Policy Experts

Robert Pollin

Distinguished Professor of Economics and Co-Director of Political Economy Research Institute (PERI)University of Massachusetts Amherst

Robert Pollin's research centers on macroeconomics and the economics of building a clean-energy economy in the U.S and globally.

Mark Mitchell

Director of Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana and ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. Mitchell's research focus is on wildlife epidemiology, conservation medicine, and One Health.

Kristin Bennett

Professor, Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science & Associate Director, Institute for Data Exploration and Application (IDEA)Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Extracts information from data using novel predictive or descriptive mathematical models

Goeun Choi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Finance, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.

Research ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Marlene Matarese works to improve access to and the quality of systems and services for children and youth with public system involvement.

Adam Schiffer

ProfessorTexas Christian University

Professor Schiffer writes and speaks on media bias, presidential nomination contests, political news, elections, and public opinion.

Jackie Bailey

Practice Development SpecialistEmerald City Consulting

Energetic and informative speaker that defines and develops the leadership characteristics of business teams

Beth Mineo

Associate Professor, Education; Director, Center for Disabilities StudiesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Mineo's Research focuses on autism and other communication disorders, particularly language disorders.

John Peiserich, Esq.

Executive Vice President | Environmental, Health & Safety Practice LeadJ.S. Held LLC

Environmental Risk & Compliance Expert | Independent Monitor - EPA Suspension & Debarment Program | Public Policy Advisor

Jessica M. Hayden

Assistant ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Jessica M. Hayden's teaching and research interests include Congress, representation, gender and political communication.