Policy Experts

Stacy Lee Burns

Professor of SociologyLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Gretchen Helmke

The Thomas H. Jackson Distinguished University Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Rochester

Professor Helmke's research focuses on democratic political institutions, rule of law, and Latin American politics.

Michael Dennin

Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning; Dean of Undergraduate Education; Professor of PhysicsUC Irvine

Prof. Dennin is leading the evolution of teaching and learning on the college campus, and he is a top communicator of all issues of physics.

Patricia Thornley

Professor and Chief Scientific AdviserAston University

Patricia works in sustainable fuels - improving the environmental impact of transport and energy systems.

Gustavo S. Cortes

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Gustavo S. Cortes researches macro-finance, financial intermediation, international finance and financial history.

Youyou Tao, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Aidin Namin, Ph.D.

Professor of Marketing Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Herman Berliner

Provost Emeritus and Distinguished Service Professor of EconomicsHofstra University

Dr. Berliner is focused on increasing and promoting global business programs, student entrepreneurship, and other experiential learning.

Eric Haruki Swanson

Assistant Professor of Theological StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Dr Anton Popov

Senior Lecturer, Sociology and PolicyAston University

Dr Popov's research interest is in social anthropology, with a particular focus on postsocialist societies.