People Experts

Amanda Paluch

Assistant Professor of KinesiologyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Amanda Paluch is a physical activity epidemiologist and kinesiologist with a focus on advancing the measurement of physical activity.

Louisa Taylor

Director Refugee 613

Director at Refugee 613

Eva Buckner

Assistant Professor | State Extension SpecialistUniversity of Florida

Eva Buckner researches mosquitoes and mosquito control efforts.

Erin Baker

Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Faculty Director of the Energy Transition InstituteUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Erin Baker informs policymakers on energy technology in the face of climate change.

Kathryn Rudloff

Executive Director | weVENTURE Women's Business CenterFlorida Tech

Kathryn Rudloff is an experienced operations professional skilled in coalition building and advocacy with a focus on women-owned businesses.

Tim Derdenger

Associate Professor of Marketing and StrategyCarnegie Mellon University

Lisa Lefler

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Lisa Lefler’s Research Focuses on Native Health and Indigenous Knowledge in American Indian Communities

Shannan Baker, Ph.D.

Senior Associate for Contemporary Worship ProgramsBaylor University

Endeavors to find ways to connect contemporary worship research with the practice of the church.

Paul Fischbeck

Professor - EmeritusCarnegie Mellon University

Paul Fischbeck's research focuses on the quantification and communication of uncertainty.

Karen Lightman

Executive Director, Metro21Carnegie Mellon University

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