development Experts

Alexandra Noël

Associate Professor and Director of Inhalation LaboratoryLouisiana State University

Dr. Noël's research focuses on the production and characterization of aerosols, as well as inhalation and developmental toxicology.

Kathryn L. Humphreys

Associate Professor of Psychology and Human DevelopmentVanderbilt University

A clinical psychologist with expertise in infant mental health.

Andrew Finch

Associate Professor of the Practice, Department of Human and Organizational Development; Core Faculty, Human Development CounselingVanderbilt University

An expert who specializes in recovery high schools, substance use disorders, teen addiction and school counseling.

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 CenterEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Laura J. Burton, Ph.D.

Department Head, Educational LeadershipUniversity of Connecticut

Professor focused on management in sports organizations and how gender stereotypes affect women working in athletics.

Oliver Yao

Dean of Lerner College, Professor of MISUniversity of Delaware

A recognized scholar in information systems and operations management

Constance Steinkuehler

Professor of InformaticsUC Irvine

Constance Steinkuehler researches the cognitive and social aspects of multiplayer online videogames and esports.

Phil Poekert

Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Phil Poekert leads the Lastinger Center for Learning to educational innovations through partnerships, research and development.

Alina Ball

Associate Professor of LawUC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: balla@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8852 / Office 300-100

Carolyn Viviano

Associate Professor of BiologyLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering