Mark Caleb Smith, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science · Cedarville University
Dr. Smith is an expert in American politics, campaigns & elections, and constitutional law.
Constitutional Law Presidential Politics Presidential Campaigns
Matthew Johnson-Roberson
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Matthew Johnson-Roberson's research goal is to develop robotic systems capable of operating in complex dynamic environments.
Folding Space Structures Robotic Vision 3D Reconstruction Artifical Intelligence Robotics/Autonomous Vehicles
Tomeka Robinson
Senior Associate Dean, Professor of Writing Studies and Rhetoric · Hofstra University
Dr. Robinson is an expert on effective public debate as well as health communication. She directs Hofstra's award-winning forensics team.
Public/Social Advocacy Rhetoric Health Communications Argumentation and Debate Intercultural Communication
Aashish Kumar
Professor of Radio, Television, Film · Hofstra University
Prof. Kumar is a social action scholar and a documentary filmmaker.
Filmmaking democratic discourse Civic Engagement grassroots advocacy
Jeffrey Wasserstrom
Chancellor's Professor · UC Irvine
Jeffrey specializes in modern Chinese cultural history & world history, who has written on many contemporary as well as historical issues
Urban Globalization China Protest Gender
Mary Bennett
Director of the Micheal O. Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service · Southern Utah University
Specializing in U.S. campaigns and elections, government relations, and public policy and advocacy
Utah Political Candidates Utah Legislative Body Political Communication Congressional Campaigns Regulatory Policy for Financial Industries
William Hatcher, PhD, MPA
Chair of the Department of Social Sciences · Augusta University
Dr. William Hatcher focuses on public administration and social, economic and political institutions in local communities.
Public Administration Public Policy Community and Economic Development Health Policy Public Budgeting and Finance
Alyssa Hadley Dunn, Ph.D.
Director of Teacher Education, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction · University of Connecticut
Dr. Dunn focuses her teaching, research, and service on urban education for social and racial justice.
Teacher Education Sociocultural and Political Contexts of Education Teacher Preparation Racial and Social Justice Educational Equity
Jill Miller Zimon
Project Director · The Civic Commons
Walking the talk! Blogger and award-winning Elected Council Member who speaks regularly on the intersection of women, politics & journalism
Journalism & Blogging New Media Politics and Political Analysis Women in Politics Politics and Social Media
Nabil Al-Tikriti
Associate Professor of History & American Studies · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Al-Tikriti has firsthand experience with Middle Eastern affairs, as a researcher, humanitarian and election monitor.
Forced Migration (Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons) Genocide Higher Education Humanitarian Affairs History of the Ottoman Empire
Lykle Schepers
Owner · HomoFaber Design
Active and engaging speaker on creativity in design or IT
Creativity Design Mistakes Not to Make
Sarah Teetzel
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management · University of Manitoba
Dr. Sarah Teetzel’s research focuses on applied ethical issues in sport with emphasis on the intersection of rules and values.
Gender in sport Doping and drug testing in sport Olympic studies Philosophy and ethics of sport
Sharon Austin
Professor · University of Florida
Sharon Wright Austin’s teaching and research interests are in American government, urban politics and African American politics.
Southern Politics African American Politics Urban Politics
Thomas Garrett
Vice President · International Republican Institute
20 years work on democracy in Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia
Democracy Assistance in U.S. Foreign Policy
Ewald Friesen
Manager, Government and Community Relations · CAA Manitoba
Ewald manages CAA's advocacy and community relations efforts in Manitoba.
Congestion Management School Zone Safety Road Safety Government & Community Relations Policy Advocacy
Leonardo Villalón
Professor · University of Florida
Leonardo A. Villalón is a professor of political science and African studies.
West Africa Post-Colonial Studies Economics Developing World Africa
David Jung
Emeritus Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contact: 415.565.4639 / jungd@uchastings.edu
Local Government Personal Injury Law Remedies
John Davies
Founder and CEO · Davies Public Affairs
One of the nation's most respected communication strategists & an expert on building grassroots public support for controversial issues.
Strategic Communications and Grassroots Programs Building Public Support for Controversial Projects and Issues Crisis Communications Perception Persuasion
Mark Lukasiewicz
Dean, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication · Hofstra University
Dean Lukasiewicz is a veteran producer, journalist, and media executive. Before joining Hofstra, he was SVP of specials at NBC News.
news platforms news industry Broadcast News Digital Media Media Ethics
Paul Loeb
Founder · The Campus Election Engagement Project
Author and lecturer on civic engagement
Citizen Activism Community Involvement Political Hope Students Youth Involvement