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Jonathan M. Metzl

Frederick B. Rentschler II Professor of Sociology and Medicine, Health, and SocietyVanderbilt University

World-renowned expert on gun violence and mental illness, white identity politics and race and health.

Sophie Bjork-James

Assistant Professor of the Practice in AnthropologyVanderbilt University

Expert on the U.S.-based religious right and the white nationalist movement, particularly online communities.

Lawrence Wenner

Professor of Communication Studies, College of Communication and Fine ArtsLoyola Marymount University

Professor of Communication Studies

Leslie Martin

Associate Professor of SociologyUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Martin specializes in urban sociology, race/ethnic relations, welfare and poverty issues.

John Koch

Senior Lecturer and Director of DebateVanderbilt University

Expert in debate, including argumentation analysis, persuasive techniques and rhetorical theory.

Zach Whalen

Associate Professor of Digital StudiesUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Whalen's research focuses on computer-generated literature, video games, and graphic narrative.

Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

William Rankin, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty | College of AeronauticsFlorida Tech

Dr. Rankin's research focuses on airport management and security and runway safety.

J. Andrew Hansen

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Nora Rubel

Elizabeth Denio Professor, Associate Professor of ReligionUniversity of Rochester

Rubel is an expert in Jewish studies and Jewish food and holidays.