excellence Experts

Hermann Fritz

Professor, Civil & Environmental EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

Hermann Fritz's research centers on fluid dynamic aspects of natural hazards such as tsunamis, hurricane storm surges and landslides.

Brenda Sims Blackwell

Department Chair, Criminal Justice & CriminologyGeorgia Southern University

Brenda Sims Blackwells' work focuses on how gender can influence crimes and the legal and social issues that arise from it.

Kristin Baird

CEOBaird Group

Healthcare's customer service guru who ignites passion for the patient experience.

Krista LaRiviere

Cofounder & CEOgShift Labs

Shift your web presence into high gear with gShift Labs experienced entrepreneur, who is shifting the way people think about and perform SEO

Lauren Fournier

Creative Director, Writer, Curator, Consultant, ResearcherMiddlebrook Prize Winners

Marielaina Perrone DDS

Family, Implant & Cosmetic Dentist | Henderson, NVMarielaina Perrone DDS

Marielaina Perrone, DDS is a family, implant & cosmetic dentist in Henderson, NV specializing in natural-looking smiles.

Carlos Paz-Soldan

CEO & FounderTenet Computer Group Inc.

Combines business and technology expertise.

Roderick L. Carey

Associate Professor, Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Carey's research serves to make sense of the school experiences of black and Latino adolescent boys and young men in urban contexts.

Linda Mullen

Associate ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Linda Mullen's research interests are in the area of consumer behavior, white collar crime, pedagogy, and sales

Teresa Waters, PhD

Dean, School of Public HealthAugusta University

Dr. Teresa Waters' research focuses on applying economic tools to the delivery and financing of healthcare.