Mark Caleb Smith, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science · Cedarville University
Dr. Smith is an expert in American politics, campaigns & elections, and constitutional law.
Constitutional Law Presidential Politics Presidential Campaigns
Bonnie Brayton
National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada
Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements
Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education
Trimiko Melancon
Professor of African American and African Studies · Michigan State University
Trimiko Melancon is an expert on race, gender, black feminist and sexualities studies.
Black German Studies African American Studies Black Feminism African Studies
Amira Elghawaby
Communications Director · The National Council of Canadian Muslims
Amira Elghawaby leads the NCCM’s media relations, public engagement and strategic communications.
Ethnic Media & Diversity Anti-discrimination Civic Engagement Human Rights Civil Rights
Simon Tam
Author | Musician | Activist · The Slants Foundation
13-time TEDx speaker & performer, and storyteller who focuses on anti-Asian racism. Founder/bassist of The Slants and The Slants Foundation.
Racism in American Music Anti-Asian Racism Marketing Strategy Transparency Civil Rights
Frank H. Wu
Distinguished Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Email: wuf@uchastings.edu | Phone: 415-565-4830 | Office: 390-200
Civic Engagement Volunteer Service Higher Education Administration Asian American Issues Civil Rights
Jesse Rhodes
Professor of Political Science and Co-Director of the UMass Poll · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jesse Rhodes is a leading expert in social policy, voting rights, inequality, and political behavior.
Polls Political Polling Voting Rights American Politics Civil Rights
Alan J. Singer
Professor of Teaching, Learning and Technology · Hofstra University
Alan Singer specializes in social studies education and United States history.
Social Studies Education United States History History of Slavery Teaching race. ethnicity and class
Clark Freshman
Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: freshman@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8804 / Office 330-200
Civil Procedure Mediation Lie Detection Deception Emotion and Law
Eumi K. Lee
Clinical Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: leeeu@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8908 / Office 300-100
Legal Ethics Complex Litigation Criminal Records and Privacy Reentry & Criminal Justice Civil Rights
Dr. Zabian Crosby, D.H.Ed.
Member · California Office Of Federal Insurance Advocacy
Disability Advocate
Disability Advocacy Civil Rights
Sharon Austin
Professor · University of Florida
Sharon Wright Austin’s teaching and research interests are in American government, urban politics and African American politics.
Southern Politics African American Politics Urban Politics
Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health; Professor, Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization
Weight Discrimination Weight Stigma Weight-based bullying
Caitlin Barry, JD
Professor of Law; Director, Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic; Co-Director, Community Interpreter Internship Program | Charles Widger School of Law · Villanova University
Caitlin Barry, JD, is an expert in immigration law and enforcement, farmworker rights and advocacy for working conditions in the food chain.
Food Justice Farmworkers Immigration Ice Immigration Enforcement
Micki McElya, Ph.D.
Professor of History · University of Connecticut
Professor McElya is an expert in the histories of women, gender, sexuality, and race in the U.S., with a focus on politics and memory.
U.S. Cultural and Political History Women & Gender Sexuality & LGBTQ History Feminist Theory Queer Theory
Matthew Kerbel, PhD
Professor of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Matthew Kerbel, PhD, is the go-to source for stories about political communication.
Political Science Political Parties Presidency and Governorship American Government Media and Politics
Laura Hernandez, J.D.
Professor of Law / Chair, Baylor Law School's Diversity Committee · Baylor University
Expert litigator, focusing on immigration law, insurance law, Civil Rights Actions, and separation of Church and State
Immigration Law Insurance Law Civil Rights Actions Separation of Church and State DACA
Richard A. Boswell
Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: boswellr@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4633 / Office 350-200
Statutory Interpretation Immigration Law Immigrants' Rights Clinic Refugee Law & Policy
Vincent Lloyd, PhD
Associate Professor of Theology and Religious Studies | College of Liberal Arts and Studies · Villanova University
Vincent Lloyd, PhD, researches issues and trends related to religion in politics and race, and how these areas affect social change.
Religion The Role of Religion in Racial Justice Organizing Religion in Politics and Race Religion in Mass Incarceration Religious Ideas of Crime and Punishment
Adilifu Nama
Professor of African American Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Black Representation in Film and Television afrofuturism SciFi Film Prince comics