Kevin Dougherty, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology · Baylor University
Top educator and researcher who explores the impact of religion on social life, including community involvement, politics & work
Innovative Teaching Strategies Congregational Diversity Religion, Politics, & Culture
Kirk Wakefield, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Center for for Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment (S3E), and The Edwin W. Streetman Professor of Retail Marketing · Baylor University
Leading sports marketing expert specializing in what fans think, feel and do for professional sports franchises
Sports Marketing Entertainment Marketing Sports Psychology
Steven E. Harris
Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Harris is an expert on modern Russian and European history.
Aerospace History Commercial Aviation Russian History Contemporary Russia Global Socialism
Gregg Murray, PhD
Professor of Political Science · Augusta University
Murray's research focuses on political behavior and psychology with specific interests in voter mobilization.
Government Responses to COVID-19 Research Methods Political Behavior U.S. Government Public Opinion
Donna Wear, PhD
Professor · Augusta University
Professor Wear studies watershed ecology
Ecology Urban Ecology Conservation Issues Endangered Species Animal Behavior
James A. Roberts, Ph.D.
The Ben H. Williams Professor of Marketing · Baylor University
Nationally recognized expert on the impact of consumer attitudes on well-being, including the effect of smartphone & social media use.
Impacts of Materialism and Buying Smartphone Usage and Impact Consumer Behavior and Culture
Lorynn Divita, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Apparel Design and Merchandising · Baylor University
Leading fashion researcher who focuses on fashion forecasting, trend contagion & textile, apparel & retail industry topics
Fashion Forecasting & Contagion Textile Sciences Contemporary Culture and Fashion
Patrick Flavin, Ph.D.
Bob Bullock Professor of Political Science, Interim Chair of Political Science · Baylor University
Expert on Texas politics, political inequality & the impact of politics & public policies on citizens’ quality of life
Citizens Perception of Politics Political Behavior Public Policy Impact
Allison Alford, Ph.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Business Communication · Baylor University
Interpersonal & business communications expert who studies the roles of daughters & mothers in the family structure
Family & Interpersonal Communication Mother-Daughter Relationships Conflict Resolution
Emily Hunter, Ph.D.
Professor; Department Chair of Management, Hankamer School of Business · Baylor University
Negotiation & conflict management expert, revolutionizing the fundamentals of workplace psychology
Management and Leadership Workday Breaks Work-Life-Family Balance
Candi Cann, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Baylor Interdisciplinary Core and Religion · Baylor University
Leading expert on death, dying & grief, diversity in death & the intersection of death & technology around the world
Digital Death and Afterlife Death and Technology Modern Mourning Practices
Gary Elkins, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience (Core Clinical Faculty) · Baylor University
Expert in clinical psychology, health psychology & the science of hypnotherapy for menopause & sleep disorders.
Health and Clincal Psychology Sleep Problems and Stress Management Alternative Medicine
Annie T. Ginty, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Psychology & Neuroscience · Baylor University
Expert on peripheral nervous system & cardiovascular responses to stress & their relationship with unhealthy behaviors & future disease
Pyschological Stress and Disease Cardiovascular Medicine The Nervous System
Kelly Ylitalo, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Public Health · Baylor University
Epidemiologist with expertise in physical functioning, obesity & the impact of physical activity on healthy aging
Physical Activity Obesity and Diabetes Physical Functioning
Heather Chiero, PhD
Associate Professor of History, Anthropology and Philosophy · Augusta University
Dr. Chiero is a leading scholar in Latin American & U.S. Western history and the Spanish colonial periphery of the Caribbean Basin.
Material Culture Social History Underrepresented Populations Central America Latin America
Angela Bratton, PhD
Associate Professor of Anthropology · Augusta University
Dr. Angela Bratton researches gender and sexuality, immigration and refugees, folklore, food and culture, and cultural issues in Africa.
Gender and Sexuality Anthropology Food and Culture Immigrants and refugees Folklore
Sara Jansen Perry, Ph.D.
The Ben Williams Professor in Management; Professor of Management · Baylor University
Nationally recognized expert on employee stress & well-being, including the role of remote/hybrid work & leadership
Work Life Balance Remote & Hybrid Work Employee Stress and Health
Jeremy Everett, D.Min.
Founder and Executive Director, Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty · Baylor University
National voice on scalable solutions to end hunger through partnerships, research, innovative models & collaboration
Hunger Policy Food Insecurity Community Organizing
Elise King, MID, M.A.
Associate Professor of Interior Design, Interim Chair · Baylor University
Interior designer, historian & researcher who explores community relationships with built environments, architectural history & sleep
Frank Lloyd Wright Interior Design and Architectural History Digital Humanities
Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Associate Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work · Baylor University
Social work expert in the ethical integration of clients' religion and spirituality in evidence-based mental and behavioral health treatment
Religion and Spirituality in Clinical Practice Mentoring and Professional Development Mental Health