Governance Experts

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.

Addiction and mental health counselingAlcoholismSubstance Abuse and AddictionTeen AddictionDrug Abuse

Steven Caplan

Lecturer of Communication StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Strategic communications executive & crisis management expert with 25+ years at the intersection of media, politics & public affairs

Deborah Bolnick, Ph.D.

ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Bolnick is an expert on genetic ancestry testing and how sociopolitical forces & history shape human genomic diversity.

Native American Genetic HistoriesHuman BiodiversityGenetic Ancestry TestingAnthropologyAncient DNA

Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.

Director, Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, and Professor, Social Work & Human RightsUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.

U.S. Resettlement of RefugeesAsylum SeekersWomen's RightsChildren's RightsMigrant Children

Liette Vasseur

Professor and UNESCO ChairBrock University

Working in Environmental sustainability, mainly sustainable agriculture and conservation

Plant biologistPest managementEcosystem ManagementEcosystem servicesConservation Biology

Anne Arendt, Ed.D

Associate DeanUtah Valley University

Arendt is an expert in technology management, database integration and information systems

Information SystemsDatabase IntegrationTechnology Management

Linda Godel

Partner, Business Law GroupTorkin Manes LLP

Extensive experience advising charities and not-for-profit organizations — Chair of the firm’s Not-for-Profit & Charities Law Practice Group

Directors' Duties of Not For Profits and CharitiesMergers of Not For Profit and CharitiesGovernance of Not for Profits and CharitiesCharitiesNot for Profits