values Experts

Heather Battaly, Ph.D.

Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Battaly works in epistemology and ethics, with a focus epistemic virtue.

Charles Yarish, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary BiologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management, and commercial uses for seaweed for food, nutraceuticals, and biofuels.

Marina Cooley

Assistant Professor in the Practice of MarketingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Timothy J. Shaffer

Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Chair of Civil DiscourseUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Shaffer studies the advancement of democratic practices by focusing on the role of civic professionals in institutional settings.

Amit Kumar

Assistant Professor of MarketingUniversity of Delaware

Professor Kumar’s research focuses on the scientific study of happiness.

Jon Doering

Assistant ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Doering has more than 15 years of experience in the aquatic toxicology of anthropogenic chemicals.

Lauren Finegan

Research Scientist / EngineerMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Lauren Finegan promotes evidence-informed policy through outreach with public and private stakeholders.

Morton Schapiro

PresidentNorthwestern University

Named the 16th president of Northwestern University with an extensive background in economics

Yanping Ma

Professor of Mathematics, Statistics, and Data ScienceLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Brian LaPointe, Ph.D.

Research Professor at FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic InstituteFlorida Atlantic University

Brian Lapointe’s research interests include algal physiology and biochemistry, marine bioinvasions and marine conservation.