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Elizabeth McRae

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Elizabeth McRae’s teaching and research interests include the intersection of race, gender and politics in America and in the modern South.

Kelly Shannon, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Executive Director, Center for Peace, Justice, & Human Rights (PJHR)Florida Atlantic University

Kelly Shannon, Ph.D., specializes in the history of U.S. foreign relations with the Islamic world and women's human rights.

Lorenza Beati

Curator of the U.S. National Tick Collection, Associate ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Lorenza Beati's research focuses on the study of the taxonomy, evolutionary relationships, and population genetics of arthropods.

Steve LaWarre

Senior Vice PresidentFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Steve LaWarre's leadership and passion for botanical excellence help shape Meijer Gardens' stunning landscapes and operational success.

Bruce Armitage

Professor and Co-DirectorCarnegie Mellon University

Bruce Armitage’s current research interests include the use of PNA for sequence-specific recognition of DNA and RNA.

David C. Virtue

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

David C. Virtue is the Taft B. Botner Distinguished Professor of Middle Grades Education in the School of Teaching and Learning.

Lorynn Divita, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Apparel Design and MerchandisingBaylor University

Leading fashion researcher who focuses on fashion forecasting, trend contagion & textile, apparel & retail industry topics

Josh Spizman, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, Faculty and Academic Programs, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Jessica Smith Schwind

Assistant Professor of EpidemiologyGeorgia Southern University

Jessica Smith Schwind researches emerging infectious diseases in global health settings

Wendy Smith

Professor, ManagementUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Smith's research focuses on strategic paradoxes – how leaders and senior teams effectively respond to contradictory agendas.