Randy Blakely, Ph.D.
Executive Director, FAU Brain Institute & Professor, Biomedical Science · Florida Atlantic University
Randy Blakely is an expert in molecular neuroscience, focusing on how diseases and drugs impact the function of brain synapses and circuits.
Medications Brain Neuroscience Brain Disease Synapse
Greg Garrett, Ph.D.
Carole Ann McDaniel Hanks Chair of Literature and Culture, Department of English · Baylor University
Theologian & cultural critic, exploring the intersections between film & popular culture, literature, religion & politics
Religion and Racism Popular Culture and Society Grief and Suffering
Hannah Burrack
Professor · Michigan State University
Hannah Burrack is an applied ecologist with a focus on integrated pest management (IPM) in specialty crops.
Integrated Pest Management Invasive Species Biology Insect Monitoring Insect Host Choice Insect-Plant Interactions
Jennifer Lewis-Botica
Archaeologist, Principal · Kleanza Consulting Ltd.
Pacific northwest archaeologist specializing in cultural resource management. Passionate about community engagement and Indigenous heritage.
Archaeological Research Archaeological Survey archaeological ethics Heritage heritage ethics
Diana Limón
Visiting Assistant Professor, Academic Program Director of Education Specialist Program · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Special Education Bilingual Education Leadership Public Education English Learners with Special Needs
Jerusha Conner, PhD
Professor of Education; Program Coordinator, Graduate Education | Department of Education and Counseling · Villanova University
Jerusha Conner, PhD, is an expert on student engagement, student voice, youth activism and education policy.
Student Engagement Student Voice Youth Activism Urban Education Education Policy
Elizabeth McRae
Associate Professor · Western Carolina University
Elizabeth McRae’s teaching and research interests include the intersection of race, gender and politics in America and in the modern South.
American History American South Race and Politics Gender and Politics Modern South
Roderick L. Carey
Assistant Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Carey's research serves to make sense of the school experiences of black and Latino adolescent boys and young men in urban contexts.
Teacher Education Post-Secondary Education Developmental Psychology African American Education Latino Education
Claire Smrekar
Associate Professor of Leadership, Policy and Organizations · Vanderbilt University
An expert who studies K-12 school choice, charters, magnet schools, vouchers, private schools and segregation.
Education Policy Desegregation Charter School Education Demographic trends in schools School Choice
Elliott Silverstein
Director, Government Relations, Insurance · CAA Club Group
Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.
Government Relations & Public Affairs Issues Management Legislation Policy Analysis Strategic Advocacy
Victoria Graf
Professor Emeritus · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Teacher Education Catholic Inclusion Bilingual/Multicultural Special Education School Reform
Aashish Kumar
Professor of Radio, Television, Film · Hofstra University
Prof. Kumar is a social action scholar and a documentary filmmaker.
Filmmaking democratic discourse Civic Engagement grassroots advocacy
Tomeka Robinson
Senior Associate Dean, Professor of Writing Studies and Rhetoric · Hofstra University
Dr. Robinson is an expert on effective public debate as well as health communication. She directs Hofstra's award-winning forensics team.
Public/Social Advocacy Rhetoric Health Communications Argumentation and Debate Intercultural Communication
Preston Green, J.D., Ed.D.
John and Maria Neag Professor of Urban Education · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on charter school regulation and industry oversight.
School Choice Educational Equity Industry Oversight Charter School Regulation Educational Leadership
Jason Grissom
Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Public Policy and Education · Vanderbilt University
An expert in K-12 leadership and policy and the impacts of school and district leaders on teacher and student outcomes.
Teacher effectiveness School Boards K-12 Administration Education Policy and Leadership teacher pay
Eric Freedman
Professor of Law · Hofstra University
Professor Freedman focuses on constitutional law and history, as well as the death penalty and habeas corpus
Constitutional Law First Amendment Law Death Penalty
Emile Lester
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Lester is an expert in church and state issues, especially controversies surrounding teaching religion in schools.
American Constitutional Law Church and State Issues Teaching Religion in Schools Minority Religious Groups Political Philosophy
Sarah Reckhow
Assistant Professor of Political Science · Michigan State University
Sarah Reckhow is an expert on education policy, urban and state politics, and philanthropy and nonprofits in public policy.
Philanthropy Racial Politics State Politics Education Policy Every Student Suceeds Act
Kari Sampsel
Medical Director, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program, Attending Staff Emergency Physician · The Ottawa Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine & University of Ottawa
Emergency Medicine, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Clinician, Educator and Advocate
Emergency Medicine Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Intimate Partner Violence Sexual Assault Awareness
Aaron Kupchik
Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice · University of Delaware
Professor Kupchik studies school policing, school punishment, and racial inequality.
Policing and Punishment of Youth in Communities School Discipline and Punishment School Policing School Safety Racial Inequality in Education