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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 Latin America.

Melissa Bemiller, PhD

Associate Professor of Social SciencesAugusta University

Dr. Bemiller's research focuses on violent victimization: homicide, sex crimes, and portrayals of violence in mass media.

Karen Busby

Professor of Law & Director, Centre for Human Rights ResearchUniversity of Manitoba

Karen Busby teaches Constitutional Law, Gender and the Law, Human Rights and Administrative Law

David Levine

The Honorable Raymond L. Sullivan Professor of LawUC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: levined@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4677 / Office 350-200

David Cuillier

DirectorUniversity of Florida

David Cuillier’s expertise is in freedom of information, particularly the ability for journalists to acquire government records.

Shaun Nelms

Professor (Clinical), Co-Chair Educational Leadership, William & Sheila Konar Director of the Center for Urban Education SuccessUniversity of Rochester

Nelms is also vice president for community partnerships at the University of Rochester

Angela Caputo

Assistant Professor of JournalismLoyola Marymount University

Amira Elghawaby

Communications DirectorThe National Council of Canadian Muslims

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

Melissa Powell-Williams, PhD

Professor of SociologyAugusta University

Dr. Powell-Williams' research interests include domestic violence victim advocacy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sharon Austin

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Sharon Wright Austin’s teaching and research interests are in American government, urban politics and African American politics.