor of Education and SociologyUC Irvine

Richard Arum's research is focused on education, social stratification and formal organizations.