Erica Shifflet-Chila
Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University
Professor Shifflet-Chila focuses on public policy, homelessness, technology, and social work.
Social Work Homelessness Public Policy Technology
Martha Paynter
Spokesperson, President of the Board · Womens Wellness Within
Feminist health advocate, leader and collaborator in health services management, policy and research
Health Services Management Feminist Health Advocacy Childbirth Breastfeeding Pain Management
Carl S. Taylor
Professor of Sociology · Michigan State University
Carl Taylor is an expert on youth violence, youth culture and gangs.
Youth Culture Youth Activism Gang Activity Youth Violence
Christina DeJong
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice · Michigan State University
Dr. DeJong can discuss gender, sexuality and crime; violence against women; sexual assault; genocide; and other criminal justice issues.
Gender, Sexuality, and Justice Genocide Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Hate Crimes Violence Against Women
Cynthia Okolo
Professor of Special Education · Michigan State University
Special education expert, focusing on content-area literacy for students with learning problems and disabilities
Learning Among Students with Disabilities Special Education History
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
Kelly Klump
MSU Foundation Professor of Psychology and Fellow, Academy for Eating Disorders · Michigan State University
Kelly Klump is an expert in genetic and biological factors of eating disorders.
Psychology Eating Disorders
Zach Hambrick
Professor, Department of Psychology and Director of The Expertise Lab · Michigan State University
Professor Zach Hambrick's research focuses on individual differences in expertise.
Intelligence Cognitive Psychology Expertise
Zhenmei Zhang
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Expert in elder abuse, aging, and sociological aspects of health
Population Aging Dementia Health Disparities
Gary Anderson
Professor of Social Work · Michigan State University
Expert in Child Abuse and Foster Care
Foster Care Child Abuse and Neglect Child Welfare
Holly Rosen
Director of MSU Safe Place · Michigan State University
Holly Rosen is an expert for over 30 years providing support services and educational information about relationship violence and stalking.
Safety Planning Expert Witness Stalking Social Work Field Instructor Intimate Partner Violence
Patricia Konjoian
Author/Speaker · Shut Up Industries, Inc.
Co-Author Speaker - Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children
Jennifer Hancock
Transforming Lives Through Humanism
Be the Best Most Ethical Person You Can Be!
Morality Ethics Decision Making Critical Thinking Humanistic Business Management
Paul Simonetta
Partner, National Sector Lead · KPMG
Financial Advisory expert utilizing both a big picture understanding and keen awareness of the Communications, Media & Entertainment sectors
Financial Statement Auditing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles International Financial Reporting Standards Corporate Reporting and Governance Internal Control Audit and Advisory Services
Gary Bowen, Ph.D.
Dean of the UNC School of Social Work and Kenan Distinguished Professor · UNC-Chapel Hill
Expertise includes school success; military families; community capacity building; work and family stress
Military Families Military Life Academic Success of Middle and High School Students Social Work with Families Crime and Violence in Schools
David Sinclair
Director · International Longevity Centre
Particular interests in older consumers, adult vaccination, active ageing, financial services, & the role of technology in an ageing society
Ageing Local Government Stakeholder Engagement Public Policy Policy Analysis
Georgeanna Robinson, Ed.D.
Faculty Research Specialist - IECD · Fielding Graduate University
Experienced qualitative researcher, mostly focusing on faculty career development and lived experiences of undergraduate students.
Faculty careers Thematic analysis Qualitative methods (interviews, focus groups, ethnographic observation) Academic pathways
Deborah Kurrasch
Associate Professor, Department of Medical Genetics · University of Calgary
Kurrasch’s research is focused on genetic programs that govern hypothalamic development using both mice and zebrafish as model organisms.
Molecular Biology Developmental Biology Pharmacology Neuroscience Genetics
Rita Osborn
Executive Director of Utah Center for Rural Health · Southern Utah University
Specializing in rural Utah healthcare, community building, and project management.
Community Health Programs Rural Health Care Access & Delivery Property Management Healthcare Grants
Judith Axonovitz
Clinical Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Ms. Axonovitz is an expert in aging, diversity, health, death and dying, bereavement and grief counseling.
Grief Counseling Death & Dying Diversity Virtual Edcuation Jewish Communal Service