Policy Experts

Michele Baggio, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Michele Baggio is an expert in environmental and resource economics, ecological economics, and health economics.

Massimo Faggioli, PhD

Professor of Theology and Religious Studies | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Massimo Faggioli, PhD, is an expert on the history and administrative inner workings of the Catholic Church and of the papacy.

Larry Pileggi

Department Head Professor, Electrical and Computer EngineeringCarnegie Mellon University

Larry Pileggi is a specialist in the automation of integrated circuits, and developing software tools for the optimization of power grids.

Heidi Tworek

Assistant Professor of HistoryUniversity of British Columbia

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

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.

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.

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

Emeritus Professor of HistoryLoyola Marymount University

Shane Barter, PhD

Associate Professor of Comparative PoliticsSoka University

Professor Barter focuses on Southeast Asian politics, Civilians in war, as well as autonomous areas and conflict resolution

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.