Marie Shanahan
Associate Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Shanahan is an expert in the intersection of journalism and digital communication technology, online news and digital discourse.
April Lindgren
Associate Professor, School of Journalism · Ryerson University
Local News Research Project, Principal Researcher
Ryan Thornburg, M.A.
Associate Professor, UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media · UNC-Chapel Hill
Thornburg is an expert in data-driven reporting and media economics.
Penelope (Penny) Abernathy, M.S., M.B.A.
Knight Chair in Journalism and Digital Media Economics · UNC-Chapel Hill
Penny Abernathy specializes in helping news organizations survive and thrive in today’s digital media environment
Leo Barbe
Founder · Think Don't Shoot
Award winning youth activist, published author, spoken word artist, National figure on youth vioelnce and founder of a youth empowerment org
Youth Assistance Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Emotional Intelligence Youth Violence Empowering Victims of Violence
Matthew Kerbel, PhD
Professor and Chair of Political Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Matthew Kerbel, PhD, is the go-to source for stories about political communication.
Political Science Political Parties Presidency and Governorship American Government Media and Politics
William Hatcher
Director, Master of Public Administration Program · Augusta University
Dr. William Hatcher focuses on public administration and social, economic and political institutions in local communities.
Public Administration Public Policy Community and Economic Development Health Policy Public Budgeting and Finance
Craig Albert
Director of the Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies · Augusta University
Dr. Craig Albert is a leading expert on war, terrorism and American politics and has testified to the U.S. Congress on Islamic Extremism.
Ethnic Conflict Terrorism Political Science National Security
David Kilgour
Professor, School of Business/Interim Coordinator, Public Relations Program · Cambrian College
A professor in public relations with extensive experience in print media and advertising.
Public Relations Public Relations Social Media Public Relations & Communications Services Media Social Media
Dr. Kevin McCormick
President · Huntington University
A champion for education, a humanitarian of distinction, an active volunteer and community builder, and a true global citizen.
Finland Canada Community Development Education Event Planning
Dara Parker
Executive Director · Social Venture Partners Vancouver
A nonprofit executive with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofit Management Gender Lgbtq Issues Diversity and Inclusion
Jessica Smith Schwind
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology · Georgia Southern University
Jessica Smith Schwind researches emerging infectious diseases in global health settings
Coronavirus Global Health Emerging Infectious Diseases Disease Detection and Response COVID-19
Jeremy Pressman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political Science, Director of Middle East Studies · University of Connecticut
Dr. Pressman specializes in the Arab-Israeli peace process, US foreign policy, and the scope of political protests in the United States.
Arab-Israeli Conflict Middle East Peace Process Political Protests
Judith Giesberg, PhD
Professor of History | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Judith Giesberg, PhD, is an expert on the history of women and gender in the U.S. Civil War.
Caroline LeCount Census Slavery U.S. Civil War Women's History
Michael Mower
Executive Director of SUU Aviation / Chief Flight Instructor · Southern Utah University
Specializing in pilot training, aviation safety, and aerial search and rescue
Physiological, Psychological, & Enviromental Factors on Pilot Performance Weather Development Patterns and Aviation Hazards Commercial Aviation Veteran Services Aerial Search and Rescue
William Mougayar
Founder & CEO · Engagio
"They said what about me?" Manage your social network conversations and startup your entrepreneurial spirit with the Founder of Engagio
Entrepreneurship Startups Social Engagement Social Commenting Future of Social Web
Kyo Yamashiro
Assistant Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Defining, measuring, and evaluating progress and success for schools and programs Choice and Charter Schools College Readiness School and Classroom Climates Accountability Systems
Jim Riddlesperger
Professor, Political Science · Texas Christian University
Professor Riddlesperger focuses on American politics, with emphasis in the presidency, Congress, and Texas politics
Political Parties American Political Institutions Congress and the Presidency Congress Issues in American Politics