Advancement Experts

Juergen Hahn

Professor & Department Head, Biomedical EngineeringRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Specializes in systems biology and process modeling and analysis with a focus on Autism diagnosis and treatment

Laura J. Burton, Ph.D.

Department Head, Educational LeadershipUniversity of Connecticut

Professor focused on management in sports organizations and how gender stereotypes affect women working in athletics.

Yangyang Zhang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Melissa Martinez

Assistant Professor of Political Science and International AffairsUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Martinez is an expert on human rights, criminal organizations and post-conflict societies in Mexico and Central America.

Peihua Qiu

Professor | ChairUniversity of Florida

Peihua Qui studies design and data analysis, including decision-making problems like disease surveillance and environment monitoring.

Bahram Javidi, Ph.D.

Board of Trustees Distinguished ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

A professor of electrical and computer engineering, Javidi also leads the Multidimensional Optical Sensing and Imaging Systems (MOSIS) Lab.

Marlene Neill, Ph.D.

Professor of Journalism, Public Relations & New MediaBaylor University

Public relations expert whose research includes ethics in public relations, PR management, integrated communication & ethics in advertising

Gustavo Vejarano

Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

Beth Hynes, J.D., MBA

Clinical Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Annette Luycx

M. Ed., M. Sc.IRIS ART CENTRE

Author of "From Art to Empowerment: How Women Can Develop Artistic Voice".