People Experts

Dr Tahmineh Tayebi

Senior Lecturer in Forensic LinguisticsAston University

Dr Tayebi is interested in online offensive and abusive language and similar phenomena, such as cyberbullying, hate speech and online harm.

Jeremy Pressman, Ph.D.

Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Pressman specializes in the Arab-Israeli peace process, US foreign policy, and the scope of political protests in the United States.

Sheri Atwater

ProfessorLoyola Marymount University

Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology

Gio Iacono, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Iacono's research interests include LGBTQIA+ youth mental health, youth resilience, diversity and inclusion in social work education.

Raymond Tucker

Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Tucker’s research is in the area of suicide prevention.

Wesley Meares

Professor of Public Administration | Director Master of Public AdministrationAugusta University

Academic and consultant specializing in the evaluation of neighborhood design, economic development, and community revitalization

Jill Perry-Smith

Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

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.

Christopher A. Cooper

Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs and Director of the Haire Institute for Public PolicyWestern Carolina University

Christopher A. Cooper's research is on N.C. politics, southern politics, political behavior and behavioral public administration.

J. Marshall Shepherd

Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor and Director, Atmospheric Sciences Program | Associate DeanUGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences

A leading International expert on weather and climate frequently called upon by the White House, Congress, and national media.