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Manuel N. Ponce, Jr.

Clinical Professor & Director, Institute for School Leadership and Administration (ISLA)Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Charles Burke

President & CEOFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Charles Burke champions the intersection of art, culture and nature to build healthy communities—a philosophy he embodies at Meijer Gardens.

Shawn Howton, PhD

Faculty Director, The Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate; Professor of Finance | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Shawn Howton, PhD, is an expert in commercial real estate.

Sophie Bjork-James

Assistant Professor of the Practice in AnthropologyVanderbilt University

Expert on the U.S.-based religious right and the white nationalist movement, particularly online communities.

Anand Swaminathan

Roberto C. Goizueta Chair of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Sandra M. Chafouleas

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Educational PsychologyUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Chafouleas is an expert on whole child, school mental health, behavioral assessment, and K12 tiered systems of support.

Rex Caffey

Professor | Director of Marine Extension, Louisiana Sea GrantLouisiana State University

Dr. Caffey conducts research related to the economic and policy challenges of fisheries and coastal wetlands in the Gulf of Mexico region.

Jennifer M. Ramos

Professor of Political Science and International Relations and Director of Global Learning, Office of International Programs and PartnershipsLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Lisa Holle, Pharm.D., BCOP, FHOPA

Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy PracticeUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Holle’s clinical research focuses on medical marijuana, oral cancer therapy management, and impact of clinical pharmacy services

Sharon Austin

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Sharon Wright Austin’s teaching and research interests are in American government, urban politics and African American politics.