Chérie Rivers Ndaliko, Ph.D., A.M., B.M.
Assistant Professor, Department of Music; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Communication; College of Arts and Sciences · UNC at Chapel Hill
An interdisciplinary scholar, Ndaliko studies arts interventions in conflict regions of Africa.
Ethnomusicology Black Atlantic Culture Social Engagement Sociopolitical Transformation Cultural Theory
Eric Gable
Professor of Sociology and Anthropology · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Gable is an expert on museum studies, heritage, and the religion and politics of West Africa and of Outer Island Indonesia.
Anthropology Museum Studies Heritage Religion and Politics of West Africa and Outer Island Indonesia
Moses Ochonu
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of History · Vanderbilt University
Expert in the modern history of Africa, with a particular focus on the colonial and postcolonial periods.
Nigeria/African History African History Race/Racism in Africa Poverty African Current Affairs
Margo Okazawa-Rey, EdD
Adjunct Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Critical ethnic studies and gender studies; Militarism, conflict, and women’s activism; Social change; Mixed-racial identity development
Militarism, armed conflict, and violence against women Mixed-racial identity development African-American/Asian-American relations Critical multicultural education Feminist activist research methodology
Roger Thurow
Senior Fellow · The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Pulitzer prize finalist with a wealth of experience writing about global food issues, hunger, poverty and international affairs
Africa Food Policy Agriculture Poverty Transmedia
Candace Keller
Associate Professor of African Art and Visual Culture · Michigan State University
Candace M. Keller is an expert in African art and West African photography
West African Photography African Arts
Benjamin Soares
Professor · University of Florida
Benjamin Soares research is on Islam and Muslim societies in Africa with a focus on religious life from the 20th century to the present.
West Africa Christian-Muslim Relations Religion & Politics Islam and Muslim Studies Religion & Media
John Aerni-Flessner
Assistant Professor of African History · Michigan State University
John Aerni-Flessner is a historian of 20th century Africa, specializing in the history of Lesotho and the history of the Lansing area.
Urban Renewal in Lansing Decolonization Development History Lesotho Southern African History
Cliff Missen, M.A.
Clinical Associate Professor and Director of WiderNet@UNC · UNC-Chapel Hill
Missen is the Director of the WiderNet Project
Digital Libraries Off-line information access Information technologies for underserved populations Libraries in the developing world Information services for incarcerated populations
Erica Frantz
Assistant professor of political science · Michigan State University
Expert in dictatorships, autocratic rule, authoritarian politics, world conflict
Development Democratization Authoritarian Politics Conflict
Jennifer Burney
Associate Professor of Environmental Science · UC San Diego
Jennifer Burney's research focuses on simultaneously achieving global food security and mitigating climate change.
Climate Impacts on Agriculture Science Energy Poverty Global Food Security Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
Edward Walker
Professor of Entomology · Michigan State University
Edward Walker is an expert in emerging infectious diseases, landscape ecology and landscape risk analysis.
Landscape Risk Analysis Mosquitos Emerging Infectious Diseases Ladnscape Ecology
Robert Garry
Professor · Tulane University
Dr. Garry has published over 100 papers in the area of retrovirology
COVID-19 Pathology Lassa Fever Molecular Mechanisms of Viral Pathogenesis Ebola
Dr Timothy Whitehead
Senior Lecturer in Product Design · Aston University
Dr Whitehead's interest is in developing approaches to improve the design of products distributed in low income countries.
Industrial Design Design for International Development 3D Printing Circular Economy Sustainable Design
Dr. Isabella Aboderin
Senior Research Scientist · Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, Oxford University
Dr. Aboderin is also Head of the Program on Aging and Development (APHRC) & Associate Prof of Gerontology at the University of Southampton.
Older Adult Rights Ageing Policy and Development Social Determinants of Health in Old Age Health Systems Access to Health Care
Aniedi Okure, O.P.
Extension Instructor · Loyola Marymount University
Center for Religion and Spirituality
Yamlaksira Getachew, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
International Business International Business in Africa Strategies of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) Institutional Voids and Their Implications for MNE Strategy and Performance
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
Olivier Walther
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Olivier Walther focuses on cross-border trade and transnational political violence in North and West Africa.
Africa Borders Cities Conflict Regional Integration
Kia Lilly Caldwell, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
Dr. Caldwell can discuss the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on people of color in the U.S. and Brazil.
Critical Race Studies Black Feminism Gender and Race in Brazil Afro-Latin Studies African Diaspora Studies