Kathy Roberts Forde
Professor of Journalism · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Kathy Roberts Forde studies the Black freedom struggle and the press, First Amendment, literary journalism and history of book culture.
African American Freedom Struggle and the Press The First Amendment Journalism History Journalism Literary Journalism
Bryan W. Brooks, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor, Environmental Science and Public Health; Director of Environmental Health Science · Baylor University
Interdisciplinary expert researcher and author on water quality, environmental health and sustainability issues in rapidly urbanizing areas.
Contaminants of Emerging Concern Harmful Algal Blooms Urbanization Sustainability Issues Environmental Contaminants
Richard A. Boswell
Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: boswellr@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4633 / Office 350-200
Statutory Interpretation Immigration Law Immigrants' Rights Clinic Refugee Law & Policy
Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina
Paul Murray Kendall Chair in Biography and Professor of English · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Gretchen Gerzina is a specialist on the novel and biography, focusing on Black British studies, Victorian studies and mixed race studies..
Victorian Studies Black British Studies African American Women’s Writing Mixed Race Studies
Janie Robinson
Associate Professor · Texas Christian University
Dr. Robinson's interest include kidney disease, chronic illnesses, and health disparities in African Americans
Health Disparities in African Americans Kidney Disease in African Americans Chronic Illnesses in African Americans
Jeffrey McCune, Jr.
Frederick Douglass Professor · University of Rochester
McCune is founding chair of the Department of Black Studies, and an expert on matters of race, gender, and equality.
Race Black Studies Queer Theory Contemporary African-American Literature & Drama Popular Culture and Media Communication
Glenda Bowen Daniels
Professor, Nursing · Texas Christian University
Dr. Daniels' research focus is health promotion, improving outcomes in gastroenterology, and increasing awareness of health disparities.
Education approaches to increase Colorectal Cancer Screening GI Symptoms and Adherence Among African Americans With End Stage Renal Disease Best Practices in the Gastrointestinal and Endoscopy Setting
Staja Booker
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Staja Booker is an expert in racial disparities and health equity in pain management in Black/African American older adults.
Health Equity Black/African American with Chronic Pain Chronic Pain in Older Adults Chronic Pain Osteoarthritis
Janet Goldner
Sculptor, Photographer, Videographer · Janet Goldner studio
Artist; Cross Cultural & International Consulting; African Arts & Culture Expert
Arts Adventure Travel Cultural Heritage
Jane Rabinowicz
Executive Director / Directrice générale · USC Canada
NGO leader with expertise in seed, agroecology and nonprofit management / Leader d'ONG avec expertise en semences, agroécologie, et gestion.
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) Semenciers Sécurité alimentaire Souveraineté alimentaire Circuits courts de commercialisation agricole
Sandra Ka Hon Chu
Director of Research and Advocacy · Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network / Réseau juridique canadien VIH/sida
Human rights advocate for people living with, affected by and vulnerable to HIV.
Hiv / Aids Prison health Drug Policy Harm Reduction Sex Work and Prostitution Law
Patricia Bradley, PhD
Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence; Associate Professor of Nursing | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Patricia K. Bradley, PhD, RN, FAAN is a leading expert in psychiatric mental health nursing and disparities in cancer outcomes.
Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Survivorship Among African American Women Cancer Survivorship Health Disparity Psychosocial Aspects of Illness Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Connie Mulligan
Professor · University of Florida
Connie Mulligan is interested in understanding patterns of human genetic variation with implications for human health and evolution.
Syrian Refugees Impact of Stress Complex Phenotypes Influence of Genetics on Response to Trauma and Stress Epigenetic Analysis
Jessica Tomlin
Executive Director · The MATCH International Women's Fund
Jess Tomlin works with women on the margins both in Canada and around the world.
International Development Strategic & Business Planning Program & Project Management Gender Equality Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Zack Hawley
Associate Professor · Texas Christian University
Zack Hawley studies urban economics, including discrimination in housing markets and what motivates organ donors.
Organ Donation Why African-Americans Face Discrimination when Seeking Information about Home Loans from Mortgage Loan Originators at Early Stages of the Application Process Public Finance Housing Investigation of How Financial Incentives Influence a Person's Decision on Whether or Not to Become an Organ Donor
Kevin P. McDonald
Associate Professor of History · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
History Atlantic World Piracy Indian Ocean World Maritime History
Vera Gorbunova
Doris Johns Cherry Professor Professor of Biology and Co-Director of the Rochester Aging Research Center · University of Rochester
Gorbunova's innovative research on DNA repair and the aging process has been internationally recognized
Lifespan Human Development Longevity Biology of Aging DNA Repair Cancer Resistance
Deborah L. Parker
Motivational Speaker, Training Professional, Author, Coach, Army Veteran · The DPJ Training Group
Leadership/Diversity/Career/Inspiration/Action "Never Count Yourself Out" "Be in Charge" "Use Your Gifts and Wits to Succeed"
Leadership Development Motivation and Personal Growth Diversity and Respect Career Success
Molly Land, J.D.
Catherine Roraback Professor of Law and Human Rights; Associate Director, Human Rights Institute · University of Connecticut
Molly Land specializes in human rights and technology.
Digital Rights Intellectual Property Law Technology and the Law Human Rights International Law
Ethan Zuckerman
Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communication and Information · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Ethan Zuckerman's work focuses on building alternatives to the commercial internet.
Social Media Governance Technology and Social Change Digital Public Infrastructure Online Community Governance Social Media