Advancement Experts

Kae Livsey

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Kae Livsey's research includes applied learning techniques as well as community needs assessment in local and international settings.

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.

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.

Yangyang Zhang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Peihua Qiu

Professor | ChairUniversity of Florida

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

Gustavo Vejarano

Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

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

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".