Deborah Chyun, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean Emeritus · University of Connecticut
Professor Chyun is an expert in the field of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Nursing
Melanie Wilcox, PhD
Assistant Professor and Researcher · Department of Psychological Sciences, the Institute of Public and Preventive Health, and the Department of Psychiatry
Dr. Wilcox's research covers multicultural counseling and competencies, as well as issues of race, sexual orientation, gender, social class.
Racism and Whiteism Mental Health & Wellness Sexism LGBTQIA+ Equality
Julie Downs
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Julie Downs studies social influences on decisions, particularly the impact of social norms.
Social Norms Decisions Processes Public Policy Social Psychology Judgement and Decision Making
Kate McInturff
Director · Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Kate McInturff is director of the CCPA's initiative on gender equality and public policy, Making Women Count.
Gender Equality Policy Analysis Family policy Labour Economics Budget and Tax Policy
Genny Beemyn
Director of The Stonewall Center · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Genny Beemyn is an expert on the lives of transgender college students and on trans-inclusive policies and practices on college campuses.
LGBTQ Equality Transgender Issues Trans Youth Transgender Mental Health Transgender Law and Policy
Ryan J. Watson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Watson's research focuses on vulnerable adolescents, with a focus on interpersonal relationships.
Social Support LGBTQ Health Sexual Health, HIV Prevention Sexual/Gender Minority Youth and Young Adult Health Family Acceptance and Rejection
Micki McElya, Ph.D.
Professor of History · University of Connecticut
Professor McElya is an expert in the histories of women, gender, sexuality, and race in the U.S., with a focus on politics and memory.
U.S. Cultural and Political History Women & Gender Sexuality & LGBTQ History Feminist Theory Queer Theory
Joel Paul
Albert Abramson '54 Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: paulj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4638 / Office 312-200
International Economic Law and Policy Presidential Powers in Foreign Affairs International Business Transactions National Security Law Foreign Relations Law