Christina Heckman, PhD

Associate Professor of English · Augusta University

Professor Heckman focuses on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, history of English language and Anglo-Saxon and middle English literature.

Anglo-Saxon and Middle English Literature Works of J.R.R. Tolkien History of English Language

Robert T. Fahey, Ph.D.

George F. Cloutier Professor in Forestry · University of Connecticut

Robert Fahey is interested in understanding linkages between the composition, structure, and functioning of forest ecosystems.

Forestry Natural Resources Forest Ecology Forest Ecosystems

Dr Cheryl Allsop

Senior Lecturer in Criminology · University of South Wales

She researches cold cases including unsolved murders, sexual violence and missing people, with interest in police investigation processes.

Unidentified Found Remains Cold Case Reviews Missing Persons No Body Murders

Bree Akesson

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work · Wilfrid Laurier University

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

Refugee and Human Rights Issues War and Violence Children and Families Social Work Social Work Education

Mary-Kate Lizotte, PhD

Professor of Political Science · Augusta University

Lizotte is an expert in public opinion and is an expert in gender in politics and voting.

Gender Differences in Effect of Attractiveness on Political Candidacy‎ Race and Politics Gender Differences in Political Interests Gender Differences in Public Opinion

Sarah A. Schnitker, Ph.D.

Professor, Psychology & Neuroscience · Baylor University

Leading researcher on the study of patience & gratitude and religion's role in virtue development in adolescents & emerging adults.

Spirituality and Gratitude Positive Psychology Religious Motivation & Development

Jeremy Waisome

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Jeremy Waisome researches critical mentorship and self-efficacy in engineering education and broadening participation in STEM+C.

Problem-Solving Self-Efficacy Mentorship Broadening Participation

Michael Sacks

Professor in the Practice of Organization & Management, Goizueta Business School; Professor of Sociology (by courtesy), Emory College of Arts & Sciences; Faculty Director, Woodruff Leadership Academy, Woodruff Health Sciences Center · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Leadership Development Organizational Culture and Firm Performance Organizational Change Strategic Alignment Strategic Planning

Anand Swaminathan

Roberto C. Goizueta Chair of Organization & Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Organizational theory and strategy People Analytics Interorganizational and social networks Industry evolution Small-firm strategies

Michael Prietula

Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Human decision making AI-Human Collaboration UX Design‎ AI Ethics Computational Modeling of Individuals and Groups

Geno Church

Word of Mouth Inspiration Officer · Brains on Fire

No passion, no conversation. No conversation, no word of mouth. No word of mouth, no successful business.

Word of Mouth Marketing Content Strategy Social Media Strategies Creative Direction Marketing Strategy

Layla A. Karst

Associate Professor of Liturgical Theology · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Theological Studies | Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Biplab Datta, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Health Management, Economics, and Policy · Augusta University

Dr. Datta’s research explores the niche areas in the junction of public health and economics.

Global Health Health Economics Non-Communicable Diseases Healthcare Financing Socioeconomic Determinants of Health

Nirinjan Kaur Khalsa-Baker

Senior Instructor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Sikh Studies Yoga Studies Jain Studies Indian Philosophy Cultural Studies

Maya Wilson-Sanchez

Curator, Writer, and Researcher · C Magazine, OCAD University

Maya Wilson-Sanchez is a curator and writer based in Toronto.

Curatorial Studies Performance Art Indigenous Art Art History Visual and Critical Studies

Dexter Gabriel, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of History · University of Connecticut

Dexter Gabriel's research interests include the history of slavery, resistance, and freedom in the Black Atlantic.

Abolition and Emancipation Slavery in Popular Culture Slavery Black Atlantic

Thomas Kostigen

Bestselling author · Thomas Kostigen

Celebrity Collaboration / Climate / Sustainable Food

Collaboration and New Ways of Working Journalism Environment Climate Business

Kelli R. Brown

Chancellor · Western Carolina University

Kelli R. Brown is the chancellor of Western Carolina University, serving more than 11,000 students with a wide range of bachelor’s degrees.

Institutional Planning Community Engagement Leadership Higher Education Management

Matt Barton

Professor of Communication, Department Chair · Southern Utah University

Specializing in rhetoric and persuasion in public discourse, communication theory, and critical thinking

Communication Theories Professional Writing and Presentations Public Discourse Teaching Communication Theory Conflict and Communication in Relationships

Nicolas Rosenthal

Professor of History · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

American History Indian History Environmental History 20th Century U.S. History History