Policy Experts

Brian Gendreau

Clinical ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Brian Gendreau is a specialist in emerging markets, international economics, and finance.

Lauren Finegan

Research Scientist / EngineerMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

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

Landon Frim, Ph.D.

Expert in politics, philosophy, ethics, and religionFlorida Gulf Coast University

Melissa Martinez

Assistant Professor of Political Science and International AffairsUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Martinez is an expert on human rights, criminal organizations and post-conflict societies in Mexico and Central America.

Erin Baker

Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Faculty Director of the Energy Transition InstituteUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Erin Baker informs policymakers on energy technology in the face of climate change.

Todd Royal

AuthorArchway Publishing

To educate the public to be more energy literate.

Jula Hughes

DeanLakehead University

Professor Hughes researches in the areas of criminal law, comparative constitutional law and judicial ethics

Maury Nation

Associate Professor, Core Faculty, Human Development CounselingVanderbilt University

An expert in restorative justice, suspensions, equity for students of color and restorative discipline practices.

Krystyn Moon

Professor, History and American StudiesUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Moon is an expert on Northern Virginia history, with a focus on African American and immigrant communities.

Sharon Austin

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

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