conducting Experts

Kyle Davis

Assistant Professor, Geography and Spacial SciencesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Davis' work focuses on food systems, water sustainability, and global environmental change.

Charles Burke

President & CEOFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Charles Burke champions the intersection of art, culture and nature to build healthy communities—a philosophy he embodies at Meijer Gardens.

Bree Akesson

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social WorkWilfrid Laurier University

Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University who conducts research with children and families affected by war and global social work

Baratunde A. Cola

Associate Professor, Mechanical EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

Dr. Cola brings science to energy and thermal management solutions.

Eric Layland

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Layland bridges LGBTQ+ developmental research to community impact.

Tania Fleischer

Senior Lecturer of Instrumentation and Senior Recital/Project, Applied Instructor of Piano, & Director of Mixed Chamber EnsemblesLoyola Marymount University

Senior Lecturer of Instrumentation and Senior Recital/Project, Applied Instructor of Piano, & Director of Mixed Chamber Ensembles

Thomas Missimer, Ph.D., P.G.

Professor EmeritusFlorida Gulf Coast University

Thomas Missimer conducts research into groundwater, sedimentary geology, water resources management, and geochemistry.

Connie Hubbell

Founder and PresidentThe Hubbell Group Inc.

Hubbell has advised numerous public and private sector companies as well as governmental entities

Michael Prietula

Professor Emeritus in Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Noam Lupu

Professor of Political ScienceVanderbilt University

Expert in political behavior, partisanship and political parties, class and inequality, representation, and legacies of violence.