Claire Smrekar
Associate Professor of Leadership, Policy and Organizations · Vanderbilt University
An expert who studies K-12 school choice, charters, magnet schools, vouchers, private schools and segregation.
Education Policy Desegregation Charter School Education Demographic trends in schools School Choice
Peter G. Klein, Ph.D.
Professor of Entrepreneurship · Baylor University
Peter G. Klein is an economist who studies managerial and organizational issues, with a special interest in entrepreneurship and innovation
Entrepreneurship Innovation Diversification Vertical Coordination Public Policy
Robert Kazanjian
Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Organization & Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Growth and Development of Technology-Based New Ventures Management of Innovation in Large Complex Organizations Strategy Implementation and Large Scale Strategic Change
Michael Salerno
Emeritus Clinical Professor of Law, Director of the UC Hastings Legislation Clinic · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: salernom@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4663 / Office 202-198
The Legislative Process Statutory Interpretation and Bill Drafting Issues in State and Local Governance Legislative Process and Procedure Bruget Processes
Carolyn Dudek
Professor of Political Science · Hofstra University
Professor Dudek specializes in comparative politics with regional focuses in Europe and Latin America
Latin American Politics European Politics Regional Economic Growth and Development Fluent in Spanish
Li Dai, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Political Violence Emerging Markets Multinational Corporations Institutional Theory Firm Strategy in Hostile Contexts
Heidi Tworek
Assistant Professor of History · University of British Columbia
Professor Tworek's current research focuses on communications, international organizations, history, and transatlantic relations.
News and Media International Relations International Organizations Legal History Germany and Europe
Scott Wallace
Associate Professor of Journalism · University of Connecticut
Scott Wallace is a bestselling author, photojournalist and educator who covers the environment and vanishing cultures worldwide.
Central America Amazon Rainforest Brazil Indigenous Cultures Uncontacted Tribes
Susan Elkinawy, Ph.D.
Professor of Finance, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
International Finance Investments Corporate Finance Higher Education Public Speaking
Andrew Finch
Associate Professor of the Practice, Department of Human and Organizational Development; Core Faculty, Human Development Counseling · Vanderbilt University
An expert who specializes in recovery high schools, substance use disorders, teen addiction and school counseling.
Addiction and mental health counseling Alcoholism Substance Abuse and Addiction Teen Addiction Drug Abuse
J. Andrew Hansen
Associate Professor · Western Carolina University
Policy Public Policy Criminology Criminal Justice Police
John Pironti
President · IP Architects, LLC.
Experienced, knowledgable, dynamic, high energy speaker who is an industry thought leader information risk management and security and has a
Information Risk Management and Security Cyber Security It Audit It Compliance It Risk Management
John Sedunov, PhD
Professor of Finance and Real Estate | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
John Sedunov, PhD, is an expert in banking, cryptocurrencies and financial institutions
Blockchain Federal Reserve Tariffs Political Economy fintech
Jacqueline Kennelly
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology · Carleton University
Professor Kennelly's work encompasses youth cultural studies, critical educational studies, urban sociology, and social movements
Youth Cultures Citizenship Democracy Social Inclusion and Exclusion Globalization and Neoliberalism
Professor Akintola Akintoye
Dean of School · Leeds Beckett University
Professor Akintola Akintoye, Dean of School of Built Environment and Engineering, joined the University in 2017.
Modelling Civil Engineering Construction Economics Architecture Economic Formation
Linda Godel
Partner, Business Law Group · Torkin Manes LLP
Extensive experience advising charities and not-for-profit organizations — Chair of the firm’s Not-for-Profit & Charities Law Practice Group
Directors' Duties of Not For Profits and Charities Mergers of Not For Profit and Charities Governance of Not for Profits and Charities Charities Not for Profits
Deborah Bolnick, Ph.D.
Professor · University of Connecticut
Dr. Bolnick is an expert on genetic ancestry testing and how sociopolitical forces & history shape human genomic diversity.
Native American Genetic Histories Human Biodiversity Genetic Ancestry Testing Anthropology Ancient DNA
Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.
Director, Human Rights Institute and Associate Professor, Social Work & Human Rights · University of Connecticut
Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.
U.S. Resettlement of Refugees Asylum Seekers Women's Rights Children's Rights Migrant Children
Rebecca Natow
Assistant Professor of Specialized Programs in Education · Hofstra University
Dr. Natow teaches higher educational leadership and policy in the Department of Specialized Programs
Program Evaluation Qualitative Research Methods Higher Education Educational Policy Student Affairs
Liette Vasseur
Professor and UNESCO Chair · Brock University
Working in Environmental sustainability, mainly sustainable agriculture and conservation
Plant biologist Pest management Ecosystem Management Ecosystem services Conservation Biology