future Experts

Rachel Cummings

Assistant Professor, Industrial and Systems EngineeringGeorgia Tech - COE

Rachel Cummings is an expert in data privacy, algorithmic economics, optimization, statistics, and information theory.

Ana Santos Rutschman, SJD, LLM

Professor of Law; Faculty Director, Health Innovation LabVillanova University

Professor Rutschman, SJD, LLM, researches topics in health law, biotech, innovation policy, patent law and law and technology.

Kimberly Owczarski

Associate ProfessorTexas Christian University

Dr. Owczarski's research focuses on the contemporary media industries.

Arin Brahma, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Amira Elghawaby

Communications DirectorThe National Council of Canadian Muslims

Amira Elghawaby leads the NCCM’s media relations, public engagement and strategic communications.

Elizabeth Hintz, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of CommunicationUniversity of Connecticut

Elizabeth Hintz’s research examines how individuals manage complex, stigmatized, and poorly understood health conditions.

Judith Hurwitz

President & CEOHurwitz & Associates

Experienced, dynamic speaking focused on impact of technology on to drive innovation and business success

Rima Taher

Senior University LecturerNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Taher focuses on structural technology, stability of structures, architectural cognizance and engineering standards

Douglas Shadle

Associate Professor of MusicologyVanderbilt University

Expert in historically marginalized composers and the role of symphony orchestras and orchestral music in American life.

Patrick Flavin, Ph.D.

Bob Bullock Professor of Political Science, Interim Chair of Political ScienceBaylor University

Expert on Texas & U.S. politics, campaigns & elections, public opinion, and public policy.