Chérie Rivers Ndaliko, Ph.D., A.M., B.M.
Assistant Professor, Department of Music; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Communication; College of Arts and Sciences · UNC at Chapel Hill
An interdisciplinary scholar, Ndaliko studies arts interventions in conflict regions of Africa.
Ethnomusicology Black Atlantic Culture Social Engagement Sociopolitical Transformation Cultural Theory
Janet Goldner
Sculptor, Photographer, Videographer · Janet Goldner studio
Artist; Cross Cultural & International Consulting; African Arts & Culture Expert
Andrew Reynolds, Ph.D., M.A.
Professor, Department of Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
LGBTQ Politics African Studies Conflict Management Electoral Politics Political Theory
Moses Ochonu
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of History · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the modern history of Africa, with a particular focus on the colonial and postcolonial periods.
Nigeria/African History African History Race/Racism in Africa Poverty African Current Affairs
Jody Tate
Director of Research and Policy · The Health Policy Partnership
Jody’s role at HPP includes policy initiatives over vaccination, atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis and BRCA-related breast cancer.
International Health Global Health Health Policy Interntional Development Healthcare
Whitney Battle-Baptiste
Associate Professor of Anthropology / Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Center · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Whitney Battle-Baptiste's research focuses on how the intersection of race, gender, class and sexuality look through an archaeological lens.
Archaeology Black Feminist Theory Heritage Studies African Studies
James Mathieu
Emeritus Professor of Sociology · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Demography and Population Analysis Race and Ethnicity Sociology of the Developing World Sociology of Africa Sociology of Hawaii and the Pacific
Talyn Rahman-Figueroa
CEO · Grassroot Diplomat
International diplomat making diplomacy accessible to everyone.
International Relations Diplomacy Public Diplomacy Foreign Affairs
Claudia Buchmann
Professor and Chair | Department of Sociology · The Ohio State University
Expert in gender, race and class from a sociological perspective.
Social Stratification Education Gender Race and Ethnicity Comparative and International Sociology
Justina Ray
President and Senior Scientist · Wildlife Conservation Society Canada
Justina Ray's research is focused on evaluating the role of shifting landscapes in biodiversity decline and/or change in forested ecosystems
Conservation Planning Forested Ecosystems Biodiversity Wildlife Ecology Wildlife Conservation
Christopher Daily
Lecturer in the Department of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Global Christianity Theory and Method Christianity in the Global South Chinese Religions Chinese Christianity
Leigh Potvin
Assistant Professor, Community Studies · Cape Breton University
Educator, activist, academic. Interests: straight privilege, urban farming, backyard chickens, fat activism & active transportation.
gender studies (feminism) Queer Theory Privilege in Society White Privilege straight privilege
Aaron Shapland
Co-founder, Managing Director · Vordik
Managing Director, Vordik
Web Development Project Management Mobile App Design User Interface Design Web Applications
Ronald Hall
Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University
An expert in racism and diversity.
Colorism Bleaching Syndrome Racism Discrimination Black/White Racial Conflict
David Wiley
Professor Emeritus, Sociology and African Studies · Michigan State University
Expert: social ecology of Africa, African language/area studies in the US, militarism in US foreign policy, African urbanization & housing.
African Social Movements African Militarization Social Ecology of Africa Social Movements Internationalizing of Higher Education
Kristine Jacquin, PhD
Department Chair, Psychology + Doctoral Faculty, Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Psychology professor and licensed clinical psychologist with a consulting practice focused on forensic and neuropsychological evaluations
Forensic Psychology Neuropsychology Substance Abuse in Interpersonal Violence Victims Use and Abuse of Prescription Psychostimulants Intellectual Disability in Capital Crimes
David Takacs
Professor of Law, Harry & Lillian Hastings Research Chair · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: takacsd@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4845 / Office 329-200
Climate Change Law Environmental Law Earth Systems Science Biodiversity Law International Environmental Law
Brian Edwards
Dean & Professor of English School of Liberal Arts · Tulane University
Brian Edwards examines U.S. literature and culture in a global context, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
Helene Lavoix
Dr · --
The destinies of our countries and societies, of our planet strongly influence our own. Let's develop adequate foresight & warning
Strategic Foresight Strategic Warning Horizon Scanning Risk Analysis National Security
Candace Keller
Associate Professor of African Art and Visual Culture · Michigan State University
Candace M. Keller is an expert in African art and West African photography