Government Experts

Hans van Oostrom

DirectorUniversity of Florida

Hans van Oostrom's work is to oversee the AI² Center activities, the goal of which is primarily to expand AI education.

Benjamin Bobo, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor of Computer Information Systems & FinanceLoyola Marymount University

Dr. Frances Westley

JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation, University of WaterlooSocial Innovation Generation

Putting the SOCIAL in change is the JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation at SiG@Waterloo, which builds capacity for social innovation

Steve Metraux

Associate Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration; Director Center for Community Research & ServiceUniversity of Delaware

Prof. Metraux has over two decades of experience with research and policy work on homelessness, affordable housing and eviction.

Jennifer Lundquist

Professor of Sociology / Senior Associate Dean of Research & Faculty DevelopmentUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Sociologist of academic freedom, higher education, race and gender inequality, online dating, intimacy, families, and military life.

Paul Rasmussen

National Training ManagerSpectrum Organization

Award winning Learning and development professional, thought leader, author and speaker

Yesha Yadav

Professor of LawVanderbilt University

Expert in financial market regulation, securities regulation and corporate bankruptcy, focusing on market structure and digital assets.

Paul M. Collins, Jr.

Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science / Director of Legal StudiesUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Paul Collins' research focuses on bias and inequality in the legal system, the selection and work of judges and social movement litigation.

Asoo Vakharia

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Asoo Vakharia's research and areas of expertise include sustainability, channel selection, green product design and supply chains.

Mahmoud Nourayi, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor of Accounting, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University