Tony Pellegrini

Department Chair of Teacher Education/Professor of Education · Southern Utah University

Specializing in online learning strategies in higher education, asynchronous learning, and web-based instructional tools

Information and Technology in Education Family and Parent Involvement in Education Higher Education Leadership Online Learning Strategies in Higher Education Higher Education

Elvira Armas

Director of Programs and Partnerships, Center for Equity for English Learners (CEEL) & Affiliate Faculty · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Educational Leadership and Administration

Literacy Language Development Bilingual and Dual Language Development Professional Development Home-School Partnerships

Francisco A. Villarruel

Associate Chair and Professor · Michigan State University

An expert on issues affecting Latino youth and families; Latinos in the criminal justice system

Positive Youth Development Latino Youth and Families

Michael Patzia

Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy · Loyola Marymount University

Michael Patzia is an expert in philosophy and philosophical inquiry.

Theory of Reality Philosophical Inquiry Philosophy Catholic Intellectual Tradition

Nilanjana Buju Dasgupta

Provost Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Director of the Institute of Diversity Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Nilanjana "Buju" Dasgupta studies how implicit or unconscious bias influences people’s first impressions and behavior toward others.

Women in STEM Implicit Bias STEM Education Social Identity Stereotypes

Martha Paynter

Registered Nurse, President of the Board · Wellness Within

Access to abortion, prison abolition, criminalization and reproductive health

Health Services Management Feminist Health Advocacy Childbirth Breastfeeding Pain Management

Brad Szollose

CEO · Brad Szollose International

Cross-Generational Leadership Development. Customized Workshops, Training & Executive Coaching for Talent Development.

Millennials Generation Y Baby Boomers Generation X 21st Century Management

Karen Schulman Dupuis

Business Designer

Business Designer. Connector. Shift Disturber. Intrapreneur. Speaker. Teacher. Elephant Hunter. Feminist. FSE.

Marketing Communications Program Management Social Business Customer Engagement Community Management Learning and Development Strategies

Helen Chang

Visiting Professor · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: changhel@uchastings.edu / Office 384-200

Edmundo Litton

Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Cultural Diversity Bilingual/Bicultural Education Technology in Education

Lori Wilkinson

Professor of Sociology · University of Manitoba

Professor of Sociology, specializing in immigration and refugee studies and survey methods

Research Methods Race and Ethnic Relations Settlement Integration Youth and School-To-Work Transitions

Robert S. Young

Professor · Western Carolina University

Robert S. Young is a licensed professional geologist in three states (FL, NC, SC).

Holocene landscape evolution in the southern Appalachians Wetlands Coastal Management Coastal Processes Hurricanes

Christopher Finlay

Associate Professor of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Associate Professor of Communication Studies

New Media Global Communications Journalism Qualitative Research Policy Analysis

Emily Lund

Associate Professor of Speech-Langauge Pathology | Associate Dean for Research, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences · Texas Christian University

Dr. Lund's research focuses on language and literacy in children with hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Aural Rehabilitation Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders Early Intervention with Children with Hearing Loss Spoken and Written Word Learning in Children with Hearing Loss from Monolingual and Bilingual Homes Emergent Literacy Skills of Children with Hearing Loss

Dr Oliver Robinson

Associate Professor in Psychology · University of Greenwich

His research focuses on the relation between life transitions, crises and changes in personality and mental health.

Well-Being Transitions Mid Life Crisis Life Change Later-life Crisis

Dr. Rick Kirschner

Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Bestselling Author · The Art of Change LLC

Change is inevitable, but progress is not. We help YOU make the difference!

Communication Persuasion Leadership Conflict Resolution Communication With Difficult People

Endia J. Lindo

Associate Professor of Special Education · Texas Christian University

Dr. Lindo’s expertise is in reading disabilities, comprehension instruction/intervention and the social-cultural factors of learning.

Cultural Competence Special Education Reading Intervention Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities Instructional Strategies

Jim Higley

Chief Mission Officer · Bobblehead Dad

"Jim's life lessons are poignant, rich, and oh-so-genuine!"

Motivation Inspiration Cancer Parenting Dads

Josh Shipp

Owner and Founder · Josh Shipp Productions

Helping Adults Understand Teens and Teens Understand Themselves

Making Positive Choices Peer Pressure Overcoming Adversity Benefits of A Positive Attitude How to Overcome Problems

Charli Carpenter

Professor of Political Science and Director of Human Security Lab · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Charli Carpenter's teaching and research interests include the protection of civilians, laws of war and humanitarian affairs.

International Relations World Politics Children Born of War Global Issue Networks Laws of War