the environment Experts

Dennis D’Amico, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Animal Science Food SafetyUniversity of Connecticut

Dennis D'Amico's research and outreach efforts focus on improving the safety and quality of milk and value-added dairy products.

Tom Ashcraft

Distinguished Professor of Visual ArtWestern Carolina University

For more than 30 years, Tom Ashcraft has navigated his inquiry based practice, combining object making and community engagement.

Preston Green, J.D., Ed.D.

John and Maria Neag Professor of Urban EducationUniversity of Connecticut

Professor focused on charter school regulation and industry oversight.

Tom Seng

Assistant Professor of Professional PracticeTexas Christian University

Professor Seng, whose focus is on energy finance, has more than 30 years of experience in the natural gas industry.

Jennifer Roberts

Co-Author Of Power Up and Digital Lead TeacherPoint Loma High School

Linking Literacy and Technology for Teachers and Students

Carol Kendra

Chief Operating OfficerFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Carol is a cultural destination strategist and nonprofit executive who transforms mission-driven organizations into world-class attractions.

Ella F. Washington

Professor in the Practice of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Lynette Young

FounderPurple Stripe Productions

Social & Marketing Technology ★ Business Entrepreneur Empowerment

Davide Zori, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of History and ArchaeologyBaylor University

Medieval archaeologist specializing in Viking expansion into the North Atlantic and 8th-12th century Italian population movements

Bruce Compas

Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Training, and Director of Psychology at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterVanderbilt University

An expert on how stress affects the physical and mental health of children and families, and the power of coping and preventative measures.