International Experts

Thomas Schwartz

Distinguished Professor of HistoryVanderbilt University

Historian of U.S. foreign policy, international relations and U.S. presidencies.

Michael Pagano, PhD

The Robert J. and Mary Ellen Darretta Endowed Chair in Finance, Professor, Finance & Real Estate | Villanova School of BusinessVillanova University

Michael Pagano, PhD, is an expert on financial institutions, financial markets, risk management, investments, and international finance.

Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.

Director, Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, and Professor, Social Work & Human RightsUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.

Leonardo Villalón

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Leonardo A. Villalón is a professor of political science and African studies.

Martha Jackman

Professor, Faculty of Law, Common Law SectionUniversity of Ottawa

Martha Jackman specializes in constitutional law, with a particular focus on issues relating to women and other marginalized groups

Sherry Grace

Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health ScienceYork University

Studying access to chronic cardiac care, as well as optimizing quantity and quality of life in heart patients.

Barry Balleck

Professor and Chair, Political Science and International StudiesGeorgia Southern University

Barry Balleck's research interests include human rights issues and the rhetoric of international relations.

Sarah Prevette

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Named by Inc Magazine as one of the top entrepreneurs in North America & recognized as a futurist/early-supporter of emerging technology

Roberta Golinkoff

Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Chair and ProfessorUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Golinkoff studies language development, playful learning, effects of media on children, spatial development, and applying her science.

Grace Pownall

Professor Emerita of AccountingEmory University, Goizueta Business School