future Experts

Michael Prietula

Professor Emeritus in Information Systems & Operations ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Christin Munsch, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of SociologyUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Munsch's research focuses on gender roles and family “breadwinners."

Ken Greenberg

PrincipalGreenberg Consultants Inc.

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Jonathan Gilligan

Professor of Earth and Environmental SciencesVanderbilt University

Expert on the impact of human behavior and public policy on climate, with a focus on how small changes add up to make big differences.

Greg Verdino

Founder & CEOVERDINO LLC

Seasoned marketing advisor to 49 of the Fortune 500. Leading thinker on marketing strategy & innovation.

Dr Lola Canamero

Reader in Adaptive Systems and Head of the Embodied Emotion Cognition and (inter-) action LabUniversity of Hertfordshire

Lola’s work explores the emotions between humans and robots, particularly when robots are used to provide therapy or learning opportunities.

Angela Bradbery

ChairUniversity of Florida

Angela Bradbery has over 30 years experience practicing and studying activism and public interest communications.

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.

Whitney Battle-Baptiste

Professor of Anthropology / Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois CenterUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Whitney Battle-Baptiste is a historical archaeologist whose research intersects with Black Studies and history.

Amanda J. Crawford

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Crawford is a veteran political reporter, literary journalist, and expert in journalism ethics and misinformation.