M.V. Lee Badgett
Professor of Economics · University of Massachusetts Amherst
M. V. Lee Badgett is one of the world’s leading experts on the economics of same-sex marriage.
Economics of Sexual Orientation and Same-Sex Marriage Gay Marriage LGBT Inclusion Labor Economics Same-sex Couples
Dara Parker
Vice-President, Grants & Community Initiatives · Vancouver Foundation
A nonprofit executive who is helping shift the sector from charity to justice.
Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofit Management Gender Lgbtq Issues Diversity and Inclusion
Genevieve Weber
Associate Professor of Counseling and Mental Health Professions · Hofstra University
Dr. Weber is a licensed mental health counselor, with a specialty in LGBTQ inclusion/cyber-bullying and substance abuse/heroin addiction.
Addiction Substance Abuse Cyberbullying Homophobia LGBT Inclusion
Jeffrey Bennett
Associate Professor of Communication Studies · Vanderbilt University
Medical humanities expert who specializes in health, citizenship, LGBT/queer studies, cultural studies and rhetorical theory and criticism.
Queer Healthcare Queer vernacular LGBTQ Health HIV Prevention HIV & AIDS
Terry H. Hildebrandt, Ph.D., MCC, MCEC
Associate Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
A catalyst for students, leaders, teams, and organizations to reach their full potential through coaching, education, and facilitation.
Mediation and Conflict Management Diversity & Inclusion Meeting Design and Facilitation Innovation and Creativity Team Development and Effectiveness
Sophie Bjork-James
Assistant Professor of the Practice in Anthropology · Vanderbilt University
Expert on the U.S.-based religious right and the white nationalist movement, particularly online communities.
Conservative Christianity Religion White Nationalism Reproductive Politics Race and Racism
Anna Muraco
Professor of Sociology · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Intersection of Gay and Straight Life in Aging Social Relationships Gender Aging and the Life Course Caregiving and Friendship Across the Life Course
Emily Fisher
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Social Justice Solution-Focused Brief Counseling School Supports for LGBTQ Youth Counseling Children & Adolescents Positive Psychology
John Meisner
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education/Director COEHD Accreditation · Southern Utah University
Specializing in content area literacy, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and second language and curriculum development
Data Driven Instruction in Education LGBTQ+ Suicide in Utah Educator Preparation Education Second Language and Curriculum Development
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 Primo
Ani and Mark Gabrellian Professor, Professor of Political Science and Business Administration · University of Rochester
An expert in American politics; campaign finance; corporate political strategy, social responsibility & fiscal policy; & airline industry.
Airline Industry Airline Business Election Law Federal Tax Policy Political Gridlock
Francisco A. Villarruel
Associate Chair and Professor · Michigan State University
An expert on issues affecting Latino youth and families; Latinos in the criminal justice system
Positive Youth Development Latino Youth and Families
Steve Chermak
Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University
Steven M. Chermak is a professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University.
School Violence White Supremacists Crime Media Coverage Domestic Terrorism
Todd Gloria
'00 BA ; President, San Diego City Council · University of San Diego, Degheri Alumni Center
One of the University of San Diego's most successful alumni
Public Policy Community Outreach Legislative Relations Political Campaigns Policy Analysis
Frank Ravitch
Professor of law and the Walter H. Stowers Chair of Law and Religion · Michigan State University
An expert in law and religion, including the U.S. Supreme Court and religion, U.S. constitutional law, and Japanese constitutional law
First Amendment Religious Freedom Constitutional Law Law and Religion Religion and Law
Matthew Coles
Professor of Practice · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: colesm@uchastings.edu
Civil Procedure Race, Sex and Sexual Orientation Discrimination Constitutional Law Freedom of speech Jail and Prison Conditions
Sheri Atwater
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Cognition Individual and Group Counseling Sessions Pedagogy Clinical Counseling Emotion
Katherine Kortes-Miller
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and Palliative Care Division Lead, Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health (CERAH) · Lakehead University
An unconventional death educator and researcher with a passion for palliative care and improving end of life care for all
Gerontology Palliative Care End-Of-Life Care Interprofessional Education and Care LGBTQ
Mae Kuykendall
Professor of Law · Michigan State University
Professor Kuykendall has a scholarly interest in the relationship between legal definitions of marriage and the common usage of the word.
Organizational Governance and Dissent First Amendment Corporate Finance Corporate Law & Policy Marriage
Laura Wilson
Associate Professor and Director of Safe Zone · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Wilson focuses on post-trauma functioning, particularly in survivors of sexual violence and among minoritized communities.
LGBTQ+ Minority Stress Trauma Sexual Violence Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)