Paul Ortiz

Director · University of Florida

Paul Ortiz works in the fields of African American history, Latino studies, Social Movement Theory, U.S. history and documentary studies.

Unites States South Social Movement Theory Labor Studies African Diaspora African American History

Heather Vrana

Associate Professor · University of Florida

Heather Vrana's research explores student and social movements, Central America, disability and history of medicine and nationalisms.

Youth and Childhood Social and Student Movements Latin American Studies Disability

Jennifer Owens-Jofré

Assistant Professor of Theological Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Qualitative Research Methods Hispanic/Latine Theology Pastoral Theology Practical Theology Theologies of Accompaniment

Gary Sibeck, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus of Marketing and Business Law, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Law Latin America International Marketing

Priscilla Leiva

Assistant Professor of Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

U.S. Latinx Sports History Comparative Race and Ethnicity Urban History

F.E. "Jack" Putz

Distinguished Professor · University of Florida

Frances "Jack" Putz applies science to real-world problems related to ecosystem management and conservation.

Plant Ecology Indonesian Consevation Issue Economic Botany Applied Ecology Florida Natural History

Martha Kohen

Professor/Director · University of Florida

Martha Kohen is an expert in sustainability in built environment resilience, smart buildings/cities and sustainable architecture and design.

Latin American Studies Storm Preparation Coastal Erosion Urban Design Sea Level Rise

Daphnie Sicre

Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts

Performance Pedagogy Dramaturgy Theatre from el Siglo del Oro Theatre of the Oppressed Entertainment

Eric Gonzalez Juenke

Associate Professor of Political Science · Michigan State University

Expert in American politics.

Voting Behavior Latino Politics and Representation American Politics U.S Elections Minority Politics

Gordon Brent Pierce

Founder and CEO · Pierco Management Inc

Founder and CEO at Pierco Management Inc

Asset and Investment Assessment Business Development Planning Finance Syndication

Ruben Martinez

Professor of Sociology and Director of the Julian Samora Research Institute · Michigan State University

Ruben Martinez is an expert in race and ethnic relations, education of ethnic minorities, and environmental justice.

Race in America Institutional Change Ethnic Minorities Diversity Leadership Latinx Voting Habits

Bryan W. Brooks, Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor, Environmental Science and Biomedical Studies; Director of Environmental Health Science · Baylor University

Interdisciplinary expert researcher and author on water quality, environmental health and sustainability issues in rapidly urbanizing areas.

Contaminants of Emerging Concern Harmful Algal Blooms Urbanization Sustainability Issues Environmental Contaminants

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

Nancy Pineda-Madrid

Professor and T. Marie Chilton Chair of Catholic Theology · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Systematic Theology North American Pragmatism and Religious Thought Feminist Theologies (U.S. and Third World) Soteriology U.S. Latino/a Theologies

Germán Gutiérrez

Professor of Orchestral Studies · Texas Christian University

Germán Augusto Gutiérrez serves as director of TCU’s Latin American Music Center and biennial Latin American Music Festival since 1996.

Music Education to Prevent Kids from Joining Gangs in Columbia Latin American Music Symphony Orchestras

Bernardo Javalquinto

Economist · Humanizing the Economy

Humanizing The Economy, The new global industrial revolution and the role of social business

Bioceanic Corridors Asia-Eu Latin America Integration Latin America Business Economic Polititics Social Business

John Stepp

Associate Professor · University of Florida

John Stepp conducts conservation research on the persistence, change and variation of traditional ecological knowledge.

China Biocultural Diversity Indigenous Peoples Issues Latin American Studies Ethnobotany

Amita Chudgar

Associate Professor of Education Policy · Michigan State University

Amita Chudgar's long-term interest focuses on ensuring that all learners have equal access to high-quality learning opportunities.

Education Policy Comparative and International Education Development and Education Economics and Education

Lynn Vartan

Professor of Music · Southern Utah University

Known for her dynamic athleticism and exciting energy on stage, Dr. Vartan brings that same passion for music into her classroom.

Percussion Music Drumline Conducting Percussion Pedagogy

Douglas Bowman

Professor of Marketing · Emory University, Goizueta Business School

Bowman is an accomplished researcher in marketing, award-winning educator, and proven consultant.

Marketing Strategy Customer Behavior Brand Management Product Management