Policy Experts

Gina Rippon

Professor Emeritus of Cognitive NeuroimagingAston University

Professor Rippon uses brain-imaging techniques to study sex/gender issues in neurotypical and autistic populations.

Marsha Lovett

Teaching Professor and Vice ProvostCarnegie Mellon University

Lovett and team help instructors apply learning science and educational technology to create effective courses (in-person + online).

Mike Byers

Vice Chancellor of Administration and FinanceWestern Carolina University

Annette Bergeron, P.Eng., MBA, FEC

Corporate DirectorElectrical Safety Authority, Engineers Canada / Ingénieurs Canada

Experience in speaking & media on topics of women in STEM, women on boards, engineering regulation, advocacy, governance, policy, education

Randall Curren

Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Rochester

Randall Curren is an ethicist who works across the boundaries of moral, political, legal, environmental, and educational philosophy.

Ryan Vogel, J.D., LL.M.

Director, Center for National Security StudiesUtah Valley University

Vogel is an expert in national security, intelligence, law of war, and international relations

Jon Eckert, Ed.D.

Copple Endowed Chair in Educational Leadership | Executive Director, Baylor Center for School LeadershipBaylor University

Researches collective leadership, teaching effectiveness, evaluation and compensation to enhance effectiveness and science education.

Charles Knapp

The Honorable Raymond L. Sullivan Professor of LawUC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: knappch@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4668 / Office M204-198

Daniel Silke

DirectorPolitical Futures Consultancy

Acclaimed presenter of outstanding keynotes on Global Future Trends for corporates, conferences & conventions around the world.

Lisa Kahn

Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Social SciencesUniversity of Rochester

Kahn's research focuses on labor economics with interests in organizations and education