Coronavirus Experts

Joseph E. Trainor

Interim Dean and Professor, Biden School of Public Policy & AdministrationUniversity of Delaware

Can discuss behavioral responses to disasters, including household risk management and decision making about warnings and evacuation orders.

Vladlena Benson

Professor of Cybersecurity ManagementAston University

Professor Benson is an industry-recognised expert in cybersecurity management and governance.

Sarah DeYoung

Associate Professor, Sociology & Criminal JusticeUniversity of Delaware

Prof. DeYoung's expertise is in maternal and child health in crisis and disaster settings, with a focus on infant feeding in emergencies.

Paige Marta Skiba

Professor of Law and Professor of EconomicsVanderbilt University

Expert in behavioral economics, including causes and consequences of borrowing on high-interest credit.

Sheryl F. Kline

Professor, HospitalityUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Kline's research focuses on organizational behavior and training in the hospitality, meeting and event industry.

Dr Ahmad Beltagui

Associate Professor of Service Operations and Innovation ManagementAston University

Dr Beltagui has expertise in design-led management, service business model innovation and industry transition.

Gregory DeFreitas

Professor of Economics, Director of the Center for the Study of Labor and DemocracyHofstra University

Prof. DeFreitas is an expert on labor studies.

Joan Pirrung, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC

President of Union HospitalChristianaCare

Joan Pirrung is the interim president at ChristianaCare’s Union Hospital.

Thomas Smith

Professor in the Practice of Finance; Academic Director, Master of FinanceEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Peter Ricci, Ed.D.

Clinical Professor and DirectorFlorida Atlantic University

Peter Ricci is an expert in food service, lodging, incentive travel, and destination marketing.