college Experts

Sara Mednick

Professor of Cognitive SciencesUC Irvine

Sara Mednick is an expert in memory consolidation, sleep, aging and brain stimulation and author of “The Power of the Downstate.”

Judy Helm Wright

Author and SpeakerArtichoke Press LLC

Enthusiastic keynote and conference speaker on RESILIENCE and being a Bounce-Back person. Brings scientific study and life examples of the p

Pamela Gilbert

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Pamela Gilbert’s current work focuses on the history of the body, medicine and literature in the 19th century.

Chad Ray, MD

Interim Section Chief, Associate ProfessorAugusta University

His interests include maternal mortality & global women's health initiatives. He also provides insight into COVID-19's impact on pregnancy.

Alexander W. Diones

Instructor of Political ScienceLoyola Marymount University

Ronald Rash

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Ron Rash is the author of the 2009 PEN/Faulkner finalist and New York Times bestseller Serena and Above the Waterfall.

Michele Pedicone, DHS, MSRC, RRT, RRT-NPS, FAARC

Associate Professor in College of Allied Health SciencesAugusta University

Michele Pedicone is an expert registered respiratory care professional with more than 19 years of respiratory care experience.

Lynn Adler

Professor of BiologyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Lynn Adler examines the interaction between flowers, pollinators and pathogens.

Ashley Panichelli, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Director of Complex Primary Care and Community MedicineChristianaCare

Dr. Ashley Panichelli is the assistant clinical director of Complex Primary Care and Community Medicine at ChristianaCare.

Bethany Lacina

Associate Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Rochester

Bethany Lacina is an expert in civil and ethnic conflict.