transitions Experts

Dan Peppe, Ph.D.

Professor of GeosciencesBaylor University

Bio-geoscientist with expertise in plant & animals' response to climate change using the study of sedimentary systems & paleoecology

Stephanie Raible

Associate Professor of EntrepreneurshipUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Raible is an entrepreneurship specialist with over 10+ years of experience teaching social, cultural and creative entrepreneurship.

Dennis Whyte

Hitachi America Professor of Engineering, Head, Nuclear Science and Engineering, and Director, Plasma Science and Fusion CenterMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Dennis Whyte is an expert in fusion research using the magnetic confinement of plasmas for energy production.

Wennie Tabib

Systems ScientistCarnegie Mellon University

Gian Fiero

Career & Life CoachFiero Flair

Mr. Fiero is dedicated to helping people remove barriers to growth that limit success at work, in careers, and in life.

Ernest Rose

Professor EmeritusLoyola Marymount University

Departments of Educational Leadership & Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology

Deborah J. Rhea

Professor and Director LiiNK ProjectTexas Christian University

Deborah J. Rhea, Ph.D. is a full professor in Kinesiology and associate dean of Research and Health Sciences at Texas Christian University.

Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D.

Dean Robert J. Mattauch Chair | Vice Chair of Computer ScienceVCU College of Engineering

Data scientist specializing in high-throughput structural bioinformatics of proteins & small RNAs.

Sheng Lu

Professor, Fashion and Apparel StudiesUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Lu's research focuses on the economic and business aspects of the global textile and apparel industry.

Lissa Leege

Professor & Center for Sustainability DirectorGeorgia Southern University

Lissa Leege's research focuses on plant conservation ecology, plant population and community ecology and threats to biodiversity.