Alexander Theodoridis

Associate Professor of Political Science / Co-director of UMass Poll · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Alex Theodoridis looks at the ways in which citizens interact with the political world in an era of hyper-polarization.

Public Opinion and American Politics Political Behavior Polling Public Opinion and Public Policy

Thomas P. Rausch, S.J.

Emeritus Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Christology Ecclesiology Ecumenism Systematic Theology

Cyril Hovorun

Director of the Huffington Ecumenical Institute · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Christology and Trinity in the Early Church Ecclesiology Byzantine theology Public theology

Gil P. Klein

Associate Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Rabbinic Judaism Architectural History Talmud and Midrash Sacred Space Roman Cities

Helen Boswell

Professor of Biology · Southern Utah University

Specializes in animal behavior and evolution, with research emphasis on teaching and outreach strategies.

Animal Behavior Outreach Education Evolutionary Biology Scientific Literacy

Meca Williams-Johnson

Professor · Georgia Southern University

Meca R. Williams-Johnson's mixed methods research emphasis explores student motivation, emotions, teaching and learning.

Black Feminist Theory African-American Education Qualitative Research Design Teacher Efficacy Parental Involvement

Steven Mailloux

President's Professor Emeritus of Rhetoric · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Critical Theory Political Theology U.S.Cultural Studies English Rhetoric

Edward M. Feasel, PhD

Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chief Academic Officer, Professor of Economics · Soka University

Professor Feasel is responsible for academic affairs at Soka University.

Foreign Aid Economic Growth Economic outcomes and societal values Foreign aid, international trade and foreign direct investment Orange County Economy

Craig Albert, PhD

Graduate Director, PhD in Intelligence, Defense, and Cybersecurity Policy and Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies · Augusta University

Dr. Craig Albert focuses on propaganda, information warfare, national security studies, cyberconflict, and political thought.

Political Philosophy Ethnic Conflict Influence Operations Cybersecurity Policy & Strategy International Security 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

Howard Oliver

Forensic Pathologist

Howard Oliver is an experienced Forensic Pathologist.

Forensic Pathology medical examination Pathology

Miriam Liss

Professor of Psychology · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Liss is internationally known expert on parenting and work-family balance issues.

Mindfulness Work-Life Balance Feminism Parenting Social Media

Jack Downey

John Henry Newman Professor of Roman Catholic Studies, Professor of Religion and Classics · University of Rochester

Downey studies self-immolation as reistance, forms of protest, Roman Catholicism

Civil Disobedience Social Justice Christianity Roman Catholicism self-immolation

Rachel Décoste

Motivational Speaker, Immigration Policy and Political Pundit · Independent

Rachel Décoste is a media critic, educator, and public speaker who has been involved in community activism since her youth.

Community Organizing and Engagement Political Activism Political Consulting Immigration Race and Racism

Chris Jackson

Instructor in International Relations · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

International Relations Comparative Politics Peace Foreign Policy Negotiations

Matthew Hutson

Author

Science Writer

Psychology Superstition Irrationality

Greg Garrett

Professor of English · Baylor University

Writing and speaking about race, religion, and culture; Canon Theologian at The American Cathedral, Paris, France

Race and Culture Religion and Culture Screenwriting Fiction Writing

Morgan Shipley

Inaugural Foglio Endowed Chair of Spirituality; Associate Professor of Religious Studies · Michigan State University

Morgan Shipley's research, projects, teaching, and work related to the focuses on understanding mystical and esoteric new religions.

Religious Studies Spirituality

Christopher Kaczor

Professor of Philosophy · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Bioethics Ethics Positive Psychology & Spirituality Catholic Church

Joel Paul

Albert Abramson '54 Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: paulj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4638 / Office 312-200

International Economic Law and Policy Presidential Powers in Foreign Affairs International Business Transactions National Security Law Foreign Relations Law