Yvette Lapayese

Professor · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Youth Participatory Action Research Critical and Feminist Methodologies Feminist Theories and Epistemologies Critical Social Theories Critical Media Literacy

Margaret Rubega, Ph.D.

Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Behavior · University of Connecticut

Professor Rubega is an expert in the functional ecology of feeding in birds and the anatomy, and biomechanics, performance of wild birds.

Social Media in Science Avian Conservation Anatomy of Birds Evolutionary Biology Ecology

Marsha Loda

Associate Professor in the James M. Hull College of Business · Augusta University

A leading marketing expert helping businesses in the hospitality industry bounce back from crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mass media public relations Journalism Parks, Recreation and Leisure Message credibility

Vicki J. Magley, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology · University of Connecticut

Professor Magley researches sexual harassment coping at individual and organizational levels

Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment Prevention Workplace Civility Occupational Health, Gender and Stress Sexual Harassment Coping at Individual and Organizational Levels

Brianne Gilbert

Managing Director, StudyLA; Senior Lecturer, Political Science; Senior Lecturer, Urban & Environmental Studies · Loyola Marymount University

Center for the Study of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Social Science Research Public Opinion Research Survey Methodology Geospatial Data Mapping

James Cortese

Director, Clean Tech Practice · Zeno Group

Corporate communications for clean tech, biotech and high tech

Content Development Media Relations Public Relations Storytelling Social Media Development

Christopher Hirst

CEO · INTERSECT

Chris is a well-rounded and experienced product manager with a broad base of skills and experiences across many verticals.

Creative Strategy Online Advertising Social Media Marketing Digital Marketing Digital Strategy

James Sample

Professor of Law · Hofstra University

Professor Sample focuses on voting rights and constitutional issues

The Supreme Court Voting Rights Voting Rights Policy Constitutional Law Judicial Elections

Nicole M. Joseph

Assistant Professor, Mathematics Education Teaching and Learning · Vanderbilt University

An expert in the barriers that Black women and girls face in the STEM field and STEM classroom.

Identity Development White Supremacy Gifted Education Gender in Education K-12 Education

Isaac L. Moss, M.D., C.M., M.A.Sc., FRCSC

Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery · University of Connecticut

Dr. Moss’ clinical focus is on the treatment of all disorders of the neck and back.

Minimally Invasive Surgery Spine Surgery Scoliosis Surgery Advanced Spinal Surgery Back Disorders

Francisco J. Valle, Ph.D.

Management Lecturer, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Part-time Faculty

Strategy Marketing Entrepreneurship Research Big Data

Tony Zayas

Interactive Marketing Manager | Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Blog Marketing · Proforma

Social Media Strategy | Search Engine Optimization | Mobile and Blog Marketing | Social Media Management

Social Media Marketing Email Marketing SEO

Justin H. Gross

Associate Professor of Political Science · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Justin Gross's research focuses on U.S. ideologies, political communication in mass and social media, public opinion and public policy.

Framing Public Policy and the News Public Opinion and American Politics Identity and political beliefs Political Communication and Social Media U.S. Ideologies

Jeffrey Mack

Digital Marketing Manager · Crestron Electronics

Social Media Marketing Manager at Crestron Electronics

Social Media Marketing Digital Strategy Product Development Advertising Graphic Design

Ben Chang

Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art

Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments

Jeffrey McCune, Jr.

DIrector · University of Rochester

Jeffrey Q. McCune, Jr. directs the Frederick Douglass Institute and is an expert on matters of race, gender, and equality.

Black Queer Theologies Performance Studies Masculinity Studies critical race, gender, and sexuality theory Popular Culture and Media Communication

John Brougher

Sales Director · NationBuilder

VP of Marketing and Nonprofit Outreach, NGP VAN and Founder, MaleFeminists.com

Public Speaking Podcasting New Media Strategy

Shu He

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Shu He researches information systems and the impact of emerging technologies on firm strategy, consumer behavior and societal implications.

Digital Platforms E-Commerce Strategy Information Security Social Media Analytics

Howard Russell

Entomologist · Michigan State University

Expert in entomology, specializing in diagnostic services

Insect Identification

Claudiu Popa

CEO · Informatica Corporation

Data Protection Evangelist. Trusted Risk Advisor. Relentless Educator.

Big Data Global Privacy Social Media Security