Policy Experts

Bonnie Brayton

National Executive DirectorDisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada

Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements

Jeffrey Kopstein

Dean's Professor of Political ScienceUC Irvine

Jeffrey S. Kopstein has experience in ethnic conflict, antisemitism, political behavior, European politics, and Jewish studies.

Heidi Tworek

Assistant Professor of HistoryUniversity of British Columbia

Professor Tworek's current research focuses on communications, international organizations, history, and transatlantic relations.

Kathryn Bender

Assistant Professor of EconomicsUniversity of Delaware

Research focuses on the economic pedagogy as well as the economics of food waste, experimental economics and consumer behavior.

Mark Thompson, PhD

Professor, Hull College of Business, Professor of EconomicsAugusta University

Mark Thompson, PhD, professor in Hull College of Business, is an economist in business conditions, risk analysis, energy and health care.

Mariana Brussoni

Associate ProfessorUniversity of British Columbia

Brussoni's research focuses on child injury prevention, including risky play, parents' perspectives on safety, and Aboriginal injuries.

Bro. John H. Grever, C.F.M.M.

Emeritus Professor of HistoryLoyola Marymount University

Shirlee Sharkey

CEOSaint Elizabeth

Health executive and social innovator

Sarah Marsden Greene

Lecturer, EconomicsRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

An economist focused on economics education and ecological economics of climate change policies.

Elizabeth Cauffman

Professor of Psychological Science, Education and LawUC Irvine

Elizabeth Cauffman’s research addresses the intersect between adolescent development and juvenile justice.