Benjamin Johnson

Associate Professor/Director · University of Florida

Benjamin Johnson’s research focuses on the social psychology of media use including how people construct their media routines and habits.

Entertainment Confirmation Bias Storytelling Sponsorship Influencers

Stephen Farnsworth

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Farnsworth has spent decades researching how media and politics intersect. Check out his website at stephenfarnsworth.net.

American Elections American Government The American Presidency Internet Politics Mass Media and Politics

Melanie Moussa-Elaraby

Empowerment Speaker and Consultant · Melanie Moussa-Elaraby Empowerment Speaker and Consultant

A dynamic and proactive Empowerment Speaker and Consultant who specializes in the complex issues of domestic violence and abuse.

Domestic Violence and Abuse Victim/ Survivor Empowerment Strategies Motivational Strategies for Victims and Survivors

Professor Jane South

Professor · Leeds Beckett University

Jane South is Professor of Healthy Communities working in the field of community engagement and public health.

Volunteering Community Health Public Health Health Health Promotion

Amanda Bullough (Workman)

Professor of Management & Global Leadership, Co-Founder & Research Director of Women’s Leadership Initiative, GLOBE 2020 Principal Co-Investigator · University of Delaware

Prof. Bullough's expertise spans global and women’s leadership and entrepreneurship, societal culture, and organizational behavior.

Adverse Environments International Business Women's Leadership Societal Culture Global Leadership

Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

Food Pantries School Food SNAP School Food Options Nutrition

Alina Ball

Associate Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

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

Corporate Law Transactional Lawyering Community Lawyering Clinical Education Critical Race Theory

Jennifer Watling Neal

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Jennifer Watling Neal researches how social networks can be leveraged to improve K-12 educational contexts

Social Development Dissemination and Implementation Psychology K-12 Education Social Networks

Amelia Kiddle

Associate Professor, Department of History · University of Calgary

Dr. Kiddle is Associate Professor of Spanish American history and the Coordinator of Latin American Studies at the University of Calgary.

Spanish American History Latin America Mexican History

Heather McCauley

Assistant Professor · Michigan State University

Heather McCauley is an expert in the prevention of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and reproductive coercion.

Sexual Violence Gender and Sexuality Intimate Partner Violence LGBTQ Studies Public Health

Monique Fluker

Vice President/Speaker · Born II Win, LLC

Speaker on how to take life changing challenges and use it to your advantage to WIN.

Meca Williams-Johnson

Professor · Georgia Southern University

Meca R. Williams-Johnson's mixed methods research emphasis explores student motivation, emotions, teaching and learning.

Black Feminist Theory African-American Education Qualitative Research Design Teacher Efficacy Parental Involvement

Paul Loeb

Founder · The Campus Election Engagement Project

Author and lecturer on civic engagement

Citizen Activism Community Involvement Political Hope Students Youth Involvement

Thomas Felke, Ph.D., M.S.W.

Expert in social issues and social justice · Florida Gulf Coast University

Thomas Felke researches social issues such as food insecurity and affordable housing.

Geographic Information Systems (Gis) Affordable Housing Needs of Older Adults food insecurity Poverty

Audrey Kurth Cronin

Trustees Professor of Security and Technology Director, Carnegie Mellon Institute for Security and Technology · Carnegie Mellon University

Audrey Kurth Cronin's research explores how governments and private actors use accessible technologies.

National and International Security Technology and Security Innovation Terrorism

RJ Hodges

President/Speaker · Born II Win, LLC

Learn to THINK your way in or out of ANY situation. You have the answer, let me show you how to unlock it.

Taking Initiative The Mindset of Success. Increase Employee Productivity Vision Beyond Sight: Perception is All About What You Focus On. Perspectives

Jocelyn Thorpe

Associate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies Program · University of Manitoba

Professor Thorpe explores the history and legacies of colonialism in the Canadian context

Critical Race Theory Feminism Environmental Studies Colonialism Social Inequality

Carolyn Thomas

Speaker, Blogger · Heart Sisters

Carolyn Thomas is an expert on women, heart disease, and the patient experience.

Women's Health Public Speaking Media Relations Patient Advocacy Patient Safety

Dexter Gabriel, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of History · University of Connecticut

Dexter Gabriel's research interests include the history of slavery, resistance, and freedom in the Black Atlantic.

Abolition and Emancipation Slavery in Popular Culture Slavery Black Atlantic

Valerie Smaldone

Award winning top rated media personality · Valerie Smaldone Media Worldwide

Sought after speaker on media, women's issues and personal growth; Corporate trainer and presenter

Life in Media Women and Entrepreneurship Dealing With Traumatic Illness How to Become A Media Personality Interviewing Skills